Too many families in the 22nd District are struggling to make ends meet. As your Senator, Aaron is laser-focused on creating new economic opportunities and building an economy that works for every family. As an At-Large member of City Council, Aaron delivered real results for hardworking families, including raising the minimum wage to $15/hour, increasing salaries for education and public safety professionals, and lowering taxes for small businesses. In the General Assembly, Aaron will:
Aaron is a proud product of Virginia Beach public schools and a graduate of Virginia Tech. He also has two young children in public schools. But Aaron knows that not every child in Virginia Beach has access to the same educational opportunities and he is committed to breaking down inequities and ensuring that every child can obtain a high quality education. Senator Rouse will:
Making health care more affordable and protecting access to abortion are key priorities for Senator Rouse. In the General Assembly, he will fight tirelessly to achieve these goals. Aaron believes that hardworking families should be able to afford to access the care they need and take their prescription drugs without worrying about being able to put food on their tables. Additionally, Aaron believes that reproductive health care decisions should be made between a person and their doctor, not by politicians. Aaron will not compromise when it comes to protecting abortion rights in Virginia. In the General Assembly, Aaron will:
