Elizabeth Alcorn Visits PVCC

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On Oct. 29, Dr. Elizabeth Alcorn came to PVCC to talk with students. In the Bolick Center, Alcorn was available from noon to 1 p.m. to discuss her plans for office. Alcorn is currently seeking election in the Virginia House of Delegates for District 58. 

During Alcorn’s time in the Bolick Center she discussed many topics with students. A topic that was discussed between Alcorn and students was education. Alcron said that Virginia needs to “tweak the funding formula for public schools.” Alcorn also stated she would like to change the SOL’s because they have “become an unhealthy culture.”   

Another topic that students brought to Alcorn was abortion and birth control. Alcorn said that abortion should remain an option for women, but wants women to have fair access to all kinds of affordable birth control. Students also brought up gun-control and this lead Alcorn to talk about support for red flag laws, background check reform, and the limitation of high capacity magazines. The general election will be held on Nov. 5 and you can find out more about Elizabeth Alcorn at https://alcornfor58th.com/. PVCC also has a non-partisan voter guide available for free.