Bishop Staten

Bishop Staten was born in Suffolk, Virginia. He earned a high school diploma from Nansemond River High School. His career experience includes working as a civil servant.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Geral D. “Bishop” Staten (40)

Born and Raised in Hampton Roads Area (Suffolk, Va) Youngest To Ever Run For Mayor (2016) Commissioner of Revenue Runner -Up (10,909) Votes, Worked Short-Stint with the NFL Baltimore Ravens, Kings Fork PA Announcer (Girls and Boys BasketBall), Secretary of The PPPCP Non-Profit Org., Suffolk’s Most Popular Man, Community Activist

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Purpose Over PoliticsGiving Hampton Roads a Candidate from the 2nd Congressional District to Represent the 2nd Congressional District.The Face of The Political Future in Hampton Roads

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Affordability, Public Safety and Equal Opportunity

What legacy would you like to leave?

Fighter. Hard Worker.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I became the youngest to even run for mayor in Suffolk, Va I was 30 years of age.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Sonic Drive-In. I was a Car Hop for 2 years in HS.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Yes. Keeps the seat fresh or steady pending voters choice.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Barack Obama