Edwin Rivera

Edwin Rivera grew up in Puerto Rico and lives in Newport News, Virginia. He served in the U.S. Army. His career experience includes working as a police officer.[1]

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Campaign websiteRivera's campaign website stated the following:Education ReformHBCU Education Career & Tech.Public/private college pathways from local high schools.Raise teacher pay.Renovate/rebuild failing schools.HBCU making sure they have funds, satellite locations, certifications/degrees between vocational and college degree and parental rights support something about “we want parents to have a say in education.”Transportation & TollsToll Capping / oppose tolls on HRBT.Healthcare AccessibilityLink healthcare together.Youth DevelopmentExpanding mentorship, educational opportunity, and programs that help young people build successful futures before they are pulled into destructive patterns.Enhanced Public SafetyHold judges and local commonwealths attorney accountable for letting violent criminals w/ multiple offenses out.Expand SRO roles and officers supposed to go to school to teach rather then do desk work, emphasize student law enforcement relationship building to help decrease likelihood of crimes committed by youth into young adulthood.Increase and support(fully fund) law enforcement and community based programs (such as national night out) which helps strengthen relationships across our different communities.Uniting Our CommunityBringing people together through practical solutions, accountability, and stronger local partnerships that rebuild trust across different communities.Veteran SupportVA – more benefits for those service members who served in at least 2 enlistments, all veterans preventative care basic Healthcare for veterans of two or more enlistments.National Guard reserve Full Tricare prime during war time.Social Security BenefitsProtecting Social Security benefits and ensuring seniors can retire with dignity, stability, and financial security after a lifetime of work.Small Business GrowthTax credits for small businesses, work with/expand groups that help fund our small businesses like the VA 30day fund.Eliminate regulations which prohibit small businesses from contracting with governments if they don’t belong to unions.Affordability & HomeownershipSupport Affordable housing options.Protecting Our AnimalsProtecting our animals.EnvironmentProtect natural parks.We have to over x number of parks. Edwin is in Congress he will ensure our national parks are fully funded safe and free, and lands zoned for parks remain untouched.Energy and Natural ResourcesLower energy cost, Edwin support an all-of-the above energy platform.Nuclear energy expand in a smart.Economy & JobsI will oppose the over taxation and unaffordability policies coming out of Richmond when I’m in D.C.Edwin will work to lower taxes pass legislation that keeps Virginia the best state to do business increase job opportunities expand public-private partnerships.ImmigrationIncrease the number of Immigration Judges.Fix green card process.— Edwin Rivera's campaign website (July 10, 2026)Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.