Kristin Farry
Virginia House of Delegates - District 72
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About the Office
State Representatives are members of the state's lower chamber, as part of the state's bicameral legislature. State representatives are responsible for voting on: bills related to public policy matters, levels for state spending, raises or decreases in taxes, and whether to uphold or override gubernatorial vetoes.
Term Length
2 years
Election Date
Nov 4, 2025
About Me
Party
Forward Party
Occupation
Farmer/Engineer
Fun Fact
I'm a pilot. I have helped restore and fly a World War 2 B-25 "Mitchell" bomber at air shows and educational events. This aircraft was similar to the ones that my father flew in combat and was shot down in. I also enjoy flying antique gliders. A major reason that I retired to Amelia County is to be close to Merlin Aerodrome, where I often soar with bald eagles.
Past Experience
I am a farmer, veteran, and engineer. I have been a business owner. I have served on a rural county's Finance Committee to help the county recover from the Great Recession. I have also served on national task forces to update air traffic control. I currently serve as Scholarship Director at a non-profit, and I frequently promote aviation to young people at STEM education events. When I was employed by the US Navy as a civilian, I co-founded a middle-school STEM outreach program.
I have a lot of experience fighting government fraud, waste, and abuse. I saved US taxpayers billions of dollars on defense programs including the F-35 fighter and the MQ-4 drone programs.
I am a cancer survivor who has experienced the way the health insurance industry fails small businesses, so I am passionate about healthcare access and reform.
My Top Issues
Invest in local public education
Teach Critical Thinking in the Internet Age
Make Career Technical Education Available to All Ages (middle school through adult)
Improve Civics Education
Reduce Adult Illiteracy
Ranked Choice Voting
Reform Campaign Finance
Expand Ranked Choice Voting
Work for and Honor Term Limits
Empower Local Community and Government Problem Solvers
Fight Corruption
Cost of Living
Rebuild Rural Economies and Infrastructure
Reduce Health Care Costs and Increase Access
Reduce Housing Costs and Increase Access
Remove Barriers to Business Success
Ensure a Sustainable Food Supply from Thriving Farms
Education
Teach Critical Thinking in the Internet Age
Civil Rights
Expand Ranked Choice Voting
Healthcare
Reduce Health Care Costs and Increase Access
Economy
Remove Barriers to Business Success
Economy
Ensure a Sustainable Food Supply from Prospering Farms
Government Reform
Reform Campaign Finance
Education
Make Career Technical Education Available to All Ages
Education
Improve Civics Education
Housing
Increase Housing Availability and Affordability
Who I'm Running Against
Lee Ware (Republican Party)
28-year incumbent. 72 years old. Retired school teacher living in Powhatan County, VA. Relatively unknown in Amelia and Nottoway Counties because these two counties were just added to this District in 2022.
Randall Critzer (Democrat Party)
Newcomer to politics. Attorney specializing in insurance, living in Chesterfield County, VA. Grew up in Chesterfield County and has a young family (toddler son).
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