The House of Delegates has legislative power, with the Senate, to enact laws. Delegates serve a 2-year term and are eligible for re-election. The salary is $17,640 per year. A delegate must be at least 21 years old at the time of election and be a resident of the district he/she seeks to represent.

Q: What is your legislative priority this session?

Winter: As a health care provider, I have seen how Affordable Care Act has affected patients and even how companies are doing business. Seeing Virginians have access to high-quality and affordable health care is a top priority.

Bulova: My focus will continue to be on our economy and quality of life, which are integrally linked with transportation and providing our children with a world-class education. I will also fight for meaningful ethics reform.

Q: What makes you the better candidate?

Winter: Issues in education, healthcare, small businesses are important to many in the 37th District. I have significant experience in these areas as a health care provider who owned a practice for 17 years and an educator at George Mason University.

Bulova: I am a problem solver and have successfully worked in a bi-partisan manner to pass legislation on transportation, education, identity theft and human trafficking. I work hard to be open and accountable to district residents.

Q: In your role as a state legislator, how would you impact the lives of your constituents?

Winter: We are more effective as statesmen, not politicians. A statesman listens to constituents, responds and acts. Engaging constituents in the legislative process is a key component in the actions of an effective state legislator.

Bulova: My most important job is to empower constituents to have a voice in our government. In Richmond, I serve on committees and commissions that make key decisions surrounding education, health care, housing and water supply.

Q: Tell us something about yourself that you think people would find surprising—a hobby, a talent, or an interesting fact.

Winter: I was the student representative to my town council my senior year in high school. Also, as the American Physical Therapist Association spokesperson, I was interviewed by "O" Magazine.

Bulova: I love history and believe in its importance in education. I can often be found volunteering at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, hanging out in colonial costume with re-enactors playing Washington, Jefferson and Madison.