Summary
Current Position: Strategic management, analytic, and policy advisor
Affiliation: Republican
Candidate: 2020 US Representative for US House District 10
Aliscia Andrews, after her deployment with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, focused the rest of her active duty time in the Marine Corps training, developing and mentoring Marines. After the Marine Corps, Aliscia continued honing her analytical tradecraft in both the public and private sector, while completing her MBA (2015) and Certificate in Cybersecurity Strategy Management (2016). Her work focused primarily on finding solutions to challenging government problems as a strategic management, analytic, and policy advisor in support of multiple government agencies both in and out of the Intelligence Community.
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About
Aliscia Andrews was born on Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, Virginia.
She spent her early years traveling with her family while her father served honorably in the Air Force. She was active in the church, played sports, competed in pageants, and volunteered in her community. Her life changed forever in the fall of 2005, however, when a high school friend serving in the Army made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. His tragic loss planted the seed that would motivate her to become a Marine.
In 2010, Aliscia deployed with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit for the maiden voyage of the USS Mesa Verde.
Her unit was rerouted to Haiti after the devastating earthquakes to provide Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief to the Haitian people. After leaving Haiti, Aliscia’s unit continued their deployment through Europe, the Horn of Africa, and the Middle East. Meeting, engaging, and working with the people of Europe, Africa, and the Middle East afforded her a unique appreciation and understanding of these countries, cultures, and their value to the United States at large.
After her deployment, Aliscia remained active duty while she and her husband started their family. Aliscia learned first-hand the challenges of working in a male dominated workforce, particularly when she was pregnant with her first son. During the first week of 2011, for example, Aliscia and her team worked exhausting shifts daily to provide analytical support to her installation when Osama Bin Laden was killed. Two days after, she withstood 58-hours of labor and 4 days in the NICU with the birth of her first son, Kaleb.
She was driven by the love for her family and her determination to succeed, persevere, and work hard to lead her Marines. She focused the rest of her active duty time in the Marine Corps training, developing and mentoring Marines. After the Marine Corps, Aliscia continued honing her analytical tradecraft in both the public and private sector, while completing her MBA (2015) and Certificate in Cybersecurity Strategy Management (2016). Her work focused primarily on finding solutions to challenging government problems as a strategic management, analytic, and policy advisor in support of multiple government agencies both in and out of the Intelligence Community.
She continues to serve her community, volunteering on the Loudoun County Criminal Justice Board, PTOs, disadvantaged children’s groups, church ministries, youth sports leagues, and mentoring transitioning Veterans. Aliscia resides in Aldie, Virginia with her husband, two sons, and daughter.
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Politics
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Issues
Civil Rights
With Democrats taking control on the state legislature and the fringe radicals of the Democrat Party telling law-abiding citizens they are going to forcibly confiscate our guns, we need a strong advocate of our second amendment in office. I will never vote to infringe on our God-given right. I support the counties in Virginia who are in favor of becoming second amendment sanctuaries and have rallied in support of doing so.
Economy
Coronavirus lockdowns have devastated businesses in Virginia’s 10th and across America. While Wall Street has recovered and the market is reaching record highs, Main Street is still suffering. Too many businesses have closed their doors for the last time as congressional relief has fallen short. I will prioritize helping businesses safely reopen, preserving jobs, and getting America back to work. On top of the issues faced due to the pandemic, Jennifer Wexton continues to push an anti-business agenda, complete with tax hikes, costly regulations, and unfunded mandates. I will be a champion for businesses large and small, fighting for lower taxes and a reduced regulatory burden to get government out of the way of prosperity. Despite current challenges, the American Dream is alive and well, and I pledge to protect it.
Immigration
As a Marine Veteran, national security is one of my number one priorities. For too long, Democrats – and Republicans – have failed to fix our broken immigration system. I will stand with President Donald Trump to finish the wall, close immigration loopholes, and secure our ports of entry. I will also stand with our law enforcement and border patrol and support policies that enable them to do their jobs while the far-left demonizes them.
Safety
The primary responsibility of the federal government it to protect its citizens. It is of the utmost importance that we have a fully-funded and operational military. Our armed forces are the greatest deterrent we have. When we are strong abroad, we’re strong at home. We need to make sure we maintain our military dominance over China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran.
I firmly believe that every American should feel safe in their own home. Unfortunately that is not the case today. With violent riots and looting occurring in nearly every major city, America has a safety problem. People are frightened as they see business owners beaten for defending their stores and couples arrested for defending their homes from armed trespassers. My opponent refuses to condemn this violence while she doubles down. I will stand with law enforcement and ensure that officers and first responders have the resources necessary to keep us safe. Jennifer Wexton has proven that she can’t keep your kids safe. Keeping your family safe will be my top priority.
Life
One of Aliscia’s greatest blessings has been becoming a mother to her three children. Aliscia believes that life begins at the moment of conception and will oppose any taxpayer support of Planned Parenthood.