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U.S. Congress, District 1
Billings | Davies | Davis | Wood

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  • Josh Billings (I)

    Age: Not given.

    Residence: White Stone.

    Education: Graduate of Deerfield Academy; BA, University of Pennsylvania; self-educated in law.

    Occupation: Entrepreneur.

    Elected offices/civic activities: Last justice of the peace in Haddonfield, N.J.; recipient of "People Are Great Award"; taught thousands to swim; volunteer for many major charities; operated totally free charity in Appalachia for 10 years with no administrative expense; on board of major mental health hospital.

    Family: Single; two adopted children (adult).

    Why should the voters elect you? "A 'George Washington Independent' who accepts no campaign contributions and spends relatively little; has best education—Deerfield Academy; perfect score in English SAT, editor-in-chief at University of Pennsylvania, self-educated in law; only candidate with local, national and international business experience; adviser to many political candidates of all parties; unpaid patriot of FBI since 1965. Proposes 13 ideas to opponents' none, such as giving smoke masks to all fire stations and defibrillators to rescue squads through USA; has plan to curb school violence and enhance public education; establish a Merchant Marine; stop flag burning and death penalty; find viable substitution for IRS."

    Tell us what you think is the most urgent problem facing Virginians: "Improve education in the public schools by using a peer proctor program, funding for infrastructure and equipment, and talented teaching staff."


    Lawrence A. Davies (D)

    Age: 69.

    Residence: Fredericksburg.

    Education: BS, Prairie View A&M; master of divinity, Howard University.

    Occupation: Pastor, Shiloh Baptist Church (old site).

    Elected offices/civic activities: Mayor, Fredericksburg, 1976-96; president, Virginia Municipal League, 1984-85; former vice president, National Conference of Black Mayors; member, Commonwealth Transportation Board, 1990-94; president, Virginia Association for Mental Health, 1974-76.

    Family: Wife, Janice Pryde; three daughters.

    Why should the voters elect you? "Voters should elect me to represent the 1st Congressional District because I will fight to protect a woman's right to choose, shore up Social Security with funds from the budget surplus, provide prescription drug benefits to all seniors on Medicare, strengthen our public schools and oppose vouchers, and fulfill our commitment to retired members of the military by extending their health benefits. I will also make sure our national defense is adequate and secure, and that the military bases and research operations in the 1st District have the highest level of support for the vital functions they serve."

    Tell us what you think is the most urgent problem facing Virginians: "The most urgent problems facing Virginians are the spiraling cost of health care, the attacks on public schools, and the financial threats to Social Security."

    Web site: www.davies2000.com

    E-mail address: jimstaebler@hotmail.com


    Jo Ann S. Davis (R) *incumbent

    Age: 50.

    Residence: York County.

    Education: Attended Hampton Roads Business College.

    Occupation: CEO, Davis Management Co.; member, Virginia General Assembly.

    Elected offices/civic activities: Member, Virginia House of Delegates, 1998-present; member, Virginia Council on Indians; member, Mothers Against Drunk Driving; member, Virginia and national associations of Realtors; member, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce; member, Mathews Horse and Pony Club.

    Family: Husband, Chuck Davis; two sons.

    Why should the voters elect you? "My experiences as a Mom, a wife, a small business owner and as a member of the Virginia General Assembly have given me the unique qualifications to serve in Congress. While in the Virginia General Assembly, I have a proven record of improving public education, assisting our senior citizens, improving health care, providing tax relief and supporting the small businesses that represent the backbone of Virginia's economy. I want to take this proven experience, coupled with my real life background as a small business owner, and apply this knowledge to serve in Congress."

    Tell us what you think is the most urgent problem facing Virginians: "Improving education should be a top priority. We need to increase the flexibility of federal dollars and empower parents and teachers at the local level."

    Web site: www.joanndavis.com

    E-mail address: info@joanndavis.com


    Sharon A. Wood (L)

    Did not provide information.

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