Aaron Rouse

Virginians should be thriving, not just surviving. The middle class is struggling today, with an economy that is not working for hardworking people. Everything from housing and child care to groceries is getting more expensive, and Virginians need someone who understands their pain and who will have their back to help them thrive.

Every Virginian should have access to quality, affordable healthcare. As Lieutenant Governor, I’ll work with Governor Abigail Spanberger to protect Medicaid and Medicare, stand up to big pharma and fight to lower prescription drug costs. I repeatedly hear about the financial struggles Virginians face, especially our seniors, as their prescription drug costs continue to rise, along with the challenge of accessing care close to home. In the General Assembly, I’ve already led efforts to pass a bipartisan bill to lower the cost of prescription drugs and protect local pharmacies—cornerstones of our community healthcare system—but Governor Youngkin vetoed it. Having seen firsthand the struggles families face when my grandmother battled breast cancer, I’m committed to making healthcare more affordable for every Virginian.