Priorities and positions

Clear conservative positions for Rockingham County.

Seth is focused on lower costs and good jobs, strong schools, safe communities, dependable infrastructure, constitutional freedoms, and accountable government.

01

Economy and jobs

Keep costs down and make Rockingham County easier to build in

Seth supports free enterprise, private property, disciplined spending, and a tax and regulatory climate that lets small businesses and major employers grow. He has warned that one-size-fits-all mandates can fall hardest on rural employers and workers.

  • Review state spending and demand measurable results.
  • Protect private property and reduce unnecessary barriers to investment.
  • Connect economic recruitment with roads, utilities, broadband, and workforce training.
Read the full position
02

Education and workforce

Support teachers, respect parents, and prepare students for work

Seth supports competitive teacher pay, classroom supplies that do not come out of teachers’ pockets, sound school facilities, parental rights, and stronger pathways through Rockingham Community College and workforce programs.

  • Put classroom resources close to students and teachers.
  • Keep parents informed and involved in their children’s education.
  • Expand career, technical, and community-college pathways tied to local jobs.
Read the full position
03

Public safety

Back the people who protect our communities

Seth supports law enforcement, firefighters, emergency medical services, and stronger protections against child exploitation. He opposes sanctuary-city policies that prevent cooperation with lawful immigration enforcement.

  • Provide the equipment, staffing, and training first responders need.
  • Keep public safety focused on service rather than partisan pressure.
  • Protect children and hold violent offenders accountable.
Read the full position
04

Infrastructure and energy

Build the foundation rural communities need

Rockingham County’s future depends on dependable roads, water and sewer capacity, broadband, cellular coverage, and reliable power. Seth supports an energy mix anchored by firm sources such as natural gas and nuclear power, with renewables contributing where they are dependable and economical.

  • Finish broadband buildout and close remaining coverage gaps.
  • Coordinate road and utility investment with housing and job growth.
  • Protect reliability and affordability in state energy policy.
Read the full position
05

Life, family, and freedom

Defend constitutional rights and the institutions families depend on

Seth is pro-life, supports religious liberty and parental rights, and opposes compelling people to act against sincerely held religious beliefs. He supports the Second Amendment and constitutional carry for law-abiding citizens. He also supports protecting women’s sports and private spaces on the basis of biological sex.

Read the full position
06

Elections and accountability

Secure elections and make government answer for results

Seth supports voter photo identification, secure and transparent elections, independent scrutiny of public spending, and stronger tools for the State Auditor to identify waste and fraud.

  • Count every lawful vote and protect the chain of custody.
  • Publish clear performance measures for taxpayer-funded programs.
  • Give oversight agencies the authority needed to investigate misuse.
Read the full position
Candidate-position sources: BallotReady campaign profile and Seth Woodall’s 2026 iVoterGuide questionnaire. Supporting local facts and sources are listed on each detailed issue page.

Your question matters

Ask Seth about a decision facing Rockingham County.

Send the campaign a specific local concern, bill, budget item, or community need.

Ask a question