Politician/Kushina Uzumaki

Kushina Uzumaki (born June 22, 1989) is a Japanese-American politician, who is currently the House Minority Leader and U.S. Representative for Virginia's 8th congressional district since 2021. Kushina previously served as Speaker of the House of Representatives from 2039 to 2045. Before entering the House, Kushina was a member of Alexandria's School Board from 2020 to 2021, and a Law Clerk from 2011 to 2019.

House of Representatives
In 2021, Kushina lead a concentrated effort to defeat Moe Conrad's reduction of rent assistance. After making an amendment, Kushina managed to kill the legislation 228-207.

During the same year, Kushina proposed a bill to legalize the sale and possession of Cannabis (Marijuana). It passed the House 274 Yeas to 161 Noes on March 30th. It was denied a hearing in the Senate Judiciary Committee.

On September 20th, she voted Aye on a minimum wage increase from $9 to $10. It was signed by President Leila Meier on September 29th.

In 2027, Kushina proposed and passed a bill that decriminalized cannabis. It passed both chambers of Congress and was signed into law by President Colby Dupont.

Committee assignments
Uzumaki's committee assignments include:


 * Ways and Means Committee (Ranking member)
 * Oversight and Government Reform Committee
 * Health Care, Benefits and Administrative Rules

Elections
2020

In 2020, Uzumaki faced off against independent Rodney Anthony, where she received 92% of the vote.

2022-2040

In 2022 and 2024, Uzumaki was unopposed for re-election.

In 2026, Uzumaki faced token opposition from independent Anita Slater, winning 94% of the vote.

In 2028, Uzumaki was again unopposed for re-election.