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Morgan Goodman
Morgan Goodman (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Virginia House of Delegates to represent District 55. She did not appear on the ballot for the Democratic primary on June 8, 2021.
In 2019, Goodman ran for election to the Virginia House of Delegates to represent District 55. Goodman lost in the general election on November 5, 2019. She ran unsuccessfully for the same seat in 2017.
Biography
Goodman earned her bachelor's degree in marine biology from Roger Williams University in 2004 and her master's degree in environmental and natural resource policy from George Washington University in 2006.[1] Her professional experience includes working at the state and federal government levels and working for nonprofits.[2]
Elections
2021
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2021
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 55
Incumbent Buddy Fowler defeated Rachel Levy in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 55 on November 2, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Buddy Fowler (R) | 63.8 | 27,246 | |
| Rachel Levy (D) | 36.1 | 15,400 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 51 | ||
| Total votes: 42,697 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Rachel Levy advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 55.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Morgan Goodman (D)
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Buddy Fowler advanced from the Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 55.
Campaign finance
2019
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2019
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 55
Incumbent Buddy Fowler defeated Morgan Goodman in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 55 on November 5, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Buddy Fowler (R) | 60.1 | 17,356 | |
| Morgan Goodman (D) | 39.8 | 11,508 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 36 | ||
| Total votes: 28,900 | ||||
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Endorsements
To see a list of endorsements for Morgan Goodman, click here.
2017
General election
Elections for the Virginia House of Delegates took place in 2017. All 100 house seats were up for election. The general election took place on November 7, 2017. A primary election took place on June 13, 2017. The filing deadline for primary election candidates was March 30, 2017. The filing deadline for non-party candidates and candidates nominated by methods other than a primary was June 13, 2017.[3] Incumbent Buddy Fowler Jr. (R) defeated Morgan Goodman (D) in the Virginia House of Delegates District 55 general election.[4]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 55 General Election, 2017 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | 60.00% | 18,087 | ||
| Democratic | Morgan Goodman | 40.00% | 12,056 | |
| Total Votes | 30,143 | |||
| Source: Virginia Department of Elections | ||||
Democratic primary election
Morgan Goodman ran unopposed in the Virginia House of Delegates District 55 Democratic primary.[5]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 55 Democratic Primary, 2017 | ||
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| Candidate | ||
Republican primary election
Incumbent Buddy Fowler Jr. ran unopposed in the Virginia House of Delegates District 55 Republican primary.[6]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 55 Republican Primary, 2017 | ||
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Campaign themes
2021
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Morgan Goodman did not complete Ballotpedia's 2021 Candidate Connection survey.
2019
Morgan Goodman completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Goodman's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Instead of reducing the protections that keep our communities safe, I'll fight for the environment. I will work to promote a clean energy future that give communities more control over their electric bills and creates quality jobs for Virginians.
- Instead of asking schools to do more with less, I'll work to strengthen our public schools by decreasing the student-to-counselor ratio and ensuring competitive teacher salaries so that our children get the education they deserve and need to be competitive in the 21st century.
- Simply put, no one should be treated differently or excluded because of their race, sexual identity or gender. I'll fight to finally ratify the ERA so that the rights of all Virginians are protected by the laws of our great Commonwealth.
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2017
Ballotpedia candidate survey
Goodman participated in a survey created by Ballotpedia. The survey was designed to let our readers know more about the candidates and feel confident that they are voting for the best person to represent them. The survey questions appear bolded, and Goodman's responses follow below.
| “ | I am running to represent citizens of the 55th District which covers parts of Hanover, Caroline, and Spotsylvania Counties.[7] | ” |
| —Morgan Goodman | ||
| “ | The primary job of a state legislator is to represent the interests of their constituents and the well-being of Virginians as a whole in the General Assembly.[7] | ” |
| —Morgan Goodman | ||
| “ | My goal is to reach out to as many people in the 55th District as possible and be proactive in reaching out to stakeholders. I plan to utilize various community groups that are in place and also hold forums and town halls to gather constituent input.[7] | ” |
| —Morgan Goodman | ||
| “ | It is in Virginia's best interest to ensure we have healthy students and a healthy workforce. The General Assembly should do whatever it can to help implement a system that addresses those needs.[7] | ” |
| —Morgan Goodman | ||
| “ | Environmental protection needs to be taken into consideration when developing economic policies. Economic development should not come with a price tag of environmental degradation.[7] | ” |
| —Morgan Goodman | ||
| “ | I believe that campaign finance in Virginia needs reform. The current system gives wealthy donors too much power and influence.[7] | ” |
| —Morgan Goodman | ||
| “ | Virginia needs to work towards increasing availability of renewable energy which will reduce our dependence on foreign oil and provide jobs in a quickly growing industry.[7] | ” |
| —Morgan Goodman | ||
| “ | Public education is an area of spending that I would prioritize for funding and support.[7] | ” |
| —Morgan Goodman | ||
| “ | Virginia needs to do more to ensure high school students are prepared for their next step, whether that be the workforce, community college, technical school, or a 4 year college.[7] | ” |
| —Morgan Goodman | ||
| “ | Virginia needs to address teacher salaries, which are below the national average. Our public schools are constantly asked to do more with less resources and that is hurting the system as a whole. The legislature needs to ensure schools are adequately funded, regardless of what part of the state they are located.[7] | ” |
| —Morgan Goodman | ||
| “ | I believe that the environmental risk of the proposed oil pipelines is too high as it is currently planned. The General Assembly needs to ensure that environmental protection is a priority and cumulative effects of proposed projects are considered.[7] | ” |
| —Morgan Goodman | ||
| “ | Virginia needs to transition to a non-partisan or bi-partisan commission for redistricting to address rampant gerrymandering.[7] | ” |
| —Morgan Goodman | ||
| “ | Virginia needs to increase the state's resiliency efforts to handle natural disasters. Many areas of the state are already prone to recurrent flooding and are not prepared for hurricanes and other extreme weather events.[7] | ” |
| —Morgan Goodman | ||
Candidate website
Goodman’s campaign website highlighted the following issues:[8]
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Protecting Virginia's Environment I will work to protect Virginia’s air, water, and open spaces. While development is essential for growth, every plot of land developed is a plot of forest or farm that is lost. Virginia lost over 112,000 acres of land to development between 2007 and 2012. Preserving the land will help us meet important goals for water quality, wildlife habitat, recreation, and overall quality of life. Environmental protection is one of the core functions of government. Pollution by one business or individual infringes on the rights of all of Virginia’s businesses and individuals. I support protecting and restoring Virginia’s waterways. Our rivers and streams across the state not only provide us with clean drinking water, but they are an integral part of our economy and provide Virginians places to boat, fish and swim. I am in favor of safe, long-term coal ash storage in synthetically lined landfills to protect our groundwater. I believe we need to keep our beaches and other waterways safe from sewage overflows and runoff pollution with new stormwater standards and adequate funding for green infrastructure. I am committed to ensuring Virginia reaches its Chesapeake Bay Cleanup Plan goals by appropriating no less than 2017 levels of funding for agricultural best management practices and Stormwater Local Assistance Funds. I believe the General Assembly has an obligation to close loopholes that exempt fracking from laws like the Safe Drinking Water Act, the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act, and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. We can’t afford to put the interests of businesses above the health of our citizens. Since the current administration in Washington refuses to address the impacts of climate change, the Virginia General Assembly needs to step up to ensure the future of our natural resources. From severe storms, Code Red Air Quality Days, and rising sea levels in Hampton Roads, Virginia is already experiencing the impacts of climate change. Virginia needs to reduce CO2 pollution from power plants by promoting energy efficiency and clean energy like wind and solar. We need to promote renewable energy in Virginia. We need legislation that unlocks Virginia’s solar potential by making it easier for citizens and communities to make their own investments in solar and make them cost-effective. We need legislation that encourages renewable energy projects that allow Virginian’s to buy into a central community array and get credit for the solar their investment produces. Strengthening Virginia's Public Schools Our teachers are our greatest resource for preparing the next generation to be successful in their endeavors and contribute to society. I will work to ensure our teachers have competitive salaries so we can attract and retain skilled educators. I will work with others in the General Assembly to find ways to make sure there are higher education options accessible and affordable for students that wish to pursue a degree past high school, including technical school and community college. Virginia needs to address the achievement gap between lower income students and their higher income peers and between white students and students of color. This achievement gap is due in part to the underlying opportunity gap. Better opportunities will lead to better achievement. Addressing this issue requires a multifaceted approach that works to provide all students access to challenging and supported opportunities to learn. The General Assembly should support the use of a variety of assessments designed to respond to student needs, support teachers as professionals, help create and maintain a healthy school culture, and sustain equitable and meaningful parent and community engagement. Addressing the opportunity gap through a holistic approach will lead to reducing the achievement gap. Virginia also needs to address the school to prison pipeline. I believe it is important for our schools to be a place where our children can learn and make childhood mistakes without ending up at the police station. Virginia needs more alternatives to exclusionary discipline, but we also need to do a better job of funding these types of programs. Legislation is only half of the solution, without funding the programs the General Assembly is legislating the problem will still be there. In addition to alternatives for current school discipline, we need to be preventative as well with after school programs, sufficient staffing, and funding to ensure teachers are trained on how to deal with issues before they become a disciplinary problem. We need to address the issue that students with disabilities and African American students are disproportionately affected. A single suspension makes it less likely that a student will graduate from high school, and being referred to the court system makes it even less likely. We need to keep kids in the classroom and out of the courtroom. Fighting for Equality for All Virginians I will work for equal rights for all citizens regardless of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation or socio-economic status. All people are created equal, and no Virginian should be treated like a second class citizen by the laws of our Commonwealth. The United States has come a long way in the pursuit of equality but there is still work to be done to ensure that we are protecting the civil liberties all Virginians. If elected I will work to:
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Endorsements
2017
In 2017, Goodman’s endorsements included the following:
- NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia[9]
See also
2021 Elections
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Virginia Legislature website
- Official campaign website
- Morgan Goodman on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 21, 2019
- ↑ goodmanfordelegate.com, "Morgan Goodman for Virginia's 55th District," accessed August 21, 2017
- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "Candidacy Requirements for the November 7, 2017 General Election," accessed March 21, 2017
- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "2017 November General Unofficial Results," accessed November 7, 2017
- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "2017 June Democratic Primary," accessed July 6, 2017
- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "2017 June Republican Primary," accessed July 6, 2017
- ↑ 7.00 7.01 7.02 7.03 7.04 7.05 7.06 7.07 7.08 7.09 7.10 7.11 7.12 7.13 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ goodmanfordelegate.com, "Issues," accessed August 21, 2017
- ↑ NARAL, "2017 Endorsed House Candidates," accessed August 31, 2017