VA-HD22: In House District 22, candidates tackle data centers, rising costs in race for legislature's future

Republican state Del. Ian Lovejoy wants to continue his work in the Virginia House of Delegates representing voters in part of Prince William County, and is facing a challenge from Democrat and former state lawmaker Elizabeth Guzman. Both have different views on how to address data centers, reproductive rights and the increased cost of living, issues which loom large in Northern Virginia’s House District 22.

With all 140 House seats up for grabs, the two candidates are contending for a seat that could help Democrats maintain control of the House for an additional two years or give Republicans control again as a new governor takes office.

The candidates are also campaigning on shared challenges for voters including traffic and commuting burdens, school quality, community safety, and environmental and development pressures due to the demand for data centers and their high energy needs

Both candidates weighed in on data centers, one of the state’s fastest-growing industries, with dozens of the facilities located in their district.



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