Candidate Profile: Kenneth Plum For VA House Of Delegates​

RESTON, VA — Democrat Kenneth Plum is the incumbent candidate in 36th District of the Virginia House of Delegates.

During the Nov. 2 general election, voters living in the 36th District, which covers Reston and parts of Fairfax County, will have a chance to decide whether Plum or Republican challenger Matthew Lang will represent them in the next session of the Virginia General Assembly.

Patch asked each of the candidates running in the Nov. 2 general election to fill out the following profile:

Name

Kenneth Plum

Position sought

Delegate for the 36th District

Party Affiliation

Democrat

Family

4 children and 6 grandchildren

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

No

Education

BA History and Political Science, Old Dominion University

Occupation

30 years with Fairfax County Public Schools as teacher and administratorPrevious or Current Elected or Appointed Office

Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office

Incumbent delegate in 36th District.

Why are you seeking elective office?

Continue progress made in Virginia last two years to protect womans right to choose, end discrimination in all forms, improve our public schools, protect our environment, and reform criminal justice system.

Climate change is the most pressing issue facing our district and this is what I intend to do about them.

Respond to climate change with environmental actions.

What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?

Progressive Democrat vs Conservative Republican

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

Current chair Joint Legislative Audit Review Commission (JLARC), Chair Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Committee

The best advice ever shared with me was:

Always be honest. Your character is your most important trait.

What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

Hard working. Responsive. Trustworthy. Caring.

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Candidate Profile: Matthew Lang For VA House Of Delegates