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Kristin Farry

Virginia House of Delegates - District 72

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About the Office

State Representatives are members of the state's lower chamber, as part of the state's bicameral legislature. State representatives are responsible for voting on: bills related to public policy matters, levels for state spending, raises or decreases in taxes, and whether to uphold or override gubernatorial vetoes.

Term Length

2 years

Election Date

Nov 4, 2025

About Me

Party

Forward Party

Occupation

Farmer/Engineer

Fun Fact

I'm a pilot. I have helped restore and fly a World War 2 B-25 "Mitchell" bomber at air shows and educational events. This aircraft was similar to the ones that my father flew in combat and was shot down in. I also enjoy flying antique gliders. A major reason that I retired to Amelia County is to be close to Merlin Aerodrome, where I often soar with bald eagles.

Past Experience

I am a farmer, veteran, and engineer. I have been a business owner. I have served on a rural county's Finance Committee to help the county recover from the Great Recession. I have also served on national task forces to update air traffic control. I currently serve as Scholarship Director at a non-profit, and I frequently promote aviation to young people at STEM education events. When I was employed by the US Navy as a civilian, I co-founded a middle-school STEM outreach program. I have a lot of experience fighting government fraud, waste, and abuse. I saved US taxpayers billions of dollars on defense programs including the F-35 fighter and the MQ-4 drone programs. I am a cancer survivor who has experienced the way the health insurance industry fails small businesses, so I am passionate about healthcare access and reform.

My Top Issues

Invest in local public education

Teach Critical Thinking in the Internet Age Make Career Technical Education Available to All Ages (middle school through adult) Improve Civics Education Reduce Adult Illiteracy

Ranked Choice Voting

Reform Campaign Finance Expand Ranked Choice Voting Work for and Honor Term Limits Empower Local Community and Government Problem Solvers Fight Corruption

Cost of Living

Rebuild Rural Economies and Infrastructure Reduce Health Care Costs and Increase Access Reduce Housing Costs and Increase Access Remove Barriers to Business Success Ensure a Sustainable Food Supply from Thriving Farms

Education

Teach Critical Thinking in the Internet Age

Civil Rights

Expand Ranked Choice Voting

Healthcare

Reduce Health Care Costs and Increase Access

Economy

Remove Barriers to Business Success

Economy

Ensure a Sustainable Food Supply from Prospering Farms

Government Reform

Reform Campaign Finance

Education

Make Career Technical Education Available to All Ages

Education

Improve Civics Education

Housing

Increase Housing Availability and Affordability

Who I'm Running Against

Lee Ware (Republican Party)

28-year incumbent. 72 years old. Retired school teacher living in Powhatan County, VA. Relatively unknown in Amelia and Nottoway Counties because these two counties were just added to this District in 2022.

Randall Critzer (Democrat Party)

Newcomer to politics. Attorney specializing in insurance, living in Chesterfield County, VA. Grew up in Chesterfield County and has a young family (toddler son).
 

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