U.S. Election News: Spotlight on the Horn of Africa
Jerry Torres, a Republican, is vying for a seat in the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 8th Congressional District, which includes Arlington County, the cities of Alexandria and Falls Church, and parts of Fairfax County. He is challenging incumbent Democratic Congressman Don Beyer.
A former Green Beret and entrepreneur, Torres is focused on issues such as border control, crime, public safety, and concerns that schools are prioritizing "social and gender indoctrination" over academics, according to his campaign website. His platform has found strong support among Ethiopian and Eritrean Americans, who feel that current U.S. foreign policy toward the region is lacking and are advocating for change.