In the 2024 election for Virginia's 6th Congressional District, incumbent Republican Rep. Ben Cline is facing two challengers: Democrat Ken Mitchell and independent Robby Wells. Cline, who was first elected in 2018, is running in a district that has historically favored the GOP, with the last Democratic representative serving in 1992. Key issues in the race include inflation, illegal immigration, and job creation, all of which resonate strongly with the electorate.
Ken Mitchell is emphasizing concerns about the erosion of rights and democracy, positioning himself as a defender of women's reproductive rights in contrast to Cline, who opposes a national abortion ban. Meanwhile, Robby Wells is critical of overseas spending and advocates for community engagement to reduce crime. Cline supports improvements to Interstate 81 and believes in maintaining Second Amendment rights, while both Mitchell and Wells back the expansion of I-81, with Wells also proposing a high-speed rail initiative.
On the topic of election integrity, Cline rates Congress's effectiveness as low, while Mitchell gives it a dismal score of 1.75 out of 10, arguing that concerns about voter fraud are often used as scare tactics. Wells suggests leveraging technology for voter registration to enhance participation. As the election approaches, the candidates are actively engaging with voters to address these pressing issues. [89800391]