Candidate for Virginia State Senate - District 4 in 2023 Virginia Primary Election.
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Get StartedLuke has long been a staunch supporter of reproductive and LGBTQ rights. He believes that abortion care is health care, and reproductive decisions should be made between an individual and their medical provider. Learn more
Luke will always be a reliable advocate of expanding infrastructure investment in public schools, raising teacher pay, expanding early childhood education, internet access, Career and Technical Education, and making childcare safe and affordable to all Virginia parents. Learn more
Virginia must continue to oppose school vouchers that divert taxpayer funds away from public schools and toward private or religious schools, which may not be held to the same accountability and non-discrimination standards as public schools. Learn more
Accelerating the transition to clean energy is essential to mitigate the impacts of climate change, reduce pollution, and eliminate dependence on fossil fuels. Learn more
Virginia needs an assault weapons ban and strong, common-sense gun control laws. Learn more
Support for Housing First that prioritizes getting people into permanent housing as quickly as possible, before addressing other issues such as substance abuse or mental health problems because stable housing can provide a foundation for addressing other challenges that homeless individuals may face. Learn more
Making updates to the Virginia Residential Landlord Tenant Act to rein in slumlords. Additional measures could include stricter property maintenance and inspection requirements, increased penalties for code violations, and the establishment of a tenant rights and advocacy office. Learn more
Continue to support the expansion of passenger rail to the New River Valley by providing funding to extending Amtrak rail service from the Roanoke Valley to the New River Valley. Learn more
Support changes to simplify the Smart Scale process for allocating transportation funds to reduce time and costs to prepare and review applications. Learn more
Support and fund the Commonwealth Transportation Board’s I-81 Corridor Improvement Plan without implementing tolls which would place a financial burden on motorists. Learn more
Luke is committed to supporting legislation that confronts systemic racism and violence against Black people. Learn more
Luke will ensure all Virginians have access to a full spectrum of reproductive care and will be a brick wall against all legislation aimed at limiting access or eroding LGBTQ rights. Learn more
We need legislation that supports allowing bicyclists to proceed on walk signals and yield at stop signs. Learn more
Support funding for the planning, development, and implementation of a multi-jurisdictional trail system interconnecting existing trails. Learn more
Virginia needs a statewide paid family and medical leave social insurance program that administers benefits of up to 80 percent of an employees average weekly wage for up to 12 weeks in an application year. Learn more
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