Ralph Northam

“America is a melting pot. Our diversity is our strength.”

“As a graduate of Virginia Military Institute and a veteran of the United States Army, it is important that we celebrate and support our citizen-soldiers.”

“Well-established companies choosing to reinvest and create new jobs is what helps communities like Chatham flourish.”

“I refuse to allow President Trump and Republicans to take away our right to quality, affordable healthcare.”

“As a small business owner myself, I understand what it is like to scale up a business in the early years.”

“The reason I first ran for the state legislature didn't start in a courtroom or in a lobbying firm or anywhere near Richmond, to be honest. It started in a little town on the Eastern Shore where I grew up on my family's farm and spent a lot of time fishing and working on the Chesapeake Bay.”

“I've been a practicing physician for over 30 years. Every day, I get to wake up and do a job I love - it's not something I take for granted. I want every child in our commonwealth to have that same opportunity, and the foundation for that is a quality education.”

“I'm from rural Virginia, and as governor, I am committed to making sure Virginia's economy works for everyone - no matter who you are, no matter where you're from.”

“The supply chain industry in our Commonwealth continues to gain momentum, in large part due to The Port of Virginia's unparalleled infrastructure.”

“Progress in our country has always been too slow, and creating change has always been difficult, but we must continue marching towards those ideals written in our founding documents - that all people are to be treated equally under our laws.”

“The cornerstone of what makes our commonwealth a wonderful place to live is all that we share in common, not the things that set us apart.”

“The death penalty system is fundamentally flawed - it is inequitable, ineffective, and it has no place in this Commonwealth or this country.”

“Kids growing up in communities with rural hospitals see firsthand the types of jobs a STEAM education can provide.”

“In medical school, students are immersed in the realm of medical ethics. It's where new doctors study, learn right and wrong, ask tough questions, and discuss things like end of life care, genetic testing, and patients' rights. In lots of ways, it's the most important part of being a compassionate and competent doctor.”

“From landmark investments in renewable energy to bold action to tackle the climate crisis, Virginia is at the forefront of innovative efforts to protect our environment, and addressing the problem of plastic pollution is an important part of this work.”

“As governor, I look forward to supporting our Guardsmen and their families in making sure they continue to receive the training and support they need so that they can continue to make us proud.”

“I'm running for governor because I want to build a Virginia that works for everyone - no matter who you are, no matter where you're from.”

“In addition to being a vital part of our history, agriculture is central to our growing economy and maintaining the outstanding quality of life we enjoy in our Commonwealth.”

“I personally served on active duty with many women service members who consistently demonstrated tremendous skill, leadership, and unquestioned commitment.”

“Our healthcare system should seek to improve the health of the most people possible.”