Brent Finnegan

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Brent Finnegan
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Democratic Party

Elections and appointments
Last election

November 5, 2019

Education

Bachelor's

University of Texas

Personal
Profession
Business owner
Contact

Personal website

Brent Finnegan (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Virginia House of Delegates to represent District 26. Finnegan lost in the general election on November 5, 2019.

Finnegan completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. Click here to read the survey answers.

Finnegan was a 2017 Democratic candidate for the same seat.

Biography

Finnegan attended the University of Texas at Austin. His professional experience includes owning a business and serving as planning commissioner for Harrisonburg.[1]

Elections

2019

See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2019

General election

General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 26

Incumbent Tony Wilt defeated Brent Finnegan in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 26 on November 5, 2019.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Tony Wilt
Tony Wilt (R)
 
54.0
 
10,273
Image of Brent Finnegan
Brent Finnegan (D) Candidate Connection
 
45.9
 
8,725
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.2
 
31

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 19,029
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 26

Brent Finnegan defeated Catherine Copeland in the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 26 on June 11, 2019.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Brent Finnegan
Brent Finnegan Candidate Connection
 
66.3
 
1,796
Image of Catherine Copeland
Catherine Copeland
 
33.7
 
912

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 2,708
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2017

See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2017

General election

Elections for the Virginia House of Delegates took place in 2017. All 100 house seats were up for election. The general election took place on November 7, 2017. A primary election took place on June 13, 2017. The filing deadline for primary election candidates was March 30, 2017. The filing deadline for non-party candidates and candidates nominated by methods other than a primary was June 13, 2017.[2] Incumbent Tony Wilt (R) defeated Brent Finnegan (D) in the Virginia House of Delegates District 26 general election.[3]

Virginia House of Delegates, District 26 General Election, 2017
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.png Tony Wilt Incumbent 54.60% 11,106
     Democratic Brent Finnegan 45.40% 9,234
Total Votes 20,340
Source: Virginia Department of Elections

Democratic primary election

Brent Finnegan ran unopposed in the Virginia House of Delegates District 26 Democratic primary.[4]

Ballotpedia will publish vote totals here after they become available.
Virginia House of Delegates, District 26 Democratic Primary, 2017
Candidate
Green check mark transparent.png Brent Finnegan

Republican primary election

Incumbent Tony Wilt ran unopposed in the Virginia House of Delegates District 26 Republican primary.[5]

Ballotpedia will publish vote totals here after they become available.
Virginia House of Delegates, District 26 Republican Primary, 2017
Candidate
Green check mark transparent.png Tony Wilt Incumbent

Campaign themes

2019

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Brent Finnegan completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Finnegan's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Prioritize the common good in all policies

Fight for a livable future -- a green economy with good jobs

Reclaim our democracy by removing corporate control in Richmond
Implementing policies that empower local communities and restore democracy -- examples: reforming the strict Dillon's Rule practices, expanding voter participation, and helping citizens put issues on the .Making access to healthcare as a human right a priority over the profits of pharmaceutical and insurance companies.
Moving Virginia toward a green economy as quickly as possible.
Paul Wellstone -- because he was a great progressive political leader

Rev. Dr. William Barber III -- because he is reviving the movement cut short by Dr. Martin Luther King's assassination and building a multi-racial coalition to advance the common cause of justice for everyone

Dorothy Day -- because she was a model of service to others
The Third Reconstruction: How a Moral Movement Is Overcoming the Politics of Division and Fear by Rev. William J. Barber, II with Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove
Integrity, connection with the people, ability to listen carefully and connect real-life issues to policy solutions, capacity to collaborate with a wide array of individuals to get things done, commitment to showing up consistently
I have been showing up for others and for many important issues for 14 years.

I work hard.
I listen well and collaborate well with others.

I bring people who would not expect to work together into conversation around shared problems.
In Virginia, the process of getting something from an idea to a law is complicated, convoluted, and long. A great legislator works with colleagues and with the Division of Legislative Services to make sure that what comes out at the other end is actually what was intended at the beginning of the process. Given the lack of limitations on contributions and influence on legislators, it is imperative that someone in this office be able to say no to corporate gifts, influence, and pressure and stick to that no. In a district as diverse as the 26th, the delegate should also be working at home to bring people into conversation to find their shared interests.
Reformed Dillon's Rule.

End to right to work laws that prevent workers from organizing.
Expanded voter registration and participation.

Greater transparency about the legislative process.

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2017

Finnegan’s campaign website highlighted the following issues:[6]

“

Fairness

  • A Fair Shot at Prosperity for all individuals and families.
  • A Fair Chance to Start and Grow Local Businesses. Most job growth comes from small and medium-sized local businesses. Stop rigging the system for big corporate interests.
  • A Fair Chance to be Heard for all citizens. Get big money out of politics so our representatives are beholden to the people first. One person, one vote.
  • A Fair Share of Democracy for everyone. Stop gerrymandering and let everyone’s vote count equally.
  • A Fair Shake in the Justice System. Decriminalize and reduce sentences for petty offenses.
  • Fair and Equal Pay for Women because they deserve it.

Liberty and the Common Good

  • Protect Access to Affordable Healthcare. Virginia must expand Medicaid, expand mental health coverage, and explore healthcare solutions that work best for individuals and businesses.
  • Protect Private Property and Public Resources. No eminent domain for private gain. We must not sacrifice our clean water and public health for out-of-state profit. No pipelines. No fracking.
  • Protect the Land, Water, and Beauty of Our Valley because our health, our prosperity, and our children’s futures rely on it. Green alternatives are not only cleaner, they are also offer access to vibrant new industries.
  • Protect Women’s Health Services and Right to Choose. A woman with access to information, birth control, and healthcare is far less likely to face an unwanted pregnancy. If she does, she must be free to choose the option best for her own health and future.

Dignity

  • Stand for a Living Wage so no one has to work more than full time to afford a home, food, and healthcare for themselves and their families.
  • Stand Together with Our Neighbors because their struggle is our struggle, regardless of race, religion, orientation, or where they were born.
  • Stand for Justice for Workers including their right to organize, financial assistance for workplace injury, and safe working conditions.
  • Stand for Our Future. Affordable community college and training programs for emerging markets will allow local businesses to expand with homegrown talent.
  • Stand for a Second Chance. Provide treatment for addiction because we can’t afford to write anyone off.

[7]

”

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Footnotes

  1. ↑ brentfinnegan.com, "Meet Brent," accessed August 11, 2017
  2. ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "Candidacy Requirements for the November 7, 2017 General Election," accessed March 21, 2017
  3. ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "2017 November General Unofficial Results," accessed November 7, 2017
  4. ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "2017 June Democratic Primary," accessed July 6, 2017
  5. ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "2017 June Republican Primary," accessed July 6, 2017
  6. ↑ brentfinnegan.com, Issues Based on Valley Values," accessed August 11, 2017
  7. ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.


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