A biography for Ralph Northamhasn’t been written yet.
“I'm a leader.”
“The life of George Floyd matters.”
“I grew up, went to the Virginia Military Institute and then medical school, married my wife Pam, served in the United States Army, and moved back to Hampton Roads.”
“Quality broadband service is key to growing our economy, and learning, competing, and succeeding in today's digital world.”
“Growing up on the Eastern Shore, I've learned how important aquaculture and marine life are to sustaining Virginia's economy and way of life.”
“We passed the Voting Rights Act of Virginia, which restores and builds on key provisions of the 1965 federal Voting Rights Act that was gutted by the United States Supreme Court. Voting is fundamental to our democracy, and this legislation is a model for how states can ensure the integrity of elections and protect the sacred right to vote.”
“The story of our Commonwealth cannot be told without the history and experiences of Virginia's Native tribes.”
“Virginia has no shortage of pioneering women who have made history by overcoming doubt and discrimination, by daring to step into roles that had never been held by a woman, and by breaking down barriers for those who would follow.”
“Every year, I volunteer with Remote Area Medical mobile clinics to provide care to folks in rural Virginia. They do incredible work. But I'm the first to admit that treating people once a year at an annual clinic isn't the ideal way to provide healthcare. We should be investing in long-term, permanent solutions to rural health.”
“We are a Commonwealth that believes in moving forward, not being tied down by the mistakes of our past.”
“As a large producer of solid waste, the Commonwealth must lead by example and transition away from single-use disposable plastics to create a cleaner, more sustainable future for all Virginians.”
“We all have experiences that fundamentally shape who we are, that change the way we look at the world and what we work toward every day.”
“Too many of our laws were written during a time of open racism and discrimination, and they still bear the traces of inequity.”
“I grew up on the Eastern Shore during desegregation. A lot of white parents chose to send their kids to private schools rather than integrate - but not mine. My brother and I both attended and graduated from public schools. It's one of the best things that happened to me.”
“Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been reminded how important Virginia's farms are to getting food into our stores and onto our tables.”
“Virginians deserve someone in Richmond who will always have their back.”
“Until you've looked a parent in the eye and told them their perfect child has a preexisting condition no insurance company will cover, you can't tell me the Affordable Care Act isn't worth fighting for.”
“The Appalachian Regional Commission is a key funding tool for addressing the unique challenges facing our Appalachian region.”
“We must end the school-to-prison pipeline and create a pipeline from our high schools and community colleges directly to jobs for those who choose not to attend a four-year college.”
“We really need to reform our police forces.”