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Charged but not convicted? More Virginia records can be erased
Carried by Scott Surovell (D).
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Virginia State Senator, District 34
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Carried by Scott Surovell (D).
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Carried by Paul Krizek (D) and Scott Surovell (D).
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Carried by Stella Pekarsky (D).
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Carried by Stella Pekarsky (D) and Atoosa Reaser (D).
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Carried by Mike Mullin (D) and Scott Surovell (D).
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Each of them ran for a city council or a state legislature, won, and did work you’ll find on this site. Running is one way in. Serving on a board or working the polls are others.
See where to startFrom left: Chi Ossé (D), Bill Stanley (R), and Louise Lucas (D).
From left: Chi Ossé (D), Bill Stanley (R), Louise Lucas (D), Emmett Hanger (R), and Michelle Hinchey (D).
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