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Bishop Staten

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Bishop Staten, a Suffolk, Virginia civil servant and community activist, is an independent candidate for Virginia's 2nd Congressional District, campaigning on affordability, public safety, and equal opportunity.[2]

Little public record found for this candidate.

In their words — priorities

  • Lists his campaign's key messages as "Purpose Over Politics" and giving Hampton Roads a congressional candidate from within the district.[2]
  • Says he is personally passionate about affordability, public safety, and equal opportunity.[2]

Background

  • Born and raised in Suffolk, Virginia; graduated from Nansemond River High School; has worked as a civil servant.[2]
  • Ran for mayor of Suffolk in 2016 at age 30, becoming the youngest person to ever run for the office, and was runner-up for Commissioner of the Revenue.[2]

Also on the ballot for this seat: Jennifer Kiggans, Elaine Luria, J. Matt Baker · Compare side by side

Sources cited in this profile

  1. 2.Bishop Staten · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · 2025-01-01 Candidate's own words