Issues

Our excellent schools are the pillar of our success and the reason why our qualified workforce is attractive to scores of businesses in the country. The best way to support education is securing livable wages for our teachers, and an environment that promotes respect and collaboration with parents to foster a passion for learning. Erika wants to make sure our students are equipped with the critical thinking tools needed to read and assess books freely, without the state making that decision for them.

Erika is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our education system; this includes addressing the achievement gap and making sure that historically marginalized communities receive the support and resources they need to level the path to success.

We have a duty to procure a clean and healthy environment for our physical and economic well-being, as well as the viability of our future generations.

Virginia can take bold action to tackle the pressing environmental challenges facing our communities, such as climate change, water pollution, and habitat destruction by moving towards renewables and energy-efficient technologies to reduce our carbon footprint.

Erika is committed to promoting conservation and sustainability in agriculture and fishing practices, protecting our air and water quality and promoting responsible and environmentally-friendly business practices.

Gun safety is a critical issue that affects families and communities across the entire country. As your State Senator, Erika will focus her work on commonsense measures to help reduce gun violence, including expanding background checks, banning assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, and closing loopholes that allow weapons to fall in the wrong hands to the detriment of responsible gun owners. Erika is committed to taking the necessary action to reduce gun violence in our communities and make Virginia a safer place for all.

Access to affordable and quality healthcare is a basic right for all. With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and the opioid crisis, the importance of a responsive and accessible healthcare system is as relevant as ever.

Erika recognizes that many families in Northern Virginia struggle to afford basic healthcare services and prescription medications. She will work towards access to affordable healthcare for all, including expanding Medicaid and strengthening the Affordable Care Act.

Additionally, Erika supports investing in preventative care and mental health services, to ensure that individuals can receive the care they need to maintain their physical and mental well-being.

Every person, regardless of sexual orientation, or gender identity is entitled to dignity and the respect of equal rights under the law. Erika understands the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ youth and community, from discrimination, violence vulnerability, bathroom access, and housing insecurity, and is committed to working on legislative progress towards equality.

As a passionate advocate for reproductive rights, I believe that every person should have access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare, regardless of their income, race, or gender. Reproductive healthcare is not a privilege, but a fundamental human right, and I am committed to fighting for this right in Virginia.

In my campaign, I will work to expand access to reproductive healthcare services, including contraception, safe and legal abortion, and prenatal care. I will also fight against any efforts to restrict access to these essential healthcare services, including dangerous and harmful anti-choice legislation. I believe that everyone deserves the right to make their own healthcare decisions, free from political interference or judgement, and I will always stand with Virginians in defense of reproductive freedom.

Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and are essential to our communities, playing a vital role in the creation of vibrant local economies.

Erika believes in supporting small businesses by providing them with the resources and support they need to succeed. This includes access to capital, fair taxes, and a regulatory environment that encourages growth and innovation.

Erika is a long time advocate of improving transportation options for the residents of Northern Virginia to make it less car-dependent and more efficient. Access to transit and pedestrian-bike safety is key to allow more movement of people without the notorious congestion of our urban areas. As your State Senator, Erika will be you advocate before VDOT, to bring responsive solutions to the transportation needs of Northern Virginia, particularly around state-owned roads.

Transportation must be made affordable and accessible to all residents, including low-income families and people with disabilities. Erika is committed to working with local governments, businesses, and community organizations to find innovative solutions to the transportation challenges faced by Northern Virginia.

Erika Yalowitz is a proud Latina and a committed Democrat who is deeply passionate about women’s rights. She believes that all women should have access to the full range of reproductive healthcare services, including contraception and abortion, and that these rights should be protected by law.

Erika is a fierce advocate for women’s rights, and she is dedicated to using her voice and her platform to help ensure that every woman has the opportunity to lead a healthy, fulfilling life. Whether it’s by fighting for better access to healthcare, working to ensure equal pay for equal work, or advocating for policies that empower women in all aspects of their lives, Erika will never stop fighting for women’s rights.