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Gubernatorial Race 2017: Part A

Description: This assignment fosters awareness of local & state political issues and of the potential leaders addressing these issues, by focusing on Virginia’s 2017 Gubernatorial Race. Students will research the major candidates and analyze each of his eligibilities for this office.

Some resources you may find helpful when completing this assignment:

www.washingtonpost.com

https://votesmart.org

https://ballotpedia.org

https://ralphnortham.com

https://edforvirginia.com

http://cliffhyra.com

The candidates of the 2017 Virginia Gubernatorial Election are:

Ralph Northram (D)

Ed Gillespie (R)

Clifford Hyra (Libertarian)

For each candidate:

(1) Find a quotation or other evidence that explains how the candidates interpret their party’s philosophy. Provide a link or document the location of this information, including the name of the resource/website, the author (if specified) and the date of publication (if specified).

(2) Choose 3 “regular” issues (choose from (i) taxes; (ii) education; (iii) unemployment; (iv) energy; or (v) the environment) and determine the candidates’ positions on each. Provide a link or document the location of this information, including the name of the resource/website, the author (if specified) and the date of publication (if specified).

(3) Determine if the candidates have previously held elected office, voiced political beliefs or served in a community-oriented position, then identify at least one position on a past issue. Provide a link or document the location of this information, including the name of the resource/website, the author (if specified) and the date of publication (if specified).

(4) Choose 2 “special” issues (such as (i) public monuments; (ii) support of President Trump; (iii) health care; or (iv) any issue which matters to you) and determine the candidates’ positions on each. Provide a link or document the location of this information, including the name of the resource/website, the author (if specified) and the date of publication (if specified).

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