Key Facts
Party
Republican
Status
Challenger
Background
Paul Beran graduated from Texas A&M University, earning his Doctor of Philosophy [1, 4]. With his knowledge of Business & Marketing from Duquesne University, Beran has served as President and Creative Director of Advertel, Inc. as well as Marketing Director for Entercom [3]. In recent times, Beran has served as chancellor for the University of Arkansas and filled the role of Interim President for the Western Connecticut State University [4, 6].
Key Issues
Curriculum
Beran believes that higher education should recognize students of different race, backgrounds, and ideologies since campus demographics are constantly evolving [7]. He has however been accused of slowing down this reformation process by Representative Sue Peterson [8].
Community
Beran believes we should build communities that are enriched in understanding and knowledge of several different cultures in and outside universities’ walls [7].
Accessibility
Beran has been in a few scandals over the cancellation of majors at Western Connecticut State [9]. Beran has brought up the idea of removing some majors, which, in recent times, has sparked debate and controversy [9].
Endorsements
No endorsements could be found.
Sources
1 Facebook
2 Western Connecticut State University
3 LinkedIn Profile 1
4 LinkedIn Profile 2
5 News Times
6 Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
7 Aberdeen News
8 Campus Reform
9 The Echo
Key Facts
Party
Republican
Status
Challenger
Background
Heather Lockridge graduated from James Wood High School in 2003 and attended Virginia Tech to study agriculture and applied economics [1]. In 2010, Lockridge graduated with a masters in Special Education from George Mason University [2]. Currently, Lockridge owns a small business in Frederick County and has been running it for 17 years [1].
Key Issues
Agriculture
Lockridge wants to maintain open farmland and supports Agriculture/Agri-tourism industries [1].
Budget
Lockridge supports budget transparency. She wants a small, transparent government with low taxes, uninfringed farming, and individual property rights [3].
Endorsements
Ellaine Holliday, Virtual Controller and Experienced Accountant
Sources
1 The Winchester Star: Lockridge wants your vote
2 The Winchester Star: Vote for Heather Lockridge
3 The Winchester Star: Lockridge secures GOP . . .
4 VPAP
Key Facts
Party
Republican
Status
Challenger
Background
Stephen J. Imholt is a Walmart sales associate and IT Project Manager that lives within Richmond, Virginia. He received his education at Xavier University and Edgecliff College [2, 3]. Imholt has experience in COTS software installation as well as various levels of technology (IAAS, SAAS, PAAS, etc.) [2]. Imholt has served as a member of the Rockford DOE Finance Committee and the Hampshire Illinois Library Board [5]. In 2015, Imholt ran against Jennifer McClellan for the senate seat of Virginia’s 9th District, which ended in him losing the election [1].
Key Issues
Drugs
Imholt wants to crack down on fentanyl drug dealers [3].
Economy
Imholt prioritizes growing the local economy and protecting small businesses [3].
Infrastructure
Imholt believes the government should incorporate more technology into its legislation [4].
Endorsements
No endorsements could be found.
Sources
1 VPAP
2 LinkedIn
3 Imholt for Senate
4 WRIC
5 VoteSmart
6 Dogwood
