Government has failed to do its job and the people are paying the price, but I haven't lost hope. Our freedom, our opportunities, our future, these things are what we're fighting for.
My generation cannot sit back. It's time for new voices to lead in Virginia.
My name is Spencer Philips. I've lived in Henrico my whole life. I went to Freeman High School, played football, and helped our class place 1st in Virginia and 2nd nationally at the "We the People" civics competition. I also worked for Henrico County alongside the Board of Supervisors, where I saw the value of public service.
Then I went to William & Mary. I studied government and history, worked with first graders to help them learn to read, and started a business. I came out of those experiences believing that responsibility matters.
In the shadow of Thomas Jefferson, I took to heart the fundamental ideals of our country — individual liberty, equality, decency. We have the responsibility to defend them.
My priorities are straightforward: lower the cost of living, rethink education to help students, and get Virginia’s economy moving again. We have a bright future ahead in this state, and we need to move towards it.
I can't do it without you