96^th House of Delegates District

Election: Tue, Nov. 4, 2003, 6 AM to 7 PM

Voting locations: All normal polling places

Jurisdictions: Counties of James City (part) and York (part); City of
Newport News (part)

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| Issues at a Glance | Funds raised | Ratings | Endorsements |

| Positions on issues | Political commentary |

Updated 10-31-03

Contact the candidates

Philip Forgit (D) Contact info: Tel: 757-897-3760 Email: forgitforedelegate@yahoo.com Web: www.forgit2003.com PO Box 5604 Williamsburg, VA 23188

Melanie Rapp* (R) Contact info: Tel: 757-886-1000 Email: mrapp@melanierapp.com Web: www.melanierapp.com PO Box 8123 Yorktown, VA 23693 *incumbent

Issues at a Glance

Melanie Rapp, the Republican incumbent, is regarded as a pro-life, conservative. She voted to repeal the “death tax,” voted against the Sales Tax increase referenda, voted to stop taxpayer funding for Planned Parenthood, to allow our national motto “In God We Trust” in public buildings, and to increase penalties for child porn. She voted for parental consent before a minor’s abortion, for a ban on partial birh abortions, and for school choice scholarships for low income students. She pledges to oppose tax increases. For rmore info, see her Issues Survey response.

Philip Forgit, the Democrat challenger, favors higher spending on public education, on the environment, on mental health, investment in the business community, pay raises for firemen and new firefightling equipment. He promises accountable transportation projects delivered on time and on budget, and he proposes higher taxes. No details as to how he will achieve these goals, or cost figures, are provided for voters on his website. He has not returned his Issues Survey response.

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Issues, Ratings, Endorsements, Background

Philip Forgit (D) Positions on issues: Issues Survey response - Candidate ignored requests to return his Issues Survey Click here to send Philip an Email with questions on issues of importance to you. Ratings: Taxpayer Protection Pledge-No Endorsements: Personal Background: Biography Public elementary school teacher President, Williamsburg-James Ciity Education Association US naval Reserve Presbyterian

Melanie Rapp (R) Positions on issues: Issues Survey response-click here Voting record Ratings: The Family Foundation-100% NFIB-100%, Virginia FREE-60% AFL-CIO-20% Taxpayer Protection Pledge-Yes Endorsements: Virginia Eagle Forum PAC Virginia Society for Human Life PAC Personal Background: Biography

Fundraising, Political commentary

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