Where Harrisonburg candidates stand on jobs and the economy
3 sourced statements in 2 races. Every candidate in each race is listed, including those with nothing on record. Nobody is scored or ranked.
U.S. House of Representatives, 6th District
- Beth A. Macy (Democratic)
Rural economy: Macy said she wants to address costs and support rural communities and farmers, and called for more transparency and stronger regulation of data centers. (The News-Gazette)
- Ben L. Cline (Republican, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
Harrisonburg City Council (vote for not more than two)
- Dany R. Fleming (Nonpartisan, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
- Monica L. Robinson (Nonpartisan, incumbent)
Economic development: She said her priority is building on economic-development programs, helping businesses locate and grow, and expanding the commercial tax base to support city services and ease residents’ tax pressures. (WHSV, Meet the candidates: Harrisonburg City Council (2026 general election))
- Sal T. Romero Jr. (Nonpartisan)
Business retention: He argued that retaining businesses should be a priority, citing concern over the departure of major local employers. (Daily News-Record, Harrisonburg City Council candidates debate housing, business growth at JMU forum (2026))