Deborah "Renie" I. Gates

Economy

I want to be able to support the farmers in southwest Virginia by promoting agrotourism as a possibility for growth and sustainability for their farms. Learn more

Environment / Energy

I want to work on coming up with solutions to reverse or slow down the impact of climate crises on the farming community. Learn more

Guns

I believe in the right to own guns responsibly, but more legislation needs to be created to protect our children. Learn more

I think that assault weapons initially designed for military use should be banned and prohibited. Learn more

Healthcare

I want to ensure caregivers are provided information for care coordination services to help promote aging at home. Learn more

Women need to be able to be in charge of their bodies and be able to make their own healthcare choices. Government should not be in the room with women and their doctors while they make health care decisions. Learn more

Housing

More legislation needs to be created to allow the people in our community to have more housing options available to them. Learn more

I want to work on legislation that will provide older adults with the services they need to age in place and provide housing that allows them to be independent. Learn more

Infrastructure / Transportation

Every home in Southwest Virginia should have affordable, high-speed broadband. Learn more

I will fight to ensure that broadband funds come to our region. Learn more

Social Services

We need to remove the stigma attached to substance abuse disorder and provide them and their families with the resources required to become a part of the community and be successful. Learn more

Working women must access affordable, quality childcare regardless of their income. Learn more