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House of Delegates, District 28

James Emerson Ashburn

Candidate for House of Delegates, District 28

Republican

Background

Occupation
Retired nuclear reactor operator
Campaign website
electjamesashburn.com

U.S. Navy veteran (nuclear machinist's mate, eight years) who worked 32 years at the nuclear power plant in Calvert County, retiring in 2022.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Supports repealing the inflation-indexed gas tax.

    My Platform: Elect James Ashburn

    Campaign website · Friends to Elect James Ashburn · electjamesashburn.com

    “Repeal the Inflation Adjusted Gas Tax-HB 1515.”
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Public safety

  • Supports keeping shall-issue concealed carry permit laws.

    My Platform: Elect James Ashburn

    Campaign website · Friends to Elect James Ashburn · electjamesashburn.com

    “Defend the new shall issue concealed carry laws.”
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Education

  • Opposes transgender women and girls competing in female sports.

    My Platform: Elect James Ashburn

    Campaign website · Friends to Elect James Ashburn · electjamesashburn.com

    “Oppose males competing in female sports.”
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  • Supports parents' right to be informed about their children's education.

    My Platform: Elect James Ashburn

    Campaign website · Friends to Elect James Ashburn · electjamesashburn.com

    “Support the rights of parents to be informed”
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Courts & justice

  • Opposes pretrial release without bail for repeat offenders.

    My Platform: Elect James Ashburn

    Campaign website · Friends to Elect James Ashburn · electjamesashburn.com

    “Stop the habitual/dangerous criminals from being released on no bail.”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from James Emerson Ashburn on them.

  • Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
  • Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
  • Environment & parksNo documented position found.
  • Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
  • Government & transparencyNo documented position found.

All sources (5)

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