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James Henry Lane (General, 1833)

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{{For|the Union general and Kansas senator with the same name|James Henry Lane (Union general)}}
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|birth_place= [[Mathews, Virginia|Mathews Courthouse, Virginia]]
|death_place= [[Auburn, Alabama]]
|placeofburial= Pine Hill Cemetery <br /> Auburn, Alabama
|image= James Henry Lane CSA.jpg
|caption= James Henry Lane in Confederate general uniform;<br />photo taken in 1865
|nickname= The Little General <br /> "Little Jim"
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* [[Seven Days Battles]]
* [[Battle of Second Bull Run]]
* [[Battle of Antietam]]
* [[Battle of Gettysburg]]
* [[Overland Campaign]]
* [[Battle of Cold Harbor]]
* [[Siege of Petersburg]]
* [[Appomattox Campaign]]
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'''James Henry Lane''' (July 28, 1833 – September 21, 1907) was a university professor and [[Confederate States Army|Confederate]] [[General officer|general]] in the [[American Civil War]].

He is considered to be the father of [[Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University]]{{citation needed|date=January 2013}} and is the namesake of the University's oldest building, [[Lane Hall]].<ref name=vt>{{cite web | title = Lane Hall | url = http://www.vt.edu/about/buildings/lane-hall.html | publisher=Virginia Tech | accessdate = 2013-01-17}}</ref>

== Early life ==
Lane was born in [[Mathews, Virginia|Mathews Court House, Virginia]]. He graduated from [[Virginia Military Institute]] (VMI) in 1854 and received a masters degree from the [[University of Virginia]] in 1857. He was a [[professor]] of [[mathematics]] at VMI and then of [[natural philosophy]] at the North Carolina Military Institute until the start of the Civil War.<ref name=Eicher338>Eicher, p. 338.</ref>

== Civil War ==
Lane was commissioned as a [[major]] in the [[Confederate States Army|Confederate Army]] and assigned to the 1st North Carolina Infantry [[regiment]] on May 11, 1861. Promotions came quickly and he was a [[colonel]] and commander of the 28th North Carolina by September 15. In the [[Seven Days Battles]] of 1862 he was twice wounded leading his regiment. He served in [[Major General (CSA)|Major General]] [[A.P. Hill]]'s division of [[Stonewall Jackson|Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson]]'s [[Second Corps, Army of Northern Virginia|Second Corps]] for [[Second Battle of Bull Run|Second Bull Run]] and received his own brigade following the death of [[Brigadier General (CSA)|Brigadier General]] [[Lawrence O'Bryan Branch]] at the [[Battle of Antietam]]. He was promoted to brigadier general on November 1, 1862, and assumed command of the 2nd Brigade in [[William Dorsey Pender]]'s Division of Hill's [[Third Corps, Army of Northern Virginia|Third Corps]] of the [[Army of Northern Virginia]] the following May, during the beginning of the [[Gettysburg Campaign]].<ref name=Eicher338 />

At the [[Battle of Gettysburg]], Lane's brigade fought on the first day (July 1, 1863) and Lane briefly assumed command of Pender's division following that officer's mortal wounding on the second day. He was replaced in division command by Major General [[Isaac R. Trimble]] and returned to lead his brigade during [[Pickett's Charge]], during which he was wounded when his horse was shot from under him.<ref name=Eicher338 /> Over the three-day battle, his brigade suffered almost 50% casualties.<ref>Warner, p. 173.</ref>

In 1864, Lane continued in brigade command, through the [[Overland Campaign]] and [[Siege of Petersburg]]. On April 2 at the [[Battle of Cold Harbor]], he was wounded in the groin. In February and March 1865, he commanded [[Cadmus M. Wilcox]]'s division. He continued to serve during the [[Appomattox Campaign]], where he was paroled from [[Appomattox Court House]] after [[Robert E. Lee]]'s surrender on April 9.<ref name=Eicher338 />

== Postbellum career ==
[[File:Lane Hall c 1888-89.jpg|thumb|Lane Hall circa 1888-89]]
Lane returned to academic life, as professor of [[civil engineering]] and commerce at [[Virginia Polytechnic Institute|Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (VAMC)]]—founded in 1872, name changed to Virginia Polytechnic Institute (VPI) in 1896—and from 1881 until his death, professor of civil engineering at [[Alabama Polytechnic Institute]], now known as [[Auburn University]].<ref name=Eicher338 />

Lane served as the first Commandant of the [[Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets|Corps of Cadets]] at VAMC. Before resigning, he had an argument with President [[Charles Minor]], who wanted the college to eliminate strict military restrictions.{{Citation needed|date= July 2008}}

Lane died in [[Auburn, Alabama]], and is interred there in Pine Hill Cemetery.<ref name=Eicher338 />

== Notes ==
{{Reflist|colwidth=30em}}

== References ==
* Eicher, John H., and [[David J. Eicher]]. ''Civil War High Commands''. Stanford, CA: Stanford University Press, 2001. ISBN 0-8047-3641-3.
* Warner, Ezra J. ''Generals in Gray: Lives of the Confederate Commanders''. Baton Rouge: Louisiana State University Press, 1959. ISBN 0-8071-0823-5.
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20041207094330/http://www.geocities.com/branch_lane/lane-bio.html Web biography]

== Further reading ==
* Martin, David G. ''Gettysburg July 1''. rev. ed. Conshohocken, PA: Combined Publishing, 1996. ISBN 0-938289-81-0.
* Pfanz, Harry W. ''Gettysburg – The First Day''. Chapel Hill: University of North Carolina Press, 2001. ISBN 0-8078-2624-3.

== External links ==
* [http://www.lib.auburn.edu/archive/find-aid/501.htm Auburn University Letter Collection]
* {{Find a Grave|8759|accessdate=2008-07-06}}
{{Gettysburg figures|state=collapsed}}

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James Henry Lane (General, 1833)

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{{For|the Union general and Kansas senator with the same name|James H. Lane (Senator)}}
{{Infobox Military Person
|name=James H. Lane
|born= {{birth date|1833|7|28}}
|died= {{death date and age|1907|9|21|1833|7|28}}
|placeofbirth= [[Mathews, Virginia|Mathews Courthouse, Virginia]]
|placeofdeath= [[Auburn, Alabama]]
|placeofburial= Pine Hill Cemetery <br/> Auburn, Alabama
|image= [[Image:James Henry Lane CSA.jpg|200px]]
|caption= James Henry Lane in Confederate general uniform;<br/>photo taken in 1865
|nickname= The Little General <br/> "Little Jim"
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|battles=[[American Civil War]]
*[[Seven Days Battles]]
*[[Battle of Second Bull Run]]
*[[Battle of Antietam]]
*[[Battle of Gettysburg]]
*[[Overland Campaign]]
*[[Battle of Cold Harbor]]
*[[Siege of Petersburg]]
*[[Appomattox Campaign]]
|awards=
|laterwork=Professor at [[Virginia Military Institute]]; North Carolina Military Institute; [[Virginia Polytechnic Institute|Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College]]; [[Auburn University|Alabama Polytechnic Institute]]
}}

'''James Henry Lane''' (July 28, 1833 – September 21, 1907) was a university professor and [[Confederate States Army|Confederate]] [[General officer|general]] in the [[American Civil War]].

He is considered to be the father of [[Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University]] and is the namestake of the University's oldest building, [[Lane Hall]], and [[Lane Stadium]].

==Early life==
Lane was born in [[Mathews, Virginia|Mathews Court House, Virginia]]. He graduated from [[Virginia Military Institute]] (VMI) in 1854 and the [[University of Virginia]] in 1857. He was a [[professor]] of [[mathematics]] at VMI and then of [[natural philosophy]] at the [[North Carolina Military Institute]] until the start of the Civil War.<ref name=Eicher338>Eicher, p. 338.</ref>

==Civil War==
Lane was commissioned as a [[Major (United States)|major]] in the [[Confederate States Army|Confederate Army]] and assigned to the 1st North Carolina Infantry [[regiment]] on May 11, 1861. Promotions came quickly and he was a [[Colonel (United States)|colonel]] and commander of the 28th North Carolina by September 15. In the [[Seven Days Battles]] of 1862 he was twice wounded leading his regiment. He served in [[Major General (CSA)|Maj. Gen.]] [[A.P. Hill]]'s division of [[Stonewall Jackson|Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson]]'s [[Second Corps, Army of Northern Virginia|Second Corps]] for [[Second Battle of Bull Run|Second Bull Run]] and received his own brigade for the [[Battle of Antietam]]. He was promoted to [[Brigadier General (CSA)|brigadier general]] on November 1, 1862, and assumed command of the 2nd Brigade in [[William Dorsey Pender]]'s Division of Hill's [[Third Corps, Army of Northern Virginia|Third Corps]] of the [[Army of Northern Virginia]] the following May, during the beginning of the [[Gettysburg Campaign]].<ref name=Eicher338/>

At the [[Battle of Gettysburg]], Lane's brigade fought on the first day (July 1, 1863) and Lane briefly assumed command of Pender's division following that officer's mortal wounding on the second day. He was replaced in division command by Maj. Gen. [[Isaac R. Trimble]] and returned to lead his brigade during [[Pickett's Charge]], during which he was wounded when his horse was shot from under him.<ref name=Eicher338/> Over the three-day battle, his brigade suffered almost 50% casualties.<ref>Warner, p. 173.</ref>

In 1864, Lane continued in brigade command, through the [[Overland Campaign]] and [[Siege of Petersburg]]. On April 2 at the [[Battle of Cold Harbor]], he was wounded in the groin. In February and March 1865, he commanded [[Cadmus M. Wilcox]]'s division. He continued to serve during the [[Appomattox Campaign]], where he was paroled from [[Appomattox Court House]] after [[Robert E. Lee]]'s surrender on April 9.<ref name=Eicher338/>

==Postbellum==
[[Image:Lane Hall c 1888-89.jpg|thumb|Lane Hall circa 1888-89]]
Lane returned to academic life, as professor of [[civil engineering]] and commerce at [[Virginia Polytechnic Institute|Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (VAMC)]]—founded in 1872, name changed to Virginia Polytechnic Institute (VPI) in 1896—and from 1881 until his death, professor of civil engineering at [[Alabama Polytechnic Institute]], now known as [[Auburn University]].<ref name=Eicher338/>

Lane served as the first Commandant of the [[Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets]] at VAMC. Before resigning, he had an argument with President [[Charles Minor]], who wanted the college to eliminate strict military restrictions.{{fact|date= July 2008}}

Lane died in [[Auburn, Alabama]], and is interred there in Pine Hill Cemetery.<ref name=Eicher338/>

==References==
* Eicher, John H., and [[David J. Eicher|Eicher, David J.]], ''Civil War High Commands'', Stanford University Press, 2001, ISBN 0-8047-3641-3.
* Warner, Ezra J., ''Generals in Gray: Lives of the Confederate Commanders'', Louisiana State University Press, 1959, ISBN 0-8071-0823-5.
*[http://www.geocities.com/branch_lane/lane-bio.html Web biography]

==Notes==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.lib.auburn.edu/archive/find-aid/501.htm Auburn University Letter Collection]
*{{findagrave|8759}} Retrieved [[2008-07-06]]
{{Gettysburg figures}}

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Robert M. Kimmitt

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|name=Robert M. Kimmitt
|image=Robert Kimmitt, official Treasury photo.jpg
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|title=[[Deputy Secretary of the Treasury]]
|term_start=[[August 16]], [[2005]]
|term_end=[[January 20]], [[2009]]
|president=[[George W. Bush]]
|predecessor=[[Stuart Eizenstat]]
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'''Robert M. Kimmitt''' (born [[December 19]], [[1947]]) was [[United States Deputy Secretary of the Treasury]] under [[President of the United States |President]] [[George W. Bush]]. He was nominated by President Bush on [[June 29]], [[2005]]. The [[United States Senate]] unanimously confirmed him on [[July 29]], [[2005]], and he was sworn into office on [[August 16]], [[2005]].<ref name='bio'>{{cite web |title = Treasury Officials |publisher = United States Department of the Treasury |url = http://www.treas.gov/organization/bios/kimmitt-e.html |accessdate = 2007-07-13}}</ref> Kimmitt served through the end of the Bush administration, leaving office on January 20th, 2009.

Kimmitt served as Acting Secretary of the Treasury from Friday, [[June 30]], until Monday morning, [[July 10]], following [[John W. Snow]]'s resignation,<ref name='snowretirement'>{{cite web |title = Snow bows out as Treasury secretary |publisher = Reuters |url = http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060629/bs_nm/economy_snow_departs_dc |accessdate = 2006-06-29}}</ref> but prior to [[Henry Paulson]] being sworn in to office.<ref name='paulsonswearing'>{{cite web |title = President Bush Participates in Swearing-In Ceremony for Secretary of the Treasury Henry Paulson |publisher = Office of the Press Secretary|url = http://www.thechicagocouncil.org/chicago_council_event_past_prog_detail.php?eventid=3 |accessdate = 2006-07-10}}</ref>

==Education==
Mr. Kimmitt graduated from [[Bishop Denis J. O'Connell High School]] in 1965. Mr. Kimmitt graduated with distinction from the [[United States Military Academy]] at West Point in 1969. He received a [[juris doctor|law degree]] from [[Georgetown University]] in 1977, where he was editor in chief of ''Law & Policy in International Business''.

==Military Service==
From April 1970 to August 1971, Mr. Kimmitt served in combat with the [[173rd Airborne Brigade]] in Vietnam, earning three [[Bronze Star Medal|Bronze Star]]s, the [[Purple Heart]], the [[Air Medal]], and the Vietnamese [[Cross of Gallantry]]. He retired in November 2004 as a Major General in the Army Reserve.

==Career Highlights==
Mr. Kimmitt has had a long public service career, both at home and abroad. From 1976 to 1977 and 1978 to 1983, Mr. Kimmitt was a member of the NSC Staff. From 1977 to 1978, he served as law clerk to Judge [[Edward A. Tamm]] of the [[United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit]]. He served at the White House as National Security Council Executive Secretary and General Counsel from 1983 to 1985, with the rank of Deputy Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs. From 1985 to 1987, Mr. Kimmitt served as General Counsel to the U.S. Treasury Department, where he received the [[Alexander Hamilton Award]], as well as the [[Arthur Flemming Award]] for distinguished public service.

Mr. Kimmitt then left public service, and from 1987 to 1989, served as a partner in the law firm of [[Sidley & Austin]].

Mr. Kimmitt resumed his public service career in 1989, serving as as Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs until 1991. For his service during the [[Gulf War|Gulf Crisis and War]], President [[George H. W. Bush]] presented Mr. Kimmitt with the [[Presidential Citizens Medal]], the Nation’s second highest civilian award. He served from 1991 to 1993 as [[United States Ambassador to Germany]] and was awarded the [[United States Department of Defense|U.S. Defense Department]] Distinguished Public Service Award as well as [[Bundesverdienstkreuz|Germany’s Order of Merit]].

During 1997 Mr. Kimmitt was a member of the National Defense Panel, and from 1998 to 2005 he was a member of the Director of Central Intelligence’s National Security Advisory Panel. He also served as a member of the Panel of Arbitrators of the [[World Bank]]’s International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes.

Before rejoining the government in his current position, Mr. Kimmitt was a managing director of [[Lehman Brothers]] from 1993 to 1997. He was a partner at [[Wilmer, Cutler & Pickering]] from 1997 to 2000. Mr. Kimmitt was Vice Chairman and President of [[Commerce One]], a software company headquartered in the San Francisco Bay area. Mr. Kimmitt was Chairman of the International Advisory Council of [[Time Warner Inc.]], where he had served from July 2001 to February 2005 as Executive Vice President, Global Public Policy. From March through August 2005, he was also Senior International Counsel in the law firm of [[Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr]].

In May 2007, he was mentioned in media reports as among the top candidates to be named president of the [[World Bank]], a position ultimately filled by [[Robert Zoellick]].

==Family==
Robert Kimmitt's father is [[Joseph Stanley Kimmitt]] (Stan), former Secretary of the Senate and army colonel, who died in 2004. Kimmitt's brother, [[Mark Kimmitt]] is the former [[Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs]] and former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Middle East. Mr. Kimmitt and his wife Holly Sutherland Kimmitt have two daughters and three sons and reside in [[Arlington, Virginia]]. He is a member of the [[Council on Foreign Relations]] and the American Academy of Diplomacy, and speaks fluent [[German language|German]].

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==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.treas.gov/organization/bios/kimmitt-e.html Bio at treas.gov]
*[http://www.washtimes.com/op-ed/20060820-104133-3139r.htm Reagan and Gadhafi] - Kimmitt's commentary on the 1981 "[[Line of Death]]" incident

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Vance Hartke

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'''Rupert Vance Hartke''' ([[May 31]] [[1919]] – [[July 27]] [[2003]]) was a [[United States Democratic Party|Democratic]] [[United States Senate|United States Senator]] from [[Indiana]] from 1959 until 1977.

==Early life, education, military service==
Born in Stendal, [[Pike County, Indiana]] on [[May 31]] [[1919]], Hartke attended public schools in Stendal. He graduated from Evansville College (now the [[University of Evansville]]) in 1940, and from 1942 until 1946 Hartke served in the [[United States Navy]] and [[United States Coast Guard]], rising from [[Seaman]] to [[Lieutenant]]. Hartke graduated from the [[Indiana University School of Law - Bloomington]] in 1948.

==Legal and political career==
After joining the Indiana State Bar in 1948, Hartke began practicing law in [[Evansville]]. He also worked as Deputy Prosecuting Attorney of [[Vanderburgh County]] (1950–1951) and Mayor of Evansville (1956–1958) before being elected to the [[United States Senate]] in 1958 and reelected in 1964 and 1970 (1959–1977). He lost reelection in 1976 to [[Richard Lugar]]. Hartke was also an unsuccessful candidate for the [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]]'s [[United States presidential election, 1972|presidential nomination in 1972]].

==Senate service and later life==
In the [[United States Senate|Senate]], Hartke was known for his opposition to the [[Vietnam War]] and his chairmanship of the [[United States Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs|Senate Veterans Affairs Committee]].

Hartke died in [[Falls Church, Virginia]] on [[July 27]] [[2003]], aged 84, and is buried in [[Arlington National Cemetery]]. Hartke left behind his wife, Martha, and his seven children: Sandra, Jan, Wayne, Keith, Paul, Anita, and Nadine as well as thirteen grandchildren: Angela, Vance, Jason, Jessica, Travis, Melody, Chelsea, Hanna, Ryan, Tyler, Dean, Zachary, and Wyatt, and two great grand children: Colby and Jackson.

Hartke's daughter, Anita Hartke, was the 2008 Democratic candidate for the [[United States House of Representatives]] from the [[Virginia's 7th congressional district election, 2008 |7th congressional district of Virginia]]. She lost to the [[Republican Party (United States) |Repubican]] incumbent, [[Eric Cantor]].

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James T. Farley

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[[Image:James T. Farley.jpg|thumb|James T. Farley]]
'''James Thompson Farley''' ([[August 6]] [[1829]] – [[January 22]] [[1886]]) was an [[United States|American]] politician.

He was born in [[Albemarle County, Virginia]], and moved to [[Missouri]] and then [[California]] at an early age. There he studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1854, commencing practice in [[Amador County, California|Amador County]].

He was elected to the [[California State Assembly]] from Amador County and served 1855 to 1857, acting as Speaker in 1856. He was a member of the [[California State Senate]] from 1869 until 1876, serving as president pro tempore from 1871 to 1872.

He was for several years the recognized leader of the [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] in California, and in 1874 was defeated as a candidate for the [[United States Senate|U.S. Senate]] by [[Governor of California|Governor]] [[Newton Booth]]. He was elected to the Senate from California in 1878 and served from 1879 until 1885. He was not a candidate for renomination in 1884. He resumed the practice of law after leaving [[Washington, D.C.]], and died in [[Jackson, California]] in 1886. He is buried in City Cemetery in Jackson.

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Sally Fairfax

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[[Image:Sally Fairfax.jpg|thumb|right|Sally Fairfax]]
[[Image:GeorgeWilliamFairfax.jpeg|thumb|right|George William Fairfax, painted by Joseph Wood 1816]]
'''Sally Cary Fairfax''' (died 1811) is remembered for being the woman [[George Washington]] was apparently in love with at the time of his marriage to [[Martha Washington|Martha Dandridge Custis]].

Sally Fairfax came from one of [[Virginia]]'s oldest and wealthiest families. Her forefather, [[Miles Cary]] of [[Bristol]], [[England]], first came to America in the mid-17th century and established himself as a Virginian nobleman. [[Colonel Wilson Cary]], Sally’s father and a member of the [[House of Burgesses]], inherited one of Virginia’s largest fortunes and the family estate, [[Ceelys on the James]]. Little is known about his wife and Sally’s mother, Sarah, on account of an 1826 fire that destroyed many of the family’s records. Out of Colonel Cary’s four daughters, the eldest Sally was the most sought-after and a grande belle in Virginian society. Although she had many suitors, [[George William Fairfax]] eventually won Sally’s favor, and in records found by [[Wilson Miles Cary]], a writer and family historian, their marriage was announced in the Virginian Gazette in December of 1748. After their marriage, Sally and George William moved into the [[Belvoir (plantation)|Belvoir]] estate that had been established in the early 1740's, by his father Col. [[William Fairfax]].

The [[Lord Fairfax of Cameron|Fairfax family]], as the Carys, was a living remnant of European feudalism and English aristocracy. Fairfax family members generally held the reins of social and political power in Virginia.

George William’s sister, [[Anne Fairfax]], married [[Lawrence Washington (1718-1752)|Lawrence Washington]] soon after her brother had wed. A young [[George Washington]], Lawrence’s [[half-brother]], began to visit Belvoir frequently. Wishing to advance his brother’s fortunes, Lawrence introduced George to George William. A friendship grew between the two men, despite the fact that George William was considerably older. Yet a relationship also blossomed between Sally Fairfax and George Washington. Sally had been well-educated under the Colonel’s supervision, and as a young man with limited education and a low rung on the social ladder, Washington was impressed with this attractive, popular, and intelligent woman--arguably held her as the paradigm of womanhood. She was a key inspiration for the future [[President of the United States|President]] to elevate himself to a higher social, cultural, and intellectual sphere, which is clear in the increasing level of refinement in his letters to her.

While serving in the [[Forbes campaign]] in September of 1758, Washington wrote a particularly famous letter to Sally, telling her that “Tis true, I profess myself a Votary to Love…I feel the force of her amiable beauties in the recollection of a thousand tender passages that I wish to obliterate, till I am bid to revive them – but experience alas! Sadly reminds me how Impossible this is.” In another letter, he makes an allusion to the literary characters [[Juba II|Juba]], prince of Numidia, who loves Cato's daughter [[Marcia]], in the play [[Cato the Younger|Cato]], by [[Joseph Addison]]. This ambiguity makes the question of the relationship’s consummation frustrating to historians, and the answer is still unknown.

Despite any ardor that Sally and young Washington may have shared, the forbidden temptation that Sally represented could not fit into the lofty standards that Washington had established for himself. All evidence points that they were on their best behavior. Washington married the wealthy [[Martha Dandridge Custis]], initially perhaps only to heighten his social status, but their marriage appears to have been strong. Sally and George William were, in fact, the most frequent visitors to [[Mount Vernon (plantation)|Mount Vernon]], implying that any inkling the spouses had of previous indiscretions, (or flirtation) were politely ignored.

The happy foursome separated in 1773, after George William’s fortunes were crushed. As a Loyalist, he had every intention of returning to America after the insurrection was over, but the success of the Revolution prevented George William and Sally from ever returning. He died in 1787, and Sally lived alone until her death in 1811.

There were signs of regret on Sally’s part in the end. She wrote to her sister-in-law in 1788: “I know now that the worthy man is to be preferred to the high-born who has not merit to recommend him…when we enquire into the family of these mighty men we find them the very lowest of people.” Washington, too, confesses to Sally in a letter that she was the passion of his youth and told her that he had: “never been able to eradicate from my mind those happy moments, the happiest in my life, which I have enjoyed in your company.”

Because actual textual evidence of an affair between Sally Fairfax and George Washington is slim, there are skeptics who doubt the truth in all the gossip. Yet the letters prove that a strong relationship between the two most surely existed.

== Bibliography ==
Note: All excerpts from correspondence have been taken from Wilson Miles Cary's ''Sally Cary: A Long Hidden Romance of Washington's Life.'' (See Bibliography)

* Wilson Miles Cary. Sally Cary: A Long Hidden Romance of Washington’s Life. New York: The DeVine Press, 1916.
* Joseph J. Ellis. His Excellency George Washington. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2004
* Nathaniel Wright Stevenson. “The Romantics and George Washington.” The American Historical Review, Vol. 39, No. 2 (Jan., 1934), p. 274-283.
* Paul van Dyke. “Washington.” Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society, Vol. 71, No. 4 (Apr., 1932), p. 191-205
* Martha Washington by Patricia Brady 2006

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Mary Lee Fitzhugh Custis

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'''Mary Lee Fitzhugh Custis''' ([[April 22]], [[1788]]-[[April 23]], [[1853]]) was an Episcopal lay leader in Alexandria County (now [[Arlington County]], Virginia, USA). The daughter of Ann Randolph Fitzhugh and [[William Fitzhugh]] (1741-1809), a member of the Continental Congress, she was most likely born at [[Chatham Manor|Chatham]], in [[Stafford County]], Virginia.

On [[July 7]], [[1804]], she married [[George Washington Parke Custis]], an orator, playwright, writer, and the grandson of Martha Custis Washington. Mrs. Custis was thus George Washington's step-granddaughter-in-law. Mr. & Mrs. Custis lived at [[Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial|Arlington]], an {{convert|1100|acre|km2|sing=on}} plantation in Alexandria County, Virginia. Of their four daughters, only [[Mary Anna Custis Lee|Mary Anna Randolph Custis]], who later married [[Robert E. Lee]], survived childhood.

Custis was a member of a family network in northern Virginia that helped revive the state's Episcopal Church in the first part of the nineteenth century. She particularly influenced her cousin Bishop [[William Meade]]. Custis promoted Sunday schools and supported the work of the [[American Colonization Society]].

She died at Arlington on April 23, 1853, and was buried on the estate. Her husband survived her by four years, at which point Arlington House and the grounds were inherited by Mary, Mrs. Robert E. Lee.

==References==
*Death notice and tribute in ''Alexandria Gazette'', May 16, 27, 1853.
*Biography in John T. Kneebone et al., eds., ''Dictionary of Virginia Biography'' (Richmond: Library of Virginia, 1998- ), 3:640-642. ISBN 0-88490-206-4

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John Parke Custis

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'''John Parke Custis''' (27 November 1754–5 November 1781) was a [[Virginia]] planter and stepson of [[George Washington]].

He was most likely born at White House, his parents' plantation in [[New Kent County, Virginia]]. He was the son of [[Daniel Parke Custis]], a wealthy planter, and [[Martha Washington |Martha Dandridge Custis]]. After the death of his father in 1757, he inherited almost 18,000 acres (73 km²) of land. In 1759 his mother married [[George Washington]] and moved with her children to [[Mount Vernon (plantation)|Mount Vernon]]. Custis briefly attended King's College (later [[Columbia University]]) in 1773.

On 3 February 1774 Custis married Eleanor Calvert.<ref>Maryland Historical Society. Maryland Historical Magazine, p. 389.</ref> granddaughter of [[Charles Calvert, 3rd Baron Baltimore]] and daughter of [[Benedict Leonard Calvert, 4th Baron Baltimore |Benedict Calvert, 4th Baron]]. Four of their seven children survived infancy:

* Elizabeth Parke Custis (1776–1831), married [[Thomas Law House|Thomas Law]]
* Martha Parke Custis (1777–1854), married [[Tudor Place|Thomas Peter]]
* [[Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis|Eleanor Parke Custis]] (1779–1852), married [[Lawrence Lewis, 1767-1839|Lawrence Lewis]]
* [[George Washington Parke Custis]] (1781–1857), married [[Mary Lee Fitzhugh Custis|Mary Lee Fitzhugh]].

Custis sat in the [[Virginia House of Delegates]] from 1778 until 1781. [[Arlington National Cemetery]] sits on land he once owned. He served as a civilian aide-de-camp to Washington during the [[siege of Yorktown]]. He contracted camp fever and died in New Kent County not long after Cornwallis's surrender. He was buried in [[York County, Virginia|York County]], near [[Williamsburg, Virginia|Williamsburg]].

==Notes==
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==References==
*Frank E. Grizzard Jr. ''George Washington: A Biographical Companion'' (2002), pages 67-70.
*John T. Kneebone et al., eds., ''Dictionary of Virginia Biography'' (Richmond: Library of Virginia, 1998- ), 3:639-640. ISBN 0-88490-206-4

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George Washington Parke Custis

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[[Image:GeoWPCustis.jpg|thumb|right|220px|George Washington Parke Custis]]
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'''George Washington Parke Custis''' ([[April 30]], [[1781]] – [[October 10]], [[1857]]), the step-grandson (and adopted son) of [[United States]] [[President]] [[George Washington]], was a nineteenth-century American writer, orator, and agricultural reformer.

Through his mother [[Eleanor Calvert Custis Stuart]], he was a great-grandson of [[Charles Calvert I, 3rd Baron Baltimore]] and of [[Henry Lee of Ditchley]]. He was the grandson of [[Martha Washington]] through her first marriage to [[Daniel Parke Custis]]. His father, [[John Parke Custis]], died in November 1781, when "Wash" was an infant. He and his sister "Nelly" ([[Eleanor Parke Custis]]) were raised at [[Mount Vernon (plantation)|Mount Vernon]] by George and Martha Washington.

[[Image:Washington's family.jpg|thumb|250px|left|"The Washington Family" by [[Edward Savage (artist)|Edward Savage]], painted between 1789 and 1796, shows (from left to right): [[George Washington Parke Custis|Wash Custis]], [[George Washington]], [[Eleanor Parke Custis|Nelly Custis]], [[Martha Washington]], and an enslaved servant: probably [[William Lee (valet)|William Lee]] or [[Christopher Sheels]].
(Mellon Collection, National Gallery of Art)]]
[[Image:Hh6e2.jpg|thumb|left|250px|[[Arlington House]] from a pre-1861 sketch, published in 1875.]]
Wash and Nelly were 8 and 10, respectively, when brought to [[New York City]] in 1789 to live with their grandparents in the first presidential mansion. Following the transfer of the national capital, the First Family occupied the [[President's House]] in [[Philadelphia]] from 1790 to 1797. Wash Custis attended but did not graduate from the College of New Jersey (now [[Princeton University]]) and [[St. John's College, U.S. |St. John's College]] in Annapolis, Maryland.

Upon reaching his majority in 1802, he inherited vast sums of money, land and slaves from the estates of his father and grandfather, as a well as bequests from his grandmother and step-grandfather. Almost immediately, he began the construction of [[Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial|Arlington House]] on a high hill directly across the [[Potomac River]] from
the [[National Mall |Mall]] in [[Washington, D.C.]]. It took 16 years to complete the mansion, which he intended to serve as a living memorial to George Washington.

On [[July 7]], [[1804]], Custis married [[Mary Lee Fitzhugh Custis|Mary Lee Fitzhugh]]. Of their four children, only one daughter, [[Mary Anna Custis Lee|Mary Anna Randolph Custis]], survived. She married [[Robert E. Lee]] at Arlington House on [[June 30]], [[1831]].

In 1799, Custis was commissioned as a [[Cornet (military rank)|cornet]] in the [[United States Army]] and <em>[[aide-de-camp]]</em> to [[General]] [[Charles Cotesworth Pinckney]]. During the [[War of 1812]], Custis volunteered in the defense of [[Washington, D.C.]], at the [[Battle of Bladensburg]].

In 1853, the writer [[Benson John Lossing]] visited Custis at Arlington House. See the Cornell University Library transcription of ''Harper's New Monthly Magazine'' article:
[http://cdl.library.cornell.edu/cgi-bin/moa/moa-cgi?notisid=ABK4014-0007-69] (starting on page 433). Four of the Custis paintings mentioned in the <em>Harper</em>'s article can be seen in color (Battle of Germantown/Battle of Trenton/Battle of Princeton/Washington at Yorktown) in the February 1966 issue of
[[American Heritage (magazine)|American Heritage magazine]].

Custis was notable as an orator and playwright. Two addresses delivered during the War of 1812 had national circulation, ''Oration by Mr. Custis, of Arlington; with an Account of the Funeral Solemnities in Honor of the Lamented Gen. James M. Lingan'' (1812) and ''The Celebration of the Russian Victories, in Georgetown, District of Columbia; on the 5th of June, 1813'' (1813). Two of Custis's plays, ''The Indian Prophecy; or Visions of Glory'' (1827) and ''Pocahontas; or, The Settlers of Virginia'' (1830), were published. Other plays include ''The Rail Road'' (1828), ''The Eighth of January, or, Hurra for the Boys of the West!'' (ca. 1830), ''North Point, or, Baltimore Defended'' (1833), and ''Montgomerie, or, The Orphan of a Wreck'' (1836). Custis wrote a series of biographical essays about his adoptive father, collectively entitled ''Recollections and Private Memoirs of Washington,'' which was [[Posthumous work|posthumously]] edited and published by his daughter.

[[Image:Memorial Drive entering Arlington National Cemetery, from above.jpg|thumb|right|Memorial Drive and the entrance to [[Arlington National Cemetery]]. [[Arlington House]] is visible on the hill above.]]
When Custis died in 1857, his son-in-law Robert E. Lee came to control (as executor of the will) almost 200 slaves on Custis's three plantations, Arlington, [[White House, Virginia|White House]] in [[New Kent County]], and [[Romancoke, Virginia|Romancoke]] in [[King William County]]. Under Custis's will, the slaves were to be freed once the legacies from his estate were paid, and absolutely no later than five years after his death.

At the outbreak of the [[Civil War]], the 1,100-acre Arlington Plantation was confiscated by Union forces for strategic reasons (protection of the river and national capital). But the burial, beginning in 1864, of 16,000 War dead surrounding Confederate General Robert E. Lee's home attests to the cold resentment against the commander of the [[Confederate Army]]. Arlington Plantation is now [[Arlington National Cemetery]]. Arlington House, built by Custis to honor Washington, is now the [[Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial|Robert E. Lee Memorial]], and is open to the public under the auspices of the [[National Park Service]].

==References==
* Bearss, Sara B. "The Federalist Career of George Washington Parke Custis," ''Northern Virginia Heritage'' 8 (Feb. 1986): 15–20.
* Bearss, Sara B. "The Farmer of Arlington: George W. P. Custis and the Arlington Sheep Shearings," ''Virginia Cavalcade'' 38 (1989): 124–133.
* Brady, Patricia. ''Martha Washington: An American Life'' (New York: Viking/Penguin, 2005). ISBN 0-670-03430-4.
* John T. Kneebone et al., eds., ''Dictionary of Virginia Biography'' (Richmond: The Library of Virginia, 1998- ), 3:630-633. ISBN 0-88490-206-4.

==External links==
* [http://www.nps.gov/arho/tour/history/bios/gwpcustis.html Biography] by the [[National Park Service]]
* [http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/gwpcusti.htm Biography and epitaph]
* [http://www.nathanielturner.com/willofgeorgewashingtonparkecustis.htm Custis's Will]
* [http://www.ushistory.org/presidentshouse/index.htm The President's House in Philadelphia]

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Joseph W. Chalmers

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'''Joseph Williams Chalmers''' (December 20, 1806–June 16, 1853) was a [[United States Senator]] from [[Mississippi]]. Born in [[Halifax County, Virginia]], he studied law in the [[University of Virginia]] at [[Charlottesville]], and in [[Richmond, Virginia|Richmond]]. He was admitted to the [[bar (law)|bar]] and practiced, and moved to [[Jackson, Tennessee]] in 1835 and to [[Holly Springs, Mississippi]] in 1839, practicing law in both places. He was vice [[chancellor]] of the northern Mississippi district in 1842 and 1843, and was appointed and subsequently elected as a [[Democratic Party (United States) |Democrat]] to the U.S. Senate to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of [[Robert J. Walker]], and served from November 3, 1845, to March 3, 1847. While in the Senate, Williams was chairman of the Committee on Engrossed Bills ([[29th United States Congress]]).

Williams engaged in the practice of law in Holly Springs until his death in 1853; interment was in Hill Crest Cemetery.

[[James Ronald Chalmers]], Joseph Williams' son, was a [[U.S. Representative]] from Mississippi from 1877 to 1884.

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Harry F. Byrd junior

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'''Harry Flood Byrd, Jr.''' (born [[December 20]], [[1914]]) is an [[United States|American]] [[politician]]. He represented [[Virginia]] in the [[United States Senate]] from 1965 to 1983. He is most notable for leaving the [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] in 1970 and becoming an independent, although he continued to caucus with the Democrats. He is the son of [[Harry F. Byrd|Harry F. Byrd, Sr.]], whom he replaced as senator.

Byrd was born in [[Winchester, Virginia]]. He was educated at the [[Virginia Military Institute]] and the [[University of Virginia]]. He became a newspaper editor and [[fruit]] grower, and served in the [[United States Navy]] during [[World War II]]. He assumed control of his father's chain of newspapers in the [[Shenandoah Valley]] in 1939.

Byrd served in the [[Senate of Virginia]] from 1948 to November 1965. In November 1965, Byrd's father resigned from the U.S. Senate for health reasons. At Harry, Sr.'s suggestion, Harry, Jr. was appointed to succeed him by [[List of Governors of Virginia|Virginia Governor]] [[Albertis S. Harrison Jr.]] and won a special election as a Democrat to serve the remainder of his father's term in 1966. In 1970 Byrd broke with the Democratic Party because they asked him to sign an oath of loyalty to the party, which would have required him to support any and all Democratic nominees, from the president to the local clerk. Instead of signing the restrictive contract, Byrd ran as an independent. Byrd was widely popular in the state and became the second senator in history to win as an independent, earning 54% of the vote in a three-way race. He continued to caucus with the Democrats, and maintained his Democratic seniority.

Like his father, Harry, Jr. had a very conservative voting record and was a strong supporter of federal fiscal discipline. In fact, he authored and Congress passed a floor amendment stating, "Beginning with fiscal year 1981, the total budget outlays of the Federal Government should not exceed its receipts."

In 1971, Byrd proposed a bill to allow the importation of various metals from [[Rhodesia]], contradicting the position of the President and the [[United Nations Security Council]] which forbade most forms of trade or financial exchange with Rhodesia, which had a white-controlled government.<ref name="meredith">{{cite book|last=Meredith|first=Martin|title=The Past is Another Country|pages=218}}</ref> The bill passed, and the 1971 Byrd Amendment allowed Rhodesia to evade these [[International sanctions|sanctions]]<ref name="sanctions">{{cite web|author=Elizabeth Schmidt|year=2003|url=http://links.jstor.org/sici?sici=0305-7070(200303)29%3A1%3C311%3ARSTLV%3E2.0.CO%3B2-6|title=Journal of Southern African Studies, Vol. 29, No. 1 (March 2003), pp. 311-312|format=HTML|publisher=JSTOR|accessdate=2007-11-10|accessyear=2007}}</ref>

Byrd easily won reelection in 1976, defeating Democrat [[Elmo R. Zumwalt, Jr.]] The Republicans did not run a candidate because they felt the likelihood of winning was very small.

Even as a senator, Byrd contributed regular editorial content to his newspapers, blending journalism and politics with style.

Byrd did not run for reelection in 1982 and moved back to his hometown of Winchester.

Upon retirement, Byrd became a lecturer at [[Shenandoah University]] and in 1984, the business program was reorganized and became the Harry F. Byrd, Jr. School of Business.

Byrd served as Chairman of the Board of ''The Winchester Star'' until 1990.

He was owner of the Page Shenandoah Newspaper Corporation until 1987, which published the ''Page News & Courier'' in [[Luray, Virginia|Luray]] and ''The Shenandoah Valley Herald'' in [[Woodstock, Virginia|Woodstock]].

He retired as publisher of ''The Daily News-Record'' in [[Harrisonburg, Virginia|Harrisonburg]] and Chairman of the Byrd newspapers in 2001, turning over the business to his son, Thomas T. Byrd.

He was named to the Virginia Communications Hall of Fame in 2003.

==Note==
Harry F. Byrd is of no relation to [[Robert Byrd]], a U.S. Senator from [[West Virginia]].

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Solon Borland

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'''Solon Borland''' (1808 – January 1, 1864) was a newspaperman, soldier, diplomat, [[United States Democratic Party|Democratic]] [[United States Senate|United States Senator]] from the State of [[Arkansas]] and a [[Confederate States of America|Confederate]] officer during the [[American Civil War]].

==Early life==
Borland was born in [[Suffolk, Virginia]]. When he was a youth, his family moved to [[North Carolina]], where he attended preparatory schools. He later studied [[medicine]] and opened a practice. He married three times, first in 1831 to Hildah Wright of Virginia, who died in 1837, and with whom he had two sons. He then married Eliza Buck Hart of [[Memphis, Tennessee]] in 1839, but she died in 1842, with no offspring. In 1843 following his second wife's death, he moved to [[Little Rock, Arkansas]], where he founded the ''Arkansas Banner'', which became an influential newspaper in state-wide [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] politics. Three years later, he challenged the editor of the rival ''Arkansas Gazette'', a [[Whig Party (United States)|Whig]] paper, to a [[duel]] due to a slander published against Doctor Borland. In 1845 he had met Mary Isabel Melbourne, of Little Rock, with whom he would marry that same year and later have three children.

==Mexican-American War==
During the [[Mexican-American War]], Borland was commissioned as a [[Major (United States)|major]] in the Arkansas Volunteer Cavalry, serving under [[Archibald Yell]]. He served throughout the war, having turned over his newspaper to associates. Borland was taken as a [[prisoner of war]] by the Mexican army on January 23, 1847, just south of [[Saltillo, Coahuila]]. He escaped, and was discharged when his regiment was disbanded and mustered out in June, but continued in the army as volunteer [[aide-de-camp]] to General [[William J. Worth]] during the remainder of the campaign, from the [[Battle of Molino del Rey]] to the [[Battle for Mexico City|capture of Mexico City]] on September 14, 1847.

==Controversial politics==
After the war, he was elected as a [[United States Senate|United States Senator]] to fill the unexpired term of [[Ambrose Hundley Sevier]]. His views were generally of a disunionist version, and he was not popular with many senate members. During an 1850 debate over southern rights, he physically attacked [[Mississippi]] Senator [[Henry Foote]]. He discovered soon after his return to Little Rock that his views were not popular at home, either. Borland resigned from the Senate in 1853 and served as United States Minister to [[Nicaragua]] through 1854. However, this duty did not run smoothly for him either.

Immediately after his arrival in [[Managua]], he called for the US Government to repudiate the [[Clayton-Bulwer Treaty]], and for the American military to support [[Honduras]] in its confrontation with [[Great Britain]]. In a public address in Nicaragua, he stated that it was his greatest ambition to see Nicaragua "forming a bright star in the flag of the United States". He was reprimanded for this by [[US Secretary of State]] [[William Marcy]]. While leaving [[San Juan del Norte]] in May, 1854, Borland interfered with the local arrest of an American citizen. He was threatened with arrest, but due to his [[diplomatic immunity]], no arrest was made. However, a crowd had gathered, and a bottle was thrown which hit Borland in the face. Enraged, he reported the incident to the United States, who promptly dispatched a [[gunboat]], and demanded an apology. When none was given, the town was bombarded and burned.

Borland returned to Little Rock in October 1854, and resumed his medical practice and operation of his [[pharmacy]]. Borland declined a nomination from [[Franklin Pierce|President Pierce]] as [[Governor]] of the [[New Mexico Territory]]. However he remained active in local politics, and very vocal as to his views on states rights and secession.

==Civil War service, death==
At the start of the Civil War, Borland was appointed as a commander of the state [[militia]] by Arkansas Governor [[Henry Massie Rector]], and ordered to lead the expedition that seized [[Fort Smith, Arkansas]] in the first days of the war, despite the fact that Arkansas had not yet seceded. By the time Borland and his forces arrived in Fort Smith, the Federal troops had already departed, and there were no shots fired. He was replaced as commander at the Arkansas Secession convention less than a month later, but he was able to obtain a position as a commander for Northeast Arkansas. For a time in 1861 he commanded the depot at Pitman's Ferry, near [[Pocahontas, Arkansas]], responsible for troop deployments and supplies. His only son with his third wife, George Godwin Borland, had joined the Confederate Army despite being only 16 years of age, and would later be [[killed in action]].

Borland helped recruit troops for the [[Confederate States Army]] during this period, and helped raise the "[[3rd Arkansas Cavalry]]" on June 10th, 1861, and became its first [[Colonel (United States)|colonel]]. The regiment was sent to [[Corinth, Mississippi]], but without Borland. The regiment would eventually serve under [[History of Confederate States Army Generals#Major general|Major General]] [[Joseph Wheeler]], seeing action in the [[Second Battle of Corinth]] and the [[Battle of Hatchie's Bridge]], along with other battles as a part of the [[Army of Mississippi]]. However, Borland never left Arkansas.

While in his command position for the Northern Arkansas Militia, he ordered an embargo of goods to end price speculation, which was rescinded by Governor Rector. Borland protested that a governor could not countermand an order from a Confederate official, but in January 1862 his order was countermanded by the [[Confederate States Secretary of War]] at the time, [[Judah P. Benjamin]]. In declining health and resenting that embarrassment, Borland resigned from further service to the Confederacy in June, 1862, moving to [[Dallas County, Arkansas]]. Borland died before the wars end, in [[Harris County, Texas]]. His burial place is in Mount Holly Cemetery in [[Little Rock, Arkansas]].

In 1962, the town of [[Frenchport, Arkansas]], began hosting "Solon Borland Daze," a community festival dedicated to recalling the life and achievements of the U.S. senator and his French-Creole mistress, after whom the town is named.

==See also==
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==References==
{{Reflist}}
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*{{congbio|B000642}} Retrieved on 2008-02-13
*[http://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?search=1&entryID=1595 Encyclopedia of Arkansas]
{{Refend}}

==External links==
*[http://www.sallysfamilyplace.com/MulberryGrove/borlandsolon.htm Borland biography and timeline]
*[http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/3cav_indx.html 3rd Arkansas Cavalry]
*[http://www.sallysfamilyplace.com/MulberryGrove/borlandsolon.htm Borland Timeline]

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Howard W. Smith

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'''Howard Worth Smith''' (February 2, 1883—October 3, 1976), [[Democratic Party (United States) |Democratic]] [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. Congressman]] from Virginia, was a leader of the [[Conservative Coalition]] and an avid segregationist.

==Early life and education==

Born in [[Broad Run, Virginia]], on February 2, 1883, he attended public schools and graduated from Bethel Military Academy, [[Warrenton, Virginia]], in 1901. He took his LLB at the law department of the [[University of Virginia]] at [[Charlottesville]] in 1903, was admitted to the bar in 1904 and practiced in [[Alexandria, Virginia]].

During [[World War I]], he was assistant general counsel to the Federal Alien Property Custodian. From 1918-1922 he was [[Commonwealth's Attorney]] of Alexandria. He served as a judge 1922-1930 (he was often referred to as "Judge Smith" even while in Congress), and also engaged in banking, farming, and dairying.

==Congressional career==

He was elected in 1930 to Congress. He initially supported [[New Deal]] measures such as the [[Tennessee Valley Authority]] Act and the [[National Industrial Recovery Act]] and authored the anti-Communist [[Smith Act]] in 1940.

A leader of the [[Conservative coalition]], Smith led the opposition to the [[National Labor Relations Board]] (NLRB). Conservatives created a special House committee to investigate the NLRB, headed by Smith and dominated by opponents of the New Deal.

The committee conducted a sensationalist investigation that undermined public support for the NLRB and, more broadly, for the New Deal. In June 1940, amendments proposed by the Smith Committee passed by a large margin in the House, due in part to the Smith's new alliance with [[William Green (labor leader)|William Green]], president of the [[American Federation of Labor]]. The AFL was convinced the NLRB was controlled by leftists who supported the [[Congress of Industrial Organizations]] not the AFL in organizing drives. New Dealers stopped the Smith amendments but Roosevelt gave way and replaced the CIO-oriented members on the NLRB with men acceptable to Smith and the AFL.<ref>Storrs p. 212</ref>

As chairman of the all-powerful [[United States House Committee on Rules]] after 1955, Smith controlled the flow of legislation in the House.

===Opposition to civil rights legislation===
An opponent of racial integration, Smith used his power as Rules Committee chairman to keep much civil rights legislation from even coming to a vote on the House floor.

When the [[Civil Rights Act of 1957]] came before Smith's committee, Smith said:
:"The Southern people have never accepted the colored race as a race of people who had equal intelligence . . . as the white people of the South."

[[Image:HowardWSmithCartoon.jpg|thumb|left|1960 [[Herblock]] [[political cartoon]]]]
Speaker [[Sam Rayburn]] tried to reduce his power in 1961 with only some success, but Smith's close ties to other southern Democrats, and to Republicans, kept him in power.

Smith held up the [[Civil Rights Act of 1964]]. One of Rayburn's reforms was the "Twenty-One Day Rule" requiring a bill to be sent to the floor within 21 days. Under pressure, Smith released the bill.

Two days before the vote, Smith offered an amendment to insert "sex" after the word "religion" thereby adding gender as a [[protected class]] of [[Title VII]] of the Act. One of Smith's opponents denied that he was trying to help women at all; Representative [[Carl Elliott]] of Alabama, later claimed,
:"Smith didn't give a damn about women's rights...he was trying to knock off votes either then or down the line because there was always a hard core of men who didn't favor women's rights."<ref>Dierenfield p. 194</ref>.

The [[Congressional Record]] has Smith, when introducing the amendment, creating laughter in the chambers while reading a letter from "a lady." However, the Record also demonstrates, during arguments for a second vote on the amendment, more serious arguments from Smith, voicing concerns that white women would suffer greater discrimination without a protection for gender.<ref>Gold, 1981</ref>

Due to his close association with feminist leader [[Alice Paul]], Smith may have supported equal rights for women since the 1920s.{{fact}} Congresswoman [[Martha Griffiths]], a liberal feminist from Michigan, actively supported Smith's amendment of including "sex" in Title VII.<ref>Freeman, 1991</ref> Smith preferred to have no Civil Rights Act but preferred one that outlawed sexual discrimination than one without.

==Post-congressional career==
In 1966, Smith was defeated for renomination by a more liberal Democrat, George C. Rawlings, Jr. Rawlings was in turn soundly defeated by Republican [[William L. Scott]]. He resumed the practice of law in Alexandria, where he died at age 93 on October 3, 1976. Internment was in Georgetown Cemetery, Broad Run, Virginia.

==1995 Portrait controversy==

In January 1995, the House Rules Committee chairman, Republican Congressman [[Gerald B.H. Solomon]], had a portrait of Smith hung in the Committee hearing room. The [[Congressional Black Caucus]] requested that it be removed.
:"It is an affront to all of us...[Smith is] perhaps best remembered for his obstruction in passing this country's civil rights laws. A man who in his own words never accepted the colored race as a race of people who had equal intelligence and education and social attainments as the White people of the South,"
said [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]] Congressman [[John Lewis (politician)|John Lewis]].<ref>{{cite web
|date=February 13, 1995
|author=
|url= http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1355/is_n14_v87/ai_16624572
|title= CBC members get portrait removed from House Rules Committee meeting room - Congressional Black Caucus
|work = Jet
|accessdate=2007-03-24}}</ref>

Solomon said he displayed the portrait as a way of acknowledging Smith's cooperative work with Republicans when he was chairman but that he was unaware of his segregationist background. The portrait was subsequently removed.<ref name="NYTimes">{{cite web
|date=January 25, 1995
|author= Rosenbaum, David E.
|url= http://select.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=F60610F93F580C768EDDA80894DD494D81
|title= Offending Portrait Succumbs To Black Lawmakers' Protest
|work = New York Times
|accessdate=2007-03-24}}</ref>

==References==
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==Sources==
* Brauer, Carl M. "Women Activists, Southern Conservatives, and the Prohibition of Sex Discrimination in Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act", 49 ''Journal of Southern History'', February 1983 online via JSTOR
* Dierenfield, Bruce J. ''Keeper of the Rules: Congressman Howard W. Smith of Virginia'' (1987)
* Dierenfield , Bruce J. "Conservative Outrage: the Defeat in 1966 of Representative Howard W. Smith of Virginia." ''Virginia Magazine of History and Biography'' 1981 89 (2): 181-205.
* Freeman, Jo. "How 'Sex' Got Into Title VII: Persistent Opportunism as a Maker of Public Policy," ''Law and Inequality: A Journal of Theory and Practice'', Vol. 9, No. 2, March 1991, pp. 163-184. [http://www.jofreeman.com/lawandpolicy/titlevii.htm online version]
* Gold, Michael Evan. ''A Tale of Two Amendments: The Reasons Congress Added Sex to Title VII and Their Implication for the Issue of Comparable Worth.'' Faculty Publications - Collective Bargaining, Labor Law, and Labor History. Cornell, 1981 [http://digitalcommons.ilr.cornell.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1010&context=cbpubs]
* Jones, Charles O. "Joseph G. Cannon and Howard W. Smith: an Essay on the Limits of Leadership in the House of Representatives" ''[[Journal of Politics]]'' 1968 30(3): 617-646.
* Robinson, Donald Allen. "Two Movements in Pursuit of Equal Employment Opportunity." ''Signs'' 1979 4(3): 413-433. on alliance between Smith and Griffiths.
* Storrs, Landon R. Y. ''Civilizing Capitalism: The National Consumers' League, Women's Activism, and Labor Standards in the New Deal Era'' University of North Carolina Press. 2000.
* [http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=S000554 Biographical Directory of the United States Congress]
* [http://politicalgraveyard.com/bio/smith4.html The Political Graveyard]

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Alfred E. Reames

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| term= 1938–1938
| appointer=[[Charles H. Martin]]
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| succeeded= [[Alexander G. Barry]]
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'''Alfred Evan Reames''' ([[February 5]], [[1870]] – [[March 4]], [[1943]]) was an [[United States|American]] attorney and politician from the state of [[Oregon]]. A native Oregonian, he served as a United States Senator for nine months in 1938. A [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrat]], he practiced law in Portland, Eugene, and Jacksonville.

==Early life==
Alfred Reames was born in [[Jacksonville, Oregon]], as the son of Thomas G. Reames and Lucinda Williams on [[February 5]], [[1870]].<ref name=Oregon>Corning, Howard M. ''Dictionary of Oregon History''. Binfords & Mort Publishing, 1956.</ref> He received his primary education in the public schools of Jacksonville.<ref name=Oregon/> For college Reames first attended [[University of the Pacific (United States)|University of the Pacific]] in [[California]] before returning to Oregon and attending the [[University of Oregon]] in [[Eugene, Oregon|Eugene]].<ref name=cong>[http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=R000099 Alfred E. Reames.] [[Biographical Directory of the United States Congress]]. Retrieved on [[April 25]] [[2008]].</ref> In 1891, he married Edith L. Tongue of [[Hillsboro, Oregon]], the daughter of former representative [[Thomas H. Tongue]].<ref name=Oregon/><ref>[http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jtenlen/ORBios/ebtongue2.txt Thomas Tongue]</ref> Then in 1893 Alfred Reames earned his law degree from [[Washington and Lee University School of Law|Washington and Lee University]] in [[Virginia]].<ref name=Oregon/> That same year he returned to Oregon and began law practice in Eugene after passing the [[bar (law)|bar]].<ref name=cong/>

==Legal career==
After practicing in Eugene until 1894 he moved to [[Portland, Oregon]], to continue practicing law.<ref name=Oregon/> In 1895 his wife Edith died, and he returned to Jacksonville where he practiced law until 1902.<ref name=Oregon/> From 1900 to 1908 he served as the [[district attorney]] for [[Josephine County, Oregon|Josephine]] [[Jackson County, Oregon|Jackson]], [[Klamath County, Oregon|Klamath]], and [[Lake County, Oregon|Lake]] counties in southwestern Oregon.<ref name=cong/> In 1911 he resumed private law practice in [[Medford, Oregon]].<ref name=Oregon/> There Reames became a part owner of the Deep Gravel Mining Company and president of Three Pines Timber Company.<ref name=cong/> Then on [[February 1]], [[1938]] [[Governor of Oregon|Oregon Governor]] [[Charles H. Martin]] appointed Alfred Reames to the [[United States Senate]] to fill the vacancy created when Senator [[Frederick Steiwer]] resigned from Congress.<ref name=cong/><ref>[http://www.bluebook.state.or.us/state/elections/elections24.htm Oregon Blue Book: Governors of Oregon]</ref> The Democrat served until [[November 8]], [[1938]] when [[Alexander G. Barry]] was elected.<ref name=cong/> Reames did not run in the fall election.<ref name=cong/>

==Later life==
In 1923 Reames re-married and had one son with Lillian L. Lanning who was from [[Albany, Oregon]].<ref name=Oregon/> After Congress he returned to private practice.<ref name=cong/> He was responsible for the construction of the Jacksonville power plant.<ref name=Oregon/> On [[March 4]], [[1943]] Alfred Evan Reames died in Medford and was buried at Siskiyou Memorial Park.<ref name=cong/>

==References==
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== External links ==
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William James Bryan

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'''William James Bryan''' ([[October 10]], [[1876]] – [[March 22]], [[1908]]) was a [[US Senator]] from [[Florida]] who served as a [[US Democratic Party|Democrat]]. He was the brother of U.S. Senator [[Nathan P. Bryan]].

Born near [[Fort Mason, Florida|Fort Mason]], [[Cass County, Florida]] (now [[Lake County, Florida]]); attended the public schools; graduated from Emory College, [[Oxford, Georgia]], (now [[Emory University]], [[Atlanta, Georgia]]) in 1896 and from the law department of [[Washington and Lee University]], [[Lexington, Virginia]], in 1899; admitted to the bar in 1899 and commenced practice in [[Jacksonville, Florida]]; solicitor of the [[Duval County, Florida|Duval County]] Criminal Court of Record 1902-1907; appointed to the [[United States Senate]] to fill the vacancy caused by the death of [[Stephen Mallory II]] and served from [[December 26]], [[1907]], until his death in [[Washington, D.C.]]; interment in Evergreen Cemetery, Jacksonville, Fla.

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Nathan P. Bryan

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'''Nathan Philemon Bryan''' (April 23, 1872 - August 8, 1935) was a [[lawyer]] and [[United States]] [[United States Senate|Senator]] from [[Florida]].

==Personal==
Bryan was born on April 23, 1872 near [[Fort Mason, Florida|Fort Mason]], [[Orange County, Florida|Orange County]] (now [[Lake County, Florida|Lake County]]), Florida. He attended the common schools but graduated from Emory College, [[Oxford, Georgia]] (now [[Emory University]], [[Atlanta, Georgia]]), in 1893. He graduated from the law department of [[Washington and Lee University]], [[Lexington, Virginia]], in 1895 and was admitted to the bar that same year.

After a lengthy career in politics, education and law, Bryan died on August 8, 1935 still serving on the circuit bench. He is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.

Nathan Bryan was the brother of [[William James Bryan]] who was also a US Senator from Florida.

==Career==
Bryan began practicing law in 1895 in [[Jacksonville, Florida]]. He chaired the Board of Control of the Florida State Institutions of Higher Education from 1905 to 1909.

Bryan became a United States Senator for Florida by appointment on February 22, 1911. But shortly after that, the legislature elected him to that position as a [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrat]] on March 4, 1911. He served as Senator until March 3, 1917, having been an unsuccessful candidate for renomination in 1916. He chaired the Committee on Claims in the [[63rd United States Congress|Sixth-third]] and [[64th United States Congress|Sixty-fourth]] Congresses. He declined the appointment as Governor General of the [[Philippines|Philippine Islands]] by President [[Woodrow Wilson]] in 1917.

Bryan returned to the practice of law and also became a trustee of Emory University. In April 1920 he accepted an appointment as judge for the [[United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit]], a position he held until his death.

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Eric Cantor

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| place of birth = [[Richmond, Virginia]]
| state = [[Virginia]]
| district = [[Virginia's 7th congressional district|7th]]
| term_start = January 3, 2001
| preceded = [[Tom Bliley]]
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'''Eric Ivan Cantor''' (born June 6, 1963 in Richmond, Virginia) is currently the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] representative of [[Virginia's 7th congressional district]]. On November 19, 2008, Cantor was elected to the position of [[Republican Whip]] for the [[111th Congress]].

==Early Life and Education==
He attended [[George Washington University]] where he was a member of the [[Phi Sigma Kappa]] fraternity,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://media.www.gwhatchet.com/media/storage/paper332/news/2002/10/07/News/Students.Campaign.For.Gw.Alumnus-290797.shtml|title=Students campaign for GW alumnus "The GW Hatchet"}}</ref> received his [[Juris Doctor]] from the [[College of William and Mary]], and received a master's degree in real estate development from [[Columbia University]].

Cantor is married to Diana Fine and they maintain a [[kosher]] home.<ref>[http://www.jwmag.org/articles/08Fall03/p15c.asp Diana Cantor: Helping Families Finance College], ''Jewish Woman'', Fall 2003.</ref>

==Early Career==
As a freshman at George Washington University in 1981, Cantor worked as an intern for House Republican [[Tom Bliley]] of Virginia and was Bliley's driver in the 1982 campaign. <ref>[[Fred Barnes (journalist)|Barnes, Fred]]. [http://www.weeklystandard.com/Utilities/printer_preview.asp?idArticle=14148&R=138EA4E9 " Virginia's Eric Cantor has risen fast-and the sky's the limit."], ''[[The Weekly Standard]]'', October 1, 2007. Retrieved August 3, 2008. "As a freshman at George Washington University in 1981, Cantor worked as an intern for House Republican [[Tom Bliley]] of Virginia and was Bliley's driver in the 1982 campaign. After GW, Cantor got a law degree at William & Mary and a master's in real estate management from [[Columbia University]]."</ref> Cantor worked for over a decade with his family's small business doing legal work and real estate development. Cantor was elected to the [[Virginia House of Delegates]], serving there from 1992 to 2000 before being elected to the [[U.S. House of Representatives]]. He is currently the only [[Jew|Jewish]] Republican serving in the [[United States Congress]].

==Congress==
During his first term in office, Cantor was selected to serve as Chairman of the Congressional Task Force on Terrorism and Unconventional Warfare. He has also served on the [[House Financial Services Committee]] and on the [[House International Relations Committee]] and the very powerful [[United States House Committee on Ways and Means|House Ways and Means Committee]]. Since his second term, he has served as chief deputy Republican whip, the highest appointed position in the Republican caucus.{{Fact|date=September 2008}}

On [[June 8]], [[2005]], Cantor defeated [[Jim Nachman]], the Democratic nominee and [[Independent (politician)|Independent]] candidate Dr. [[Brad Blanton]]. Cantor received 64% of the votes.{{Fact|date=September 2008}}

Cantor is a supporter of strong US-[[Israel]] relations, cosponsoring legislation that would cut off all U.S. taxpayer aid to the [[Palestinian Authority]] and another bill calling for an end to taxpayer aid to the Palestinians until they stop unauthorized excavations on the [[Temple Mount]] in [[Jerusalem]].<ref>[http://www.jewishsf.com/content/2-0-/module/displaystory/story_id/19231/edition_id/389/format/html/displaystory.html Jewish minyan grows in Senate; Jew elected to House], ''[[Jewish Telegraphic Agency]]'', November 8, 2002.</ref> Responding to a claim by the State Department that the United States provides no "direct" aid to the [[Palestinian Authority]], Cantor stated that United States sends about US$75 million in aid annually to the [[Palestinian Authority]], which is administered by the [[U.S. Agency for International Development]]. Cantor also stated that Congress approved a three-year package of US$400 million in aid for the Palestinian Authority in 2000.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://archives.cnn.com/2002/ALLPOLITICS/04/17/bush.plo.waiver/index.html|title=Bush waives law forbidding U.S. aid to PLO}}</ref> Cantor's cousin, [[Daniel Cantor Wultz]], died as the result of a suicide bombing in [[Tel Aviv]] which was carried out by [[Islamic Jihad Movement in Palestine|Islamic Jihad]] on [[April 17]] [[2006]].{{Fact|date=September 2008}}

In the 2002 election, Cantor defeated Democratic opponent [[Ben L. Jones|Ben "Cooter" Jones]], who starred on the popular TV series ''[[The Dukes of Hazzard]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://archives.cnn.com/2002/ALLPOLITICS/11/05/elec02.house/index.html|title=Republicans projected to retain House}}</ref>

On Sept. 29, 2008, Cantor, blamed House Speaker [[Nancy Pelosi]] for the failure of the $700 billion economic bailout bill.
Pelosi had struck "the tone of partisanship that frankly, was inappropriate in this discussion," Cantor said.
"This is not a partisan crisis," Cantor said. "This is an economic crisis facing everyone."
He noted that 94 Democrats voted against the measure, as well as 133 Republicans.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.inrich.com |title=Richmond's Entertainment, News, and Community Resource - inRich.com |publisher=Inrich.com |date= |accessdate=2008-11-01}}</ref>

==2008 VP Short List==
In August 2008, it was reported that Cantor was being considered as [[John McCain]]'s [[Vice President]]ial [[running mate]], with McCain's representatives seeking documents from Cantor as part of its vetting process.<ref>Rosenbluth, Susan, [http://jewishvoiceandopinion.com/EricCantor.html "Eric Cantor: He’s Young, He’s Conservative, He’s against Dividing Jerusalem, and John McCain’s Considering Him for VP"], ''Jewish Voice and Opinion'', August, 2008.</ref><ref>Lewis, Bob, via [[Associated Press]]. [http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080803/ap_on_el_pr/mccain_cantor "In veep search, McCain asks Cantor for records"], ''[[Yahoo! News]]'', August 3, 2008.</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Rep. Cantor Under Closer McCain Scrutiny for Veep|publisher=[[Fox News Channel]]|date=August 2, 2008|accessdate=2008-08-03|url=http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/08/02/mccain-campaign-asks-rep-cantor-for-personal-records/}}</ref>

He has been mentioned as a possible prospect for a presidential run in 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://marcambinder.theatlantic.com/archives/2008/09/the_bailout_and_presidential_p.php |title=The Bailout And Presidential Politics|author=Marc Ambinder |publisher=theatlantic.com|accessdate=2008-11-01}}</ref>

==Electoral history==
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|[[U.S. House election, 2000|2000]]
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|{{Party shading/Democratic}} |{{nowrap|Warren A. Stewart}}
|{{Party shading/Democratic}} align="right" |94,935
|{{Party shading/Democratic}} |33%
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|{{Party shading/Republican}} |{{nowrap|'''Eric Cantor'''}}
|{{Party shading/Republican}} align="right" |192,652
|{{Party shading/Republican}} |67%
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|[[U.S. House election, 2002|2002]]
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|{{Party shading/Democratic}} |{{nowrap|[[Ben L. Jones|Ben L. "Cooter" Jones]]}}
|{{Party shading/Democratic}} align="right" |49,854
|{{Party shading/Democratic}} |30%
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|{{Party shading/Republican}} |'''Eric Cantor'''
|{{Party shading/Republican}} align="right" |113,658
|{{Party shading/Republican}} |69%
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|[[U.S. House election, 2004|2004]]
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|{{Party shading/Democratic}} |''(no candidate)''
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|{{Party shading/Republican}} |'''[[Eric Cantor]]'''
|{{Party shading/Republican}} align="right" |230,765
|{{Party shading/Republican}} |75%
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|{{Party shading/Independent}} |[[W. Brad Blanton]]
|{{Party shading/Independent}} |[[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
|{{Party shading/Independent}} align="right" |74,325
|{{Party shading/Independent}} align="right" |24%
| |'''*'''
|-
|[[U.S. House election, 2006|2006]]
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|{{Party shading/Democratic}} |{{nowrap|[[James M. Nachman]]}}
|{{Party shading/Democratic}} align="right" |88,206
|{{Party shading/Democratic}} |34%
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|{{Party shading/Republican}} |'''Eric Cantor'''
|{{Party shading/Republican}} align="right" |163,706
|{{Party shading/Republican}} |64%
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|{{Party shading/Independent}} |[[W. Brad Blanton]]
|{{Party shading/Independent}} |[[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
|{{Party shading/Independent}} align="right" |4,213
|{{Party shading/Independent}} align="right" |2%
|'''*'''
|-
|[[U.S. House election, 2008|2008]]<ref>[http://www.boston.com/news/politics/2008/election_results/us_house3/ "2008 Election Results: Pennsylvania to Wyoming"]. ''Boston Globe''. November 2008.</ref><ref>[https://www.voterinfo.sbe.virginia.gov/election/DATA/2008/07261AFC-9ED3-410F-B07D-84D014AB2C6B/Official/6_s.shtml "Virginia Secretary of State Election Results"]. "Virginia Secretary of State". November 2008.</ref>
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|{{Party shading/Democratic}} |{{nowrap|[[Anita Hartke]]}}
|{{Party shading/Democratic}} align="right" |138,123
|{{Party shading/Democratic}} |37%
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|{{Party shading/Republican}} |'''Eric Cantor'''
|{{Party shading/Republican}} align="right" |233,531
|{{Party shading/Republican}} |63%
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<div class="references-small"><nowiki>*</nowiki>Write-in and minor candidate notes: In 2000, write-ins received 304 votes. In 2002, write-ins received 153 votes. In 2004, write-ins received 568 votes. In 2006, write-ins received 272 votes.
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==References==

{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://cantor.house.gov/ Eric Cantor Chief Deputy Whip] '''official U.S. House website'''
*[http://www.cantorforcongress.com/ Chief Deputy Republican Whip Eric Cantor] '''official campaign website'''
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*[http://www.blogtalkradio.com/medializzy/2008/08/02/eric-cantor-next-generation-leadership Eric Cantor interview on House GOP Floor Protest and Speaker Pelosi] Aug 01, 2008 interview on BlogTalkRadio

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Hugh Scott (Politiker)

2008-12-05T00:47:33Z

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'''Hugh Doggett Scott, Jr.''' ([[November 11]], [[1900]] – [[July 21]], [[1994]]) was a politician from [[Pennsylvania]] who served in both the [[United States House of Representatives]] and the [[United States Senate]], and who also served as Chairman of the [[Republican National Committee]].

==Early life==
He was born in [[Fredericksburg, Virginia|Fredericksburg]], [[Virginia]], on November 11, 1900 and attended public and private schools. He graduated from [[Randolph-Macon College]], [[Ashland, Virginia]], in 1919 and the law department of the [[University of Virginia]] at Charlottesville in 1922. He was admitted to the bar in 1922 and commenced practice in [[Philadelphia]], Pennsylvania. He was a brother of the [[Alpha Chi Rho]] fraternity.

During [[World War I]] he enrolled in the Student [[Reserve Officers Training Corps]] and the Students’ Army Training Corps.

==Early career==
Scott served as assistant [[district attorney]] of [[Philadelphia]], Pa. from 1926 to 1941 and was a member of the Governor’s Commission on Reform of the Magistrates System (1938–1940). During the [[Second World War]] he was on active duty for two years with the [[United States Navy]], rising to the rank of [[commander]].

==Political career==
An [[author]], Scott was also vice president of the United States Delegation to the Interparlimentary Union. He was elected as a [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] to the [[77th United States Congress]] and reelected to the [[78th United States Congress]] (January 3, 1941–January 3, 1945). He failed to be reelected in [[United States House election, 1944|1944]] to the [[79th United States Congress]] and resumed the practice of law, serving as Chairman of the [[Republican National Committee]] from 1948 to 1949. He then returned to Congress (the [[80th United States Congress|80th]]) and was reelected to the five succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1947–January 3, 1959), leaving his seat to run for the Senate.

In [[United States Senate election, 1958|1958]] Scott was elected to the United States Senate and was twice reelected, in [[United States Senate election, 1964|1964]] and again in [[United States Senate election, 1970|1970]], and served from January 3, 1959, to January 3, 1977. He was [[Party whips of the United States Senate|Republican whip]] in 1969 and [[Party leaders of the United States Senate|minority leader]] from 1969 to 1977, serving as Chairman of the Select Committee on Secret and Confidential Documents ([[92nd United States Congress|92nd Congress]]).

A memorable quote from Hugh Scott came during the [[U-2 Incident]] in 1960, when Senator Scott said that "We have violated the eleventh Commandment — Thou Shall Not Get Caught."<ref>[[Evan Thomas]], ''The Very Best Men, The Daring Early Years of the CIA.'', pg 219</ref>

He did not run for reelection in [[United States Senate election, 1976|1976]]. The same year, he chaired the Pennsylvania delegation to the [[1976 Republican National Convention|Republican National Convention]].

Scott was a resident of [[Washington, D.C.]], and later, [[Falls Church, Virginia]], until his death there on July 21, 1994. He is buried at [[Arlington National Cemetery]].

==References==
* Kotlowski, Dean J. "Unhappily Yoked? Hugh Scott and Richard Nixon." ''Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography'' 2001 125(3): 233-266. ISSN 0031-4587
**Abstract: While their different public personas, political interests, and institutional duties led to occasional disagreement, President [[Richard Nixon]] and Senate Minority Leader Scott were not always unhappily tethered as evidenced by their stances on domestic and foreign issues throughout Nixon's presidency, during 1968–74. While he jousted with Nixon over racial policies and his Supreme Court nominations, including his choice of Judge [[Clement Haynsworth|Clement F. Haynsworth, Jr.]], of [[South Carolina]], Scott supported much of Nixon's domestic agenda, applauded the president's conduct of foreign affairs, backed his [[Vietnam]] policy, praised his invasion of [[Cambodia]], publicly proclaimed Nixon's innocence during the [[Watergate]] scandal, and endorsed President [[Gerald Ford]]'s pardon of his predecessor. The Nixon-Scott relationship is notable because it confirms scholars' assumptions about Nixon's hot-and-cold association with Congress and indicates that sparring between moderate Republicans like Nixon and Scott was on its way out.
* He along with Barry Goldwater is remembered as taking "tough love" to the Nixon White House during Vietnam. [http://www.crooksandliars.com/2007/05/09/11-gop-congressmen-to-bush-youve-lost-credibility/]

==Notes==
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==External links==
*{{CongBio|S000174}}
*[http://politicalgraveyard.com/bio/scott4.html The Political Graveyard]
*{{Find A Grave|id=5229}}

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Thomas E. Donilon

2008-12-04T00:47:27Z

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'''Thomas E. Donilon''' is a U.S. political adviser, government official and lawyer. He is currently serving together with diplomat [[Wendy Sherman]] as Agency Review Team Lead for the [[State Department]] in the [[Obama transition]] <ref>http://www.change.gov/learn/obama_biden_transition_agency_review_teams</ref>, and he has been called the frontrunner for [[Deputy National Security Adviser]] in the [[Obama Administration]]. <ref>[http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/11/25/defense-secretary-said-to-be-staying-on/ Defense Secretary Said to Be Staying On] Baker, Peter. ''[[The New York Times]]''.</ref>

==Education and Personal Life==
Hailing from Providence, RI, Donilon earned a B.A. at [[Catholic University of America]] in [[1977]] and a J.D. at the [[University of Virginia]] in 1985. He served on the Editorial Board of the [[Virginia Law Review]]. He is married to Cathy Russell, who has been named Chief of Staff to [[Jill Biden]], and he is the brother of [[Mike Donilon]], a lawyer and political consultant who has been chosen to serve as Counselor to Vice President [[Joe Biden]]. <ref>http://politicsblog.projo.com/2008/11/obama-biden-rel.html Obama, Biden relying on the Donilons of Providence] Perry, Jack. ''[[Providence Journal]]'' ProJo Politics Blog. November 26, 2008. Accessed November 29, 2008.</ref> <ref>[http://voices.washingtonpost.com/the-trail/2008/11/25/biden_beefs_up_staff.html Biden Beefs Up Staff] Rucker, Philip. November 26, 2008. Accessed November 26, 2008.</ref>

==Government and Political Work==
During the [[Carter Administration]], Donilon worked in the White House Office of Congressional Liaison <ref>http://dosfan.lib.uic.edu/ERC/biographies/donilon.html</ref>. He was manager of the 1980 and 1984 [[Democratic National Conventions]]. Beginning in 1986, he served as a Senior Advisor to [[Senate Judiciary Committee]] [[Joseph Biden]] on Supreme Court nominations. <ref>[http://voices.washingtonpost.com/the-trail/2008/11/24/the_foreign_policy_deputies.html Cast of Characters: The Foreign Policy Deputies] Kamen, Al. ''[[Washington Post]]''. November 24, 2008. Accessed November 25, 2008.</ref> After Biden ended his 1988 presidential campaign, Donilon became a senior adviser to the presidential campaign of former [[Massachusetts]] Governor [[Michael Dukakis]], with responsibility for debate preparation; he later went on to assist Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton with debate preparation and then serve as an adviser to President Clinton's 1992 presidential transition. Donilon later assisted Barack Obama in preparing to debate with [[Arizona]] Senator [[John McCain]] in the [[2008 presidential election]].

During the [[Clinton Administration]], Donilon became part of the Democratic foreign policy establishment as the as [[State Department]]'s chief spokesman and chief of staff to [[Secretary of State]] [[Warren Christopher]]. <ref>[http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory?id=6240792 Duo Heading State Transition Seasoned Vets] [[ABC News]]. November 12, 2008. Accessed November 25, 2008.</ref> In November 1996, he was awarded the State Department's highest award: the Secretary of State’s Distinguished Service Award. <ref>http://www.omm.com/thomasdonilon/</ref>

Because of his professional connections and family ties to Vice President-Elect Biden and the Bidens' staff members, Donilon, if appointed Deputy National Security Adviser, is expected to see to it that the Vice President's office is kept fully involved in foreign policy and defense matters. <ref>[http://voices.washingtonpost.com/the-trail/2008/11/24/the_foreign_policy_deputies.html Cast of Characters: The Foreign Policy Deputies] Kamen, Al. Washington Post. November 24, 2008. Accessed November 25, 2008.</ref>

==Private Sector==

He worked as Executive Vice President for Law and Policy at [[Fannie Mae]], the federally-chartered mortgage finance company. This line on his resume raised eyebrows when his appointment to the Obama transition team was announced, given that the company had been seized by federal regulators. <ref>[http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory?id=6240792 Duo Heading State Transition Seasoned Vets] ABC News. November 12, 2008. Accessed November 25, 2008.</ref> [[''The Washington Times'']] reported that Donilon made millions for work that including supervising Fannie Mae's lobbying against increased regulation. <ref>http://washingtontimes.com/news/2008/nov/18/obama-adviser-lobbied-to-protect-fannie/ "Obama adviser lobbied to protect Fannie."] McElhatton, Jim. ''The Washington Times''. November 18, 2008. Accessed November 29, 2008.</ref>

Currently a partner in the Washington law firm [[O'Melveny & Myers]], he advises companies and their boards on a range of "sensitive governance, policy, legal and regulatory matters." <ref>http://www.omm.com/thomasdonilon/</ref>

==References==
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Mark Brzezinski

2008-12-03T19:20:52Z

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'''Mark Brzezinski''' (b. 1965) a lawyer and foreign policy expert. is the son of Polish-born former US National Security Advisor [[Zbigniew Brzezinski]] and the grandson of Polish diplomat [[Tadeusz Brzeziński]]. Mark Brzezinski graduated from [[Dartmouth College]] with an [[B.A.]] in government, earned a [[Juris Doctor|J.D.]] from the [[University of Virginia Law School]], and holds a [[Ph.D.]] in political science from [[Oxford University]]. He also earned a [[Fulbright Scholarship]] to study the [[Constitutional Tribunal of the Republic of Poland|Polish Constitutional Court]].

He was a corporate and securities associate at [[Hogan & Hartson]] LLP in Washington, D.C. from 1996-1999.

From 1999-2001, Mr. Brzezinski served in the [[Clinton Administration]] as a director of Russian/Eurasian — and later Southeast European affairs - of the [[National Security Council]] at the [[White House]]. In that capacity, he was White House coordinator for U.S. democracy and rule of law assistance programs for the region.

He is currently a partner in the Washington, D.C. office of the law firm [[McGuireWoods]], where he manages the international practice. He married Carolyn M. Campbell, a lawyer, in 1991<ref>[http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9D0CE6D6103CF931A15751C1A967958260 Carolyn M. Campbell Is to Marry Mark Brzezinski, a Fellow Lawyer - New York Times]</ref>

Brzezinski is a foreign policy advisor to the presidential campaign of [[Barack Obama]].<ref>[http://www.newsweek.com/id/40772 The Talent Primary | Newsweek Politics | Newsweek.com]</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.theglobalist.com/DBWeb/AuthorBiography.aspx?AuthorId=420 Profile at the Globalist]
*[http://www.mcguirewoods.com/lawyers/index/Mark_Brzezinski.asp Profile at McGuireWoods]

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Abgeordnetenhaus von Virginia

2008-11-11T19:42:00Z

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[[Image:VHoDmakeup.jpg|thumb|Historic Partisan Makeup of the Virginia House of Delegates]]The '''Virginia House of Delegates''' is the [[lower house]] of the [[Virginia General Assembly]]. It has 100 members elected for terms of two years; unlike most states, these elections take place during odd-numbered years. The House is presided over by the [[Speaker of the House]], who is elected from among the House membership by the Delegates. The Speaker is almost always a member of the majority party and, as Speaker, becomes the most powerful member of the House. The House shares legislative power with the [[Senate of Virginia]], the [[upper house]] of the [[Virginia General Assembly]]. The House of Delegates is the modern-day successor to the [[Virginia]] [[House of Burgesses]], which first met at [[Jamestown, Virginia|Jamestown]] in 1619. The House is divided into [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] and [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] [[caucuses]]. In addition to the Speaker, there is a [[majority leader]], majority caucus chair, [[minority leader]], minority caucus chair, and the chairs of the several committees of the House. Through the House of Burgesses, the Virginia House of Delegates is considered the oldest continuous legislative body in the New World.

The House has met in [[Virginia State Capitol|Virginia's Capitol Building]], designed by [[Thomas Jefferson]], since 1788. In recent years, the General Assembly members and staff operate from offices in the General Assembly Building, located in Capitol Square.

Republicans took control of the traditionally Democratic House of Delegates for the first time since [[Reconstruction era of the United States|Reconstruction]] in 1999 (with the exception of a brief 2 year period in which the [[Readjuster Party]] was in the majority in the 1880s). However, the Democrats began making a comeback under the leadership of Governors [[Mark Warner]] and [[Tim Kaine]], gaining six seats during Warner's term in office (2002-2006), and one in a special election at the beginning of Kaine's term.

== Salary and qualifications ==
The annual [[salary]] for delegates is $17,640 per year.<ref name="dailypress.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.dailypress.com/topic/politics/virginia-house-of-delegates-ORGOV0000123.topic|title=Virginia House of Delegates|publisher=DailyPress.com|accessdate=2008-09-11}}</ref> Each delegate represents roughly 71,000 people.<ref name="dailypress.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.dailypress.com/topic/politics/virginia-house-of-delegates-ORGOV0000123.topic|title=Virginia House of Delegates|publisher=DailyPress.com|accessdate=2008-09-11}}</ref> Candidates for office must be at least 21 years of age at the time of the election, residents of the districts they seek to represent, and qualified to vote for General Assembly legislators.<ref name="vakids.org">{{cite web|url=http://www.vakids.org/pubs/virginia_state_legislature_faq.pdf|title=Virginia State Legislature|publisher=VAKids.org|accessdate=2008-09-11}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title = Constitution of Virginia, Article IV, Section 4. Qualifications of senators and delegates. | publisher = Virginia General Assembly | url = http://legis.state.va.us/Laws/search/Constitution.htm#4S4 |accessdate = 2008-10-22}}</ref> The regular session of the General Assembly is 60 days long during even numbered years and 30 days long during odd numbered years, unless extended by a two-thirds vote of both houses.<ref name="vakids.org">{{cite web|url=http://www.vakids.org/pubs/virginia_state_legislature_faq.pdf|title=Virginia State Legislature|publisher=VAKids.org|accessdate=2008-09-11}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title = Constitution of Virginia, Article IV, Section 6. Legislative sessions. | publisher = Virginia General Assembly | url = http://legis.state.va.us/Laws/search/Constitution.htm#4S6 |accessdate = 2008-10-22}}</ref>

== Make-up of the Virginia House of Delegates ==

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| [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]]
| 52
|rowspan="2"|54
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Independent}}| 
| [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
| 2
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
|colspan="3"|[[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]]
|colspan="2"| 45
|-
|colspan="4"|  '''Vacant'''
|colspan="2"| 1
|-
| colspan="4" rowspan="1" |  '''Total'''<br>
| colspan="2"| '''100'''
|-
| colspan="4" rowspan="1" |  '''Majority'''<br>
| colspan="2"| '''9'''
|}

== Party control ==

{| class=wikitable
|-
! colspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Year
! align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]]
! valign=bottom | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]]
! valign=bottom align=center | [[Independent (politics)|Independent]]
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 1998-2000
| 50
| 49
| 1
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2000-2002
| 47
| 52
| 1
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2002-2004
| 34
| 64
| 2
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2004-2006
| 37
| 61
| 2
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2006-2008
| 40
| 57
| 3
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2008-2010
| 44
| 54
| 2
|}

== House leadership ==

{| class = wikitable
! colspan="2" | Position !! Name !! Party !! District
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}|  || [[Speaker (politics)|Speaker]] || [[William J. Howell]] || [[United States Republican Party|Republican]] || 28th
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}|  || [[Majority Leader]] || [[Morgan Griffith]] || [[United States Republican Party|Republican]] || 8th
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}|  || [[Minority Leader]] || [[Ward Armstrong]] || [[United States Democratic Party|Democratic]] || 10th
</table>

== Members ==
The Virginia House of Delegates is up for reelection every two years. The next election cycle is in 2009.

{| class=wikitable
|-
! rowspan=2 colspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | District
! rowspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Name
! rowspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Party
! colspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Areas Represented
! rowspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | First Election
|-
! align=center valign=bottom | Counties 
! align=center valign=bottom | Cities
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 1
| [[Terry Kilgore]] ''Majority Caucus Chairman''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Lee, Scott, Washington (part), Wise (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 2
| [[Bud Phillips]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Dickenson, Russell (part), Wise (part)
| align=center | Norton
| align=center | 1989
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 3
| [[Dan Bowling]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Buchanan, Russell (part), Tazewell (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2006
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 4
| [[Joseph P. Johnson|Joe Johnson]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Smyth (part), Washington (part)
| align=center | Bristol
| align=center | 1989
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 5
| [[Bill Carrico]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Carroll (part), Grayson (part), Wythe
| align=center | Galax
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 6
| [[Anne B. Crockett-Stark]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Bland, Giles (part), Pulaski (part), Tazewell (part), Wythe (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 7
| [[Dave Nutter]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Montgomery (part), Pulaski (part)
| align=center | Radford
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 8
| [[Morgan Griffith]] ''Majority Leader''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | Salem
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 9
| [[Charles Poindexter]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Floyd, Franklin, Pittsylvania (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 10
| [[Ward Armstrong]] ''Minority'' ''Leader''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Carroll (part), Henry (part), Patrick (part)
| align=center | Martinsville (part)
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 11
| [[Onzlee Ware]] ''Minority Caucus Sergeant at Arms''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 12
| [[Jim Shuler]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Alleghany, Bath, Craig, Giles (part), Montgomery (part)
| align=center | Covington
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 13
| [[Robert G. Marshall|Bob Marshall]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Loudoun (part), Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 14
| [[Danny Marshall]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henry (part), Pittsylvania (part)
| align=center | Danville
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 15
| [[Todd Gilbert]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Page, Rappahannock, Rockingham (part), Shenandoah
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 16
| [[Donald Merricks]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henry (part), Pittsylvania (part)
| align=center | Martinsville (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 17
| [[William Fralin]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Botetourt (part), Roanoke (part)
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 18
| [[Clay Athey]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fauquier (part), Frederick (part), Warren
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Independent}}| 
| 19
| [[Lacey E. Putney|Lacey Putney]]
| align=center | [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
| align=center | Bedford (part), Botetourt (part)
| align=center | Bedford
| align=center | 1961
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 20
| [[Chris Saxman]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Augusta (part), Highland, Rockingham (part)
| align=center | Staunton
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 21
| [[Bobby Mathieson]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 22
| [[Kathy Byron]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Bedford (part), Campbell
| align=center |
| align=center | 1997
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 23
| [[Shannon R. Valentine]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Amherst (part)
| align=center | Lynchburg
| align=center | 2006
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 24
| [[Ben Cline]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Amherst (part), Augusta (part), Rockbridge
| align=center | Buena Vista, Lexington
| align=center | 2002
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 25
| [[Steve Landes]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part), Augusta (part), Rockingham (part)
| align=center | Waynesboro
| align=center | 1995
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 26
| [[Matt Lohr]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Rockingham (part)
| align=center | Harrisonburg
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 27
| [[Samuel A. Nixon |Sam Nixon]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1994
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 28
| [[William J. Howell|Bill Howell]] ''Speaker of the House''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Stafford (part)
| align=center | Fredericksburg
| align=center | 1987
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 29
| [[Beverly Sherwood]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Frederick (part)
| align=center | Winchester
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 30
| [[Edward T. Scott|Ed Scott]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Culpeper, Madison, Orange (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 31
| [[Scott Lingamfelter]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fauquier (part), Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 32
| [[David Poisson]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 33
| [[Joe T. May]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Clarke, Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 34
| [[Margaret Vanderhye]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 35
| [[Steve Shannon]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 36
| [[Kenneth R. Plum]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1981
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 37
| [[David Bulova]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Fairfax
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 38
| [[Robert D. Hull|Bob Hull]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1992
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 39
| [[Vivian E. Watts]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1995
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 40
| [[Tim Hugo]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2002
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 41
| [[David W. Marsden|Dave Marsden]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 42
| [[Dave Albo]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 43
| [[Mark D. Sickles]] ''Minority Caucus Secretary''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 44
| [[Kristen J. Amundson]] ''Minority Caucus Vice Chair for Operations''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1999
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 45
| [[David L. Englin]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part), Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Alexandria (part)
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 46
| [[Brian Moran]] ''Minority Caucus Chairman''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Alexandria (part)
| align=center | 1995
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 47
| [[Al Eisenberg]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 48
| [[Robert H. Brink|Bob Brink]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1997
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 49
| [[Adam Ebbin]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part), Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Alexandria (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 50
| [[Jackson H. Miller]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Prince William (part)
| align=center | Manassas, Manassas Park
| align=center | 2006
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 51
| [[Paul F. Nichols]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 52
| [[Jeffrey M. Frederick|Jeff Frederick]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 53
| [[James M. Scott (Virginia politician)|Jim Scott]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Falls Church
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 54
| [[Robert D. Orrock|Bobby Orrock]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Caroline (part), Spotsylvania (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1989
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 55
| [[Frank Hargrove]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Hanover (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1981
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 56
| [[Bill Janis]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Goochland, Henrico (part), Louisa
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 57
| [[David Toscano]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part)
| align=center | Charlottesville
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 58
| [[Robert B. Bell|Rob Bell]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part), Fluvanna (part), Greene, Orange (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Independent}}| 
| 59
| [[Watkins Abbitt, Jr.]]
| align=center | [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part), Appomattox, Buckingham, Cumberland, Fluvanna (part), Nelson, Prince Edward (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1985
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 60
| [[Clarke Hogan]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Charlotte, Halifax, Nottoway (part), Prince Edward (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 61
| [[Thomas C. Wright|Tommy Wright]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Amelia, Brunswick (part), Lunenburg (part), Mecklenburg, Nottoway (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2000
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 62
| [[Riley Ingram]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Henrico (part), Prince George (part)
| align=center | Hopewell (part)
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 63
| [[Rosalyn Dance]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Dinwiddie
| align=center | Petersburg
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 64
| [[William K. Barlow|Bill Barlow]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Isle of Wight (part), James City (part), Southampton (part), Surry
| align=center | Franklin (part), Williamsburg
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 65
| [[R. Lee Ware]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Powhatan
| align=center |
| align=center | 1998
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 66
| [[Kirk Cox]] ''Majority Whip''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center | Colonial Heights
| align=center | 1989
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 67
| [[Chuck Caputo]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part), Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 68
| [[Manoli Loupassi]]
| align=center | [[Republican (politician)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 69
| [[Franklin P. Hall|Frank Hall]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 1975
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 70
| [[Dwight Clinton Jones]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Henrico (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 71
| [[Jennifer McClellan]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Henrico (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 72
| [[James P. Massie]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henrico (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 73
| [[John O'Bannon]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henrico (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2000
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 74
| [[Joseph Morrissey]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Charles City, Henrico (part), Prince George (part)
| align=center | Hopewell (part), Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 75
| [[Roslyn Tyler]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Brunswick (part), Greensville, Isle of Wight (part), Lunenburg (part), Southampton (part), Sussex
| align=center | Emporia, Franklin (part)
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 76
| [[Chris Jones (politician)|Chris Jones]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Suffolk (part)
| align=center | 1997
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 77
| [[Lionell Spruill]] ''Minority Caucus Vice Chair for Outreach''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Suffolk (part)
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 78
| [[John A. Cosgrove|John Cosgrove]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part)
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 79
| [[Johnny Joannou]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Norfolk (part), Portsmouth (part), Suffolk (part)
| align=center | 1997
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 80
| [[Kenneth R. Melvin|Ken Melvin]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Norfolk (part), Portsmouth (part)
| align=center | 1985
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Independent}}| 
| 81
| ''Vacant'' — [[Terrie Suit]] resigned October 12, 2008
| align=center |
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center |
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 82
| [[Harry R. Purkey|Bob Purkey]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 1985
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 83
| [[Joseph Bouchard]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 84
| [[Salvatore Iaquinto]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 85
| [[Robert Tata|Bob Tata]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 1983
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 86
| [[Thomas Davis Rust|Tom Rust]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part), Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 87
| [[Paula Miller]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Norfolk (part)
| align=center | 2004
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 88
| [[Mark L. Cole|Mark Cole]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fauquier (part), Spotsylvania (part), Stafford (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 89
| [[Kenneth Cooper Alexander|Kenny Alexander]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Norfolk (part)
| align=center | 2002
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 90
| [[Algie Howell]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Norfolk (part), Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 91
| [[Thomas D. Gear|Tom Gear]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | York (part)
| align=center | Hampton (part), Poquoson
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 92
| [[Jeion Ward]] ''Minority Caucus Treasurer''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Hampton (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 93
| [[Phillip A. Hamilton|Phil Hamilton]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | James City (part)
| align=center | Newport News (part)
| align=center | 1988
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 94
| [[Glenn Oder]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Newport News (part)
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 95
| [[Mamye BaCote]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Hampton (part), Newport News (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 96
| [[Brenda Pogge]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | James City (part), York (part)
| align=center | Newport News (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 97
| [[Chris Peace]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Caroline (part), Hanover (part), Henrico (part), King and Queen (part), King William (part), New Kent, Spotsylvania (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2006
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 98
| [[Harvey Morgan]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Essex, Gloucester, King and Queen (part), King William (part), Mathews, Middlesex
| align=center |
| align=center | 1979
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 99
| [[Albert C. Pollard]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Caroline (part), King George, Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond, Westmoreland
| align=center |
| align=center | 2008
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 100
| [[Lynwood Lewis]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Accomack, Northampton
| align=center | Hampton (part), Norfolk (part)
| align=center | 2003
|}

==See also==
*[[List of Speakers of the Virginia House of Delegates]]
*[[Virginia state elections, 2007]]
*[[Senate of Virginia]]
*[[:Category:Members of the Virginia House of Delegates]]

==References==
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</div>

==External links==
*[http://legis.state.va.us/ Virginia General Assembly] '''official government website'''
*[http://www.vote-smart.org/official_state_legislator.php?type=office&state_id=VA&criteria=lower Project Vote Smart - State House of Virginia]

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[[Category:Virginia General Assembly|House of Delegates]]

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[[Image:VHoDmakeup.jpg|thumb|Historic Partisan Makeup of the Virginia House of Delegates]]The '''Virginia House of Delegates''' is the [[lower house]] of the [[Virginia General Assembly]]. It has 100 members elected for terms of two years; unlike most states, these elections take place during odd-numbered years. The House is presided over by the [[Speaker of the House]], who is elected from among the House membership by the Delegates. The Speaker is almost always a member of the majority party and, as Speaker, becomes the most powerful member of the House. The House shares legislative power with the [[Senate of Virginia]], the [[upper house]] of the [[Virginia General Assembly]]. The House of Delegates is the modern-day successor to the [[Virginia]] [[House of Burgesses]], which first met at [[Jamestown, Virginia|Jamestown]] in 1619. The House is divided into [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] and [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] [[caucuses]]. In addition to the Speaker, there is a [[majority leader]], majority caucus chair, [[minority leader]], minority caucus chair, and the chairs of the several committees of the House. Through the House of Burgesses, the Virginia House of Delegates is considered the oldest continuous legislative body in the New World.

The House has met in [[Virginia State Capitol|Virginia's Capitol Building]], designed by [[Thomas Jefferson]], since 1788. In recent years, the General Assembly members and staff operate from offices in the General Assembly Building, located in Capitol Square.

Republicans took control of the traditionally Democratic House of Delegates for the first time since [[Reconstruction era of the United States|Reconstruction]] in 1999 (with the exception of a brief 2 year period in which the [[Readjuster Party]] was in the majority in the 1880s). However, the Democrats began making a comeback under the leadership of Governors [[Mark Warner]] and [[Tim Kaine]], gaining six seats during Warner's term in office (2002-2006), and one in a special election at the beginning of Kaine's term.

== Salary and qualifications ==
The annual [[salary]] for delegates is $17,640 per year.<ref name="dailypress.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.dailypress.com/topic/politics/virginia-house-of-delegates-ORGOV0000123.topic|title=Virginia House of Delegates|publisher=DailyPress.com|accessdate=2008-09-11}}</ref> Each delegate represents roughly 71,000 people.<ref name="dailypress.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.dailypress.com/topic/politics/virginia-house-of-delegates-ORGOV0000123.topic|title=Virginia House of Delegates|publisher=DailyPress.com|accessdate=2008-09-11}}</ref> Candidates for office must be at least 21 years of age at the time of the election, residents of the districts they seek to represent, and qualified to vote for General Assembly legislators.<ref name="vakids.org">{{cite web|url=http://www.vakids.org/pubs/virginia_state_legislature_faq.pdf|title=Virginia State Legislature|publisher=VAKids.org|accessdate=2008-09-11}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title = Constitution of Virginia, Article IV, Section 4. Qualifications of senators and delegates. | publisher = Virginia General Assembly | url = http://legis.state.va.us/Laws/search/Constitution.htm#4S4 |accessdate = 2008-10-22}}</ref> The regular session of the General Assembly is 60 days long during even numbered years and 30 days long during odd numbered years, unless extended by a two-thirds vote of both houses.<ref name="vakids.org">{{cite web|url=http://www.vakids.org/pubs/virginia_state_legislature_faq.pdf|title=Virginia State Legislature|publisher=VAKids.org|accessdate=2008-09-11}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title = Constitution of Virginia, Article IV, Section 6. Legislative sessions. | publisher = Virginia General Assembly | url = http://legis.state.va.us/Laws/search/Constitution.htm#4S6 |accessdate = 2008-10-22}}</ref>

== Make-up of the Virginia House of Delegates ==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| colspan="4" rowspan="1" align="center" valign="top" | '''Affiliation'''
| colspan="2" valign="top" | '''Members'''<br>
|-
|rowspan="3" bgcolor="purple"| 
|rowspan="3"|Coalition
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]]
| 52
|rowspan="2"|54
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Independent}}| 
| [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
| 2
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
|colspan="3"|[[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]]
|colspan="2"| 45
|-
|colspan="4"|  '''Vacant'''
|colspan="2"| 1
|-
| colspan="4" rowspan="1" |  '''Total'''<br>
| colspan="2"| '''100'''
|-
| colspan="4" rowspan="1" |  '''Majority'''<br>
| colspan="2"| '''9'''
|}

== Party control ==

{| class=wikitable
|-
! colspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Year
! align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]]
! valign=bottom | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]]
! valign=bottom align=center | [[Independent (politics)|Independent]]
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 1998-2000
| 50
| 49
| 1
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2000-2002
| 47
| 52
| 1
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2002-2004
| 34
| 64
| 2
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2004-2006
| 37
| 61
| 2
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2006-2008
| 40
| 57
| 3
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2008-2010
| 44
| 54
| 2
|}

== House leadership ==

{| class = wikitable
! colspan="2" | Position !! Name !! Party !! District
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}|  || [[Speaker (politics)|Speaker]] || [[William J. Howell]] || [[United States Republican Party|Republican]] || 28th
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}|  || [[Majority Leader]] || [[Morgan Griffith]] || [[United States Republican Party|Republican]] || 8th
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}|  || [[Minority Leader]] || [[Ward Armstrong]] || [[United States Democratic Party|Democratic]] || 10th
</table>

== Members ==
The Virginia House of Delegates is up for reelection every two years. The next election cycle is in 2009.

{| class=wikitable
|-
! rowspan=2 colspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | District
! rowspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Name
! rowspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Party
! colspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Areas Represented
! rowspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | First Election
|-
! align=center valign=bottom | Counties 
! align=center valign=bottom | Cities
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 1
| [[Terry Kilgore]] ''Majority Caucus Chairman''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Lee, Scott, Washington (part), Wise (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 2
| [[Bud Phillips]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Dickenson, Russell (part), Wise (part)
| align=center | Norton
| align=center | 1989
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 3
| [[Dan Bowling]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Buchanan, Russell (part), Tazewell (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2006
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 4
| [[Joseph P. Johnson|Joe Johnson]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Smyth (part), Washington (part)
| align=center | Bristol
| align=center | 1989
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 5
| [[Bill Carrico]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Carroll (part), Grayson (part), Wythe
| align=center | Galax
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 6
| [[Anne B. Crockett-Stark]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Bland, Giles (part), Pulaski (part), Tazewell (part), Wythe (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 7
| [[Dave Nutter]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Montgomery (part), Pulaski (part)
| align=center | Radford
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 8
| [[Morgan Griffith]] ''Majority Leader''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | Salem
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 9
| [[Charles D. Poindexter]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Floyd, Franklin, Pittsylvania (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 10
| [[Ward Armstrong]] ''Minority'' ''Leader''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Carroll (part), Henry (part), Patrick (part)
| align=center | Martinsville (part)
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 11
| [[Onzlee Ware]] ''Minority Caucus Sergeant at Arms''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 12
| [[James M. Shuler|James Shuler]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Alleghany, Bath, Craig, Giles (part), Montgomery (part)
| align=center | Covington
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 13
| [[Robert G. Marshall|Bob Marshall]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Loudoun (part), Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 14
| [[Daniel W. Marshall|Danny Marshall]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henry (part), Pittsylvania (part)
| align=center | Danville
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 15
| [[C. Todd Gilbert]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Page, Rappahannock, Rockingham (part), Shenandoah
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 16
| [[Donald W. Merricks]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henry (part), Pittsylvania (part)
| align=center | Martinsville (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 17
| [[William Fralin]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Botetourt (part), Roanoke (part)
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 18
| [[Clifford L. Athey|Clay Athey]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fauquier (part), Frederick (part), Warren
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Independent}}| 
| 19
| [[Lacey E. Putney|Lacey Putney]]
| align=center | [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
| align=center | Bedford (part), Botetourt (part)
| align=center | Bedford
| align=center | 1961
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 20
| [[Chris Saxman]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Augusta (part), Highland, Rockingham (part)
| align=center | Staunton
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 21
| [[Robert Mathieson]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 22
| [[Kathy Byron]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Bedford (part), Campbell
| align=center |
| align=center | 1997
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 23
| [[Shannon R. Valentine]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Amherst (part)
| align=center | Lynchburg
| align=center | 2006
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 24
| [[Ben Cline]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Amherst (part), Augusta (part), Rockbridge
| align=center | Buena Vista, Lexington
| align=center | 2002
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 25
| [[Steve Landes]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part), Augusta (part), Rockingham (part)
| align=center | Waynesboro
| align=center | 1995
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 26
| [[Matt Lohr]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Rockingham (part)
| align=center | Harrisonburg
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 27
| [[Samuel A. Nixon |Sam Nixon]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1994
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 28
| [[William J. Howell|Bill Howell]] ''Speaker of the House''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Stafford (part)
| align=center | Fredericksburg
| align=center | 1987
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 29
| [[Beverly Sherwood]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Frederick (part)
| align=center | Winchester
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 30
| [[Edward T. Scott|Ed Scott]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Culpeper, Madison, Orange (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 31
| [[Scott Lingamfelter]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fauquier (part), Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 32
| [[David Poisson]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 33
| [[Joe T. May]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Clarke, Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 34
| [[Margaret Vanderhye]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 35
| [[Steve Shannon]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 36
| [[Kenneth R. Plum]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1981
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 37
| [[David Bulova]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Fairfax
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 38
| [[Robert D. Hull|Bob Hull]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1992
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 39
| [[Vivian E. Watts]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1995
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 40
| [[Tim Hugo]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2002
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 41
| [[David W. Marsden|Dave Marsden]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 42
| [[Dave Albo]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 43
| [[Mark D. Sickles]] ''Minority Caucus Secretary''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 44
| [[Kristen J. Amundson]] ''Minority Caucus Vice Chair for Operations''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1999
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 45
| [[David L. Englin]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part), Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Alexandria (part)
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 46
| [[Brian Moran]] ''Minority Caucus Chairman''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Alexandria (part)
| align=center | 1995
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 47
| [[Al Eisenberg]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 48
| [[Robert H. Brink|Bob Brink]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1997
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 49
| [[Adam Ebbin]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part), Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Alexandria (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 50
| [[Jackson H. Miller]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Prince William (part)
| align=center | Manassas, Manassas Park
| align=center | 2006
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 51
| [[Paul F. Nichols]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 52
| [[Jeffrey M. Frederick|Jeff Frederick]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 53
| [[James M. Scott (Virginia politician)|Jim Scott]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Falls Church
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 54
| [[Robert D. Orrock|Bobby Orrock]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Caroline (part), Spotsylvania (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1989
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 55
| [[Frank Hargrove]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Hanover (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1981
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 56
| [[Bill Janis]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Goochland, Henrico (part), Louisa
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 57
| [[David Toscano]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part)
| align=center | Charlottesville
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 58
| [[Robert B. Bell|Rob Bell]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part), Fluvanna (part), Greene, Orange (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Independent}}| 
| 59
| [[Watkins Abbitt, Jr.]]
| align=center | [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part), Appomattox, Buckingham, Cumberland, Fluvanna (part), Nelson, Prince Edward (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1985
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 60
| [[Clarke Hogan]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Charlotte, Halifax, Nottoway (part), Prince Edward (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 61
| [[Thomas C. Wright|Tommy Wright]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Amelia, Brunswick (part), Lunenburg (part), Mecklenburg, Nottoway (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2000
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 62
| [[Riley Ingram]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Henrico (part), Prince George (part)
| align=center | Hopewell (part)
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 63
| [[Rosalyn Dance]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Dinwiddie
| align=center | Petersburg
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 64
| [[William K. Barlow|Bill Barlow]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Isle of Wight (part), James City (part), Southampton (part), Surry
| align=center | Franklin (part), Williamsburg
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 65
| [[R. Lee Ware]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Powhatan
| align=center |
| align=center | 1998
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 66
| [[Kirk Cox]] ''Majority Whip''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center | Colonial Heights
| align=center | 1989
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 67
| [[Chuck Caputo]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part), Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 68
| [[Manoli Loupassi]]
| align=center | [[Republican (politician)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 69
| [[Franklin P. Hall|Frank Hall]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 1975
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 70
| [[Dwight Clinton Jones]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Henrico (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 71
| [[Jennifer McClellan]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Henrico (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 72
| [[James P. Massie]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henrico (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 73
| [[John O'Bannon]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henrico (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2000
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 74
| [[Joseph Morrissey]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Charles City, Henrico (part), Prince George (part)
| align=center | Hopewell (part), Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 75
| [[Roslyn Tyler]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Brunswick (part), Greensville, Isle of Wight (part), Lunenburg (part), Southampton (part), Sussex
| align=center | Emporia, Franklin (part)
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 76
| [[Chris Jones (politician)|Chris Jones]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Suffolk (part)
| align=center | 1997
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 77
| [[Lionell Spruill]] ''Minority Caucus Vice Chair for Outreach''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Suffolk (part)
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 78
| [[John A. Cosgrove|John Cosgrove]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part)
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 79
| [[Johnny Joannou]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Norfolk (part), Portsmouth (part), Suffolk (part)
| align=center | 1997
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 80
| [[Kenneth R. Melvin|Ken Melvin]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Norfolk (part), Portsmouth (part)
| align=center | 1985
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Independent}}| 
| 81
| ''Vacant'' — [[Terrie Suit]] resigned October 12, 2008
| align=center |
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center |
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 82
| [[Harry R. Purkey|Bob Purkey]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 1985
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 83
| [[Joseph Bouchard]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 84
| [[Salvatore Iaquinto]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 85
| [[Robert Tata|Bob Tata]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 1983
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 86
| [[Thomas Davis Rust|Tom Rust]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part), Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 87
| [[Paula Miller]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Norfolk (part)
| align=center | 2004
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 88
| [[Mark L. Cole|Mark Cole]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fauquier (part), Spotsylvania (part), Stafford (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 89
| [[Kenneth Cooper Alexander|Kenny Alexander]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Norfolk (part)
| align=center | 2002
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 90
| [[Algie Howell]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Norfolk (part), Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 91
| [[Thomas D. Gear|Tom Gear]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | York (part)
| align=center | Hampton (part), Poquoson
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 92
| [[Jeion Ward]] ''Minority Caucus Treasurer''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Hampton (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 93
| [[Phillip A. Hamilton|Phil Hamilton]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | James City (part)
| align=center | Newport News (part)
| align=center | 1988
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 94
| [[Glenn Oder]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Newport News (part)
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 95
| [[Mamye BaCote]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Hampton (part), Newport News (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 96
| [[Brenda Pogge]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | James City (part), York (part)
| align=center | Newport News (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 97
| [[Chris Peace]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Caroline (part), Hanover (part), Henrico (part), King and Queen (part), King William (part), New Kent, Spotsylvania (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2006
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 98
| [[Harvey Morgan]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Essex, Gloucester, King and Queen (part), King William (part), Mathews, Middlesex
| align=center |
| align=center | 1979
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 99
| [[Albert C. Pollard]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Caroline (part), King George, Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond, Westmoreland
| align=center |
| align=center | 2008
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 100
| [[Lynwood Lewis]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Accomack, Northampton
| align=center | Hampton (part), Norfolk (part)
| align=center | 2003
|}

==See also==
*[[List of Speakers of the Virginia House of Delegates]]
*[[Virginia state elections, 2007]]
*[[Senate of Virginia]]
*[[:Category:Members of the Virginia House of Delegates]]

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://legis.state.va.us/ Virginia General Assembly] '''official government website'''
*[http://www.vote-smart.org/official_state_legislator.php?type=office&state_id=VA&criteria=lower Project Vote Smart - State House of Virginia]

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[[Category:Virginia General Assembly|House of Delegates]]

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[[Image:VHoDmakeup.jpg|thumb|Historic Partisan Makeup of the Virginia House of Delegates]]The '''Virginia House of Delegates''' is the [[lower house]] of the [[Virginia General Assembly]]. It has 100 members elected for terms of two years; unlike most states, these elections take place during odd-numbered years. The House is presided over by the [[Speaker of the House]], who is elected from among the House membership by the Delegates. The Speaker is almost always a member of the majority party and, as Speaker, becomes the most powerful member of the House. The House shares legislative power with the [[Senate of Virginia]], the [[upper house]] of the [[Virginia General Assembly]]. The House of Delegates is the modern-day successor to the [[Virginia]] [[House of Burgesses]], which first met at [[Jamestown, Virginia|Jamestown]] in 1619. The House is divided into [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] and [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] [[caucuses]]. In addition to the Speaker, there is a [[majority leader]], majority caucus chair, [[minority leader]], minority caucus chair, and the chairs of the several committees of the House. Through the House of Burgesses, the Virginia House of Delegates is considered the oldest continuous legislative body in the New World.

The House has met in [[Virginia State Capitol|Virginia's Capitol Building]], designed by [[Thomas Jefferson]], since 1788. In recent years, the General Assembly members and staff operate from offices in the General Assembly Building, located in Capitol Square.

Republicans took control of the traditionally Democratic House of Delegates for the first time since [[Reconstruction era of the United States|Reconstruction]] in 1999 (with the exception of a brief 2 year period in which the [[Readjuster Party]] was in the majority in the 1880s). However, the Democrats began making a comeback under the leadership of Governors [[Mark Warner]] and [[Tim Kaine]], gaining six seats during Warner's term in office (2002-2006), and one in a special election at the beginning of Kaine's term.

== Salary and qualifications ==
The annual [[salary]] for delegates is $17,640 per year.<ref name="dailypress.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.dailypress.com/topic/politics/virginia-house-of-delegates-ORGOV0000123.topic|title=Virginia House of Delegates|publisher=DailyPress.com|accessdate=2008-09-11}}</ref> Each delegate represents roughly 71,000 people.<ref name="dailypress.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.dailypress.com/topic/politics/virginia-house-of-delegates-ORGOV0000123.topic|title=Virginia House of Delegates|publisher=DailyPress.com|accessdate=2008-09-11}}</ref> Candidates for office must be at least 21 years of age at the time of the election, residents of the districts they seek to represent, and qualified to vote for General Assembly legislators.<ref name="vakids.org">{{cite web|url=http://www.vakids.org/pubs/virginia_state_legislature_faq.pdf|title=Virginia State Legislature|publisher=VAKids.org|accessdate=2008-09-11}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title = Constitution of Virginia, Article IV, Section 4. Qualifications of senators and delegates. | publisher = Virginia General Assembly | url = http://legis.state.va.us/Laws/search/Constitution.htm#4S4 |accessdate = 2008-10-22}}</ref> The regular session of the General Assembly is 60 days long during even numbered years and 30 days long during odd numbered years, unless extended by a two-thirds vote of both houses.<ref name="vakids.org">{{cite web|url=http://www.vakids.org/pubs/virginia_state_legislature_faq.pdf|title=Virginia State Legislature|publisher=VAKids.org|accessdate=2008-09-11}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title = Constitution of Virginia, Article IV, Section 6. Legislative sessions. | publisher = Virginia General Assembly | url = http://legis.state.va.us/Laws/search/Constitution.htm#4S6 |accessdate = 2008-10-22}}</ref>

== Make-up of the Virginia House of Delegates ==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| colspan="4" rowspan="1" align="center" valign="top" | '''Affiliation'''
| colspan="2" valign="top" | '''Members'''<br>
|-
|rowspan="3" bgcolor="purple"| 
|rowspan="3"|Coalition
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]]
| 52
|rowspan="2"|54
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Independent}}| 
| [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
| 2
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
|colspan="3"|[[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]]
|colspan="2"| 45
|-
|colspan="4"|  '''Vacant'''
|colspan="2"| 1
|-
| colspan="4" rowspan="1" |  '''Total'''<br>
| colspan="2"| '''100'''
|-
| colspan="4" rowspan="1" |  '''Majority'''<br>
| colspan="2"| '''9'''
|}

== Party control ==

{| class=wikitable
|-
! colspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Year
! align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]]
! valign=bottom | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]]
! valign=bottom align=center | [[Independent (politics)|Independent]]
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 1998-2000
| 50
| 49
| 1
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2000-2002
| 47
| 52
| 1
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2002-2004
| 34
| 64
| 2
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2004-2006
| 37
| 61
| 2
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2006-2008
| 40
| 57
| 3
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2008-2010
| 44
| 54
| 2
|}

== House leadership ==

{| class = wikitable
! colspan="2" | Position !! Name !! Party !! District
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}|  || [[Speaker (politics)|Speaker]] || [[William J. Howell]] || [[United States Republican Party|Republican]] || 28th
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}|  || [[Majority Leader]] || [[Morgan Griffith]] || [[United States Republican Party|Republican]] || 8th
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}|  || [[Minority Leader]] || [[Ward Armstrong]] || [[United States Democratic Party|Democratic]] || 10th
</table>

== Members ==
The Virginia House of Delegates is up for reelection every two years. The next election cycle is in 2009.

{| class=wikitable
|-
! rowspan=2 colspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | District
! rowspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Name
! rowspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Party
! colspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Areas Represented
! rowspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | First Election
|-
! align=center valign=bottom | Counties 
! align=center valign=bottom | Cities
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 1
| [[Terry Kilgore]] ''Majority Caucus Chairman''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Lee, Scott, Washington (part), Wise (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 2
| [[Bud Phillips]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Dickenson, Russell (part), Wise (part)
| align=center | Norton
| align=center | 1989
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 3
| [[Dan Bowling]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Buchanan, Russell (part), Tazewell (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2006
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 4
| [[Joseph P. Johnson|Joe Johnson]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Smyth (part), Washington (part)
| align=center | Bristol
| align=center | 1989
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 5
| [[Bill Carrico]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Carroll (part), Grayson (part), Wythe
| align=center | Galax
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 6
| [[Anne B. Crockett-Stark]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Bland, Giles (part), Pulaski (part), Tazewell (part), Wythe (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 7
| [[David A. Nutter|David Nutter]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Montgomery (part), Pulaski (part)
| align=center | Radford
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 8
| [[Morgan Griffith]] ''Majority Leader''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | Salem
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 9
| [[Charles D. Poindexter]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Floyd, Franklin, Pittsylvania (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 10
| [[Ward Armstrong]] ''Minority'' ''Leader''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Carroll (part), Henry (part), Patrick (part)
| align=center | Martinsville (part)
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 11
| [[Onzlee Ware]] ''Minority Caucus Sergeant at Arms''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 12
| [[James M. Shuler|James Shuler]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Alleghany, Bath, Craig, Giles (part), Montgomery (part)
| align=center | Covington
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 13
| [[Robert G. Marshall|Bob Marshall]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Loudoun (part), Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 14
| [[Daniel W. Marshall|Danny Marshall]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henry (part), Pittsylvania (part)
| align=center | Danville
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 15
| [[C. Todd Gilbert]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Page, Rappahannock, Rockingham (part), Shenandoah
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 16
| [[Donald W. Merricks]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henry (part), Pittsylvania (part)
| align=center | Martinsville (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 17
| [[William Fralin]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Botetourt (part), Roanoke (part)
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 18
| [[Clifford L. Athey|Clay Athey]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fauquier (part), Frederick (part), Warren
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Independent}}| 
| 19
| [[Lacey E. Putney|Lacey Putney]]
| align=center | [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
| align=center | Bedford (part), Botetourt (part)
| align=center | Bedford
| align=center | 1961
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 20
| [[Chris Saxman]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Augusta (part), Highland, Rockingham (part)
| align=center | Staunton
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 21
| [[Robert Mathieson]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 22
| [[Kathy Byron]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Bedford (part), Campbell
| align=center |
| align=center | 1997
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 23
| [[Shannon R. Valentine]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Amherst (part)
| align=center | Lynchburg
| align=center | 2006
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 24
| [[Ben Cline]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Amherst (part), Augusta (part), Rockbridge
| align=center | Buena Vista, Lexington
| align=center | 2002
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 25
| [[Steve Landes]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part), Augusta (part), Rockingham (part)
| align=center | Waynesboro
| align=center | 1995
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 26
| [[Matt Lohr]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Rockingham (part)
| align=center | Harrisonburg
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 27
| [[Samuel A. Nixon |Sam Nixon]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1994
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 28
| [[William J. Howell|Bill Howell]] ''Speaker of the House''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Stafford (part)
| align=center | Fredericksburg
| align=center | 1987
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 29
| [[Beverly Sherwood]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Frederick (part)
| align=center | Winchester
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 30
| [[Edward T. Scott|Ed Scott]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Culpeper, Madison, Orange (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 31
| [[Scott Lingamfelter]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fauquier (part), Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 32
| [[David Poisson]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 33
| [[Joe T. May]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Clarke, Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 34
| [[Margaret Vanderhye]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 35
| [[Steve Shannon]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 36
| [[Kenneth R. Plum]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1981
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 37
| [[David Bulova]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Fairfax
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 38
| [[Robert D. Hull|Bob Hull]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1992
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 39
| [[Vivian E. Watts]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1995
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 40
| [[Tim Hugo]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2002
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 41
| [[David W. Marsden|Dave Marsden]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 42
| [[Dave Albo]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 43
| [[Mark D. Sickles]] ''Minority Caucus Secretary''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 44
| [[Kristen J. Amundson]] ''Minority Caucus Vice Chair for Operations''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1999
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 45
| [[David L. Englin]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part), Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Alexandria (part)
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 46
| [[Brian Moran]] ''Minority Caucus Chairman''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Alexandria (part)
| align=center | 1995
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 47
| [[Al Eisenberg]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 48
| [[Robert H. Brink|Bob Brink]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1997
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 49
| [[Adam Ebbin]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part), Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Alexandria (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 50
| [[Jackson H. Miller]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Prince William (part)
| align=center | Manassas, Manassas Park
| align=center | 2006
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 51
| [[Paul F. Nichols]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 52
| [[Jeffrey M. Frederick|Jeff Frederick]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 53
| [[James M. Scott (Virginia politician)|Jim Scott]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Falls Church
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 54
| [[Robert D. Orrock|Bobby Orrock]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Caroline (part), Spotsylvania (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1989
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 55
| [[Frank Hargrove]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Hanover (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1981
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 56
| [[Bill Janis]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Goochland, Henrico (part), Louisa
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 57
| [[David Toscano]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part)
| align=center | Charlottesville
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 58
| [[Robert B. Bell|Rob Bell]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part), Fluvanna (part), Greene, Orange (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Independent}}| 
| 59
| [[Watkins Abbitt, Jr.]]
| align=center | [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part), Appomattox, Buckingham, Cumberland, Fluvanna (part), Nelson, Prince Edward (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1985
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 60
| [[Clarke Hogan]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Charlotte, Halifax, Nottoway (part), Prince Edward (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 61
| [[Thomas C. Wright|Tommy Wright]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Amelia, Brunswick (part), Lunenburg (part), Mecklenburg, Nottoway (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2000
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 62
| [[Riley Ingram]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Henrico (part), Prince George (part)
| align=center | Hopewell (part)
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 63
| [[Rosalyn Dance]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Dinwiddie
| align=center | Petersburg
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 64
| [[William K. Barlow|Bill Barlow]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Isle of Wight (part), James City (part), Southampton (part), Surry
| align=center | Franklin (part), Williamsburg
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 65
| [[R. Lee Ware]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Powhatan
| align=center |
| align=center | 1998
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 66
| [[Kirk Cox]] ''Majority Whip''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center | Colonial Heights
| align=center | 1989
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 67
| [[Chuck Caputo]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part), Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 68
| [[Manoli Loupassi]]
| align=center | [[Republican (politician)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 69
| [[Franklin P. Hall|Frank Hall]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 1975
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 70
| [[Dwight Clinton Jones]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Henrico (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 71
| [[Jennifer McClellan]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Henrico (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 72
| [[James P. Massie]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henrico (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 73
| [[John O'Bannon]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henrico (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2000
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 74
| [[Joseph Morrissey]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Charles City, Henrico (part), Prince George (part)
| align=center | Hopewell (part), Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 75
| [[Roslyn Tyler]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Brunswick (part), Greensville, Isle of Wight (part), Lunenburg (part), Southampton (part), Sussex
| align=center | Emporia, Franklin (part)
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 76
| [[Chris Jones (politician)|Chris Jones]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Suffolk (part)
| align=center | 1997
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 77
| [[Lionell Spruill]] ''Minority Caucus Vice Chair for Outreach''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Suffolk (part)
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 78
| [[John A. Cosgrove|John Cosgrove]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part)
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 79
| [[Johnny Joannou]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Norfolk (part), Portsmouth (part), Suffolk (part)
| align=center | 1997
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 80
| [[Kenneth R. Melvin|Ken Melvin]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Norfolk (part), Portsmouth (part)
| align=center | 1985
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Independent}}| 
| 81
| ''Vacant'' — [[Terrie Suit]] resigned October 12, 2008
| align=center |
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center |
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 82
| [[Harry R. Purkey|Bob Purkey]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 1985
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 83
| [[Joseph Bouchard]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 84
| [[Salvatore Iaquinto]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 85
| [[Robert Tata|Bob Tata]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 1983
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 86
| [[Thomas Davis Rust|Tom Rust]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part), Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 87
| [[Paula Miller]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Norfolk (part)
| align=center | 2004
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 88
| [[Mark L. Cole|Mark Cole]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fauquier (part), Spotsylvania (part), Stafford (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 89
| [[Kenneth Cooper Alexander|Kenny Alexander]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Norfolk (part)
| align=center | 2002
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 90
| [[Algie Howell]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Norfolk (part), Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 91
| [[Thomas D. Gear|Tom Gear]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | York (part)
| align=center | Hampton (part), Poquoson
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 92
| [[Jeion Ward]] ''Minority Caucus Treasurer''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Hampton (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 93
| [[Phillip A. Hamilton|Phil Hamilton]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | James City (part)
| align=center | Newport News (part)
| align=center | 1988
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 94
| [[Glenn Oder]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Newport News (part)
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 95
| [[Mamye BaCote]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Hampton (part), Newport News (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 96
| [[Brenda Pogge]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | James City (part), York (part)
| align=center | Newport News (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 97
| [[Chris Peace]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Caroline (part), Hanover (part), Henrico (part), King and Queen (part), King William (part), New Kent, Spotsylvania (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2006
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 98
| [[Harvey Morgan]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Essex, Gloucester, King and Queen (part), King William (part), Mathews, Middlesex
| align=center |
| align=center | 1979
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 99
| [[Albert C. Pollard]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Caroline (part), King George, Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond, Westmoreland
| align=center |
| align=center | 2008
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 100
| [[Lynwood Lewis]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Accomack, Northampton
| align=center | Hampton (part), Norfolk (part)
| align=center | 2003
|}

==See also==
*[[List of Speakers of the Virginia House of Delegates]]
*[[Virginia state elections, 2007]]
*[[Senate of Virginia]]
*[[:Category:Members of the Virginia House of Delegates]]

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://legis.state.va.us/ Virginia General Assembly] '''official government website'''
*[http://www.vote-smart.org/official_state_legislator.php?type=office&state_id=VA&criteria=lower Project Vote Smart - State House of Virginia]

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[[Category:Virginia General Assembly|House of Delegates]]

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[[Image:VHoDmakeup.jpg|thumb|Historic Partisan Makeup of the Virginia House of Delegates]]The '''Virginia House of Delegates''' is the [[lower house]] of the [[Virginia General Assembly]]. It has 100 members elected for terms of two years; unlike most states, these elections take place during odd-numbered years. The House is presided over by the [[Speaker of the House]], who is elected from among the House membership by the Delegates. The Speaker is almost always a member of the majority party and, as Speaker, becomes the most powerful member of the House. The House shares legislative power with the [[Senate of Virginia]], the [[upper house]] of the [[Virginia General Assembly]]. The House of Delegates is the modern-day successor to the [[Virginia]] [[House of Burgesses]], which first met at [[Jamestown, Virginia|Jamestown]] in 1619. The House is divided into [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] and [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] [[caucuses]]. In addition to the Speaker, there is a [[majority leader]], majority caucus chair, [[minority leader]], minority caucus chair, and the chairs of the several committees of the House. Through the House of Burgesses, the Virginia House of Delegates is considered the oldest continuous legislative body in the New World.

The House has met in [[Virginia State Capitol|Virginia's Capitol Building]], designed by [[Thomas Jefferson]], since 1788. In recent years, the General Assembly members and staff operate from offices in the General Assembly Building, located in Capitol Square.

Republicans took control of the traditionally Democratic House of Delegates for the first time since [[Reconstruction era of the United States|Reconstruction]] in 1999 (with the exception of a brief 2 year period in which the [[Readjuster Party]] was in the majority in the 1880s). However, the Democrats began making a comeback under the leadership of Governors [[Mark Warner]] and [[Tim Kaine]], gaining six seats during Warner's term in office (2002-2006), and one in a special election at the beginning of Kaine's term.

== Salary and qualifications ==
The annual [[salary]] for delegates is $17,640 per year.<ref name="dailypress.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.dailypress.com/topic/politics/virginia-house-of-delegates-ORGOV0000123.topic|title=Virginia House of Delegates|publisher=DailyPress.com|accessdate=2008-09-11}}</ref> Each delegate represents roughly 71,000 people.<ref name="dailypress.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.dailypress.com/topic/politics/virginia-house-of-delegates-ORGOV0000123.topic|title=Virginia House of Delegates|publisher=DailyPress.com|accessdate=2008-09-11}}</ref> Candidates for office must be at least 21 years of age at the time of the election, residents of the districts they seek to represent, and qualified to vote for General Assembly legislators.<ref name="vakids.org">{{cite web|url=http://www.vakids.org/pubs/virginia_state_legislature_faq.pdf|title=Virginia State Legislature|publisher=VAKids.org|accessdate=2008-09-11}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title = Constitution of Virginia, Article IV, Section 4. Qualifications of senators and delegates. | publisher = Virginia General Assembly | url = http://legis.state.va.us/Laws/search/Constitution.htm#4S4 |accessdate = 2008-10-22}}</ref> The regular session of the General Assembly is 60 days long during even numbered years and 30 days long during odd numbered years, unless extended by a two-thirds vote of both houses.<ref name="vakids.org">{{cite web|url=http://www.vakids.org/pubs/virginia_state_legislature_faq.pdf|title=Virginia State Legislature|publisher=VAKids.org|accessdate=2008-09-11}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title = Constitution of Virginia, Article IV, Section 6. Legislative sessions. | publisher = Virginia General Assembly | url = http://legis.state.va.us/Laws/search/Constitution.htm#4S6 |accessdate = 2008-10-22}}</ref>

== Make-up of the Virginia House of Delegates ==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| colspan="4" rowspan="1" align="center" valign="top" | '''Affiliation'''
| colspan="2" valign="top" | '''Members'''<br>
|-
|rowspan="3" bgcolor="purple"| 
|rowspan="3"|Coalition
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]]
| 52
|rowspan="2"|54
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Independent}}| 
| [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
| 2
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
|colspan="3"|[[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]]
|colspan="2"| 45
|-
|colspan="4"|  '''Vacant'''
|colspan="2"| 1
|-
| colspan="4" rowspan="1" |  '''Total'''<br>
| colspan="2"| '''100'''
|-
| colspan="4" rowspan="1" |  '''Majority'''<br>
| colspan="2"| '''9'''
|}

== Party control ==

{| class=wikitable
|-
! colspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Year
! align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]]
! valign=bottom | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]]
! valign=bottom align=center | [[Independent (politics)|Independent]]
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 1998-2000
| 50
| 49
| 1
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2000-2002
| 47
| 52
| 1
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2002-2004
| 34
| 64
| 2
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2004-2006
| 37
| 61
| 2
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2006-2008
| 40
| 57
| 3
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2008-2010
| 44
| 54
| 2
|}

== House leadership ==

{| class = wikitable
! colspan="2" | Position !! Name !! Party !! District
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}|  || [[Speaker (politics)|Speaker]] || [[William J. Howell]] || [[United States Republican Party|Republican]] || 28th
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}|  || [[Majority Leader]] || [[Morgan Griffith]] || [[United States Republican Party|Republican]] || 8th
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}|  || [[Minority Leader]] || [[Ward Armstrong]] || [[United States Democratic Party|Democratic]] || 10th
</table>

== Members ==
The Virginia House of Delegates is up for reelection every two years. The next election cycle is in 2009.

{| class=wikitable
|-
! rowspan=2 colspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | District
! rowspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Name
! rowspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Party
! colspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Areas Represented
! rowspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | First Election
|-
! align=center valign=bottom | Counties 
! align=center valign=bottom | Cities
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 1
| [[Terry Kilgore]] ''Majority Caucus Chairman''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Lee, Scott, Washington (part), Wise (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 2
| [[Clarence E. Phillips|Bud Phillips]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Dickenson, Russell (part), Wise (part)
| align=center | Norton
| align=center | 1989
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 3
| [[Dan Bowling]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Buchanan, Russell (part), Tazewell (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2006
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 4
| [[Joseph P. Johnson|Joe Johnson]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Smyth (part), Washington (part)
| align=center | Bristol
| align=center | 1989
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 5
| [[Bill Carrico]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Carroll (part), Grayson (part), Wythe
| align=center | Galax
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 6
| [[Anne B. Crockett-Stark]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Bland, Giles (part), Pulaski (part), Tazewell (part), Wythe (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 7
| [[David A. Nutter|David Nutter]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Montgomery (part), Pulaski (part)
| align=center | Radford
| align=center | 2001
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 8
| [[Morgan Griffith]] ''Majority Leader''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | Salem
| align=center | 1993
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 9
| [[Charles D. Poindexter]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Floyd, Franklin, Pittsylvania (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2007
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 10
| [[Ward Armstrong]] ''Minority'' ''Leader''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Carroll (part), Henry (part), Patrick (part)
| align=center | Martinsville (part)
| align=center | 1991
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 11
| [[Onzlee Ware]] ''Minority Caucus Sergeant at Arms''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | 2003
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 12
| [[James M. Shuler|James Shuler]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Alleghany, Bath, Craig, Giles (part), Montgomery (part)
| align=center | Covington
| align=center | 1993
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 13
| [[Robert G. Marshall|Bob Marshall]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Loudoun (part), Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1991
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 14
| [[Daniel W. Marshall|Danny Marshall]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henry (part), Pittsylvania (part)
| align=center | Danville
| align=center | 2001
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 15
| [[C. Todd Gilbert]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Page, Rappahannock, Rockingham (part), Shenandoah
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 16
| [[Donald W. Merricks]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henry (part), Pittsylvania (part)
| align=center | Martinsville (part)
| align=center | 2007
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 17
| [[William Fralin]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Botetourt (part), Roanoke (part)
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | 2003
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 18
| [[Clifford L. Athey|Clay Athey]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fauquier (part), Frederick (part), Warren
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
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| {{American politics/party colours/Independent}}| 
| 19
| [[Lacey E. Putney|Lacey Putney]]
| align=center | [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
| align=center | Bedford (part), Botetourt (part)
| align=center | Bedford
| align=center | 1961
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 20
| [[Chris Saxman]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Augusta (part), Highland, Rockingham (part)
| align=center | Staunton
| align=center | 2001
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 21
| [[Robert Mathieson]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2007
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 22
| [[Kathy Byron]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Bedford (part), Campbell
| align=center |
| align=center | 1997
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 23
| [[Shannon R. Valentine]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Amherst (part)
| align=center | Lynchburg
| align=center | 2006
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 24
| [[Ben Cline]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Amherst (part), Augusta (part), Rockbridge
| align=center | Buena Vista, Lexington
| align=center | 2002
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 25
| [[Steve Landes]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part), Augusta (part), Rockingham (part)
| align=center | Waynesboro
| align=center | 1995
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 26
| [[Matt Lohr]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Rockingham (part)
| align=center | Harrisonburg
| align=center | 2005
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 27
| [[Samuel A. Nixon |Sam Nixon]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1994
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 28
| [[William J. Howell|Bill Howell]] ''Speaker of the House''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Stafford (part)
| align=center | Fredericksburg
| align=center | 1987
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 29
| [[Beverly Sherwood]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Frederick (part)
| align=center | Winchester
| align=center | 1993
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 30
| [[Edward T. Scott|Ed Scott]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Culpeper, Madison, Orange (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 31
| [[Scott Lingamfelter]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fauquier (part), Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 32
| [[David Poisson]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 33
| [[Joe T. May]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Clarke, Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1993
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 34
| [[Margaret Vanderhye]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2007
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 35
| [[Steve Shannon]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 36
| [[Kenneth R. Plum]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1981
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 37
| [[David Bulova]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Fairfax
| align=center | 2005
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 38
| [[Robert D. Hull|Bob Hull]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1992
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 39
| [[Vivian E. Watts]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1995
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 40
| [[Tim Hugo]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2002
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 41
| [[David W. Marsden|Dave Marsden]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 42
| [[Dave Albo]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1993
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 43
| [[Mark D. Sickles]] ''Minority Caucus Secretary''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 44
| [[Kristen J. Amundson]] ''Minority Caucus Vice Chair for Operations''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1999
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 45
| [[David L. Englin]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part), Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Alexandria (part)
| align=center | 2005
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 46
| [[Brian Moran]] ''Minority Caucus Chairman''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Alexandria (part)
| align=center | 1995
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 47
| [[Al Eisenberg]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 48
| [[Robert H. Brink|Bob Brink]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1997
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 49
| [[Adam Ebbin]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part), Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Alexandria (part)
| align=center | 2003
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 50
| [[Jackson H. Miller]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Prince William (part)
| align=center | Manassas, Manassas Park
| align=center | 2006
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 51
| [[Paul F. Nichols]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2007
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 52
| [[Jeffrey M. Frederick|Jeff Frederick]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 53
| [[James M. Scott (Virginia politician)|Jim Scott]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Falls Church
| align=center | 1991
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 54
| [[Robert D. Orrock|Bobby Orrock]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Caroline (part), Spotsylvania (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1989
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 55
| [[Frank Hargrove]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Hanover (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1981
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 56
| [[Bill Janis]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Goochland, Henrico (part), Louisa
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 57
| [[David Toscano]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part)
| align=center | Charlottesville
| align=center | 2005
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 58
| [[Robert B. Bell|Rob Bell]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part), Fluvanna (part), Greene, Orange (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
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| {{American politics/party colours/Independent}}| 
| 59
| [[Watkins Abbitt, Jr.]]
| align=center | [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part), Appomattox, Buckingham, Cumberland, Fluvanna (part), Nelson, Prince Edward (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1985
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 60
| [[Clarke Hogan]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Charlotte, Halifax, Nottoway (part), Prince Edward (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 61
| [[Thomas C. Wright|Tommy Wright]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Amelia, Brunswick (part), Lunenburg (part), Mecklenburg, Nottoway (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2000
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 62
| [[Riley Ingram]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Henrico (part), Prince George (part)
| align=center | Hopewell (part)
| align=center | 1991
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 63
| [[Rosalyn Dance]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Dinwiddie
| align=center | Petersburg
| align=center | 2005
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 64
| [[William K. Barlow|Bill Barlow]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Isle of Wight (part), James City (part), Southampton (part), Surry
| align=center | Franklin (part), Williamsburg
| align=center | 1991
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 65
| [[R. Lee Ware]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Powhatan
| align=center |
| align=center | 1998
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 66
| [[Kirk Cox]] ''Majority Whip''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center | Colonial Heights
| align=center | 1989
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 67
| [[Chuck Caputo]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part), Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 68
| [[Manoli Loupassi]]
| align=center | [[Republican (politician)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2007
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 69
| [[Franklin P. Hall|Frank Hall]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 1975
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 70
| [[Dwight Clinton Jones]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Henrico (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 1993
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 71
| [[Jennifer McClellan]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Henrico (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2005
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 72
| [[James P. Massie]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henrico (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2007
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 73
| [[John O'Bannon]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henrico (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2000
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 74
| [[Joseph Morrissey]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Charles City, Henrico (part), Prince George (part)
| align=center | Hopewell (part), Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2007
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 75
| [[Roslyn Tyler]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Brunswick (part), Greensville, Isle of Wight (part), Lunenburg (part), Southampton (part), Sussex
| align=center | Emporia, Franklin (part)
| align=center | 2005
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 76
| [[Chris Jones (politician)|Chris Jones]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Suffolk (part)
| align=center | 1997
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 77
| [[Lionell Spruill]] ''Minority Caucus Vice Chair for Outreach''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Suffolk (part)
| align=center | 1993
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 78
| [[John A. Cosgrove|John Cosgrove]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part)
| align=center | 2001
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 79
| [[Johnny Joannou]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Norfolk (part), Portsmouth (part), Suffolk (part)
| align=center | 1997
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 80
| [[Kenneth R. Melvin|Ken Melvin]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Norfolk (part), Portsmouth (part)
| align=center | 1985
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| {{American politics/party colours/Independent}}| 
| 81
| ''Vacant'' — [[Terrie Suit]] resigned October 12, 2008
| align=center |
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center |
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 82
| [[Harry R. Purkey|Bob Purkey]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 1985
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 83
| [[Joseph Bouchard]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2007
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 84
| [[Salvatore Iaquinto]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2005
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 85
| [[Robert Tata|Bob Tata]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 1983
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 86
| [[Thomas Davis Rust|Tom Rust]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part), Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 87
| [[Paula Miller]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Norfolk (part)
| align=center | 2004
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 88
| [[Mark L. Cole|Mark Cole]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fauquier (part), Spotsylvania (part), Stafford (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 89
| [[Kenneth Cooper Alexander|Kenny Alexander]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Norfolk (part)
| align=center | 2002
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 90
| [[Algie Howell]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Norfolk (part), Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2003
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 91
| [[Thomas D. Gear|Tom Gear]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | York (part)
| align=center | Hampton (part), Poquoson
| align=center | 2001
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 92
| [[Jeion Ward]] ''Minority Caucus Treasurer''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Hampton (part)
| align=center | 2003
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 93
| [[Phillip A. Hamilton|Phil Hamilton]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | James City (part)
| align=center | Newport News (part)
| align=center | 1988
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 94
| [[Glenn Oder]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Newport News (part)
| align=center | 2001
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 95
| [[Mamye BaCote]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Hampton (part), Newport News (part)
| align=center | 2003
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 96
| [[Brenda Pogge]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | James City (part), York (part)
| align=center | Newport News (part)
| align=center | 2007
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 97
| [[Chris Peace]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Caroline (part), Hanover (part), Henrico (part), King and Queen (part), King William (part), New Kent, Spotsylvania (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2006
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 98
| [[Harvey Morgan]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Essex, Gloucester, King and Queen (part), King William (part), Mathews, Middlesex
| align=center |
| align=center | 1979
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 99
| [[Albert C. Pollard]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Caroline (part), King George, Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond, Westmoreland
| align=center |
| align=center | 2008
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 100
| [[Lynwood Lewis]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Accomack, Northampton
| align=center | Hampton (part), Norfolk (part)
| align=center | 2003
|}

==See also==
*[[List of Speakers of the Virginia House of Delegates]]
*[[Virginia state elections, 2007]]
*[[Senate of Virginia]]
*[[:Category:Members of the Virginia House of Delegates]]

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://legis.state.va.us/ Virginia General Assembly] '''official government website'''
*[http://www.vote-smart.org/official_state_legislator.php?type=office&state_id=VA&criteria=lower Project Vote Smart - State House of Virginia]

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[[Category:Virginia General Assembly|House of Delegates]]

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[[Image:VHoDmakeup.jpg|thumb|Historic Partisan Makeup of the Virginia House of Delegates]]The '''Virginia House of Delegates''' is the [[lower house]] of the [[Virginia General Assembly]]. It has 100 members elected for terms of two years; unlike most states, these elections take place during odd-numbered years. The House is presided over by the [[Speaker of the House]], who is elected from among the House membership by the Delegates. The Speaker is almost always a member of the majority party and, as Speaker, becomes the most powerful member of the House. The House shares legislative power with the [[Senate of Virginia]], the [[upper house]] of the [[Virginia General Assembly]]. The House of Delegates is the modern-day successor to the [[Virginia]] [[House of Burgesses]], which first met at [[Jamestown, Virginia|Jamestown]] in 1619. The House is divided into [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] and [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] [[caucuses]]. In addition to the Speaker, there is a [[majority leader]], majority caucus chair, [[minority leader]], minority caucus chair, and the chairs of the several committees of the House. Through the House of Burgesses, the Virginia House of Delegates is considered the oldest continuous legislative body in the New World.

The House has met in [[Virginia State Capitol|Virginia's Capitol Building]], designed by [[Thomas Jefferson]], since 1788. In recent years, the General Assembly members and staff operate from offices in the General Assembly Building, located in Capitol Square.

Republicans took control of the traditionally Democratic House of Delegates for the first time since [[Reconstruction era of the United States|Reconstruction]] in 1999 (with the exception of a brief 2 year period in which the [[Readjuster Party]] was in the majority in the 1880s). However, the Democrats began making a comeback under the leadership of Governors [[Mark Warner]] and [[Tim Kaine]], gaining six seats during Warner's term in office (2002-2006), and one in a special election at the beginning of Kaine's term.

== Salary and qualifications ==
The annual [[salary]] for delegates is $17,640 per year.<ref name="dailypress.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.dailypress.com/topic/politics/virginia-house-of-delegates-ORGOV0000123.topic|title=Virginia House of Delegates|publisher=DailyPress.com|accessdate=2008-09-11}}</ref> Each delegate represents roughly 71,000 people.<ref name="dailypress.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.dailypress.com/topic/politics/virginia-house-of-delegates-ORGOV0000123.topic|title=Virginia House of Delegates|publisher=DailyPress.com|accessdate=2008-09-11}}</ref> Candidates for office must be at least 21 years of age at the time of the election, residents of the districts they seek to represent, and qualified to vote for General Assembly legislators.<ref name="vakids.org">{{cite web|url=http://www.vakids.org/pubs/virginia_state_legislature_faq.pdf|title=Virginia State Legislature|publisher=VAKids.org|accessdate=2008-09-11}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title = Constitution of Virginia, Article IV, Section 4. Qualifications of senators and delegates. | publisher = Virginia General Assembly | url = http://legis.state.va.us/Laws/search/Constitution.htm#4S4 |accessdate = 2008-10-22}}</ref> The regular session of the General Assembly is 60 days long during even numbered years and 30 days long during odd numbered years, unless extended by a two-thirds vote of both houses.<ref name="vakids.org">{{cite web|url=http://www.vakids.org/pubs/virginia_state_legislature_faq.pdf|title=Virginia State Legislature|publisher=VAKids.org|accessdate=2008-09-11}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title = Constitution of Virginia, Article IV, Section 6. Legislative sessions. | publisher = Virginia General Assembly | url = http://legis.state.va.us/Laws/search/Constitution.htm#4S6 |accessdate = 2008-10-22}}</ref>

== Make-up of the Virginia House of Delegates ==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| colspan="4" rowspan="1" align="center" valign="top" | '''Affiliation'''
| colspan="2" valign="top" | '''Members'''<br>
|-
|rowspan="3" bgcolor="purple"| 
|rowspan="3"|Coalition
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]]
| 52
|rowspan="2"|54
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Independent}}| 
| [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
| 2
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
|colspan="3"|[[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]]
|colspan="2"| 45
|-
|colspan="4"|  '''Vacant'''
|colspan="2"| 1
|-
| colspan="4" rowspan="1" |  '''Total'''<br>
| colspan="2"| '''100'''
|-
| colspan="4" rowspan="1" |  '''Majority'''<br>
| colspan="2"| '''9'''
|}

== Party control ==

{| class=wikitable
|-
! colspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Year
! align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]]
! valign=bottom | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]]
! valign=bottom align=center | [[Independent (politics)|Independent]]
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 1998-2000
| 50
| 49
| 1
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2000-2002
| 47
| 52
| 1
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2002-2004
| 34
| 64
| 2
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2004-2006
| 37
| 61
| 2
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2006-2008
| 40
| 57
| 3
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2008-2010
| 44
| 54
| 2
|}

== House leadership ==

{| class = wikitable
! colspan="2" | Position !! Name !! Party !! District
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}|  || [[Speaker (politics)|Speaker]] || [[William J. Howell]] || [[United States Republican Party|Republican]] || 28th
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}|  || [[Majority Leader]] || [[Morgan Griffith]] || [[United States Republican Party|Republican]] || 8th
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}|  || [[Minority Leader]] || [[Ward Armstrong]] || [[United States Democratic Party|Democratic]] || 10th
</table>

== Members ==
The Virginia House of Delegates is up for reelection every two years. The next election cycle is in 2009.

{| class=wikitable
|-
! rowspan=2 colspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | District
! rowspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Name
! rowspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Party
! colspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Areas Represented
! rowspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | First Election
|-
! align=center valign=bottom | Counties 
! align=center valign=bottom | Cities
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 1
| [[Terry Kilgore]] ''Majority Caucus Chairman''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Lee, Scott, Washington (part), Wise (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 2
| [[Clarence E. Phillips|Bud Phillips]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Dickenson, Russell (part), Wise (part)
| align=center | Norton
| align=center | 1989
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 3
| [[Dan Bowling]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Buchanan, Russell (part), Tazewell (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2006
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 4
| [[Joseph P. Johnson|Joe Johnson]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Smyth (part), Washington (part)
| align=center | Bristol
| align=center | 1989
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 5
| [[Bill Carrico]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Carroll (part), Grayson (part), Wythe
| align=center | Galax
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 6
| [[Anne B. Crockett-Stark]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Bland, Giles (part), Pulaski (part), Tazewell (part), Wythe (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 7
| [[David A. Nutter|David Nutter]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Montgomery (part), Pulaski (part)
| align=center | Radford
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 8
| [[Morgan Griffith]] ''Majority Leader''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | Salem
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 9
| [[Charles D. Poindexter]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Floyd, Franklin, Pittsylvania (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 10
| [[Ward Armstrong]] ''Minority'' ''Leader''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Carroll (part), Henry (part), Patrick (part)
| align=center | Martinsville (part)
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 11
| [[Onzlee Ware]] ''Minority Caucus Sergeant at Arms''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 12
| [[James M. Shuler|James Shuler]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Alleghany, Bath, Craig, Giles (part), Montgomery (part)
| align=center | Covington
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 13
| [[Robert G. Marshall|Bob Marshall]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Loudoun (part), Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 14
| [[Daniel W. Marshall|Danny Marshall]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henry (part), Pittsylvania (part)
| align=center | Danville
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 15
| [[C. Todd Gilbert]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Page, Rappahannock, Rockingham (part), Shenandoah
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 16
| [[Donald W. Merricks]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henry (part), Pittsylvania (part)
| align=center | Martinsville (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 17
| [[William Fralin]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Botetourt (part), Roanoke (part)
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 18
| [[Clifford L. Athey|Clay Athey]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fauquier (part), Frederick (part), Warren
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Independent}}| 
| 19
| [[Lacey E. Putney|Lacey Putney]]
| align=center | [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
| align=center | Bedford (part), Botetourt (part)
| align=center | Bedford
| align=center | 1961
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 20
| [[Chris Saxman]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Augusta (part), Highland, Rockingham (part)
| align=center | Staunton
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 21
| [[Robert Mathieson]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 22
| [[Kathy Byron]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Bedford (part), Campbell
| align=center |
| align=center | 1997
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 23
| [[Shannon R. Valentine]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Amherst (part)
| align=center | Lynchburg
| align=center | 2006
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 24
| [[Ben Cline]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Amherst (part), Augusta (part), Rockbridge
| align=center | Buena Vista, Lexington
| align=center | 2002
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 25
| [[Steve Landes]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part), Augusta (part), Rockingham (part)
| align=center | Waynesboro
| align=center | 1995
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 26
| [[Matt Lohr]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Rockingham (part)
| align=center | Harrisonburg
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 27
| [[Samuel A. Nixon |Sam Nixon]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1994
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 28
| [[William J. Howell|Bill Howell]] ''Speaker of the House''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Stafford (part)
| align=center | Fredericksburg
| align=center | 1987
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 29
| [[Beverly Sherwood]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Frederick (part)
| align=center | Winchester
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 30
| [[Edward T. Scott|Ed Scott]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Culpeper, Madison, Orange (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 31
| [[Scott Lingamfelter]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fauquier (part), Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 32
| [[David Poisson]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 33
| [[Joe T. May]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Clarke, Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 34
| [[Margaret Vanderhye]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 35
| [[Steve Shannon]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 36
| [[Kenneth R. Plum]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1981
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 37
| [[David Bulova]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Fairfax
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 38
| [[Robert D. Hull|Bob Hull]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1992
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 39
| [[Vivian E. Watts]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1995
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 40
| [[Tim Hugo]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2002
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 41
| [[David W. Marsden|Dave Marsden]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 42
| [[Dave Albo]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 43
| [[Mark D. Sickles]] ''Minority Caucus Secretary''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 44
| [[Kristen J. Amundson]] ''Minority Caucus Vice Chair for Operations''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1999
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 45
| [[David L. Englin]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part), Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Alexandria (part)
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 46
| [[Brian Moran]] ''Minority Caucus Chairman''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Alexandria (part)
| align=center | 1995
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 47
| [[Al Eisenberg]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 48
| [[Robert H. Brink|Bob Brink]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1997
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 49
| [[Adam Ebbin]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part), Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Alexandria (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 50
| [[Jackson H. Miller]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Prince William (part)
| align=center | Manassas, Manassas Park
| align=center | 2006
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 51
| [[Paul F. Nichols]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 52
| [[Jeffrey M. Frederick|Jeff Frederick]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 53
| [[James M. Scott (Virginia politician)|Jim Scott]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Falls Church
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 54
| [[Robert D. Orrock|Bobby Orrock]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Caroline (part), Spotsylvania (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1989
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 55
| [[Frank Hargrove]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Hanover (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1981
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 56
| [[Bill Janis]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Goochland, Henrico (part), Louisa
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 57
| [[David Toscano]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part)
| align=center | Charlottesville
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 58
| [[Robert B. Bell|Rob Bell]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part), Fluvanna (part), Greene, Orange (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Independent}}| 
| 59
| [[Watkins Abbitt, Jr.]]
| align=center | [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part), Appomattox, Buckingham, Cumberland, Fluvanna (part), Nelson, Prince Edward (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1985
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 60
| [[Clarke Hogan]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Charlotte, Halifax, Nottoway (part), Prince Edward (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 61
| [[Thomas C. Wright|Tommy Wright]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Amelia, Brunswick (part), Lunenburg (part), Mecklenburg, Nottoway (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2000
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 62
| [[Riley Ingram]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Henrico (part), Prince George (part)
| align=center | Hopewell (part)
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 63
| [[Rosalyn Dance]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Dinwiddie
| align=center | Petersburg
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 64
| [[William K. Barlow|Bill Barlow]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Isle of Wight (part), James City (part), Southampton (part), Surry
| align=center | Franklin (part), Williamsburg
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 65
| [[R. Lee Ware]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Powhatan
| align=center |
| align=center | 1998
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 66
| [[Kirk Cox]] ''Majority Whip''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center | Colonial Heights
| align=center | 1989
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 67
| [[Chuck Caputo]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part), Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 68
| [[Manoli Loupassi]]
| align=center | [[Republican (politician)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 69
| [[Franklin P. Hall|Frank Hall]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 1975
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 70
| [[Dwight Clinton Jones]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Henrico (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 71
| [[Jennifer McClellan]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Henrico (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 72
| [[James P. Massie]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henrico (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 73
| [[John O'Bannon]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henrico (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2000
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 74
| [[Joseph Morrissey]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Charles City, Henrico (part), Prince George (part)
| align=center | Hopewell (part), Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 75
| [[Rosalyn Tyler]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Brunswick (part), Greensville, Isle of Wight (part), Lunenburg (part), Southampton (part), Sussex
| align=center | Emporia, Franklin (part)
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 76
| [[Chris Jones (politician)|Chris Jones]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Suffolk (part)
| align=center | 1997
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 77
| [[Lionell Spruill]] ''Minority Caucus Vice Chair for Outreach''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Suffolk (part)
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 78
| [[John A. Cosgrove|John Cosgrove]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part)
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 79
| [[Johnny Joannou]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Norfolk (part), Portsmouth (part), Suffolk (part)
| align=center | 1997
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 80
| [[Kenneth R. Melvin|Ken Melvin]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Norfolk (part), Portsmouth (part)
| align=center | 1985
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Independent}}| 
| 81
| ''Vacant'' — [[Terrie Suit]] resigned October 12, 2008
| align=center |
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center |
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 82
| [[Harry R. Purkey|Bob Purkey]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 1985
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 83
| [[Joseph Bouchard]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 84
| [[Salvatore Iaquinto]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 85
| [[Robert Tata|Bob Tata]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 1983
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 86
| [[Thomas Davis Rust|Tom Rust]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part), Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 87
| [[Paula Miller]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Norfolk (part)
| align=center | 2004
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 88
| [[Mark L. Cole|Mark Cole]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fauquier (part), Spotsylvania (part), Stafford (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 89
| [[Kenneth Cooper Alexander|Kenny Alexander]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Norfolk (part)
| align=center | 2002
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 90
| [[Algie Howell]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Norfolk (part), Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 91
| [[Thomas D. Gear|Tom Gear]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | York (part)
| align=center | Hampton (part), Poquoson
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 92
| [[Jeion Ward]] ''Minority Caucus Treasurer''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Hampton (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 93
| [[Phillip A. Hamilton|Phil Hamilton]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | James City (part)
| align=center | Newport News (part)
| align=center | 1988
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 94
| [[Glenn Oder]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Newport News (part)
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 95
| [[Mamye BaCote]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Hampton (part), Newport News (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 96
| [[Brenda Pogge]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | James City (part), York (part)
| align=center | Newport News (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 97
| [[Chris Peace]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Caroline (part), Hanover (part), Henrico (part), King and Queen (part), King William (part), New Kent, Spotsylvania (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2006
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 98
| [[Harvey Morgan]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Essex, Gloucester, King and Queen (part), King William (part), Mathews, Middlesex
| align=center |
| align=center | 1979
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 99
| [[Albert C. Pollard]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Caroline (part), King George, Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond, Westmoreland
| align=center |
| align=center | 2008
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 100
| [[Lynwood Lewis]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Accomack, Northampton
| align=center | Hampton (part), Norfolk (part)
| align=center | 2003
|}

==See also==
*[[List of Speakers of the Virginia House of Delegates]]
*[[Virginia state elections, 2007]]
*[[Senate of Virginia]]
*[[:Category:Members of the Virginia House of Delegates]]

==References==
<div class='references-small'>
<references/>
</div>

==External links==
*[http://legis.state.va.us/ Virginia General Assembly] '''official government website'''
*[http://www.vote-smart.org/official_state_legislator.php?type=office&state_id=VA&criteria=lower Project Vote Smart - State House of Virginia]

{{USLegislatures}}

[[Category:State lower houses in the United States]]
[[Category:Virginia General Assembly|House of Delegates]]

Senat von Virginia

2008-11-10T20:02:37Z

Rklear: /* Leadership */ pro tempore

[[Image:Virginia Senate Seal.png|frame|Seal of the Senate of Virginia]]
[[Image:VSSmakeup.jpg|thumb|Historic Partisan Makeup of the Virginia State Senate]]The '''Senate of Virginia''' is the [[upper house]] of the [[Virginia General Assembly]]. It is composed of 40 [[Senate|Senators]] and is presided over by the [[Lieutenant Governor of Virginia]]. Prior to Independence, the other part of government was represented by the [[House of Burgesses#Governor's Council|Governor's Council]], an upper house made up of executive counselors appointed by the Governor as advisers.

The Lieutenant Governor presides daily over the Virginia Senate. In the Lieutenant Governor's absence, a [[president pro tempore]] presides, usually a powerful member of the majority party. The Senate is equal with the [[Virginia House of Delegates|House of Delegates]], the lower chamber of the [[legislature]], except that taxation bills must originate in the House, just like in the [[Congress of the United States|U.S. Congress]].

Virginia Senators are elected every four years by the voters of the several senatorial districts on the Tuesday succeeding the first Monday in November. The last election took place on [[6 November]] [[2007]].

In the 2007 election, the [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] reclaimed the majority in the Senate for the first time since 1999, when the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] took control of the Senate for the first time in history.

== Salary and qualifications ==
The annual [[salary]] for senators is $18,000 per year.<ref name="vakids.org">{{cite web|url=http://www.vakids.org/pubs/virginia_state_legislature_faq.pdf|title=Virginia State Legislature|publisher=VAKids.org|accessdate=2008-09-12}}</ref> To qualify for office, senators must be at least 21 years of age at the time of the election, residents of the district they represent, and qualified to vote for General Assembly legislators.<ref name="vakids.org">{{cite web|url=http://www.vakids.org/pubs/virginia_state_legislature_faq.pdf|title=Virginia State Legislature|publisher=VAKids.org|accessdate=2008-09-12}}</ref> The regular session of the General Assembly is 60 days long during even numbered years and 30 days long during odd numbered years, unless extended by a two-thirds vote of both houses.<ref name="vakids.org">{{cite web|url=http://www.vakids.org/pubs/virginia_state_legislature_faq.pdf|title=Virginia State Legislature|publisher=VAKids.org|accessdate=2008-09-12}}</ref>

==Balance of power==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" align="center" valign="top" | '''Affiliation'''
| valign="top" | '''Members'''<br>
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]]
| 21
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]]
| 19
|-
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" |  '''Total'''<br>
| '''40'''
|}

==Leadership==
* President ''Pro Tempore'': [[Chuck Colgan]]
* Majority Leader: [[Dick Saslaw]]
* Minority Leader: [[Tommy Norment]]

==Members==

{| class=wikitable
|-
! colspan=2 align=left valign=bottom | Name
! valign=bottom | Party and District
! valign=bottom align=center | First Election
|-
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[John Miller (Virginia politician)|John Miller]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (1)
| align=center | 2007
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Mamie Locke]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (2)
| align=center | 2003
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Tommy Norment]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (3)
| align=center | 1991
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Ryan McDougle]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (4)
| align=center | 2006
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Yvonne B. Miller]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (5)
| align=center | 1987
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Ralph Northam]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (6)
| align=center | 2007
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Frank Wagner]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (7)
| align=center | 2001
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Ken Stolle]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (8)
| align=center | 1991
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[A. Donald McEachin]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (9)
| align=center | 2007
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[John Watkins (Virginia politician)|John Watkins]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (10)
| align=center | 1997
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Stephen H. Martin]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (11)
| align=center | 1993
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Walter Stosch]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (12)
| align=center | 1991
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Fred Quayle]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (13)
| align=center | 1991
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Harry Blevins]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (14)
| align=center | 2001
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Frank Ruff]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (15)
| align=center | 2000
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Henry Marsh III]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (16)
| align=center | 1991
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Edd Houck]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (17)
| align=center | 1983
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Louise Lucas]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (18)
| align=center | 1991
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Robert Hurt (Virginia politician)|Robert Hurt]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (19)
| align=center | 2007
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Roscoe Reynolds]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (20)
| align=center | 1996
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[John S. Edwards (Virginia politician)|John S. Edwards]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (21)
| align=center | 1995
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Ralph K. Smith]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (22)
| align=center | 2007
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Stephen Newman|Steve Newman]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (23)
| align=center | 1995
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Emmett Hanger]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (24)
| align=center | 1995
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Creigh Deeds]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (25)
| align=center | 2001
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Mark Obenshain]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (26)
| align=center | 2003
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Jill Holtzman Vogel]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (27)
| align=center | 2007
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Richard Stuart]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (28)
| align=center | 2007
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Chuck Colgan]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (29)
| align=center | 1975
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Patsy Ticer]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (30)
| align=center | 1995
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Mary Margaret Whipple]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (31)
| align=center | 1995
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Janet Howell]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (32)
| align=center | 1991
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Mark Herring]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (33)
| align=center | 2006
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Chap Petersen]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (34)
| align=center | 2007
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Richard L. Saslaw]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (35)
| align=center | 1980
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Toddy Puller]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (36)
| align=center | 2000
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Ken Cuccinelli]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (37)
| align=center | 2001
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Phillip Puckett]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (38)
| align=center | 1998
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[George Barker (Virginia politician) |George Barker]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (39)
| align=center | 2007
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[William C. Wampler, Jr.]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (40)
| align=center | 1988
|}

==Senate seal==
The Senate has its own [[coat of arms]] designed and granted by the [[College of Arms]] in [[England]].<ref name=GOV/><ref name=ANSWER/> The coat of arms also makes up the official seal of the Virginia Senate. It bears no resemblance to the Seal of the Commonwealth of Virginia, which is the seal of the state as a whole. [[Image:Virginia_state_seal.png|thumb|right|100px|The seal of the Commonwealth of Virginia.]][[Image:Virginia Company of London Seal.png|thumb|right|100px|The seal of the London Company.]]

The coat of arms adopted January 22, 1981 was designed by the College of Arms and supposedly based on the seal and coat of arms used by the [[London Company]], the royally-chartered English entrepreneurs who funded the European settlement of Virginia. However, other than both devices displaying a quartered shield, there is little resemblance between them.

The Senate's arms have a shield in the center which is divided into four sections by a red cross. In each quarter are smaller shields representing the arms of four countries (England, France, Scotland, and Ireland) that contributed settlers to Virginia's earliest waves of European immigration.<ref name=GOV/><ref name=ANSWER/>

The four coats of arms, a small crest of a crowned female head with unbound hair representing Queen Elizabeth (the [[Virgin Queen]] for whom Virginia was named), and the dragon (part of the Elizabethan royal seal of England) represent Virginia's European heritage.<ref name=GOV/><ref name=ANSWER/> The Senate's seal makes no reference to Virginia's Native American or African American heritage.

An ivory gavel emblazoned on the vertical arm of the red cross represents the Senate as a law making body. The cardinal and dogwood depicted are Virginia's official state bird and tree. The ribbon contains the Latin motto of the Senate, ''Floreat Senatus Virginiae,'' which means "May the Senate of Virginia flourish." <ref name=GOV>[http://legis.state.va.us/1_cap_class/just_teachers/jft_ga_unit.html Official Virginia State Senate "Capitol Classroom" site]. Accessed November 7, 2007.</ref><ref name=ANSWER>[http://homeschooling.about.com/library/blvasenseal.htm Answers.Com: Virginia State Senate Seal] Accessed November 7, 2007.</ref>

==References==
<references/>

==See also==
*[[Virginia state elections, 2007]]
*[[Virginia House of Delegates]]

==External links==
*[http://legis.state.va.us/ Virginia General Assembly] official government website
*[http://www.vote-smart.org/official_state_legislator.php?type=office&state_id=VA&criteria=upper Project Vote Smart - State Senate of Virginia]
*[http://legis.state.va.us/1_cap_class/9-12/9_12_emb_symb.html Official Virginia Emblems] Includes a very small version of the Seal of the Senate of the Commonwealth of Virginia

{{Usleg}}

[[Category:Virginia General Assembly]]
[[Category:State upper houses in the United States|Virginia Senate]]

Senat von Virginia

2008-11-10T18:54:03Z

Rklear: /* Members */ Fix Stuart link

[[Image:Virginia Senate Seal.png|frame|Seal of the Senate of Virginia]]
[[Image:VSSmakeup.jpg|thumb|Historic Partisan Makeup of the Virginia State Senate]]The '''Senate of Virginia''' is the [[upper house]] of the [[Virginia General Assembly]]. It is composed of 40 [[Senate|Senators]] and is presided over by the [[Lieutenant Governor of Virginia]]. Prior to Independence, the other part of government was represented by the [[House of Burgesses#Governor's Council|Governor's Council]], an upper house made up of executive counselors appointed by the Governor as advisers.

The Lieutenant Governor presides daily over the Virginia Senate. In the Lieutenant Governor's absence, a [[president pro tempore]] presides, usually a powerful member of the majority party. The Senate is equal with the [[Virginia House of Delegates|House of Delegates]], the lower chamber of the [[legislature]], except that taxation bills must originate in the House, just like in the [[Congress of the United States|U.S. Congress]].

Virginia Senators are elected every four years by the voters of the several senatorial districts on the Tuesday succeeding the first Monday in November. The last election took place on [[6 November]] [[2007]].

In the 2007 election, the [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] reclaimed the majority in the Senate for the first time since 1999, when the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] took control of the Senate for the first time in history.

== Salary and qualifications ==
The annual [[salary]] for senators is $18,000 per year.<ref name="vakids.org">{{cite web|url=http://www.vakids.org/pubs/virginia_state_legislature_faq.pdf|title=Virginia State Legislature|publisher=VAKids.org|accessdate=2008-09-12}}</ref> To qualify for office, senators must be at least 21 years of age at the time of the election, residents of the district they represent, and qualified to vote for General Assembly legislators.<ref name="vakids.org">{{cite web|url=http://www.vakids.org/pubs/virginia_state_legislature_faq.pdf|title=Virginia State Legislature|publisher=VAKids.org|accessdate=2008-09-12}}</ref> The regular session of the General Assembly is 60 days long during even numbered years and 30 days long during odd numbered years, unless extended by a two-thirds vote of both houses.<ref name="vakids.org">{{cite web|url=http://www.vakids.org/pubs/virginia_state_legislature_faq.pdf|title=Virginia State Legislature|publisher=VAKids.org|accessdate=2008-09-12}}</ref>

==Balance of power==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" align="center" valign="top" | '''Affiliation'''
| valign="top" | '''Members'''<br>
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]]
| 21
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]]
| 19
|-
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" |  '''Total'''<br>
| '''40'''
|}

==Leadership==
* President Pro Tem: [[Chuck Colgan]]
* Majority Leader: [[Dick Saslaw]]
* Minority Leader: [[Tommy Norment]]

==Members==

{| class=wikitable
|-
! colspan=2 align=left valign=bottom | Name
! valign=bottom | Party and District
! valign=bottom align=center | First Election
|-
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[John Miller (Virginia politician)|John Miller]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (1)
| align=center | 2007
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Mamie Locke]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (2)
| align=center | 2003
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Tommy Norment]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (3)
| align=center | 1991
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Ryan McDougle]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (4)
| align=center | 2006
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Yvonne B. Miller]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (5)
| align=center | 1987
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Ralph Northam]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (6)
| align=center | 2007
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Frank Wagner]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (7)
| align=center | 2001
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Ken Stolle]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (8)
| align=center | 1991
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[A. Donald McEachin]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (9)
| align=center | 2007
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[John Watkins (Virginia politician)|John Watkins]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (10)
| align=center | 1997
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Stephen H. Martin]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (11)
| align=center | 1993
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Walter Stosch]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (12)
| align=center | 1991
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Fred Quayle]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (13)
| align=center | 1991
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Harry Blevins]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (14)
| align=center | 2001
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Frank Ruff]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (15)
| align=center | 2000
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Henry Marsh III]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (16)
| align=center | 1991
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Edd Houck]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (17)
| align=center | 1983
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Louise Lucas]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (18)
| align=center | 1991
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Robert Hurt (Virginia politician)|Robert Hurt]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (19)
| align=center | 2007
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Roscoe Reynolds]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (20)
| align=center | 1996
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[John S. Edwards (Virginia politician)|John S. Edwards]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (21)
| align=center | 1995
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Ralph K. Smith]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (22)
| align=center | 2007
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Stephen Newman|Steve Newman]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (23)
| align=center | 1995
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Emmett Hanger]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (24)
| align=center | 1995
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Creigh Deeds]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (25)
| align=center | 2001
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Mark Obenshain]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (26)
| align=center | 2003
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Jill Holtzman Vogel]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (27)
| align=center | 2007
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Richard Stuart]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (28)
| align=center | 2007
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Chuck Colgan]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (29)
| align=center | 1975
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Patsy Ticer]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (30)
| align=center | 1995
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Mary Margaret Whipple]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (31)
| align=center | 1995
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Janet Howell]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (32)
| align=center | 1991
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Mark Herring]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (33)
| align=center | 2006
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Chap Petersen]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (34)
| align=center | 2007
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Richard L. Saslaw]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (35)
| align=center | 1980
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Toddy Puller]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (36)
| align=center | 2000
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Ken Cuccinelli]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (37)
| align=center | 2001
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Phillip Puckett]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (38)
| align=center | 1998
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[George Barker (Virginia politician) |George Barker]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (39)
| align=center | 2007
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[William C. Wampler, Jr.]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (40)
| align=center | 1988
|}

==Senate seal==
The Senate has its own [[coat of arms]] designed and granted by the [[College of Arms]] in [[England]].<ref name=GOV/><ref name=ANSWER/> The coat of arms also makes up the official seal of the Virginia Senate. It bears no resemblance to the Seal of the Commonwealth of Virginia, which is the seal of the state as a whole. [[Image:Virginia_state_seal.png|thumb|right|100px|The seal of the Commonwealth of Virginia.]][[Image:Virginia Company of London Seal.png|thumb|right|100px|The seal of the London Company.]]

The coat of arms adopted January 22, 1981 was designed by the College of Arms and supposedly based on the seal and coat of arms used by the [[London Company]], the royally-chartered English entrepreneurs who funded the European settlement of Virginia. However, other than both devices displaying a quartered shield, there is little resemblance between them.

The Senate's arms have a shield in the center which is divided into four sections by a red cross. In each quarter are smaller shields representing the arms of four countries (England, France, Scotland, and Ireland) that contributed settlers to Virginia's earliest waves of European immigration.<ref name=GOV/><ref name=ANSWER/>

The four coats of arms, a small crest of a crowned female head with unbound hair representing Queen Elizabeth (the [[Virgin Queen]] for whom Virginia was named), and the dragon (part of the Elizabethan royal seal of England) represent Virginia's European heritage.<ref name=GOV/><ref name=ANSWER/> The Senate's seal makes no reference to Virginia's Native American or African American heritage.

An ivory gavel emblazoned on the vertical arm of the red cross represents the Senate as a law making body. The cardinal and dogwood depicted are Virginia's official state bird and tree. The ribbon contains the Latin motto of the Senate, ''Floreat Senatus Virginiae,'' which means "May the Senate of Virginia flourish." <ref name=GOV>[http://legis.state.va.us/1_cap_class/just_teachers/jft_ga_unit.html Official Virginia State Senate "Capitol Classroom" site]. Accessed November 7, 2007.</ref><ref name=ANSWER>[http://homeschooling.about.com/library/blvasenseal.htm Answers.Com: Virginia State Senate Seal] Accessed November 7, 2007.</ref>

==References==
<references/>

==See also==
*[[Virginia state elections, 2007]]
*[[Virginia House of Delegates]]

==External links==
*[http://legis.state.va.us/ Virginia General Assembly] official government website
*[http://www.vote-smart.org/official_state_legislator.php?type=office&state_id=VA&criteria=upper Project Vote Smart - State Senate of Virginia]
*[http://legis.state.va.us/1_cap_class/9-12/9_12_emb_symb.html Official Virginia Emblems] Includes a very small version of the Seal of the Senate of the Commonwealth of Virginia

{{Usleg}}

[[Category:Virginia General Assembly]]
[[Category:State upper houses in the United States|Virginia Senate]]

Senat von Virginia

2008-11-09T09:31:32Z

Rklear: /* Members */ fix Newman link

[[Image:Virginia Senate Seal.png|frame|Seal of the Senate of Virginia]]
[[Image:VSSmakeup.jpg|thumb|Historic Partisan Makeup of the Virginia State Senate]]The '''Senate of Virginia''' is the [[upper house]] of the [[Virginia General Assembly]]. It is composed of 40 [[Senate|Senators]] and is presided over by the [[Lieutenant Governor of Virginia]]. Prior to Independence, the other part of government was represented by the [[House of Burgesses#Governor's Council|Governor's Council]], an upper house made up of executive counselors appointed by the Governor as advisers.

The Lieutenant Governor presides daily over the Virginia Senate. In the Lieutenant Governor's absence, a [[president pro tempore]] presides, usually a powerful member of the majority party. The Senate is equal with the [[Virginia House of Delegates|House of Delegates]], the lower chamber of the [[legislature]], except that taxation bills must originate in the House, just like in the [[Congress of the United States|U.S. Congress]].

Virginia Senators are elected every four years by the voters of the several senatorial districts on the Tuesday succeeding the first Monday in November. The last election took place on [[6 November]] [[2007]].

In the 2007 election, the [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] reclaimed the majority in the Senate for the first time since 1999, when the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] took control of the Senate for the first time in history.

== Salary and qualifications ==
The annual [[salary]] for senators is $18,000 per year.<ref name="vakids.org">{{cite web|url=http://www.vakids.org/pubs/virginia_state_legislature_faq.pdf|title=Virginia State Legislature|publisher=VAKids.org|accessdate=2008-09-12}}</ref> To qualify for office, senators must be at least 21 years of age at the time of the election, residents of the district they represent, and qualified to vote for General Assembly legislators.<ref name="vakids.org">{{cite web|url=http://www.vakids.org/pubs/virginia_state_legislature_faq.pdf|title=Virginia State Legislature|publisher=VAKids.org|accessdate=2008-09-12}}</ref> The regular session of the General Assembly is 60 days long during even numbered years and 30 days long during odd numbered years, unless extended by a two-thirds vote of both houses.<ref name="vakids.org">{{cite web|url=http://www.vakids.org/pubs/virginia_state_legislature_faq.pdf|title=Virginia State Legislature|publisher=VAKids.org|accessdate=2008-09-12}}</ref>

==Balance of power==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" align="center" valign="top" | '''Affiliation'''
| valign="top" | '''Members'''<br>
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]]
| 21
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]]
| 19
|-
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" |  '''Total'''<br>
| '''40'''
|}

==Leadership==
* President Pro Tem: [[Chuck Colgan]]
* Majority Leader: [[Dick Saslaw]]
* Minority Leader: [[Tommy Norment]]

==Members==

{| class=wikitable
|-
! colspan=2 align=left valign=bottom | Name
! valign=bottom | Party and District
! valign=bottom align=center | First Election
|-
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[John Miller (Virginia politician)|John Miller]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (1)
| align=center | 2007
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Mamie Locke]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (2)
| align=center | 2003
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Tommy Norment]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (3)
| align=center | 1991
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Ryan McDougle]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (4)
| align=center | 2006
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Yvonne B. Miller]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (5)
| align=center | 1987
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Ralph Northam]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (6)
| align=center | 2007
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Frank Wagner]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (7)
| align=center | 2001
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Ken Stolle]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (8)
| align=center | 1991
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[A. Donald McEachin]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (9)
| align=center | 2007
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[John Watkins (Virginia politician)|John Watkins]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (10)
| align=center | 1997
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Stephen H. Martin]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (11)
| align=center | 1993
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Walter Stosch]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (12)
| align=center | 1991
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Fred Quayle]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (13)
| align=center | 1991
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Harry Blevins]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (14)
| align=center | 2001
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Frank Ruff]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (15)
| align=center | 2000
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Henry Marsh III]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (16)
| align=center | 1991
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Edd Houck]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (17)
| align=center | 1983
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Louise Lucas]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (18)
| align=center | 1991
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Robert Hurt (Virginia politician)|Robert Hurt]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (19)
| align=center | 2007
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Roscoe Reynolds]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (20)
| align=center | 1996
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[John S. Edwards (Virginia politician)|John S. Edwards]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (21)
| align=center | 1995
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Ralph K. Smith]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (22)
| align=center | 2007
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Stephen Newman|Steve Newman]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (23)
| align=center | 1995
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Emmett Hanger]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (24)
| align=center | 1995
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Creigh Deeds]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (25)
| align=center | 2001
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Mark Obenshain]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (26)
| align=center | 2003
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Jill Holtzman Vogel]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (27)
| align=center | 2007
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Richard H. Stuart]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (28)
| align=center | 2007
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Chuck Colgan]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (29)
| align=center | 1975
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Patsy Ticer]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (30)
| align=center | 1995
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Mary Margaret Whipple]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (31)
| align=center | 1995
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Janet Howell]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (32)
| align=center | 1991
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Mark Herring]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (33)
| align=center | 2006
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Chap Petersen]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (34)
| align=center | 2007
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Richard L. Saslaw]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (35)
| align=center | 1980
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Toddy Puller]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (36)
| align=center | 2000
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Ken Cuccinelli]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (37)
| align=center | 2001
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Phillip Puckett]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (38)
| align=center | 1998
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[George Barker (Virginia politician) |George Barker]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (39)
| align=center | 2007
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[William C. Wampler, Jr.]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (40)
| align=center | 1988
|}

==Senate seal==
The Senate has its own [[coat of arms]] designed and granted by the [[College of Arms]] in [[England]].<ref name=GOV/><ref name=ANSWER/> The coat of arms also makes up the official seal of the Virginia Senate. It bears no resemblance to the Seal of the Commonwealth of Virginia, which is the seal of the state as a whole. [[Image:Virginia_state_seal.png|thumb|right|100px|The seal of the Commonwealth of Virginia.]][[Image:Virginia Company of London Seal.png|thumb|right|100px|The seal of the London Company.]]

The coat of arms adopted January 22, 1981 was designed by the College of Arms and supposedly based on the seal and coat of arms used by the [[London Company]], the royally-chartered English entrepreneurs who funded the European settlement of Virginia. However, other than both devices displaying a quartered shield, there is little resemblance between them.

The Senate's arms have a shield in the center which is divided into four sections by a red cross. In each quarter are smaller shields representing the arms of four countries (England, France, Scotland, and Ireland) that contributed settlers to Virginia's earliest waves of European immigration.<ref name=GOV/><ref name=ANSWER/>

The four coats of arms, a small crest of a crowned female head with unbound hair representing Queen Elizabeth (the [[Virgin Queen]] for whom Virginia was named), and the dragon (part of the Elizabethan royal seal of England) represent Virginia's European heritage.<ref name=GOV/><ref name=ANSWER/> The Senate's seal makes no reference to Virginia's Native American or African American heritage.

An ivory gavel emblazoned on the vertical arm of the red cross represents the Senate as a law making body. The cardinal and dogwood depicted are Virginia's official state bird and tree. The ribbon contains the Latin motto of the Senate, ''Floreat Senatus Virginiae,'' which means "May the Senate of Virginia flourish." <ref name=GOV>[http://legis.state.va.us/1_cap_class/just_teachers/jft_ga_unit.html Official Virginia State Senate "Capitol Classroom" site]. Accessed November 7, 2007.</ref><ref name=ANSWER>[http://homeschooling.about.com/library/blvasenseal.htm Answers.Com: Virginia State Senate Seal] Accessed November 7, 2007.</ref>

==References==
<references/>

==See also==
*[[Virginia state elections, 2007]]
*[[Virginia House of Delegates]]

==External links==
*[http://legis.state.va.us/ Virginia General Assembly] official government website
*[http://www.vote-smart.org/official_state_legislator.php?type=office&state_id=VA&criteria=upper Project Vote Smart - State Senate of Virginia]
*[http://legis.state.va.us/1_cap_class/9-12/9_12_emb_symb.html Official Virginia Emblems] Includes a very small version of the Seal of the Senate of the Commonwealth of Virginia

{{Usleg}}

[[Category:Virginia General Assembly]]
[[Category:State upper houses in the United States|Virginia Senate]]

Senat von Virginia

2008-11-02T17:57:05Z

Rklear: /* Members */ fixed Martin link

[[Image:Virginia Senate Seal.png|frame|Seal of the Senate of Virginia]]
[[Image:VSSmakeup.jpg|thumb|Historic Partisan Makeup of the Virginia State Senate]]The '''Senate of Virginia''' is the [[upper house]] of the [[Virginia General Assembly]]. It is composed of 40 [[Senate|Senators]] and is presided over by the [[Lieutenant Governor of Virginia]]. Prior to Independence, the other part of government was represented by the [[House of Burgesses#Governor's Council|Governor's Council]], an upper house made up of executive counselors appointed by the Governor as advisers.

The Lieutenant Governor presides daily over the Virginia Senate. In the Lieutenant Governor's absence, a [[president pro tempore]] presides, usually a powerful member of the majority party. The Senate is equal with the [[Virginia House of Delegates|House of Delegates]], the lower chamber of the [[legislature]], except that taxation bills must originate in the House, just like in the [[Congress of the United States|U.S. Congress]].

Virginia Senators are elected every four years by the voters of the several senatorial districts on the Tuesday succeeding the first Monday in November. The last election took place on [[6 November]] [[2007]].

In the 2007 election, the [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] reclaimed the majority in the Senate for the first time since 1999, when the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] took control of the Senate for the first time in history.

== Salary and qualifications ==
The annual [[salary]] for senators is $18,000 per year.<ref name="vakids.org">{{cite web|url=http://www.vakids.org/pubs/virginia_state_legislature_faq.pdf|title=Virginia State Legislature|publisher=VAKids.org|accessdate=2008-09-12}}</ref> To qualify for office, senators must be at least 21 years of age at the time of the election, residents of the district they represent, and qualified to vote for General Assembly legislators.<ref name="vakids.org">{{cite web|url=http://www.vakids.org/pubs/virginia_state_legislature_faq.pdf|title=Virginia State Legislature|publisher=VAKids.org|accessdate=2008-09-12}}</ref> The regular session of the General Assembly is 60 days long during even numbered years and 30 days long during odd numbered years, unless extended by a two-thirds vote of both houses.<ref name="vakids.org">{{cite web|url=http://www.vakids.org/pubs/virginia_state_legislature_faq.pdf|title=Virginia State Legislature|publisher=VAKids.org|accessdate=2008-09-12}}</ref>

==Balance of power==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" align="center" valign="top" | '''Affiliation'''
| valign="top" | '''Members'''<br>
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]]
| 21
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]]
| 19
|-
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" |  '''Total'''<br>
| '''40'''
|}

==Leadership==
* President Pro Tem: [[Chuck Colgan]]
* Majority Leader: [[Dick Saslaw]]
* Minority Leader: [[Tommy Norment]]

==Members==

{| class=wikitable
|-
! colspan=2 align=left valign=bottom | Name
! valign=bottom | Party and District
! valign=bottom align=center | First Election
|-
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[John Miller (Virginia politician)|John Miller]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (1)
| align=center | 2007
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Mamie Locke]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (2)
| align=center | 2003
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Tommy Norment]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (3)
| align=center | 1991
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Ryan McDougle]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (4)
| align=center | 2006
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Yvonne B. Miller]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (5)
| align=center | 1987
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Ralph Northam]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (6)
| align=center | 2007
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Frank Wagner]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (7)
| align=center | 2001
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Ken Stolle]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (8)
| align=center | 1991
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[A. Donald McEachin]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (9)
| align=center | 2007
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[John Watkins (Virginia politician)|John Watkins]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (10)
| align=center | 1997
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Stephen H. Martin]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (11)
| align=center | 1993
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Walter Stosch]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (12)
| align=center | 1991
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Fred Quayle]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (13)
| align=center | 1991
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Harry Blevins]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (14)
| align=center | 2001
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Frank Ruff]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (15)
| align=center | 2000
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Henry Marsh III]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (16)
| align=center | 1991
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Edd Houck]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (17)
| align=center | 1983
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Louise Lucas]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (18)
| align=center | 1991
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Robert Hurt (Virginia politician)|Robert Hurt]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (19)
| align=center | 2007
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Roscoe Reynolds]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (20)
| align=center | 1996
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[John S. Edwards (Virginia politician)|John S. Edwards]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (21)
| align=center | 1995
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Ralph K. Smith]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (22)
| align=center | 2007
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Steve Newman (Virginia politician)|Steve Newman]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (23)
| align=center | 1995
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Emmett Hanger]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (24)
| align=center | 1995
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Creigh Deeds]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (25)
| align=center | 2001
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Mark Obenshain]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (26)
| align=center | 2003
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Jill Holtzman Vogel]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (27)
| align=center | 2007
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Richard H. Stuart]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (28)
| align=center | 2007
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Chuck Colgan]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (29)
| align=center | 1975
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Patsy Ticer]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (30)
| align=center | 1995
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Mary Margaret Whipple]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (31)
| align=center | 1995
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Janet Howell]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (32)
| align=center | 1991
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Mark Herring]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (33)
| align=center | 2006
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Chap Petersen]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (34)
| align=center | 2007
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Richard L. Saslaw]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (35)
| align=center | 1980
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Toddy Puller]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (36)
| align=center | 2000
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Ken Cuccinelli]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (37)
| align=center | 2001
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Phillip Puckett]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (38)
| align=center | 1998
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[George Barker (Virginia politician) |George Barker]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (39)
| align=center | 2007
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[William C. Wampler, Jr.]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (40)
| align=center | 1988
|}

==Senate seal==
The Senate has its own [[coat of arms]] designed and granted by the [[College of Arms]] in [[England]].<ref name=GOV/><ref name=ANSWER/> The coat of arms also makes up the official seal of the Virginia Senate. It bears no resemblance to the Seal of the Commonwealth of Virginia, which is the seal of the state as a whole. [[Image:Virginia_state_seal.png|thumb|right|100px|The seal of the Commonwealth of Virginia.]][[Image:Virginia Company of London Seal.png|thumb|right|100px|The seal of the London Company.]]

The coat of arms adopted January 22, 1981 was designed by the College of Arms and supposedly based on the seal and coat of arms used by the [[London Company]], the royally-chartered English entrepreneurs who funded the European settlement of Virginia. However, other than both devices displaying a quartered shield, there is little resemblance between them.

The Senate's arms have a shield in the center which is divided into four sections by a red cross. In each quarter are smaller shields representing the arms of four countries (England, France, Scotland, and Ireland) that contributed settlers to Virginia's earliest waves of European immigration.<ref name=GOV/><ref name=ANSWER/>

The four coats of arms, a small crest of a crowned female head with unbound hair representing Queen Elizabeth (the [[Virgin Queen]] for whom Virginia was named), and the dragon (part of the Elizabethan royal seal of England) represent Virginia's European heritage.<ref name=GOV/><ref name=ANSWER/> The Senate's seal makes no reference to Virginia's Native American or African American heritage.

An ivory gavel emblazoned on the vertical arm of the red cross represents the Senate as a law making body. The cardinal and dogwood depicted are Virginia's official state bird and tree. The ribbon contains the Latin motto of the Senate, ''Floreat Senatus Virginiae,'' which means "May the Senate of Virginia flourish." <ref name=GOV>[http://legis.state.va.us/1_cap_class/just_teachers/jft_ga_unit.html Official Virginia State Senate "Capitol Classroom" site]. Accessed November 7, 2007.</ref><ref name=ANSWER>[http://homeschooling.about.com/library/blvasenseal.htm Answers.Com: Virginia State Senate Seal] Accessed November 7, 2007.</ref>

==References==
<references/>

==See also==
*[[Virginia state elections, 2007]]
*[[Virginia House of Delegates]]

==External links==
*[http://legis.state.va.us/ Virginia General Assembly] official government website
*[http://www.vote-smart.org/official_state_legislator.php?type=office&state_id=VA&criteria=upper Project Vote Smart - State Senate of Virginia]
*[http://legis.state.va.us/1_cap_class/9-12/9_12_emb_symb.html Official Virginia Emblems] Includes a very small version of the Seal of the Senate of the Commonwealth of Virginia

{{Usleg}}

[[Category:Virginia General Assembly]]
[[Category:State upper houses in the United States|Virginia Senate]]

Senat von Virginia

2008-10-30T21:32:58Z

Rklear: /* Members */ Spelling

[[Image:Virginia Senate Seal.png|frame|Seal of the Senate of Virginia]]
[[Image:VSSmakeup.jpg|thumb|Historic Partisan Makeup of the Virginia State Senate]]The '''Senate of Virginia''' is the [[upper house]] of the [[Virginia General Assembly]]. It is composed of 40 [[Senate|Senators]] and is presided over by the [[Lieutenant Governor of Virginia]]. Prior to Independence, the other part of government was represented by the [[House of Burgesses#Governor's Council|Governor's Council]], an upper house made up of executive counselors appointed by the Governor as advisers.

The Lieutenant Governor presides daily over the Virginia Senate. In the Lieutenant Governor's absence, a [[president pro tempore]] presides, usually a powerful member of the majority party. The Senate is equal with the [[Virginia House of Delegates|House of Delegates]], the lower chamber of the [[legislature]], except that taxation bills must originate in the House, just like in the [[Congress of the United States|U.S. Congress]].

Virginia Senators are elected every four years by the voters of the several senatorial districts on the Tuesday succeeding the first Monday in November. The last election took place on [[6 November]] [[2007]].

In the 2007 election, the [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] reclaimed the majority in the Senate for the first time since 1999, when the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] took control of the Senate for the first time in history.

== Salary and qualifications ==
The annual [[salary]] for senators is $18,000 per year.<ref name="vakids.org">{{cite web|url=http://www.vakids.org/pubs/virginia_state_legislature_faq.pdf|title=Virginia State Legislature|publisher=VAKids.org|accessdate=2008-09-12}}</ref> To qualify for office, senators must be at least 21 years of age at the time of the election, residents of the district they represent, and qualified to vote for General Assembly legislators.<ref name="vakids.org">{{cite web|url=http://www.vakids.org/pubs/virginia_state_legislature_faq.pdf|title=Virginia State Legislature|publisher=VAKids.org|accessdate=2008-09-12}}</ref> The regular session of the General Assembly is 60 days long during even numbered years and 30 days long during odd numbered years, unless extended by a two-thirds vote of both houses.<ref name="vakids.org">{{cite web|url=http://www.vakids.org/pubs/virginia_state_legislature_faq.pdf|title=Virginia State Legislature|publisher=VAKids.org|accessdate=2008-09-12}}</ref>

==Balance of power==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" align="center" valign="top" | '''Affiliation'''
| valign="top" | '''Members'''<br>
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]]
| 21
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]]
| 19
|-
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" |  '''Total'''<br>
| '''40'''
|}

==Leadership==
* President Pro Tem: [[Chuck Colgan]]
* Majority Leader: [[Dick Saslaw]]
* Minority Leader: [[Tommy Norment]]

==Members==

{| class=wikitable
|-
! colspan=2 align=left valign=bottom | Name
! valign=bottom | Party and District
! valign=bottom align=center | First Election
|-
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[John Miller (Virginia politician)|John Miller]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (1)
| align=center | 2007
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Mamie Locke]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (2)
| align=center | 2003
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Tommy Norment]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (3)
| align=center | 1991
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Ryan McDougle]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (4)
| align=center | 2006
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Yvonne B. Miller]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (5)
| align=center | 1987
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Ralph Northam]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (6)
| align=center | 2007
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Frank Wagner]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (7)
| align=center | 2001
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Ken Stolle]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (8)
| align=center | 1991
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[A. Donald McEachin]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (9)
| align=center | 2007
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[John Watkins (Virginia politician)|John Watkins]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (10)
| align=center | 1997
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Stephen Martin (Virginia politician)|Stephen Martin]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (11)
| align=center | 1993
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Walter Stosch]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (12)
| align=center | 1991
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Fred Quayle]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (13)
| align=center | 1991
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Harry Blevins]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (14)
| align=center | 2001
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Frank Ruff]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (15)
| align=center | 2000
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Henry Marsh III]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (16)
| align=center | 1991
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Edd Houck]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (17)
| align=center | 1983
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Louise Lucas]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (18)
| align=center | 1991
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Robert Hurt (Virginia politician)|Robert Hurt]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (19)
| align=center | 2007
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Roscoe Reynolds]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (20)
| align=center | 1996
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[John S. Edwards (Virginia politician)|John S. Edwards]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (21)
| align=center | 1995
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Ralph K. Smith]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (22)
| align=center | 2007
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Steve Newman (Virginia politician)|Steve Newman]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (23)
| align=center | 1995
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Emmett Hanger]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (24)
| align=center | 1995
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Creigh Deeds]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (25)
| align=center | 2001
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Mark Obenshain]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (26)
| align=center | 2003
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Jill Holtzman Vogel]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (27)
| align=center | 2007
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Richard H. Stuart]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (28)
| align=center | 2007
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Chuck Colgan]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (29)
| align=center | 1975
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Patsy Ticer]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (30)
| align=center | 1995
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Mary Margaret Whipple]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (31)
| align=center | 1995
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Janet Howell]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (32)
| align=center | 1991
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Mark Herring]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (33)
| align=center | 2006
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Chap Petersen]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (34)
| align=center | 2007
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Richard L. Saslaw]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (35)
| align=center | 1980
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Toddy Puller]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (36)
| align=center | 2000
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Ken Cuccinelli]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (37)
| align=center | 2001
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Phillip Puckett]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (38)
| align=center | 1998
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[George Barker (Virginia politician) |George Barker]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (39)
| align=center | 2007
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[William C. Wampler, Jr.]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (40)
| align=center | 1988
|}

==Senate seal==
The Senate has its own [[coat of arms]] designed and granted by the [[College of Arms]] in [[England]].<ref name=GOV/><ref name=ANSWER/> The coat of arms also makes up the official seal of the Virginia Senate. It bears no resemblance to the Seal of the Commonwealth of Virginia, which is the seal of the state as a whole. [[Image:Virginia_state_seal.png|thumb|right|100px|The seal of the Commonwealth of Virginia.]][[Image:Virginia Company of London Seal.png|thumb|right|100px|The seal of the London Company.]]

The coat of arms adopted January 22, 1981 was designed by the College of Arms and supposedly based on the seal and coat of arms used by the [[London Company]], the royally-chartered English entrepreneurs who funded the European settlement of Virginia. However, other than both devices displaying a quartered shield, there is little resemblance between them.

The Senate's arms have a shield in the center which is divided into four sections by a red cross. In each quarter are smaller shields representing the arms of four countries (England, France, Scotland, and Ireland) that contributed settlers to Virginia's earliest waves of European immigration.<ref name=GOV/><ref name=ANSWER/>

The four coats of arms, a small crest of a crowned female head with unbound hair representing Queen Elizabeth (the [[Virgin Queen]] for whom Virginia was named), and the dragon (part of the Elizabethan royal seal of England) represent Virginia's European heritage.<ref name=GOV/><ref name=ANSWER/> The Senate's seal makes no reference to Virginia's Native American or African American heritage.

An ivory gavel emblazoned on the vertical arm of the red cross represents the Senate as a law making body. The cardinal and dogwood depicted are Virginia's official state bird and tree. The ribbon contains the Latin motto of the Senate, ''Floreat Senatus Virginiae,'' which means "May the Senate of Virginia flourish." <ref name=GOV>[http://legis.state.va.us/1_cap_class/just_teachers/jft_ga_unit.html Official Virginia State Senate "Capitol Classroom" site]. Accessed November 7, 2007.</ref><ref name=ANSWER>[http://homeschooling.about.com/library/blvasenseal.htm Answers.Com: Virginia State Senate Seal] Accessed November 7, 2007.</ref>

==References==
<references/>

==See also==
*[[Virginia state elections, 2007]]
*[[Virginia House of Delegates]]

==External links==
*[http://legis.state.va.us/ Virginia General Assembly] official government website
*[http://www.vote-smart.org/official_state_legislator.php?type=office&state_id=VA&criteria=upper Project Vote Smart - State Senate of Virginia]
*[http://legis.state.va.us/1_cap_class/9-12/9_12_emb_symb.html Official Virginia Emblems] Includes a very small version of the Seal of the Senate of the Commonwealth of Virginia

{{Usleg}}

[[Category:Virginia General Assembly]]
[[Category:State upper houses in the United States|Virginia Senate]]

Abgeordnetenhaus von Virginia

2008-10-26T03:35:32Z

Rklear: /* Members */

[[Image:VHoDmakeup.jpg|thumb|Historic Partisan Makeup of the Virginia House of Delegates]]The '''Virginia House of Delegates''' is the [[lower house]] of the [[Virginia General Assembly]]. It has 100 members elected for terms of two years; unlike most states, these elections take place during odd-numbered years. The House is presided over by the [[Speaker of the House]], who is elected from among the House membership by the Delegates. The Speaker is almost always a member of the majority party and, as Speaker, becomes the most powerful member of the House. The House shares legislative power with the [[Senate of Virginia]], the [[upper house]] of the [[Virginia General Assembly]]. The House of Delegates is the modern-day successor to the [[Virginia]] [[House of Burgesses]], which first met at [[Jamestown, Virginia|Jamestown]] in 1619. The House is divided into [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] and [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] [[caucuses]]. In addition to the Speaker, there is a [[majority leader]], majority caucus chair, [[minority leader]], minority caucus chair, and the chairs of the several committees of the House. Through the House of Burgesses, the Virginia House of Delegates is considered the oldest continuous legislative body in the New World.

The House has met in [[Virginia State Capitol|Virginia's Capitol Building]], designed by [[Thomas Jefferson]], since 1788. In recent years, the General Assembly members and staff operate from offices in the General Assembly Building, located in Capitol Square.

[[United States Republican Party|Republicans]] took control of the traditionally [[United States Democratic Party|Democratic]] House of Delegates for the first time since [[Reconstruction era of the United States|Reconstruction]] in 1999 (with the exception of a brief 2 year period in which the [[Readjuster Party]] was in the majority in the 1880s). However, the Democrats began making a comeback under the leadership of Governors [[Mark Warner]] and [[Tim Kaine]], gaining 6 seats during Warner's term in office (2002-2006), and 1 in a special election at the beginning of Kaine's term.

== Salary and qualifications ==
The annual [[salary]] for delegates is $17,640 per year.<ref name="dailypress.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.dailypress.com/topic/politics/virginia-house-of-delegates-ORGOV0000123.topic|title=Virginia House of Delegates|publisher=DailyPress.com|accessdate=2008-09-11}}</ref> Each delegate represents roughly 71,000 people.<ref name="dailypress.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.dailypress.com/topic/politics/virginia-house-of-delegates-ORGOV0000123.topic|title=Virginia House of Delegates|publisher=DailyPress.com|accessdate=2008-09-11}}</ref> Candidates for office must be at least 21 years of age at the time of the election, residents of the districts they seek to represent, and qualified to vote for General Assembly legislators.<ref name="vakids.org">{{cite web|url=http://www.vakids.org/pubs/virginia_state_legislature_faq.pdf|title=Virginia State Legislature|publisher=VAKids.org|accessdate=2008-09-11}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title = Constitution of Virginia, Article IV, Section 4. Qualifications of senators and delegates. | publisher = Virginia General Assembly | url = http://legis.state.va.us/Laws/search/Constitution.htm#4S4 |accessdate = 2008-10-22}}</ref> The regular session of the General Assembly is 60 days long during even numbered years and 30 days long during odd numbered years, unless extended by a two-thirds vote of both houses.<ref name="vakids.org">{{cite web|url=http://www.vakids.org/pubs/virginia_state_legislature_faq.pdf|title=Virginia State Legislature|publisher=VAKids.org|accessdate=2008-09-11}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title = Constitution of Virginia, Article IV, Section 6. Legislative sessions. | publisher = Virginia General Assembly | url = http://legis.state.va.us/Laws/search/Constitution.htm#4S6 |accessdate = 2008-10-22}}</ref>

== Make-up of the Virginia House of Delegates ==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| colspan="4" rowspan="1" align="center" valign="top" | '''Affiliation'''
| colspan="2" valign="top" | '''Members'''<br>
|-
|rowspan="3" bgcolor="purple"| 
|rowspan="3"|Coalition
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[United States Republican Party|Republican Party]]
| 52
|rowspan="2"|54
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Independent}}| 
| [[Independent (politics)|Independent]]
| 2
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
|colspan="3"|[[United States Democratic Party|Democratic Party]]
|colspan="2"| 45
|-
|colspan="4"|  '''Vacant'''
|colspan="2"| 1
|-
| colspan="4" rowspan="1" |  '''Total'''<br>
| colspan="2"| '''100'''
|-
| colspan="4" rowspan="1" |  '''Majority'''<br>
| colspan="2"| '''9'''
|}

== Party control ==

{| class=wikitable
|-
! colspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Year
! align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]]
! valign=bottom | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]]
! valign=bottom align=center | [[Independent (politics)|Independent]]
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 1998-2000
| 50
| 49
| 1
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2000-2002
| 47
| 52
| 1
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2002-2004
| 34
| 64
| 2
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2004-2006
| 37
| 61
| 2
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2006-2008
| 40
| 57
| 3
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2008-2010
| 44
| 54
| 2
|}

== House leadership ==

{| class = wikitable
! colspan="2" | Position !! Name !! Party !! District
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}|  || [[Speaker (politics)|Speaker]] || [[William J. Howell]] || [[United States Republican Party|Republican]] || 28th
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}|  || [[Majority Leader]] || [[Morgan Griffith]] || [[United States Republican Party|Republican]] || 8th
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}|  || [[Minority Leader]] || [[Ward Armstrong]] || [[United States Democratic Party|Democratic]] || 10th
</table>

== Members ==
The Virginia House of Delegates is up for reelection every two years. The next election cycle is in 2009.

{| class=wikitable
|-
! rowspan=2 colspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | District
! rowspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Name
! rowspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Party
! colspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Areas Represented
! rowspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | First Election
|-
! align=center valign=bottom | Counties 
! align=center valign=bottom | Cities
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 1
| [[Terry Kilgore]] ''Majority Caucus Chairman''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Lee, Scott, Washington (part), Wise (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 2
| [[Clarence E. Phillips|Bud Phillips]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Dickenson, Russell (part), Wise (part)
| align=center | Norton
| align=center | 1989
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 3
| [[Dan Bowling]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Buchanan, Russell (part), Tazewell (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2006
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 4
| [[Joseph P. Johnson|Joe Johnson]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Smyth (part), Washington (part)
| align=center | Bristol
| align=center | 1989
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 5
| [[Bill Carrico]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Carroll (part), Grayson (part), Wythe
| align=center | Galax
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 6
| [[Anne B. Crockett-Stark]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Bland, Giles (part), Pulaski (part), Tazewell (part), Wythe (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 7
| [[David A. Nutter|David Nutter]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Montgomery (part), Pulaski (part)
| align=center | Radford
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 8
| [[Morgan Griffith]] ''Majority Leader''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | Salem
| align=center | 1993
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 9
| [[Charles D. Poindexter]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Floyd, Franklin, Pittsylvania (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2007
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 10
| [[Ward Armstrong]] ''Minority'' ''Leader''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Carroll (part), Henry (part), Patrick (part)
| align=center | Martinsville (part)
| align=center | 1991
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 11
| [[Onzlee Ware]] ''Minority Caucus Sergeant at Arms''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 12
| [[James M. Shuler|James Shuler]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Alleghany, Bath, Craig, Giles (part), Montgomery (part)
| align=center | Covington
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 13
| [[Robert G. Marshall|Bob Marshall]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Loudoun (part), Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 14
| [[Daniel W. Marshall|Danny Marshall]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henry (part), Pittsylvania (part)
| align=center | Danville
| align=center | 2001
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 15
| [[C. Todd Gilbert]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Page, Rappahannock, Rockingham (part), Shenandoah
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 16
| [[Donald W. Merricks]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henry (part), Pittsylvania (part)
| align=center | Martinsville (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 17
| [[William Fralin]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Botetourt (part), Roanoke (part)
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 18
| [[Clifford L. Athey|Clay Athey]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fauquier (part), Frederick (part), Warren
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Independent}}| 
| 19
| [[Lacey E. Putney|Lacey Putney]]
| align=center | [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
| align=center | Bedford (part), Botetourt (part)
| align=center | Bedford
| align=center | 1961
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 20
| [[Chris Saxman]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Augusta (part), Highland, Rockingham (part)
| align=center | Staunton
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 21
| [[Robert Mathieson]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2007
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 22
| [[Kathy Byron]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Bedford (part), Campbell
| align=center |
| align=center | 1997
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 23
| [[Shannon Valentine]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Amherst (part)
| align=center | Lynchburg
| align=center | 2006
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 24
| [[Ben Cline]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Amherst (part), Augusta (part), Rockbridge
| align=center | Buena Vista, Lexington
| align=center | 2002
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 25
| [[Steve Landes]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part), Augusta (part), Rockingham (part)
| align=center | Waynesboro
| align=center | 1995
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 26
| [[Matt Lohr]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Rockingham (part)
| align=center | Harrisonburg
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 27
| [[Sam Nixon - Virginia Politician|Sam Nixon]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1994
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 28
| [[William J. Howell|Bill Howell]] ''Speaker of the House''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Stafford (part)
| align=center | Fredericksburg
| align=center | 1987
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 29
| [[Beverly Sherwood]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Frederick (part)
| align=center | Winchester
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 30
| [[Edward T. Scott|Ed Scott]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Culpeper, Madison, Orange (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 31
| [[Scott Lingamfelter]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fauquier (part), Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 32
| [[David Poisson]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 33
| [[Joe T. May]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Clarke, Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 34
| [[Margaret Vanderhye]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 35
| [[Steve Shannon]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 36
| [[Ken Plum]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1981
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 37
| [[David Bulova]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Fairfax
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 38
| [[Robert D. Hull|Bob Hull]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1992
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 39
| [[Vivian Watts]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1995
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 40
| [[Tim Hugo]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2002
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 41
| [[David W. Marsden|Dave Marsden]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 42
| [[Dave Albo]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 43
| [[Mark Sickles]] ''Minority Caucus Secretary''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 44
| [[Kris Amundson]] ''Minority Caucus Vice Chair for Operations''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1999
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 45
| [[David Englin]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part), Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Alexandria (part)
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 46
| [[Brian Moran]] ''Minority Caucus Chairman''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Alexandria (part)
| align=center | 1995
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 47
| [[Al Eisenberg]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 48
| [[Robert H. Brink|Bob Brink]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1997
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 49
| [[Adam Ebbin]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part), Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Alexandria (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 50
| [[Jackson H. Miller]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Prince William (part)
| align=center | Manassas, Manassas Park
| align=center | 2006
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 51
| [[Paul Nichols]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 52
| [[Jeffrey M. Frederick|Jeff Frederick]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 53
| [[James M. Scott (politician)|Jim Scott]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Falls Church
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 54
| [[Robert D. Orrock|Bobby Orrock]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Caroline (part), Spotsylvania (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1989
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 55
| [[Frank Hargrove]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Hanover (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1981
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 56
| [[Bill Janis]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Goochland, Henrico (part), Louisa
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 57
| [[David Toscano]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part)
| align=center | Charlottesville
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 58
| [[Robert B. Bell|Rob Bell]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part), Fluvanna (part), Greene, Orange (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Independent}}| 
| 59
| [[Watkins Abbitt, Jr.]]
| align=center | [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part), Appomattox, Buckingham, Cumberland, Fluvanna (part), Nelson, Prince Edward (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1985
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 60
| [[Clarke Hogan]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Charlotte, Halifax, Nottoway (part), Prince Edward (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 61
| [[Thomas C. Wright|Tommy Wright]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Amelia, Brunswick (part), Lunenburg (part), Mecklenburg, Nottoway (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2000
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 62
| [[Riley Ingram]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Henrico (part), Prince George (part)
| align=center | Hopewell (part)
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 63
| [[Roz Dance]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Dinwiddie
| align=center | Petersburg
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 64
| [[William K. Barlow|Bill Barlow]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Isle of Wight (part), James City (part), Southampton (part), Surry
| align=center | Franklin (part), Williamsburg
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 65
| [[R. Lee Ware]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Powhatan
| align=center |
| align=center | 1998
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 66
| [[Kirk Cox]] ''Majority Whip''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center | Colonial Heights
| align=center | 1989
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 67
| [[Chuck Caputo]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part), Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 68
| [[Manoli Loupassi]]
| align=center | [[Republican (politician)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 69
| [[Franklin P. Hall|Frank Hall]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 1975
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 70
| [[Dwight Clinton Jones]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Henrico (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 71
| [[Jennifer L. McClellan|Jenn McClellan]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Henrico (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 72
| [[James P. Massie|Jimmie Massie]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henrico (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 73
| [[John O'Bannon]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henrico (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2000
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 74
| [[Joseph Morrissey]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Charles City, Henrico (part), Prince George (part)
| align=center | Hopewell (part), Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 75
| [[Roz Tyler]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Brunswick (part), Greensville, Isle of Wight (part), Lunenburg (part), Southampton (part), Sussex
| align=center | Emporia, Franklin (part)
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 76
| [[Chris Jones (politician)|Chris Jones]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Suffolk (part)
| align=center | 1997
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 77
| [[Lionell Spruill]] ''Minority Caucus Vice Chair for Outreach''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Suffolk (part)
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 78
| [[John A. Cosgrove|John Cosgrove]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part)
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 79
| [[Johnny Joannou]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Norfolk (part), Portsmouth (part), Suffolk (part)
| align=center | 1997
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 80
| [[Kenneth R. Melvin|Ken Melvin]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Norfolk (part), Portsmouth (part)
| align=center | 1985
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Independent}}| 
| 81
| ''Vacant'' — [[Terrie Suit]] resigned October 12, 2008
| align=center |
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center |
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 82
| [[Harry R. Purkey|Bob Purkey]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 1985
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 83
| [[Joseph Bouchard]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 84
| [[Salvatore Iaquinto]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 85
| [[Robert Tata|Bob Tata]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 1983
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 86
| [[Thomas Davis Rust|Tom Rust]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part), Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 87
| [[Paula Miller]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Norfolk (part)
| align=center | 2004
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 88
| [[Mark L. Cole|Mark Cole]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fauquier (part), Spotsylvania (part), Stafford (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 89
| [[Kenneth Cooper Alexander|Kenny Alexander]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Norfolk (part)
| align=center | 2002
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 90
| [[Algie Howell]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Norfolk (part), Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 91
| [[Thomas D. Gear|Tom Gear]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | York (part)
| align=center | Hampton (part), Poquoson
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 92
| [[Jeion Ward]] ''Minority Caucus Treasurer''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Hampton (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 93
| [[Phillip A. Hamilton|Phil Hamilton]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | James City (part)
| align=center | Newport News (part)
| align=center | 1988
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 94
| [[Glenn Oder]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Newport News (part)
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 95
| [[Mamye BaCote]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Hampton (part), Newport News (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 96
| [[Brenda Pogge]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | James City (part), York (part)
| align=center | Newport News (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 97
| [[Chris Peace]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Caroline (part), Hanover (part), Henrico (part), King and Queen (part), King William (part), New Kent, Spotsylvania (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2006
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 98
| [[Harvey Morgan]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Essex, Gloucester, King and Queen (part), King William (part), Mathews, Middlesex
| align=center |
| align=center | 1979
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 99
| [[Albert Pollard (politician)|Albert Pollard]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Caroline (part), King George, Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond, Westmoreland
| align=center |
| align=center | 2008
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 100
| [[Lynwood Lewis]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Accomack, Northampton
| align=center | Hampton (part), Norfolk (part)
| align=center | 2003
|}

==See also==
*[[List of Speakers of the Virginia House of Delegates]]
*[[Virginia state elections, 2007]]
*[[Senate of Virginia]]
*[[:Category:Members of the Virginia House of Delegates]]

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://legis.state.va.us/ Virginia General Assembly] '''official government website'''
*[http://www.vote-smart.org/official_state_legislator.php?type=office&state_id=VA&criteria=lower Project Vote Smart - State House of Virginia]

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2008-10-26T03:33:42Z

Rklear: /* Make-up of the Virginia House of Delegates */ Adjust for 81st vacancy

[[Image:VHoDmakeup.jpg|thumb|Historic Partisan Makeup of the Virginia House of Delegates]]The '''Virginia House of Delegates''' is the [[lower house]] of the [[Virginia General Assembly]]. It has 100 members elected for terms of two years; unlike most states, these elections take place during odd-numbered years. The House is presided over by the [[Speaker of the House]], who is elected from among the House membership by the Delegates. The Speaker is almost always a member of the majority party and, as Speaker, becomes the most powerful member of the House. The House shares legislative power with the [[Senate of Virginia]], the [[upper house]] of the [[Virginia General Assembly]]. The House of Delegates is the modern-day successor to the [[Virginia]] [[House of Burgesses]], which first met at [[Jamestown, Virginia|Jamestown]] in 1619. The House is divided into [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] and [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] [[caucuses]]. In addition to the Speaker, there is a [[majority leader]], majority caucus chair, [[minority leader]], minority caucus chair, and the chairs of the several committees of the House. Through the House of Burgesses, the Virginia House of Delegates is considered the oldest continuous legislative body in the New World.

The House has met in [[Virginia State Capitol|Virginia's Capitol Building]], designed by [[Thomas Jefferson]], since 1788. In recent years, the General Assembly members and staff operate from offices in the General Assembly Building, located in Capitol Square.

[[United States Republican Party|Republicans]] took control of the traditionally [[United States Democratic Party|Democratic]] House of Delegates for the first time since [[Reconstruction era of the United States|Reconstruction]] in 1999 (with the exception of a brief 2 year period in which the [[Readjuster Party]] was in the majority in the 1880s). However, the Democrats began making a comeback under the leadership of Governors [[Mark Warner]] and [[Tim Kaine]], gaining 6 seats during Warner's term in office (2002-2006), and 1 in a special election at the beginning of Kaine's term.

== Salary and qualifications ==
The annual [[salary]] for delegates is $17,640 per year.<ref name="dailypress.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.dailypress.com/topic/politics/virginia-house-of-delegates-ORGOV0000123.topic|title=Virginia House of Delegates|publisher=DailyPress.com|accessdate=2008-09-11}}</ref> Each delegate represents roughly 71,000 people.<ref name="dailypress.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.dailypress.com/topic/politics/virginia-house-of-delegates-ORGOV0000123.topic|title=Virginia House of Delegates|publisher=DailyPress.com|accessdate=2008-09-11}}</ref> Candidates for office must be at least 21 years of age at the time of the election, residents of the districts they seek to represent, and qualified to vote for General Assembly legislators.<ref name="vakids.org">{{cite web|url=http://www.vakids.org/pubs/virginia_state_legislature_faq.pdf|title=Virginia State Legislature|publisher=VAKids.org|accessdate=2008-09-11}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title = Constitution of Virginia, Article IV, Section 4. Qualifications of senators and delegates. | publisher = Virginia General Assembly | url = http://legis.state.va.us/Laws/search/Constitution.htm#4S4 |accessdate = 2008-10-22}}</ref> The regular session of the General Assembly is 60 days long during even numbered years and 30 days long during odd numbered years, unless extended by a two-thirds vote of both houses.<ref name="vakids.org">{{cite web|url=http://www.vakids.org/pubs/virginia_state_legislature_faq.pdf|title=Virginia State Legislature|publisher=VAKids.org|accessdate=2008-09-11}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title = Constitution of Virginia, Article IV, Section 6. Legislative sessions. | publisher = Virginia General Assembly | url = http://legis.state.va.us/Laws/search/Constitution.htm#4S6 |accessdate = 2008-10-22}}</ref>

== Make-up of the Virginia House of Delegates ==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| colspan="4" rowspan="1" align="center" valign="top" | '''Affiliation'''
| colspan="2" valign="top" | '''Members'''<br>
|-
|rowspan="3" bgcolor="purple"| 
|rowspan="3"|Coalition
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[United States Republican Party|Republican Party]]
| 52
|rowspan="2"|54
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Independent}}| 
| [[Independent (politics)|Independent]]
| 2
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
|colspan="3"|[[United States Democratic Party|Democratic Party]]
|colspan="2"| 45
|-
|colspan="4"|  '''Vacant'''
|colspan="2"| 1
|-
| colspan="4" rowspan="1" |  '''Total'''<br>
| colspan="2"| '''100'''
|-
| colspan="4" rowspan="1" |  '''Majority'''<br>
| colspan="2"| '''9'''
|}

== Party control ==

{| class=wikitable
|-
! colspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Year
! align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]]
! valign=bottom | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]]
! valign=bottom align=center | [[Independent (politics)|Independent]]
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 1998-2000
| 50
| 49
| 1
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2000-2002
| 47
| 52
| 1
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2002-2004
| 34
| 64
| 2
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2004-2006
| 37
| 61
| 2
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2006-2008
| 40
| 57
| 3
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2008-2010
| 44
| 54
| 2
|}

== House leadership ==

{| class = wikitable
! colspan="2" | Position !! Name !! Party !! District
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}|  || [[Speaker (politics)|Speaker]] || [[William J. Howell]] || [[United States Republican Party|Republican]] || 28th
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}|  || [[Majority Leader]] || [[Morgan Griffith]] || [[United States Republican Party|Republican]] || 8th
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}|  || [[Minority Leader]] || [[Ward Armstrong]] || [[United States Democratic Party|Democratic]] || 10th
</table>

== Members ==
The Virginia House of Delegates is up for reelection every two years. The next election cycle is in 2009.

{| class=wikitable
|-
! rowspan=2 colspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | District
! rowspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Name
! rowspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Party
! colspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Areas Represented
! rowspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | First Election
|-
! align=center valign=bottom | Counties 
! align=center valign=bottom | Cities
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 1
| [[Terry Kilgore]] ''Majority Caucus Chairman''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Lee, Scott, Washington (part), Wise (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 2
| [[Clarence E. Phillips|Bud Phillips]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Dickenson, Russell (part), Wise (part)
| align=center | Norton
| align=center | 1989
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 3
| [[Dan Bowling]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Buchanan, Russell (part), Tazewell (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2006
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 4
| [[Joseph P. Johnson|Joe Johnson]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Smyth (part), Washington (part)
| align=center | Bristol
| align=center | 1989
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 5
| [[Bill Carrico]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Carroll (part), Grayson (part), Wythe
| align=center | Galax
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 6
| [[Anne B. Crockett-Stark]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Bland, Giles (part), Pulaski (part), Tazewell (part), Wythe (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 7
| [[David A. Nutter|David Nutter]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Montgomery (part), Pulaski (part)
| align=center | Radford
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 8
| [[Morgan Griffith]] ''Majority Leader''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | Salem
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 9
| [[Charles D. Poindexter]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Floyd, Franklin, Pittsylvania (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 10
| [[Ward Armstrong]] ''Minority'' ''Leader''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Carroll (part), Henry (part), Patrick (part)
| align=center | Martinsville (part)
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 11
| [[Onzlee Ware]] ''Minority Caucus Sergeant at Arms''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 12
| [[James M. Shuler|James Shuler]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Alleghany, Bath, Craig, Giles (part), Montgomery (part)
| align=center | Covington
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 13
| [[Robert G. Marshall|Bob Marshall]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Loudoun (part), Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 14
| [[Daniel W. Marshall|Danny Marshall]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henry (part), Pittsylvania (part)
| align=center | Danville
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 15
| [[C. Todd Gilbert]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Page, Rappahannock, Rockingham (part), Shenandoah
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 16
| [[Donald W. Merricks]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henry (part), Pittsylvania (part)
| align=center | Martinsville (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 17
| [[William Fralin]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Botetourt (part), Roanoke (part)
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 18
| [[Clifford L. Athey|Clay Athey]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fauquier (part), Frederick (part), Warren
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Independent}}| 
| 19
| [[Lacey E. Putney|Lacey Putney]]
| align=center | [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
| align=center | Bedford (part), Botetourt (part)
| align=center | Bedford
| align=center | 1961
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 20
| [[Chris Saxman]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Augusta (part), Highland, Rockingham (part)
| align=center | Staunton
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 21
| [[Robert Mathieson]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 22
| [[Kathy Byron]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Bedford (part), Campbell
| align=center |
| align=center | 1997
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 23
| [[Shannon Valentine]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Amherst (part)
| align=center | Lynchburg
| align=center | 2006
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 24
| [[Ben Cline]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Amherst (part), Augusta (part), Rockbridge
| align=center | Buena Vista, Lexington
| align=center | 2002
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 25
| [[Steve Landes]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part), Augusta (part), Rockingham (part)
| align=center | Waynesboro
| align=center | 1995
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 26
| [[Matt Lohr]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Rockingham (part)
| align=center | Harrisonburg
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 27
| [[Sam Nixon - Virginia Politician|Sam Nixon]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1994
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 28
| [[William J. Howell|Bill Howell]] ''Speaker of the House''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Stafford (part)
| align=center | Fredericksburg
| align=center | 1987
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 29
| [[Beverly Sherwood]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Frederick (part)
| align=center | Winchester
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 30
| [[Edward T. Scott|Ed Scott]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Culpeper, Madison, Orange (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 31
| [[Scott Lingamfelter]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fauquier (part), Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 32
| [[David Poisson]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 33
| [[Joe T. May]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Clarke, Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 34
| [[Margaret Vanderhye]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 35
| [[Steve Shannon]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 36
| [[Ken Plum]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1981
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 37
| [[David Bulova]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Fairfax
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 38
| [[Robert D. Hull|Bob Hull]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1992
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 39
| [[Vivian Watts]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1995
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 40
| [[Tim Hugo]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2002
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 41
| [[David W. Marsden|Dave Marsden]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 42
| [[Dave Albo]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 43
| [[Mark Sickles]] ''Minority Caucus Secretary''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 44
| [[Kris Amundson]] ''Minority Caucus Vice Chair for Operations''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1999
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 45
| [[David Englin]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part), Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Alexandria (part)
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 46
| [[Brian Moran]] ''Minority Caucus Chairman''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Alexandria (part)
| align=center | 1995
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 47
| [[Al Eisenberg]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 48
| [[Robert H. Brink|Bob Brink]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1997
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 49
| [[Adam Ebbin]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part), Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Alexandria (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 50
| [[Jackson H. Miller]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Prince William (part)
| align=center | Manassas, Manassas Park
| align=center | 2006
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 51
| [[Paul Nichols]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 52
| [[Jeffrey M. Frederick|Jeff Frederick]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 53
| [[James M. Scott (politician)|Jim Scott]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Falls Church
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 54
| [[Robert D. Orrock|Bobby Orrock]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Caroline (part), Spotsylvania (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1989
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 55
| [[Frank Hargrove]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Hanover (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1981
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 56
| [[Bill Janis]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Goochland, Henrico (part), Louisa
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 57
| [[David Toscano]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part)
| align=center | Charlottesville
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 58
| [[Robert B. Bell|Rob Bell]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part), Fluvanna (part), Greene, Orange (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Independent}}| 
| 59
| [[Watkins Abbitt, Jr.]]
| align=center | [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part), Appomattox, Buckingham, Cumberland, Fluvanna (part), Nelson, Prince Edward (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1985
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 60
| [[Clarke Hogan]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Charlotte, Halifax, Nottoway (part), Prince Edward (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 61
| [[Thomas C. Wright|Tommy Wright]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Amelia, Brunswick (part), Lunenburg (part), Mecklenburg, Nottoway (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2000
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 62
| [[Riley Ingram]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Henrico (part), Prince George (part)
| align=center | Hopewell (part)
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 63
| [[Roz Dance]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Dinwiddie
| align=center | Petersburg
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 64
| [[William K. Barlow|Bill Barlow]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Isle of Wight (part), James City (part), Southampton (part), Surry
| align=center | Franklin (part), Williamsburg
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 65
| [[R. Lee Ware]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Powhatan
| align=center |
| align=center | 1998
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 66
| [[Kirk Cox]] ''Majority Whip''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center | Colonial Heights
| align=center | 1989
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 67
| [[Chuck Caputo]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part), Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 68
| [[Manoli Loupassi]]
| align=center | [[Republican (politician)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 69
| [[Franklin P. Hall|Frank Hall]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 1975
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 70
| [[Dwight Clinton Jones]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Henrico (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 71
| [[Jennifer L. McClellan|Jenn McClellan]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Henrico (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 72
| [[James P. Massie|Jimmie Massie]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henrico (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 73
| [[John O'Bannon]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henrico (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2000
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 74
| [[Joseph Morrissey]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Charles City, Henrico (part), Prince George (part)
| align=center | Hopewell (part), Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 75
| [[Roz Tyler]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Brunswick (part), Greensville, Isle of Wight (part), Lunenburg (part), Southampton (part), Sussex
| align=center | Emporia, Franklin (part)
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 76
| [[Chris Jones (politician)|Chris Jones]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Suffolk (part)
| align=center | 1997
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 77
| [[Lionell Spruill]] ''Minority Caucus Vice Chair for Outreach''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Suffolk (part)
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 78
| [[John A. Cosgrove|John Cosgrove]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part)
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 79
| [[Johnny Joannou]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Norfolk (part), Portsmouth (part), Suffolk (part)
| align=center | 1997
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 80
| [[Kenneth R. Melvin|Ken Melvin]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Norfolk (part), Portsmouth (part)
| align=center | 1985
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 81
| ''Vacant'' — [[Terrie Suit]] resigned October 12, 2008
| align=center |
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center |
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 82
| [[Harry R. Purkey|Bob Purkey]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 1985
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 83
| [[Joseph Bouchard]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 84
| [[Salvatore Iaquinto]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 85
| [[Robert Tata|Bob Tata]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 1983
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 86
| [[Thomas Davis Rust|Tom Rust]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part), Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 87
| [[Paula Miller]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Norfolk (part)
| align=center | 2004
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 88
| [[Mark L. Cole|Mark Cole]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fauquier (part), Spotsylvania (part), Stafford (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 89
| [[Kenneth Cooper Alexander|Kenny Alexander]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Norfolk (part)
| align=center | 2002
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 90
| [[Algie Howell]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Norfolk (part), Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 91
| [[Thomas D. Gear|Tom Gear]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | York (part)
| align=center | Hampton (part), Poquoson
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 92
| [[Jeion Ward]] ''Minority Caucus Treasurer''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Hampton (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 93
| [[Phillip A. Hamilton|Phil Hamilton]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | James City (part)
| align=center | Newport News (part)
| align=center | 1988
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 94
| [[Glenn Oder]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Newport News (part)
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 95
| [[Mamye BaCote]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Hampton (part), Newport News (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 96
| [[Brenda Pogge]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | James City (part), York (part)
| align=center | Newport News (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 97
| [[Chris Peace]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Caroline (part), Hanover (part), Henrico (part), King and Queen (part), King William (part), New Kent, Spotsylvania (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2006
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 98
| [[Harvey Morgan]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Essex, Gloucester, King and Queen (part), King William (part), Mathews, Middlesex
| align=center |
| align=center | 1979
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 99
| [[Albert Pollard (politician)|Albert Pollard]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Caroline (part), King George, Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond, Westmoreland
| align=center |
| align=center | 2008
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 100
| [[Lynwood Lewis]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Accomack, Northampton
| align=center | Hampton (part), Norfolk (part)
| align=center | 2003
|}

==See also==
*[[List of Speakers of the Virginia House of Delegates]]
*[[Virginia state elections, 2007]]
*[[Senate of Virginia]]
*[[:Category:Members of the Virginia House of Delegates]]

==References==
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</div>

==External links==
*[http://legis.state.va.us/ Virginia General Assembly] '''official government website'''
*[http://www.vote-smart.org/official_state_legislator.php?type=office&state_id=VA&criteria=lower Project Vote Smart - State House of Virginia]

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[[Category:State lower houses in the United States]]
[[Category:Virginia General Assembly|House of Delegates]]

Abgeordnetenhaus von Virginia

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[[Image:VHoDmakeup.jpg|thumb|Historic Partisan Makeup of the Virginia House of Delegates]]The '''Virginia House of Delegates''' is the [[lower house]] of the [[Virginia General Assembly]]. It has 100 members elected for terms of two years; unlike most states, these elections take place during odd-numbered years. The House is presided over by the [[Speaker of the House]], who is elected from among the House membership by the Delegates. The Speaker is almost always a member of the majority party and, as Speaker, becomes the most powerful member of the House. The House shares legislative power with the [[Senate of Virginia]], the [[upper house]] of the [[Virginia General Assembly]]. The House of Delegates is the modern-day successor to the [[Virginia]] [[House of Burgesses]], which first met at [[Jamestown, Virginia|Jamestown]] in 1619. The House is divided into [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] and [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] [[caucuses]]. In addition to the Speaker, there is a [[majority leader]], majority caucus chair, [[minority leader]], minority caucus chair, and the chairs of the several committees of the House. Through the House of Burgesses, the Virginia House of Delegates is considered the oldest continuous legislative body in the New World.

The House has met in [[Virginia State Capitol|Virginia's Capitol Building]], designed by [[Thomas Jefferson]], since 1788. In recent years, the General Assembly members and staff operate from offices in the General Assembly Building, located in Capitol Square.

[[United States Republican Party|Republicans]] took control of the traditionally [[United States Democratic Party|Democratic]] House of Delegates for the first time since [[Reconstruction era of the United States|Reconstruction]] in 1999 (with the exception of a brief 2 year period in which the [[Readjuster Party]] was in the majority in the 1880s). However, the Democrats began making a comeback under the leadership of Governors [[Mark Warner]] and [[Tim Kaine]], gaining 6 seats during Warner's term in office (2002-2006), and 1 in a special election at the beginning of Kaine's term.

== Salary and qualifications ==
The annual [[salary]] for delegates is $17,640 per year.<ref name="dailypress.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.dailypress.com/topic/politics/virginia-house-of-delegates-ORGOV0000123.topic|title=Virginia House of Delegates|publisher=DailyPress.com|accessdate=2008-09-11}}</ref> Each delegate represents roughly 71,000 people.<ref name="dailypress.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.dailypress.com/topic/politics/virginia-house-of-delegates-ORGOV0000123.topic|title=Virginia House of Delegates|publisher=DailyPress.com|accessdate=2008-09-11}}</ref> Candidates for office must be at least 21 years of age at the time of the election, residents of the districts they seek to represent, and qualified to vote for General Assembly legislators.<ref name="vakids.org">{{cite web|url=http://www.vakids.org/pubs/virginia_state_legislature_faq.pdf|title=Virginia State Legislature|publisher=VAKids.org|accessdate=2008-09-11}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title = Constitution of Virginia, Article IV, Section 4. Qualifications of senators and delegates. | publisher = Virginia General Assembly | url = http://legis.state.va.us/Laws/search/Constitution.htm#4S4 |accessdate = 2008-10-22}}</ref> The regular session of the General Assembly is 60 days long during even numbered years and 30 days long during odd numbered years, unless extended by a two-thirds vote of both houses.<ref name="vakids.org">{{cite web|url=http://www.vakids.org/pubs/virginia_state_legislature_faq.pdf|title=Virginia State Legislature|publisher=VAKids.org|accessdate=2008-09-11}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title = Constitution of Virginia, Article IV, Section 6. Legislative sessions. | publisher = Virginia General Assembly | url = http://legis.state.va.us/Laws/search/Constitution.htm#4S6 |accessdate = 2008-10-22}}</ref>

== Make-up of the Virginia House of Delegates ==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| colspan="4" rowspan="1" align="center" valign="top" | '''Affiliation'''
| colspan="2" valign="top" | '''Members'''<br>
|-
|rowspan="3" bgcolor="purple"| 
|rowspan="3"|Coalition
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[United States Republican Party|Republican Party]]
| 53
|rowspan="2"|55
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Independent}}| 
| [[Independent (politics)|Independent]]
| 2
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
|colspan="3"|[[United States Democratic Party|Democratic Party]]
|colspan="2"| 45
|-
| colspan="4" rowspan="1" |  '''Total'''<br>
| colspan="2"| '''100'''
|-
| colspan="4" rowspan="1" |  '''Majority'''<br>
| colspan="2"| '''10'''
|}

== Party control ==

{| class=wikitable
|-
! colspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Year
! align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]]
! valign=bottom | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]]
! valign=bottom align=center | [[Independent (politics)|Independent]]
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 1998-2000
| 50
| 49
| 1
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2000-2002
| 47
| 52
| 1
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2002-2004
| 34
| 64
| 2
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2004-2006
| 37
| 61
| 2
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2006-2008
| 40
| 57
| 3
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2008-2010
| 44
| 54
| 2
|}

== House leadership ==

{| class = wikitable
! colspan="2" | Position !! Name !! Party !! District
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}|  || [[Speaker (politics)|Speaker]] || [[William J. Howell]] || [[United States Republican Party|Republican]] || 28th
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}|  || [[Majority Leader]] || [[Morgan Griffith]] || [[United States Republican Party|Republican]] || 8th
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}|  || [[Minority Leader]] || [[Ward Armstrong]] || [[United States Democratic Party|Democratic]] || 10th
</table>

== Members ==
The Virginia House of Delegates is up for reelection every two years. The next election cycle is in 2009.

{| class=wikitable
|-
! rowspan=2 colspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | District
! rowspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Name
! rowspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Party
! colspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Areas Represented
! rowspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | First Election
|-
! align=center valign=bottom | Counties 
! align=center valign=bottom | Cities
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 1
| [[Terry Kilgore]] ''Majority Caucus Chairman''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Lee, Scott, Washington (part), Wise (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 2
| [[Clarence E. Phillips|Bud Phillips]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Dickenson, Russell (part), Wise (part)
| align=center | Norton
| align=center | 1989
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 3
| [[Dan Bowling]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Buchanan, Russell (part), Tazewell (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2006
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 4
| [[Joseph P. Johnson|Joe Johnson]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Smyth (part), Washington (part)
| align=center | Bristol
| align=center | 1989
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 5
| [[Bill Carrico]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Carroll (part), Grayson (part), Wythe
| align=center | Galax
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 6
| [[Anne B. Crockett-Stark]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Bland, Giles (part), Pulaski (part), Tazewell (part), Wythe (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 7
| [[David A. Nutter|David Nutter]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Montgomery (part), Pulaski (part)
| align=center | Radford
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 8
| [[Morgan Griffith]] ''Majority Leader''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | Salem
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 9
| [[Charles D. Poindexter]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Floyd, Franklin, Pittsylvania (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 10
| [[Ward Armstrong]] ''Minority'' ''Leader''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Carroll (part), Henry (part), Patrick (part)
| align=center | Martinsville (part)
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 11
| [[Onzlee Ware]] ''Minority Caucus Sergeant at Arms''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 12
| [[James M. Shuler|James Shuler]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Alleghany, Bath, Craig, Giles (part), Montgomery (part)
| align=center | Covington
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 13
| [[Robert G. Marshall|Bob Marshall]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Loudoun (part), Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 14
| [[Daniel W. Marshall|Danny Marshall]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henry (part), Pittsylvania (part)
| align=center | Danville
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 15
| [[C. Todd Gilbert]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Page, Rappahannock, Rockingham (part), Shenandoah
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 16
| [[Donald W. Merricks]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henry (part), Pittsylvania (part)
| align=center | Martinsville (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 17
| [[William Fralin]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Botetourt (part), Roanoke (part)
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 18
| [[Clifford L. Athey|Clay Athey]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fauquier (part), Frederick (part), Warren
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Independent}}| 
| 19
| [[Lacey E. Putney|Lacey Putney]]
| align=center | [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
| align=center | Bedford (part), Botetourt (part)
| align=center | Bedford
| align=center | 1961
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 20
| [[Chris Saxman]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Augusta (part), Highland, Rockingham (part)
| align=center | Staunton
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 21
| [[Robert Mathieson]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 22
| [[Kathy Byron]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Bedford (part), Campbell
| align=center |
| align=center | 1997
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 23
| [[Shannon Valentine]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Amherst (part)
| align=center | Lynchburg
| align=center | 2006
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 24
| [[Ben Cline]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Amherst (part), Augusta (part), Rockbridge
| align=center | Buena Vista, Lexington
| align=center | 2002
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 25
| [[Steve Landes]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part), Augusta (part), Rockingham (part)
| align=center | Waynesboro
| align=center | 1995
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 26
| [[Matt Lohr]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Rockingham (part)
| align=center | Harrisonburg
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 27
| [[Sam Nixon - Virginia Politician|Sam Nixon]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1994
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 28
| [[William J. Howell|Bill Howell]] ''Speaker of the House''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Stafford (part)
| align=center | Fredericksburg
| align=center | 1987
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 29
| [[Beverly Sherwood]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Frederick (part)
| align=center | Winchester
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 30
| [[Edward T. Scott|Ed Scott]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Culpeper, Madison, Orange (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 31
| [[Scott Lingamfelter]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fauquier (part), Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 32
| [[David Poisson]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 33
| [[Joe T. May]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Clarke, Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 34
| [[Margaret Vanderhye]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 35
| [[Steve Shannon]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 36
| [[Ken Plum]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1981
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 37
| [[David Bulova]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Fairfax
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 38
| [[Robert D. Hull|Bob Hull]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1992
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 39
| [[Vivian Watts]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1995
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 40
| [[Tim Hugo]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2002
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 41
| [[David W. Marsden|Dave Marsden]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 42
| [[Dave Albo]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 43
| [[Mark Sickles]] ''Minority Caucus Secretary''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 44
| [[Kris Amundson]] ''Minority Caucus Vice Chair for Operations''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1999
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 45
| [[David Englin]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part), Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Alexandria (part)
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 46
| [[Brian Moran]] ''Minority Caucus Chairman''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Alexandria (part)
| align=center | 1995
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 47
| [[Al Eisenberg]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 48
| [[Robert H. Brink|Bob Brink]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1997
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 49
| [[Adam Ebbin]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part), Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Alexandria (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 50
| [[Jackson H. Miller]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Prince William (part)
| align=center | Manassas, Manassas Park
| align=center | 2006
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 51
| [[Paul Nichols]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 52
| [[Jeffrey M. Frederick|Jeff Frederick]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 53
| [[James M. Scott (politician)|Jim Scott]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Falls Church
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 54
| [[Robert D. Orrock|Bobby Orrock]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Caroline (part), Spotsylvania (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1989
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 55
| [[Frank Hargrove]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Hanover (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1981
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 56
| [[Bill Janis]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Goochland, Henrico (part), Louisa
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 57
| [[David Toscano]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part)
| align=center | Charlottesville
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 58
| [[Robert B. Bell|Rob Bell]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part), Fluvanna (part), Greene, Orange (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Independent}}| 
| 59
| [[Watkins Abbitt, Jr.]]
| align=center | [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part), Appomattox, Buckingham, Cumberland, Fluvanna (part), Nelson, Prince Edward (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1985
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 60
| [[Clarke Hogan]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Charlotte, Halifax, Nottoway (part), Prince Edward (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 61
| [[Thomas C. Wright|Tommy Wright]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Amelia, Brunswick (part), Lunenburg (part), Mecklenburg, Nottoway (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2000
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 62
| [[Riley Ingram]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Henrico (part), Prince George (part)
| align=center | Hopewell (part)
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 63
| [[Roz Dance]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Dinwiddie
| align=center | Petersburg
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 64
| [[William K. Barlow|Bill Barlow]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Isle of Wight (part), James City (part), Southampton (part), Surry
| align=center | Franklin (part), Williamsburg
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 65
| [[R. Lee Ware]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Powhatan
| align=center |
| align=center | 1998
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 66
| [[Kirk Cox]] ''Majority Whip''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center | Colonial Heights
| align=center | 1989
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 67
| [[Chuck Caputo]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part), Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 68
| [[Manoli Loupassi]]
| align=center | [[Republican (politician)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 69
| [[Franklin P. Hall|Frank Hall]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 1975
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 70
| [[Dwight Clinton Jones]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Henrico (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 71
| [[Jennifer L. McClellan|Jenn McClellan]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Henrico (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 72
| [[James P. Massie|Jimmie Massie]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henrico (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 73
| [[John O'Bannon]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henrico (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2000
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 74
| [[Joseph Morrissey]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Charles City, Henrico (part), Prince George (part)
| align=center | Hopewell (part), Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 75
| [[Roz Tyler]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Brunswick (part), Greensville, Isle of Wight (part), Lunenburg (part), Southampton (part), Sussex
| align=center | Emporia, Franklin (part)
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 76
| [[Chris Jones (politician)|Chris Jones]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Suffolk (part)
| align=center | 1997
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 77
| [[Lionell Spruill]] ''Minority Caucus Vice Chair for Outreach''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Suffolk (part)
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 78
| [[John A. Cosgrove|John Cosgrove]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part)
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 79
| [[Johnny Joannou]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Norfolk (part), Portsmouth (part), Suffolk (part)
| align=center | 1997
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 80
| [[Kenneth R. Melvin|Ken Melvin]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Norfolk (part), Portsmouth (part)
| align=center | 1985
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 81
| ''Vacant'' — [[Terrie Suit]] resigned October 12, 2008
| align=center |
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center |
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 82
| [[Harry R. Purkey|Bob Purkey]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 1985
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 83
| [[Joseph Bouchard]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 84
| [[Salvatore Iaquinto]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 85
| [[Robert Tata|Bob Tata]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 1983
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 86
| [[Thomas Davis Rust|Tom Rust]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part), Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 87
| [[Paula Miller]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Norfolk (part)
| align=center | 2004
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 88
| [[Mark L. Cole|Mark Cole]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fauquier (part), Spotsylvania (part), Stafford (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 89
| [[Kenneth Cooper Alexander|Kenny Alexander]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Norfolk (part)
| align=center | 2002
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 90
| [[Algie Howell]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Norfolk (part), Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 91
| [[Thomas D. Gear|Tom Gear]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | York (part)
| align=center | Hampton (part), Poquoson
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 92
| [[Jeion Ward]] ''Minority Caucus Treasurer''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Hampton (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 93
| [[Phillip A. Hamilton|Phil Hamilton]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | James City (part)
| align=center | Newport News (part)
| align=center | 1988
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 94
| [[Glenn Oder]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Newport News (part)
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 95
| [[Mamye BaCote]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Hampton (part), Newport News (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 96
| [[Brenda Pogge]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | James City (part), York (part)
| align=center | Newport News (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 97
| [[Chris Peace]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Caroline (part), Hanover (part), Henrico (part), King and Queen (part), King William (part), New Kent, Spotsylvania (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2006
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 98
| [[Harvey Morgan]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Essex, Gloucester, King and Queen (part), King William (part), Mathews, Middlesex
| align=center |
| align=center | 1979
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 99
| [[Albert Pollard (politician)|Albert Pollard]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Caroline (part), King George, Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond, Westmoreland
| align=center |
| align=center | 2008
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 100
| [[Lynwood Lewis]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Accomack, Northampton
| align=center | Hampton (part), Norfolk (part)
| align=center | 2003
|}

==See also==
*[[List of Speakers of the Virginia House of Delegates]]
*[[Virginia state elections, 2007]]
*[[Senate of Virginia]]
*[[:Category:Members of the Virginia House of Delegates]]

==References==
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</div>

==External links==
*[http://legis.state.va.us/ Virginia General Assembly] '''official government website'''
*[http://www.vote-smart.org/official_state_legislator.php?type=office&state_id=VA&criteria=lower Project Vote Smart - State House of Virginia]

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[[Category:State lower houses in the United States]]
[[Category:Virginia General Assembly|House of Delegates]]

Senat von Virginia

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[[Image:Virginia Senate Seal.png|frame|Seal of the Senate of Virginia]]
[[Image:VSSmakeup.jpg|thumb|Historic Partisan Makeup of the Virginia State Senate]]The '''Senate of Virginia''' is the [[upper house]] of the [[Virginia General Assembly]]. It is composed of 40 [[Senate|Senators]] and is presided over by the [[Lieutenant Governor of Virginia]]. Prior to Independence, the other part of government was represented by the [[House of Burgesses#Governor's Council|Governor's Council]], an upper house made up of executive counselors appointed by the Governor as advisers.

The Lieutenant Governor presides daily over the Virginia Senate. In the Lieutenant Governor's absence, a [[president pro tempore]] presides, usually a powerful member of the majority party. The Senate is equal with the [[Virginia House of Delegates|House of Delegates]], the lower chamber of the [[legislature]], except that taxation bills must originate in the House, just like in the [[Congress of the United States|U.S. Congress]].

Virginia Senators are elected every four years by the voters of the several senatorial districts on the Tuesday succeeding the first Monday in November. The last election took place on [[6 November]] [[2007]].

In the 2007 election, the [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] reclaimed the majority in the Senate for the first time since 1999, when the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] took control of the Senate for the first time in history.

== Salary and qualifications ==
The annual [[salary]] for senators is $18,000 per year.<ref name="vakids.org">{{cite web|url=http://www.vakids.org/pubs/virginia_state_legislature_faq.pdf|title=Virginia State Legislature|publisher=VAKids.org|accessdate=2008-09-12}}</ref> To qualify for office, senators must be at least 21 years of age at the time of the election, residents of the district they represent, and qualified to vote for General Assembly legislators.<ref name="vakids.org">{{cite web|url=http://www.vakids.org/pubs/virginia_state_legislature_faq.pdf|title=Virginia State Legislature|publisher=VAKids.org|accessdate=2008-09-12}}</ref> The regular session of the General Assembly is 60 days long during even numbered years and 30 days long during odd numbered years, unless extended by a two-thirds vote of both houses.<ref name="vakids.org">{{cite web|url=http://www.vakids.org/pubs/virginia_state_legislature_faq.pdf|title=Virginia State Legislature|publisher=VAKids.org|accessdate=2008-09-12}}</ref>

==Balance of power==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" align="center" valign="top" | '''Affiliation'''
| valign="top" | '''Members'''<br>
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]]
| 21
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]]
| 19
|-
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" |  '''Total'''<br>
| '''40'''
|}

==Leadership==
* President Pro Tem: [[Chuck Colgan]]
* Majority Leader: [[Dick Saslaw]]
* Minority Leader: [[Tommy Norment]]

==Members==

{| class=wikitable
|-
! colspan=2 align=left valign=bottom | Name
! valign=bottom | Party and District
! valign=bottom align=center | First Election
|-
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[John Miller (Virginia politician)|John Miller]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (1)
| align=center | 2007
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Maime Locke]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (2)
| align=center | 2003
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Tommy Norment]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (3)
| align=center | 1991
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Ryan McDougle]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (4)
| align=center | 2006
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Yvonne B. Miller]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (5)
| align=center | 1987
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Ralph Northam]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (6)
| align=center | 2007
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Frank Wagner]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (7)
| align=center | 2001
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Ken Stolle]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (8)
| align=center | 1991
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[A. Donald McEachin]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (9)
| align=center | 2007
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[John Watkins (Virginia politician)|John Watkins]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (10)
| align=center | 1997
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Stephen Martin (Virginia politician)|Stephen Martin]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (11)
| align=center | 1993
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Walter Stosch]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (12)
| align=center | 1991
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Fred Quayle]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (13)
| align=center | 1991
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Harry Blevins]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (14)
| align=center | 2001
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Frank Ruff]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (15)
| align=center | 2000
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Henry Marsh III]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (16)
| align=center | 1991
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Edd Houck]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (17)
| align=center | 1983
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Louise Lucas]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (18)
| align=center | 1991
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Robert Hurt (Virginia politician)|Robert Hurt]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (19)
| align=center | 2007
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Roscoe Reynolds]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (20)
| align=center | 1996
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[John S. Edwards (Virginia politician)|John S. Edwards]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (21)
| align=center | 1995
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Ralph K. Smith]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (22)
| align=center | 2007
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Steve Newman (Virginia politician)|Steve Newman]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (23)
| align=center | 1995
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Emmett Hanger]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (24)
| align=center | 1995
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Creigh Deeds]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (25)
| align=center | 2001
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Mark Obenshain]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (26)
| align=center | 2003
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Jill Holtzman Vogel]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (27)
| align=center | 2007
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Richard H. Stuart]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (28)
| align=center | 2007
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Chuck Colgan]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (29)
| align=center | 1975
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Patsy Ticer]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (30)
| align=center | 1995
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Mary Margaret Whipple]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (31)
| align=center | 1995
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Janet Howell]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (32)
| align=center | 1991
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Mark Herring]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (33)
| align=center | 2006
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Chap Petersen]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (34)
| align=center | 2007
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Richard L. Saslaw]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (35)
| align=center | 1980
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Toddy Puller]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (36)
| align=center | 2000
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[Ken Cuccinelli]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (37)
| align=center | 2001
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[Phillip Puckett]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (38)
| align=center | 1998
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[George Barker (Virginia politician) |George Barker]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] (39)
| align=center | 2007
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[William C. Wampler, Jr.]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] (40)
| align=center | 1988
|}

==Senate seal==
The Senate has its own [[coat of arms]] designed and granted by the [[College of Arms]] in [[England]].<ref name=GOV/><ref name=ANSWER/> The coat of arms also makes up the official seal of the Virginia Senate. It bears no resemblance to the Seal of the Commonwealth of Virginia, which is the seal of the state as a whole. [[Image:Virginia_state_seal.png|thumb|right|100px|The seal of the Commonwealth of Virginia.]][[Image:Virginia Company of London Seal.png|thumb|right|100px|The seal of the London Company.]]

The coat of arms adopted January 22, 1981 was designed by the College of Arms and supposedly based on the seal and coat of arms used by the [[London Company]], the royally-chartered English entrepreneurs who funded the European settlement of Virginia. However, other than both devices displaying a quartered shield, there is little resemblance between them.

The Senate's arms have a shield in the center which is divided into four sections by a red cross. In each quarter are smaller shields representing the arms of four countries (England, France, Scotland, and Ireland) that contributed settlers to Virginia's earliest waves of European immigration.<ref name=GOV/><ref name=ANSWER/>

The four coats of arms, a small crest of a crowned female head with unbound hair representing Queen Elizabeth (the [[Virgin Queen]] for whom Virginia was named), and the dragon (part of the Elizabethan royal seal of England) represent Virginia's European heritage.<ref name=GOV/><ref name=ANSWER/> The Senate's seal makes no reference to Virginia's Native American or African American heritage.

An ivory gavel emblazoned on the vertical arm of the red cross represents the Senate as a law making body. The cardinal and dogwood depicted are Virginia's official state bird and tree. The ribbon contains the Latin motto of the Senate, ''Floreat Senatus Virginiae,'' which means "May the Senate of Virginia flourish." <ref name=GOV>[http://legis.state.va.us/1_cap_class/just_teachers/jft_ga_unit.html Official Virginia State Senate "Capitol Classroom" site]. Accessed November 7, 2007.</ref><ref name=ANSWER>[http://homeschooling.about.com/library/blvasenseal.htm Answers.Com: Virginia State Senate Seal] Accessed November 7, 2007.</ref>

==References==
<references/>

==See also==
*[[Virginia state elections, 2007]]
*[[Virginia House of Delegates]]

==External links==
*[http://legis.state.va.us/ Virginia General Assembly] official government website
*[http://www.vote-smart.org/official_state_legislator.php?type=office&state_id=VA&criteria=upper Project Vote Smart - State Senate of Virginia]
*[http://legis.state.va.us/1_cap_class/9-12/9_12_emb_symb.html Official Virginia Emblems] Includes a very small version of the Seal of the Senate of the Commonwealth of Virginia

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[[Category:State upper houses in the United States|Virginia Senate]]

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Rklear: /* Salary and qualifications */ Added more direct refs (vakids PDF seems to be missing)

[[Image:VHoDmakeup.jpg|thumb|Historic Partisan Makeup of the Virginia House of Delegates]]The '''Virginia House of Delegates''' is the [[lower house]] of the [[Virginia General Assembly]]. It has 100 members elected for terms of two years; unlike most states, these elections take place during odd-numbered years. The House is presided over by the [[Speaker of the House]], who is elected from among the House membership by the Delegates. The Speaker is almost always a member of the majority party and, as Speaker, becomes the most powerful member of the House. The House shares legislative power with the [[Senate of Virginia]], the [[upper house]] of the [[Virginia General Assembly]]. The House of Delegates is the modern-day successor to the [[Virginia]] [[House of Burgesses]], which first met at [[Jamestown, Virginia|Jamestown]] in 1619. The House is divided into [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] and [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] [[caucuses]]. In addition to the Speaker, there is a [[majority leader]], majority caucus chair, [[minority leader]], minority caucus chair, and the chairs of the several committees of the House. Through the House of Burgesses, the Virginia House of Delegates is considered the oldest continuous legislative body in the New World.

The House has met in [[Virginia State Capitol|Virginia's Capitol Building]], designed by [[Thomas Jefferson]], since 1788. In recent years, the General Assembly members and staff operate from offices in the General Assembly Building, located in Capitol Square.

[[United States Republican Party|Republicans]] took control of the traditionally [[United States Democratic Party|Democratic]] House of Delegates for the first time since [[Reconstruction era of the United States|Reconstruction]] in 1999 (with the exception of a brief 2 year period in which the [[Readjuster Party]] was in the majority in the 1880s). However, the Democrats began making a comeback under the leadership of Governors [[Mark Warner]] and [[Tim Kaine]], gaining 6 seats during Warner's term in office (2002-2006), and 1 in a special election at the beginning of Kaine's term.

== Salary and qualifications ==
The annual [[salary]] for delegates is $17,640 per year.<ref name="dailypress.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.dailypress.com/topic/politics/virginia-house-of-delegates-ORGOV0000123.topic|title=Virginia House of Delegates|publisher=DailyPress.com|accessdate=2008-09-11}}</ref> Each delegate represents roughly 71,000 people.<ref name="dailypress.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.dailypress.com/topic/politics/virginia-house-of-delegates-ORGOV0000123.topic|title=Virginia House of Delegates|publisher=DailyPress.com|accessdate=2008-09-11}}</ref> Candidates for office must be at least 21 years of age at the time of the election, residents of the districts they seek to represent, and qualified to vote for General Assembly legislators.<ref name="vakids.org">{{cite web|url=http://www.vakids.org/pubs/virginia_state_legislature_faq.pdf|title=Virginia State Legislature|publisher=VAKids.org|accessdate=2008-09-11}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title = Constitution of Virginia, Article IV, Section 4. Qualifications of senators and delegates. | publisher = Virginia General Assembly | url = http://legis.state.va.us/Laws/search/Constitution.htm#4S4 |accessdate = 2008-10-22}}</ref> The regular session of the General Assembly is 60 days long during even numbered years and 30 days long during odd numbered years, unless extended by a two-thirds vote of both houses.<ref name="vakids.org">{{cite web|url=http://www.vakids.org/pubs/virginia_state_legislature_faq.pdf|title=Virginia State Legislature|publisher=VAKids.org|accessdate=2008-09-11}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title = Constitution of Virginia, Article IV, Section 6. Legislative sessions. | publisher = Virginia General Assembly | url = http://legis.state.va.us/Laws/search/Constitution.htm#4S6 |accessdate = 2008-10-22}}</ref>

== Make-up of the Virginia House of Delegates ==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| colspan="4" rowspan="1" align="center" valign="top" | '''Affiliation'''
| colspan="2" valign="top" | '''Members'''<br>
|-
|rowspan="3" bgcolor="purple"| 
|rowspan="3"|Coalition
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[United States Republican Party|Republican Party]]
| 53
|rowspan="2"|55
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Independent}}| 
| [[Independent (politics)|Independent]]
| 2
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
|colspan="3"|[[United States Democratic Party|Democratic Party]]
|colspan="2"| 45
|-
| colspan="4" rowspan="1" |  '''Total'''<br>
| colspan="2"| '''100'''
|-
| colspan="4" rowspan="1" |  '''Majority'''<br>
| colspan="2"| '''10'''
|}

== Party control ==

{| class=wikitable
|-
! colspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Year
! align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]]
! valign=bottom | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]]
! valign=bottom align=center | [[Independent (politics)|Independent]]
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 1998-2000
| 50
| 49
| 1
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2000-2002
| 47
| 52
| 1
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2002-2004
| 34
| 64
| 2
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2004-2006
| 37
| 61
| 2
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2006-2008
| 40
| 57
| 3
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2008-2010
| 44
| 54
| 2
|}

== House leadership ==

{| class = wikitable
! colspan="2" | Position !! Name !! Party !! District
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}|  || [[Speaker (politics)|Speaker]] || [[William J. Howell]] || [[United States Republican Party|Republican]] || 28th
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}|  || [[Majority Leader]] || [[Morgan Griffith]] || [[United States Republican Party|Republican]] || 8th
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}|  || [[Minority Leader]] || [[Ward Armstrong]] || [[United States Democratic Party|Democratic]] || 10th
</table>

== Members ==
The Virginia House of Delegates is up for reelection every two years. The next election cycle is in 2009.

{| class=wikitable
|-
! rowspan=2 colspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | District
! rowspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Name
! rowspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Party
! colspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Areas Represented
! rowspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | First Election
|-
! align=center valign=bottom | Counties 
! align=center valign=bottom | Cities
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 1
| [[Terry Kilgore]] ''Majority Caucus Chairman''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Lee, Scott, Washington (part), Wise (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 2
| [[Clarence E. Phillips|Bud Phillips]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Dickenson, Russell (part), Wise (part)
| align=center | Norton
| align=center | 1989
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 3
| [[Dan Bowling]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Buchanan, Russell (part), Tazewell (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2006
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 4
| [[Joseph P. Johnson|Joe Johnson]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Smyth (part), Washington (part)
| align=center | Bristol
| align=center | 1989
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 5
| [[Bill Carrico]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Carroll (part), Grayson (part), Wythe
| align=center | Galax
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 6
| [[Anne B. Crockett-Stark]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Bland, Giles (part), Pulaski (part), Tazewell (part), Wythe (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 7
| [[David A. Nutter|David Nutter]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Montgomery (part), Pulaski (part)
| align=center | Radford
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 8
| [[Morgan Griffith]] ''Majority Leader''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | Salem
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 9
| [[Charles D. Poindexter]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Floyd, Franklin, Pittsylvania (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 10
| [[Ward Armstrong]] ''Minority'' ''Leader''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Carroll (part), Henry (part), Patrick (part)
| align=center | Martinsville (part)
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 11
| [[Onzlee Ware]] ''Minority Caucus Sergeant at Arms''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 12
| [[James M. Shuler|James Shuler]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Alleghany, Bath, Craig, Giles (part), Montgomery (part)
| align=center | Covington
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 13
| [[Robert G. Marshall|Bob Marshall]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Loudoun (part), Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 14
| [[Daniel W. Marshall|Danny Marshall]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henry (part), Pittsylvania (part)
| align=center | Danville
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 15
| [[C. Todd Gilbert]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Page, Rappahannock, Rockingham (part), Shenandoah
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 16
| [[Donald W. Merricks]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henry (part), Pittsylvania (part)
| align=center | Martinsville (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 17
| [[William Fralin]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Botetourt (part), Roanoke (part)
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 18
| [[Clifford L. Athey|Clay Athey]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fauquier (part), Frederick (part), Warren
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Independent}}| 
| 19
| [[Lacey E. Putney|Lacey Putney]]
| align=center | [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
| align=center | Bedford (part), Botetourt (part)
| align=center | Bedford
| align=center | 1961
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 20
| [[Chris Saxman]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Augusta (part), Highland, Rockingham (part)
| align=center | Staunton
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 21
| [[Robert Mathieson]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 22
| [[Kathy Byron]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Bedford (part), Campbell
| align=center |
| align=center | 1997
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 23
| [[Shannon Valentine]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Amherst (part)
| align=center | Lynchburg
| align=center | 2006
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 24
| [[Ben Cline]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Amherst (part), Augusta (part), Rockbridge
| align=center | Buena Vista, Lexington
| align=center | 2002
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 25
| [[Steve Landes]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part), Augusta (part), Rockingham (part)
| align=center | Waynesboro
| align=center | 1995
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 26
| [[Matt Lohr]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Rockingham (part)
| align=center | Harrisonburg
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 27
| [[Sam Nixon - Virginia Politician|Sam Nixon]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1994
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 28
| [[William J. Howell|Bill Howell]] ''Speaker of the House''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Stafford (part)
| align=center | Fredericksburg
| align=center | 1987
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 29
| [[Beverly Sherwood]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Frederick (part)
| align=center | Winchester
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 30
| [[Edward T. Scott|Ed Scott]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Culpeper, Madison, Orange (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 31
| [[Scott Lingamfelter]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fauquier (part), Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 32
| [[David Poisson]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 33
| [[Joe T. May]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Clarke, Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 34
| [[Margaret Vanderhye]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 35
| [[Steve Shannon]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 36
| [[Ken Plum]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1981
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 37
| [[David Bulova]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Fairfax
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 38
| [[Robert D. Hull|Bob Hull]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1992
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 39
| [[Vivian Watts]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1995
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 40
| [[Tim Hugo]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2002
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 41
| [[David W. Marsden|Dave Marsden]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 42
| [[Dave Albo]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 43
| [[Mark Sickles]] ''Minority Caucus Secretary''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 44
| [[Kris Amundson]] ''Minority Caucus Vice Chair for Operations''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1999
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 45
| [[David Englin]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part), Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Alexandria (part)
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 46
| [[Brian Moran]] ''Minority Caucus Chairman''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Alexandria (part)
| align=center | 1995
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 47
| [[Al Eisenberg]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 48
| [[Robert H. Brink|Bob Brink]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1997
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 49
| [[Adam Ebbin]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part), Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Alexandria (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 50
| [[Jackson H. Miller]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Prince William (part)
| align=center | Manassas, Manassas Park
| align=center | 2006
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 51
| [[Paul Nichols]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 52
| [[Jeffrey M. Frederick|Jeff Frederick]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 53
| [[James M. Scott (politician)|Jim Scott]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Falls Church
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 54
| [[Robert D. Orrock|Bobby Orrock]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Caroline (part), Spotsylvania (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1989
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 55
| [[Frank Hargrove]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Hanover (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1981
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 56
| [[Bill Janis]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Goochland, Henrico (part), Louisa
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 57
| [[David Toscano]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part)
| align=center | Charlottesville
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 58
| [[Robert B. Bell|Rob Bell]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part), Fluvanna (part), Greene, Orange (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Independent}}| 
| 59
| [[Watkins Abbitt, Jr.]]
| align=center | [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part), Appomattox, Buckingham, Cumberland, Fluvanna (part), Nelson, Prince Edward (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1985
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 60
| [[Clarke Hogan]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Charlotte, Halifax, Nottoway (part), Prince Edward (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 61
| [[Thomas C. Wright|Tommy Wright]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Amelia, Brunswick (part), Lunenburg (part), Mecklenburg, Nottoway (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2000
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 62
| [[Riley Ingram]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Henrico (part), Prince George (part)
| align=center | Hopewell (part)
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 63
| [[Roz Dance]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Dinwiddie
| align=center | Petersburg
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 64
| [[William K. Barlow|Bill Barlow]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Isle of Wight (part), James City (part), Southampton (part), Surry
| align=center | Franklin (part), Williamsburg
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 65
| [[R. Lee Ware]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Powhatan
| align=center |
| align=center | 1998
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 66
| [[Kirk Cox]] ''Majority Whip''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center | Colonial Heights
| align=center | 1989
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 67
| [[Chuck Caputo]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part), Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 68
| [[Manoli Loupassi]]
| align=center | [[Republican (politician)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 69
| [[Franklin P. Hall|Frank Hall]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 1975
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 70
| [[Dwight Clinton Jones]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Henrico (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 71
| [[Jennifer L. McClellan|Jenn McClellan]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Henrico (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 72
| [[James P. Massie|Jimmie Massie]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henrico (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 73
| [[John O'Bannon]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henrico (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2000
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 74
| [[Joseph Morrissey]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Charles City, Henrico (part), Prince George (part)
| align=center | Hopewell (part), Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 75
| [[Roz Tyler]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Brunswick (part), Greensville, Isle of Wight (part), Lunenburg (part), Southampton (part), Sussex
| align=center | Emporia, Franklin (part)
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 76
| [[Chris Jones (politician)|Chris Jones]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Suffolk (part)
| align=center | 1997
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 77
| [[Lionell Spruill]] ''Minority Caucus Vice Chair for Outreach''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Suffolk (part)
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 78
| [[John A. Cosgrove|John Cosgrove]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part)
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 79
| [[Johnny Joannou]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Norfolk (part), Portsmouth (part), Suffolk (part)
| align=center | 1997
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 80
| [[Kenneth R. Melvin|Ken Melvin]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Norfolk (part), Portsmouth (part)
| align=center | 1985
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 81
| [[Terrie Suit]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 1999
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 82
| [[Harry R. Purkey|Bob Purkey]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 1985
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 83
| [[Joseph Bouchard]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 84
| [[Salvatore Iaquinto]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 85
| [[Robert Tata|Bob Tata]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 1983
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 86
| [[Thomas Davis Rust|Tom Rust]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part), Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 87
| [[Paula Miller]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Norfolk (part)
| align=center | 2004
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 88
| [[Mark L. Cole|Mark Cole]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fauquier (part), Spotsylvania (part), Stafford (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 89
| [[Kenneth Cooper Alexander|Kenny Alexander]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Norfolk (part)
| align=center | 2002
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 90
| [[Algie Howell]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Norfolk (part), Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 91
| [[Thomas D. Gear|Tom Gear]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | York (part)
| align=center | Hampton (part), Poquoson
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 92
| [[Jeion Ward]] ''Minority Caucus Treasurer''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Hampton (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 93
| [[Phillip A. Hamilton|Phil Hamilton]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | James City (part)
| align=center | Newport News (part)
| align=center | 1988
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 94
| [[Glenn Oder]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Newport News (part)
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 95
| [[Mamye BaCote]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Hampton (part), Newport News (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 96
| [[Brenda Pogge]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | James City (part), York (part)
| align=center | Newport News (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 97
| [[Chris Peace]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Caroline (part), Hanover (part), Henrico (part), King and Queen (part), King William (part), New Kent, Spotsylvania (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2006
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 98
| [[Harvey Morgan]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Essex, Gloucester, King and Queen (part), King William (part), Mathews, Middlesex
| align=center |
| align=center | 1979
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 99
| [[Albert Pollard (politician)|Albert Pollard]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Caroline (part), King George, Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond, Westmoreland
| align=center |
| align=center | 2008
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 100
| [[Lynwood Lewis]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Accomack, Northampton
| align=center | Hampton (part), Norfolk (part)
| align=center | 2003
|}

==See also==
*[[List of Speakers of the Virginia House of Delegates]]
*[[Virginia state elections, 2007]]
*[[Senate of Virginia]]
*[[:Category:Members of the Virginia House of Delegates]]

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://legis.state.va.us/ Virginia General Assembly] '''official government website'''
*[http://www.vote-smart.org/official_state_legislator.php?type=office&state_id=VA&criteria=lower Project Vote Smart - State House of Virginia]

{{USLegislatures}}

[[Category:State lower houses in the United States]]
[[Category:Virginia General Assembly|House of Delegates]]

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[[Image:VHoDmakeup.jpg|thumb|Historic Partisan Makeup of the Virginia House of Delegates]]The '''Virginia House of Delegates''' is the [[lower house]] of the [[Virginia General Assembly]]. It has 100 members elected for terms of two years; unlike most states, these elections take place during odd-numbered years. The House is presided over by the [[Speaker of the House]], who is elected from among the House membership by the Delegates. The Speaker is almost always a member of the majority party and, as Speaker, becomes the most powerful member of the House. The House shares legislative power with the [[Senate of Virginia]], the [[upper house]] of the [[Virginia General Assembly]]. The House of Delegates is the modern-day successor to the [[Virginia]] [[House of Burgesses]], which first met at [[Jamestown, Virginia|Jamestown]] in 1619. The House is divided into [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] and [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] [[caucuses]]. In addition to the Speaker, there is a [[majority leader]], majority caucus chair, [[minority leader]], minority caucus chair, and the chairs of the several committees of the House. Through the House of Burgesses, the Virginia House of Delegates is considered the oldest continuous legislative body in the New World.

The House has met in [[Virginia State Capitol|Virginia's Capitol Building]], designed by [[Thomas Jefferson]], since 1788. In recent years, the General Assembly members and staff operate from offices in the General Assembly Building, located in Capitol Square.

[[United States Republican Party|Republicans]] took control of the traditionally [[United States Democratic Party|Democratic]] House of Delegates for the first time since [[Reconstruction era of the United States|Reconstruction]] in 1999 (with the exception of a brief 2 year period in which the [[Readjuster Party]] was in the majority in the 1880s). However, the Democrats began making a comeback under the leadership of Governors [[Mark Warner]] and [[Tim Kaine]], gaining 6 seats during Warner's term in office (2002-2006), and 1 in a special election at the beginning of Kaine's term.

== Salary and qualifications ==
The annual [[salary]] for delegates is $17,640 per year.<ref name="dailypress.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.dailypress.com/topic/politics/virginia-house-of-delegates-ORGOV0000123.topic|title=Virginia House of Delegates|publisher=DailyPress.com|accessdate=2008-09-11}}</ref> Each delegate represents roughly 71,000 people.<ref name="dailypress.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.dailypress.com/topic/politics/virginia-house-of-delegates-ORGOV0000123.topic|title=Virginia House of Delegates|publisher=DailyPress.com|accessdate=2008-09-11}}</ref> Candidates for office must be at least 21 years of age at the time of the election, residents of the districts they seek to represent, and qualified to vote for General Assembly legislators.<ref name="vakids.org">{{cite web|url=http://www.vakids.org/pubs/virginia_state_legislature_faq.pdf|title=Virginia State Legislature|publisher=VAKids.org|accessdate=2008-09-11}}</ref> The regular session of the General Assembly is 60 days long during even numbered years and 30 days long during odd numbered years, unless extended by a two-thirds vote of both houses.<ref name="vakids.org">{{cite web|url=http://www.vakids.org/pubs/virginia_state_legislature_faq.pdf|title=Virginia State Legislature|publisher=VAKids.org|accessdate=2008-09-11}}</ref>

== Make-up of the Virginia House of Delegates ==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| colspan="4" rowspan="1" align="center" valign="top" | '''Affiliation'''
| colspan="2" valign="top" | '''Members'''<br>
|-
|rowspan="3" bgcolor="purple"| 
|rowspan="3"|Coalition
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[United States Republican Party|Republican Party]]
| 53
|rowspan="2"|55
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Independent}}| 
| [[Independent (politics)|Independent]]
| 2
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
|colspan="3"|[[United States Democratic Party|Democratic Party]]
|colspan="2"| 45
|-
| colspan="4" rowspan="1" |  '''Total'''<br>
| colspan="2"| '''100'''
|-
| colspan="4" rowspan="1" |  '''Majority'''<br>
| colspan="2"| '''10'''
|}

== Party control ==

{| class=wikitable
|-
! colspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Year
! align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]]
! valign=bottom | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]]
! valign=bottom align=center | [[Independent (politics)|Independent]]
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 1998-2000
| 50
| 49
| 1
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2000-2002
| 47
| 52
| 1
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2002-2004
| 34
| 64
| 2
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2004-2006
| 37
| 61
| 2
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2006-2008
| 40
| 57
| 3
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2008-2010
| 44
| 54
| 2
|}

== House leadership ==

{| class = wikitable
! colspan="2" | Position !! Name !! Party !! District
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}|  || [[Speaker (politics)|Speaker]] || [[William J. Howell]] || [[United States Republican Party|Republican]] || 28th
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}|  || [[Majority Leader]] || [[Morgan Griffith]] || [[United States Republican Party|Republican]] || 8th
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}|  || [[Minority Leader]] || [[Ward Armstrong]] || [[United States Democratic Party|Democratic]] || 10th
</table>

== Members ==
The Virginia House of Delegates is up for reelection every two years. The next election cycle is in 2009.

{| class=wikitable
|-
! rowspan=2 colspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | District
! rowspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Name
! rowspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Party
! colspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Areas Represented
! rowspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | First Election
|-
! align=center valign=bottom | Counties 
! align=center valign=bottom | Cities
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 1
| [[Terry Kilgore]] ''Majority Caucus Chairman''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Lee, Scott, Washington (part), Wise (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 2
| [[Clarence E. Phillips|Bud Phillips]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Dickenson, Russell (part), Wise (part)
| align=center | Norton
| align=center | 1989
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 3
| [[Dan Bowling]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Buchanan, Russell (part), Tazewell (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2006
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 4
| [[Joseph P. Johnson|Joe Johnson]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Smyth (part), Washington (part)
| align=center | Bristol
| align=center | 1989
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 5
| [[Bill Carrico]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Carroll (part), Grayson (part), Wythe
| align=center | Galax
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 6
| [[Anne B. Crockett-Stark]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Bland, Giles (part), Pulaski (part), Tazewell (part), Wythe (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 7
| [[David A. Nutter|David Nutter]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Montgomery (part), Pulaski (part)
| align=center | Radford
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 8
| [[Morgan Griffith]] ''Majority Leader''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | Salem
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 9
| [[Charles D. Poindexter]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Floyd, Franklin, Pittsylvania (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 10
| [[Ward Armstrong]] ''Minority'' ''Leader''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Carroll (part), Henry (part), Patrick (part)
| align=center | Martinsville (part)
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 11
| [[Onzlee Ware]] ''Minority Caucus Sergeant at Arms''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 12
| [[James M. Shuler|James Shuler]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Alleghany, Bath, Craig, Giles (part), Montgomery (part)
| align=center | Covington
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 13
| [[Robert G. Marshall|Bob Marshall]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Loudoun (part), Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 14
| [[Daniel W. Marshall|Danny Marshall]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henry (part), Pittsylvania (part)
| align=center | Danville
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 15
| [[C. Todd Gilbert]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Page, Rappahannock, Rockingham (part), Shenandoah
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 16
| [[Donald W. Merricks]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henry (part), Pittsylvania (part)
| align=center | Martinsville (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 17
| [[William Fralin]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Botetourt (part), Roanoke (part)
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 18
| [[Clifford L. Athey|Clay Athey]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fauquier (part), Frederick (part), Warren
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Independent}}| 
| 19
| [[Lacey E. Putney|Lacey Putney]]
| align=center | [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
| align=center | Bedford (part), Botetourt (part)
| align=center | Bedford
| align=center | 1961
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 20
| [[Chris Saxman]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Augusta (part), Highland, Rockingham (part)
| align=center | Staunton
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 21
| [[Robert Mathieson]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 22
| [[Kathy Byron]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Bedford (part), Campbell
| align=center |
| align=center | 1997
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 23
| [[Shannon Valentine]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Amherst (part)
| align=center | Lynchburg
| align=center | 2006
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 24
| [[Ben Cline]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Amherst (part), Augusta (part), Rockbridge
| align=center | Buena Vista, Lexington
| align=center | 2002
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 25
| [[Steve Landes]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part), Augusta (part), Rockingham (part)
| align=center | Waynesboro
| align=center | 1995
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 26
| [[Matt Lohr]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Rockingham (part)
| align=center | Harrisonburg
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 27
| [[Sam Nixon - Virginia Politician|Sam Nixon]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1994
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 28
| [[William J. Howell|Bill Howell]] ''Speaker of the House''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Stafford (part)
| align=center | Fredericksburg
| align=center | 1987
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 29
| [[Beverly Sherwood]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Frederick (part)
| align=center | Winchester
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 30
| [[Edward T. Scott|Ed Scott]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Culpeper, Madison, Orange (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 31
| [[Scott Lingamfelter]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fauquier (part), Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 32
| [[David Poisson]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 33
| [[Joe T. May]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Clarke, Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 34
| [[Margaret Vanderhye]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 35
| [[Steve Shannon]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 36
| [[Ken Plum]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1981
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 37
| [[David Bulova]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Fairfax
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 38
| [[Robert D. Hull|Bob Hull]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1992
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 39
| [[Vivian Watts]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1995
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 40
| [[Tim Hugo]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2002
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 41
| [[David W. Marsden|Dave Marsden]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 42
| [[Dave Albo]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 43
| [[Mark Sickles]] ''Minority Caucus Secretary''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 44
| [[Kris Amundson]] ''Minority Caucus Vice Chair for Operations''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1999
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 45
| [[David Englin]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part), Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Alexandria (part)
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 46
| [[Brian Moran]] ''Minority Caucus Chairman''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Alexandria (part)
| align=center | 1995
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 47
| [[Al Eisenberg]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 48
| [[Robert H. Brink|Bob Brink]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1997
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 49
| [[Adam Ebbin]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part), Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Alexandria (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 50
| [[Jackson H. Miller]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Prince William (part)
| align=center | Manassas, Manassas Park
| align=center | 2006
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 51
| [[Paul Nichols]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 52
| [[Jeffrey M. Frederick|Jeff Frederick]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 53
| [[James M. Scott (politician)|Jim Scott]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Falls Church
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 54
| [[Robert D. Orrock|Bobby Orrock]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Caroline (part), Spotsylvania (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1989
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 55
| [[Frank Hargrove]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Hanover (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1981
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 56
| [[Bill Janis]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Goochland, Henrico (part), Louisa
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 57
| [[David Toscano]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part)
| align=center | Charlottesville
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 58
| [[Robert B. Bell|Rob Bell]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part), Fluvanna (part), Greene, Orange (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Independent}}| 
| 59
| [[Watkins Abbitt, Jr.]]
| align=center | [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part), Appomattox, Buckingham, Cumberland, Fluvanna (part), Nelson, Prince Edward (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1985
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 60
| [[Clarke Hogan]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Charlotte, Halifax, Nottoway (part), Prince Edward (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 61
| [[Thomas C. Wright|Tommy Wright]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Amelia, Brunswick (part), Lunenburg (part), Mecklenburg, Nottoway (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2000
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 62
| [[Riley Ingram]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Henrico (part), Prince George (part)
| align=center | Hopewell (part)
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 63
| [[Roz Dance]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Dinwiddie
| align=center | Petersburg
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 64
| [[William K. Barlow|Bill Barlow]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Isle of Wight (part), James City (part), Southampton (part), Surry
| align=center | Franklin (part), Williamsburg
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 65
| [[R. Lee Ware]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Powhatan
| align=center |
| align=center | 1998
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 66
| [[Kirk Cox]] ''Majority Whip''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center | Colonial Heights
| align=center | 1989
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 67
| [[Chuck Caputo]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part), Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 68
| [[Manoli Loupassi]]
| align=center | [[Republican (politician)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 69
| [[Franklin P. Hall|Frank Hall]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 1975
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 70
| [[Dwight Clinton Jones]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Henrico (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 71
| [[Jennifer L. McClellan|Jenn McClellan]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Henrico (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 72
| [[James P. Massie|Jimmie Massie]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henrico (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 73
| [[John O'Bannon]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henrico (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2000
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 74
| [[Joseph Morrissey]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Charles City, Henrico (part), Prince George (part)
| align=center | Hopewell (part), Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 75
| [[Roz Tyler]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Brunswick (part), Greensville, Isle of Wight (part), Lunenburg (part), Southampton (part), Sussex
| align=center | Emporia, Franklin (part)
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 76
| [[Chris Jones (politician)|Chris Jones]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Suffolk (part)
| align=center | 1997
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 77
| [[Lionell Spruill]] ''Minority Caucus Vice Chair for Outreach''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Suffolk (part)
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 78
| [[John A. Cosgrove|John Cosgrove]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part)
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 79
| [[Johnny Joannou]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Norfolk (part), Portsmouth (part), Suffolk (part)
| align=center | 1997
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 80
| [[Kenneth R. Melvin|Ken Melvin]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Norfolk (part), Portsmouth (part)
| align=center | 1985
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 81
| [[Terrie Suit]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 1999
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 82
| [[Harry R. Purkey|Bob Purkey]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 1985
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 83
| [[Joseph Bouchard]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 84
| [[Salvatore Iaquinto]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 85
| [[Robert Tata|Bob Tata]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 1983
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 86
| [[Thomas Davis Rust|Tom Rust]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part), Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 87
| [[Paula Miller]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Norfolk (part)
| align=center | 2004
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 88
| [[Mark L. Cole|Mark Cole]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fauquier (part), Spotsylvania (part), Stafford (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 89
| [[Kenneth Cooper Alexander|Kenny Alexander]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Norfolk (part)
| align=center | 2002
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 90
| [[Algie Howell]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Norfolk (part), Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 91
| [[Thomas D. Gear|Tom Gear]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | York (part)
| align=center | Hampton (part), Poquoson
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 92
| [[Jeion Ward]] ''Minority Caucus Treasurer''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Hampton (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 93
| [[Phillip A. Hamilton|Phil Hamilton]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | James City (part)
| align=center | Newport News (part)
| align=center | 1988
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 94
| [[Glenn Oder]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Newport News (part)
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 95
| [[Mamye BaCote]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Hampton (part), Newport News (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 96
| [[Brenda Pogge]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | James City (part), York (part)
| align=center | Newport News (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 97
| [[Chris Peace]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Caroline (part), Hanover (part), Henrico (part), King and Queen (part), King William (part), New Kent, Spotsylvania (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2006
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 98
| [[Harvey Morgan]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Essex, Gloucester, King and Queen (part), King William (part), Mathews, Middlesex
| align=center |
| align=center | 1979
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 99
| [[Albert Pollard (politician)|Albert Pollard]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Caroline (part), King George, Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond, Westmoreland
| align=center |
| align=center | 2008
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 100
| [[Lynwood Lewis]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Accomack, Northampton
| align=center | Hampton (part), Norfolk (part)
| align=center | 2003
|}

==See also==
*[[List of Speakers of the Virginia House of Delegates]]
*[[Virginia state elections, 2007]]
*[[Senate of Virginia]]
*[[:Category:Members of the Virginia House of Delegates]]

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://legis.state.va.us/ Virginia General Assembly] '''official government website'''
*[http://www.vote-smart.org/official_state_legislator.php?type=office&state_id=VA&criteria=lower Project Vote Smart - State House of Virginia]

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[[Category:Virginia General Assembly|House of Delegates]]

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[[Image:VHoDmakeup.jpg|thumb|Historic Partisan Makeup of the Virginia House of Delegates]]The '''Virginia House of Delegates''' is the [[lower house]] of the [[Virginia General Assembly]]. It has 100 members elected for terms of two years; unlike most states, these elections take place during odd-numbered years. The House is presided over by the [[Speaker of the House]], who is elected from among the House membership by the Delegates. The Speaker is almost always a member of the majority party and, as Speaker, becomes the most powerful member of the House. The House shares legislative power with the [[Senate of Virginia]], the [[upper house]] of the [[Virginia General Assembly]]. The House of Delegates is the modern-day successor to the [[Virginia]] [[House of Burgesses]], which first met at [[Jamestown, Virginia|Jamestown]] in [[1619]]. The House is divided into [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] and [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] [[caucuses]]. In addition to the Speaker, there is a [[majority leader]], majority caucus chair, [[minority leader]], minority caucus chair, and the chairs of the several committees of the House. Through the House of Burgesses, the Virginia House of Delegates is considered the oldest continuous legislative body in the New World.

The House has met in [[Virginia State Capitol|Virginia's Capitol Building]], designed by [[Thomas Jefferson]], since [[1788]]. In recent years, the General Assembly members and staff operate from offices in the General Assembly Building, located in Capitol Square.

[[United States Republican Party|Republicans]] took control of the traditionally [[United States Democratic Party|Democratic]] House of Delegates for the first time since [[Reconstruction era of the United States|Reconstruction]] in 1999 (with the exception of a brief 2 year period in which the [[Readjuster Party]] was in the majority in the 1880s). However, the Democrats began making a comeback under the leadership of Governors [[Mark Warner]] and [[Tim Kaine]], gaining 6 seats during Warner's term in office (2002-2006), and 1 in a special election at the beginning of Kaine's term.

== Make-up of the Virginia House of Delegates ==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" align="center" valign="top" | '''Affiliation'''
| valign="top" | '''Members'''<br>
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[United States Republican Party|Republican Party]]
| 53
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[United States Democratic Party|Democratic Party]]
| 45
|-
| bgcolor="#999999" |  
| [[Independent (politics)|Independent]]<br>
| 2
|-
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" |  '''Total'''<br>
| '''100'''
|-
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" |  '''Majority'''<br>
| '''10'''
|}

Both Independents caucus with the Republicans.

== Party control ==

{| class=wikitable
|-
! colspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Year
! align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]]
! valign=bottom | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]]
! valign=bottom align=center | [[Independent (politics)|Independent]]
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 1998-2000
| 50
| 49
| 1
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2000-2002
| 47
| 52
| 1
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2002-2004
| 34
| 64
| 2
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2004-2006
| 37
| 61
| 2
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2006-2008
| 40
| 57
| 3
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2008-2010
| 44
| 54
| 2
|}

== House leadership ==

{| class = wikitable
! colspan="2" | Position !! Name !! Party !! District
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}|  || [[Speaker (politics)|Speaker]] || [[William J. Howell]] || [[United States Republican Party|Republican]] || 28th
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}|  || [[Majority Leader]] || [[Morgan Griffith]] || [[United States Republican Party|Republican]] || 8th
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}|  || [[Minority Leader]] || [[Ward Armstrong]] || [[United States Democratic Party|Democratic]] || 10th
</table>

== Members ==
The Virginia House of Delegates is up for reelection every two years. The next election cycle is in 2009.

{| class=wikitable
|-
! rowspan=2 colspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | District
! rowspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Name
! rowspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Party
! colspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Areas Represented
! rowspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | First Election
|-
! align=center valign=bottom | Counties 
! align=center valign=bottom | Cities
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 1
| [[Terry Kilgore]] ''Majority Caucus Chairman''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Lee, Scott, Washington (part), Wise (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 2
| [[Clarence E. Phillips|Bud Phillips]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Dickenson, Russell (part), Wise (part)
| align=center | Norton
| align=center | 1989
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 3
| [[Dan Bowling]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Buchanan, Russell (part), Tazewell (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2006
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 4
| [[Joseph P. Johnson|Joe Johnson]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Smyth (part), Washington (part)
| align=center | Bristol
| align=center | 1989
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 5
| [[Bill Carrico]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Carroll (part), Grayson (part), Wythe
| align=center | Galax
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 6
| [[Anne B. Crockett-Stark]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Bland, Giles (part), Pulaski (part), Tazewell (part), Wythe (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 7
| [[David A. Nutter|David Nutter]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Montgomery (part), Pulaski (part)
| align=center | Radford
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 8
| [[Morgan Griffith]] ''Majority Leader''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | Salem
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 9
| [[Charles D. Poindexter]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Floyd, Franklin, Pittsylvania (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 10
| [[Ward Armstrong]] ''Minority'' ''Leader''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Carroll (part), Henry (part), Patrick (part)
| align=center | Martinsville (part)
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 11
| [[Onzlee Ware]] ''Minority Caucus Sergeant at Arms''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 12
| [[James M. Shuler|James Shuler]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Alleghany, Bath, Craig, Giles (part), Montgomery (part)
| align=center | Covington
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 13
| [[Robert G. Marshall|Bob Marshall]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Loudoun (part), Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 14
| [[Daniel W. Marshall|Danny Marshall]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henry (part), Pittsylvania (part)
| align=center | Danville
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 15
| [[C. Todd Gilbert]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Page, Rappahannock, Rockingham (part), Shenandoah
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 16
| [[Donald W. Merricks]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henry (part), Pittsylvania (part)
| align=center | Martinsville (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 17
| [[William Fralin]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Botetourt (part), Roanoke (part)
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 18
| [[Clifford L. Athey|Clay Athey]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fauquier (part), Frederick (part), Warren
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Independent}}| 
| 19
| [[Lacey E. Putney|Lacey Putney]]
| align=center | [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
| align=center | Bedford (part), Botetourt (part)
| align=center | Bedford
| align=center | 1961
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 20
| [[Chris Saxman]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Augusta (part), Highland, Rockingham (part)
| align=center | Staunton
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 21
| [[Robert Mathieson]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 22
| [[Kathy Byron]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Bedford (part), Campbell
| align=center |
| align=center | 1997
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 23
| [[Shannon Valentine]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Amherst (part)
| align=center | Lynchburg
| align=center | 2006
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 24
| [[Ben Cline]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Amherst (part), Augusta (part), Rockbridge
| align=center | Buena Vista, Lexington
| align=center | 2002
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 25
| [[Steve Landes]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part), Augusta (part), Rockingham (part)
| align=center | Waynesboro
| align=center | 1995
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 26
| [[Matt Lohr]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Rockingham (part)
| align=center | Harrisonburg
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 27
| [[Sam Nixon - Virginia Politician|Sam Nixon]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1994
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 28
| [[William J. Howell|Bill Howell]] ''Speaker of the House''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Stafford (part)
| align=center | Fredericksburg
| align=center | 1987
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 29
| [[Beverly Sherwood]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Frederick (part)
| align=center | Winchester
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 30
| [[Edward T. Scott|Ed Scott]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Culpeper, Madison, Orange (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 31
| [[Scott Lingamfelter]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fauquier (part), Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 32
| [[David Poisson]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 33
| [[Joe T. May]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Clarke, Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 34
| [[Margaret Vanderhye]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 35
| [[Steve Shannon]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 36
| [[Ken Plum]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1981
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 37
| [[David Bulova]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Fairfax
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 38
| [[Robert D. Hull|Bob Hull]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1992
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 39
| [[Vivian Watts]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1995
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 40
| [[Tim Hugo]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2002
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 41
| [[David W. Marsden|Dave Marsden]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 42
| [[Dave Albo]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 43
| [[Mark Sickles]] ''Minority Caucus Secretary''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 44
| [[Kris Amundson]] ''Minority Caucus Vice Chair for Operations''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1999
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 45
| [[David Englin]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part), Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Alexandria (part)
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 46
| [[Brian Moran]] ''Minority Caucus Chairman''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Alexandria (part)
| align=center | 1995
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 47
| [[Al Eisenberg]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 48
| [[Robert H. Brink|Bob Brink]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1997
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 49
| [[Adam Ebbin]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part), Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Alexandria (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 50
| [[Jackson H. Miller]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Prince William (part)
| align=center | Manassas, Manassas Park
| align=center | 2006
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 51
| [[Paul Nichols]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 52
| [[Jeffrey M. Frederick|Jeff Frederick]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 53
| [[James M. Scott (politician)|Jim Scott]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Falls Church
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 54
| [[Robert D. Orrock|Bobby Orrock]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Caroline (part), Spotsylvania (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1989
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 55
| [[Frank Hargrove]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Hanover (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1981
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 56
| [[Bill Janis]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Goochland, Henrico (part), Louisa
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 57
| [[David Toscano]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part)
| align=center | Charlottesville
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 58
| [[Robert B. Bell|Rob Bell]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part), Fluvanna (part), Greene, Orange (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Independent}}| 
| 59
| [[Watkins Abbitt, Jr.]]
| align=center | [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part), Appomattox, Buckingham, Cumberland, Fluvanna (part), Nelson, Prince Edward (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1985
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 60
| [[Clarke Hogan]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Charlotte, Halifax, Nottoway (part), Prince Edward (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 61
| [[Thomas C. Wright|Tommy Wright]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Amelia, Brunswick (part), Lunenburg (part), Mecklenburg, Nottoway (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2000
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 62
| [[Riley Ingram]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Henrico (part), Prince George (part)
| align=center | Hopewell (part)
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 63
| [[Roz Dance]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Dinwiddie
| align=center | Petersburg
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 64
| [[William K. Barlow|Bill Barlow]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Isle of Wight (part), James City (part), Southampton (part), Surry
| align=center | Franklin (part), Williamsburg
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 65
| [[R. Lee Ware]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Powhatan
| align=center |
| align=center | 1998
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 66
| [[Kirk Cox]] ''Majority Whip''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center | Colonial Heights
| align=center | 1989
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 67
| [[Chuck Caputo]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part), Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 68
| [[Manoli Loupassi]]
| align=center | [[Republican (politician)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 69
| [[Franklin P. Hall|Frank Hall]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 1975
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 70
| [[Dwight Clinton Jones]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Henrico (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 71
| [[Jennifer L. McClellan|Jenn McClellan]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Henrico (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 72
| [[James P. Massie|Jimmie Massie]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henrico (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 73
| [[John O'Bannon]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henrico (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2000
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 74
| [[Joseph Morrissey]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Charles City, Henrico (part), Prince George (part)
| align=center | Hopewell (part), Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 75
| [[Roz Tyler]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Brunswick (part), Greensville, Isle of Wight (part), Lunenburg (part), Southampton (part), Sussex
| align=center | Emporia, Franklin (part)
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 76
| [[Chris Jones (politician)|Chris Jones]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Suffolk (part)
| align=center | 1997
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 77
| [[Lionell Spruill]] ''Minority Caucus Vice Chair for Outreach''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Suffolk (part)
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 78
| [[John A. Cosgrove|John Cosgrove]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part)
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 79
| [[Johnny Joannou]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Norfolk (part), Portsmouth (part), Suffolk (part)
| align=center | 1997
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 80
| [[Kenneth R. Melvin|Ken Melvin]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Norfolk (part), Portsmouth (part)
| align=center | 1985
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 81
| [[Terrie Suit]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 1999
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 82
| [[Harry R. Purkey|Bob Purkey]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 1985
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 83
| [[Joseph Bouchard]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 84
| [[Salvatore Iaquinto]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 85
| [[Robert Tata|Bob Tata]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 1983
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 86
| [[Thomas Davis Rust|Tom Rust]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part), Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 87
| [[Paula Miller]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Norfolk (part)
| align=center | 2004
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 88
| [[Mark L. Cole|Mark Cole]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fauquier (part), Spotsylvania (part), Stafford (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 89
| [[Kenneth Cooper Alexander|Kenny Alexander]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Norfolk (part)
| align=center | 2002
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 90
| [[Algie Howell]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Norfolk (part), Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 91
| [[Thomas D. Gear|Tom Gear]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | York (part)
| align=center | Hampton (part), Poquoson
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 92
| [[Jeion Ward]] ''Minority Caucus Treasurer''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Hampton (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 93
| [[Phillip A. Hamilton|Phil Hamilton]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | James City (part)
| align=center | Newport News (part)
| align=center | 1988
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 94
| [[Glenn Oder]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Newport News (part)
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 95
| [[Mamye BaCote]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Hampton (part), Newport News (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 96
| [[Brenda Pogge]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | James City (part), York (part)
| align=center | Newport News (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 97
| [[Chris Peace]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Caroline (part), Hanover (part), Henrico (part), King and Queen (part), King William (part), New Kent, Spotsylvania (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2006
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 98
| [[Harvey Morgan]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Essex, Gloucester, King and Queen (part), King William (part), Mathews, Middlesex
| align=center |
| align=center | 1979
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 99
| [[Albert Pollard (politician)|Albert Pollard]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Caroline (part), King George, Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond, Westmoreland
| align=center |
| align=center | 2008
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 100
| [[Lynwood Lewis]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Accomack, Northampton
| align=center | Hampton (part), Norfolk (part)
| align=center | 2003
|}

==See also==
*[[List of Speakers of the Virginia House of Delegates]]
*[[Virginia state elections, 2007]]
*[[Senate of Virginia]]
*[[:Category:Members of the Virginia House of Delegates]]

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://legis.state.va.us/ Virginia General Assembly] '''official government website'''
*[http://www.vote-smart.org/official_state_legislator.php?type=office&state_id=VA&criteria=lower Project Vote Smart - State House of Virginia]

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[[Category:State lower houses in the United States]]
[[Category:Virginia General Assembly|House of Delegates]]

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[[Image:VHoDmakeup.jpg|thumb|Historic Partisan Makeup of the Virginia House of Delegates]]The '''Virginia House of Delegates''' is the [[lower house]] of the [[Virginia General Assembly]]. It has 100 members elected for terms of two years; unlike most states, these elections take place during odd-numbered years. The House is presided over by the [[Speaker of the House]], who is elected from among the House membership by the Delegates. The Speaker is almost always a member of the majority party and, as Speaker, becomes the most powerful member of the House. The House shares legislative power with the [[Senate of Virginia]], the [[upper house]] of the [[Virginia General Assembly]]. The House of Delegates is the modern-day successor to the [[Virginia]] [[House of Burgesses]], which first met at [[Jamestown, Virginia|Jamestown]] in [[1619]]. The House is divided into [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] and [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] [[caucuses]]. In addition to the Speaker, there is a [[majority leader]], majority caucus chair, [[minority leader]], minority caucus chair, and the chairs of the several committees of the House. Through the House of Burgesses, the Virginia House of Delegates is considered the oldest continuous legislative body in the New World.

The House has met in [[Virginia State Capitol|Virginia's Capitol Building]], designed by [[Thomas Jefferson]], since [[1788]]. In recent years, the General Assembly members and staff operate from offices in the General Assembly Building, located in Capitol Square.

[[United States Republican Party|Republicans]] took control of the traditionally [[United States Democratic Party|Democratic]] House of Delegates for the first time since [[Reconstruction era of the United States|Reconstruction]] in 1999 (with the exception of a brief 2 year period in which the [[Readjuster Party]] was in the majority in the 1880s). However, the Democrats began making a comeback under the leadership of Governors [[Mark Warner]] and [[Tim Kaine]], gaining 6 seats during Warner's term in office (2002-2006), and 1 in a special election at the beginning of Kaine's term.

== Make-up of the Virginia House of Delegates ==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" align="center" valign="top" | '''Affiliation'''
| valign="top" | '''Members'''<br>
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[United States Republican Party|Republican Party]]
| 53
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[United States Democratic Party|Democratic Party]]
| 45
|-
| bgcolor="#999999" |  
| [[Independent (politics)|Independent]]<br>
| 2
|-
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" |  '''Total'''<br>
| '''100'''
|-
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" |  '''Majority'''<br>
| '''10'''
|}

Both Independents caucus with the Republicans.

== Party control ==

{| class=wikitable
|-
! colspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Year
! align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]]
! valign=bottom | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]]
! valign=bottom align=center | [[Independent (politics)|Independent]]
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 1998-2000
| 50
| 49
| 1
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2000-2002
| 47
| 52
| 1
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2002-2004
| 34
| 64
| 2
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2004-2006
| 37
| 61
| 2
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2006-2008
| 40
| 57
| 3
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2008-2010
| 44
| 54
| 2
|}

== House leadership ==

{| class = wikitable
! colspan="2" | Position !! Name !! Party !! District
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}|  || [[Speaker (politics)|Speaker]] || [[William J. Howell]] || [[United States Republican Party|Republican]] || 28th
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}|  || [[Majority Leader]] || [[Morgan Griffith]] || [[United States Republican Party|Republican]] || 8th
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}|  || [[Minority Leader]] || [[Ward Armstrong]] || [[United States Democratic Party|Democratic]] || 10th
</table>

== Members ==
The Virginia House of Delegates is up for reelection every two years. The next election cycle is in 2009.

{| class=wikitable
|-
! rowspan=2 colspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | District
! rowspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Name
! rowspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Party
! colspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Areas Represented
! rowspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | First Election
|-
! align=center valign=bottom | Counties 
! align=center valign=bottom | Cities
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 1
| [[Terry Kilgore]] ''Majority Caucus Chairman''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Lee, Scott, Washington (part), Wise
| align=center |
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 2
| [[Clarence E. Phillips|Bud Phillips]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Dickenson, Russell (part), Wise (part)
| align=center | Norton
| align=center | 1989
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 3
| [[Dan Bowling]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Buchanan, Russell (part), Tazewell (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2006
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 4
| [[Joseph P. Johnson|Joe Johnson]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Smyth (part), Washington (part)
| align=center | Bristol
| align=center | 1989
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 5
| [[Bill Carrico]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Carroll (part), Grayson (part), Wythe
| align=center | Galax
| align=center | 2001
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 6
| [[Anne B. Crockett-Stark]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Bland, Giles (part), Pulaski (part), Tazewell (part), Wythe (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 7
| [[David A. Nutter|David Nutter]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Montgomery (part), Pulaski (part)
| align=center | Radford
| align=center | 2001
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 8
| [[Morgan Griffith]] ''Majority Leader''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | Salem
| align=center | 1993
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 9
| [[Charles D. Poindexter]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Floyd, Franklin, Pittsylvania (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2007
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 10
| [[Ward Armstrong]] ''Minority'' ''Leader''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Carroll (part), Henry (part), Patrick (part)
| align=center | Martinsville (part)
| align=center | 1991
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 11
| [[Onzlee Ware]] ''Minority Caucus Sergeant at Arms''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | 2003
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 12
| [[James M. Shuler|James Shuler]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Alleghany, Bath, Craig, Giles (part), Montgomery (part)
| align=center | Covington
| align=center | 1993
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 13
| [[Robert G. Marshall|Bob Marshall]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Loudoun (part), Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1991
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 14
| [[Daniel W. Marshall|Danny Marshall]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henry (part), Pittsylvania (part)
| align=center | Danville
| align=center | 2001
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 15
| [[C. Todd Gilbert]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Page, Rappahannock, Rockingham (part), Shenandoah
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 16
| [[Donald W. Merricks]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henry (part), Pittsylvania (part)
| align=center | Martinsville (part)
| align=center | 2007
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 17
| [[William Fralin]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Botetourt (part), Roanoke (part)
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | 2003
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 18
| [[Clifford L. Athey|Clay Athey]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fauquier (part), Frederick (part), Warren
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
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| {{American politics/party colours/Independent}}| 
| 19
| [[Lacey E. Putney|Lacey Putney]]
| align=center | [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
| align=center | Bedford (part), Botetourt (part)
| align=center | Bedford
| align=center | 1961
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 20
| [[Chris Saxman]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Augusta (part), Highland, Rockingham (part)
| align=center | Staunton
| align=center | 2001
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 21
| [[Robert Mathieson]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2007
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 22
| [[Kathy Byron]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Bedford (part), Campbell
| align=center |
| align=center | 1997
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 23
| [[Shannon Valentine]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Amherst (part)
| align=center | Lynchburg
| align=center | 2006
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 24
| [[Ben Cline]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Amherst (part), Augusta (part), Rockbridge
| align=center | Buena Vista, Lexington
| align=center | 2002
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 25
| [[Steve Landes]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part), Augusta (part), Rockingham (part)
| align=center | Waynesboro
| align=center | 1995
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 26
| [[Matt Lohr]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Rockingham (part)
| align=center | Harrisonburg
| align=center | 2005
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 27
| [[Sam Nixon - Virginia Politician|Sam Nixon]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1994
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 28
| [[William J. Howell|Bill Howell]] ''Speaker of the House''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Stafford (part)
| align=center | Fredericksburg
| align=center | 1987
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 29
| [[Beverly Sherwood]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Frederick (part)
| align=center | Winchester
| align=center | 1993
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 30
| [[Edward T. Scott|Ed Scott]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Culpeper, Madison, Orange (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 31
| [[Scott Lingamfelter]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fauquier (part), Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 32
| [[David Poisson]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 33
| [[Joe T. May]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Clarke, Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1993
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 34
| [[Margaret Vanderhye]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2007
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 35
| [[Steve Shannon]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 36
| [[Ken Plum]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1981
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 37
| [[David Bulova]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Fairfax
| align=center | 2005
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 38
| [[Robert D. Hull|Bob Hull]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1992
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 39
| [[Vivian Watts]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1995
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 40
| [[Tim Hugo]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2002
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 41
| [[David W. Marsden|Dave Marsden]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 42
| [[Dave Albo]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1993
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 43
| [[Mark Sickles]] ''Minority Caucus Secretary''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 44
| [[Kris Amundson]] ''Minority Caucus Vice Chair for Operations''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1999
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 45
| [[David Englin]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part), Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Alexandria (part)
| align=center | 2005
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 46
| [[Brian Moran]] ''Minority Caucus Chairman''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Alexandria (part)
| align=center | 1995
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 47
| [[Al Eisenberg]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 48
| [[Robert H. Brink|Bob Brink]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1997
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 49
| [[Adam Ebbin]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part), Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Alexandria (part)
| align=center | 2003
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 50
| [[Jackson H. Miller]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Prince William (part)
| align=center | Manassas, Manassas Park
| align=center | 2006
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 51
| [[Paul Nichols]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2007
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 52
| [[Jeffrey M. Frederick|Jeff Frederick]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 53
| [[James M. Scott (politician)|Jim Scott]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Falls Church
| align=center | 1991
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 54
| [[Robert D. Orrock|Bobby Orrock]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Caroline (part), Spotsylvania (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1989
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 55
| [[Frank Hargrove]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Hanover (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1981
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 56
| [[Bill Janis]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Goochland, Henrico (part), Louisa
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 57
| [[David Toscano]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part)
| align=center | Charlottesville
| align=center | 2005
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 58
| [[Robert B. Bell|Rob Bell]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part), Fluvanna (part), Greene, Orange (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
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| {{American politics/party colours/Independent}}| 
| 59
| [[Watkins Abbitt, Jr.]]
| align=center | [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part), Appomattox, Buckingham, Cumberland, Fluvanna (part), Nelson, Prince Edward (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1985
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 60
| [[Clarke Hogan]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Charlotte, Halifax, Nottoway (part), Prince Edward (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 61
| [[Thomas C. Wright|Tommy Wright]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Amelia, Brunswick (part), Lunenburg (part), Mecklenburg, Nottoway (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2000
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 62
| [[Riley Ingram]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Henrico (part), Prince George (part)
| align=center | Hopewell (part)
| align=center | 1991
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 63
| [[Roz Dance]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Dinwiddie
| align=center | Petersburg
| align=center | 2005
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 64
| [[William K. Barlow|Bill Barlow]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Isle of Wight (part), James City (part), Southampton (part), Surry
| align=center | Franklin (part), Williamsburg
| align=center | 1991
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 65
| [[R. Lee Ware]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Powhatan
| align=center |
| align=center | 1998
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 66
| [[Kirk Cox]] ''Majority Whip''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center | Colonial Heights
| align=center | 1989
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 67
| [[Chuck Caputo]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part), Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 68
| [[Manoli Loupassi]]
| align=center | [[Republican (politician)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2007
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 69
| [[Franklin P. Hall|Frank Hall]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 1975
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 70
| [[Dwight Clinton Jones]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Henrico (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 1993
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 71
| [[Jennifer L. McClellan|Jenn McClellan]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Henrico (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2005
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 72
| [[James P. Massie|Jimmie Massie]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henrico (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2007
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 73
| [[John O'Bannon]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henrico (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2000
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 74
| [[Joseph Morrissey]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Charles City, Henrico (part), Prince George (part)
| align=center | Hopewell (part), Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2007
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 75
| [[Roz Tyler]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Brunswick (part), Greensville, Isle of Wight (part), Lunenburg (part), Southampton (part), Sussex
| align=center | Emporia, Franklin (part)
| align=center | 2005
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 76
| [[Chris Jones (politician)|Chris Jones]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Suffolk (part)
| align=center | 1997
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 77
| [[Lionell Spruill]] ''Minority Caucus Vice Chair for Outreach''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Suffolk (part)
| align=center | 1993
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 78
| [[John A. Cosgrove|John Cosgrove]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part)
| align=center | 2001
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 79
| [[Johnny Joannou]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Norfolk (part), Portsmouth (part), Suffolk (part)
| align=center | 1997
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 80
| [[Kenneth R. Melvin|Ken Melvin]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Norfolk (part), Portsmouth (part)
| align=center | 1985
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 81
| [[Terrie Suit]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 1999
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 82
| [[Harry R. Purkey|Bob Purkey]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 1985
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 83
| [[Joseph Bouchard]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2007
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 84
| [[Salvatore Iaquinto]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2005
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 85
| [[Robert Tata|Bob Tata]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 1983
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 86
| [[Thomas Davis Rust|Tom Rust]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part), Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 87
| [[Paula Miller]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Norfolk (part)
| align=center | 2004
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 88
| [[Mark L. Cole|Mark Cole]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fauquier (part), Spotsylvania (part), Stafford (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 89
| [[Kenneth Cooper Alexander|Kenny Alexander]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Norfolk (part)
| align=center | 2002
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 90
| [[Algie Howell]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Norfolk (part), Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2003
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 91
| [[Thomas D. Gear|Tom Gear]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | York (part)
| align=center | Hampton (part), Poquoson
| align=center | 2001
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 92
| [[Jeion Ward]] ''Minority Caucus Treasurer''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Hampton (part)
| align=center | 2003
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 93
| [[Phillip A. Hamilton|Phil Hamilton]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | James City (part)
| align=center | Newport News (part)
| align=center | 1988
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 94
| [[Glenn Oder]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Newport News (part)
| align=center | 2001
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 95
| [[Mamye BaCote]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Hampton (part), Newport News (part)
| align=center | 2003
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 96
| [[Brenda Pogge]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | James City (part), York (part)
| align=center | Newport News (part)
| align=center | 2007
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 97
| [[Chris Peace]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Caroline (part), Hanover (part), Henrico (part), King and Queen (part), King William (part), New Kent, Spotsylvania (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2006
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 98
| [[Harvey Morgan]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Essex, Gloucester, King and Queen (part), King William (part), Mathews, Middlesex
| align=center |
| align=center | 1979
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 99
| [[Albert Pollard (politician)|Albert Pollard]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Caroline (part), King George, Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond, Westmoreland
| align=center |
| align=center | 2008
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 100
| [[Lynwood Lewis]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Accomack, Northampton
| align=center | Hampton (part), Norfolk (part)
| align=center | 2003
|}

==See also==
*[[Virginia state elections, 2007]]
*[[Senate of Virginia]]
*[[:Category:Members of the Virginia House of Delegates]]
*[[:Category:Speakers of the Virginia House of Delegates]]

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://legis.state.va.us/ Virginia General Assembly] '''official government website'''
*[http://www.vote-smart.org/official_state_legislator.php?type=office&state_id=VA&criteria=lower Project Vote Smart - State House of Virginia]

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[[Category:State lower houses in the United States]]
[[Category:Virginia General Assembly|House of Delegates]]

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Rklear: /* Members */ Fixed Jim Scott link (pointed to a different James M. Scott)

[[Image:VHoDmakeup.jpg|thumb|Historic Partisan Makeup of the Virginia House of Delegates]]The '''Virginia House of Delegates''' is the [[lower house]] of the [[Virginia General Assembly]]. It has 100 members elected for terms of two years; unlike most states, these elections take place during odd-numbered years. The House is presided over by the [[Speaker of the House]], who is elected from among the House membership by the Delegates. The Speaker is almost always a member of the majority party and, as Speaker, becomes the most powerful member of the House. The House shares legislative power with the [[Senate of Virginia]], the [[upper house]] of the [[Virginia General Assembly]]. The House of Delegates is the modern-day successor to the [[Virginia]] [[House of Burgesses]], which first met at [[Jamestown, Virginia|Jamestown]] in [[1619]]. The House is divided into [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] and [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] [[caucuses]]. In addition to the Speaker, there is a [[majority leader]], majority caucus chair, [[minority leader]], minority caucus chair, and the chairs of the several committees of the House. Through the House of Burgesses, the Virginia House of Delegates is considered the oldest continuous legislative body in the New World.

The House has met in [[Virginia State Capitol|Virginia's Capitol Building]], designed by [[Thomas Jefferson]], since [[1788]]. In recent years, the General Assembly members and staff operate from offices in the General Assembly Building, located in Capitol Square.

[[United States Republican Party|Republicans]] took control of the traditionally [[United States Democratic Party|Democratic]] House of Delegates for the first time since [[Reconstruction era of the United States|Reconstruction]] in 1999 (with the exception of a brief 2 year period in which the [[Readjuster Party]] was in the majority in the 1880s). However, the Democrats began making a comeback under the leadership of Governors [[Mark Warner]] and [[Tim Kaine]], gaining 6 seats during Warner's term in office (2002-2006), and 1 in a special election at the beginning of Kaine's term.

== Make-up of the Virginia House of Delegates ==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" align="center" valign="top" | '''Affiliation'''
| valign="top" | '''Members'''<br>
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[United States Republican Party|Republican Party]]
| 53
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[United States Democratic Party|Democratic Party]]
| 45
|-
| bgcolor="#999999" |  
| [[Independent (politics)|Independent]]<br>
| 2
|-
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" |  '''Total'''<br>
| '''100'''
|-
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" |  '''Majority'''<br>
| '''10'''
|}

Both Independents caucus with the Republicans.

== Party control ==

{| class=wikitable
|-
! colspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Year
! align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]]
! valign=bottom | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]]
! valign=bottom align=center | [[Independent (politics)|Independent]]
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 1998-2000
| 50
| 49
| 1
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2000-2002
| 47
| 52
| 1
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2002-2004
| 34
| 64
| 2
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2004-2006
| 37
| 61
| 2
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2006-2008
| 40
| 57
| 3
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2008-2010
| 44
| 54
| 2
|}

== House leadership ==

{| class = wikitable
! colspan="2" | Position !! Name !! Party !! District
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}|  || [[Speaker (politics)|Speaker]] || [[William J. Howell]] || [[United States Republican Party|Republican]] || 28th
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}|  || [[Majority Leader]] || [[Morgan Griffith]] || [[United States Republican Party|Republican]] || 8th
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}|  || [[Minority Leader]] || [[Ward Armstrong]] || [[United States Democratic Party|Democratic]] || 10th
</table>

== Members ==
The Virginia House of Delegates is up for reelection every two years. The next election cycle is in 2009.

{| class=wikitable
|-
! rowspan=2 colspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | District
! rowspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Name
! rowspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Party
! colspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Areas Represented
! rowspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | First Election
|-
! align=center valign=bottom | Counties 
! align=center valign=bottom | Cities
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 1
| [[Terry Kilgore]] ''Majority Caucus Chairman''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Lee, Scott, Washington (part), Wise
| align=center |
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 2
| [[Clarence E. Phillips|Bud Phillips]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Dickenson, Russell (part), Wise (part)
| align=center | Norton
| align=center | 1989
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 3
| [[Dan Bowling]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Buchanan, Russell (part), Tazewell (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2006
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 4
| [[Joseph P. Johnson|Joe Johnson]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Smyth (part), Washington (part)
| align=center | Bristol
| align=center | 1989
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 5
| [[Bill Carrico]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Carroll (part), Grayson (part), Wythe
| align=center | Galax
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 6
| [[Anne B. Crockett-Stark]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Bland, Giles (part), Pulaski (part), Tazewell (part), Wythe (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 7
| [[David A. Nutter|David Nutter]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Montgomery (part), Pulaski (part)
| align=center | Radford
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 8
| [[Morgan Griffith]] ''Majority Leader''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | Salem
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 9
| [[Charles D. Poindexter]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Floyd, Franklin, Pittsylvania (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 10
| [[Ward Armstrong]] ''Minority'' ''Leader''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Carroll (part), Henry (part), Patrick (part)
| align=center | Martinsville (part)
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 11
| [[Onzlee Ware]] ''Minority Caucus Sergeant at Arms''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 12
| [[James M. Shuler|James Shuler]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Alleghany, Bath, Craig, Giles (part), Montgomery (part)
| align=center | Covington
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 13
| [[Robert G. Marshall|Bob Marshall]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Loudoun (part), Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 14
| [[Daniel W. Marshall|Danny Marshall]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henry (part), Pittsylvania (part)
| align=center | Danville
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 15
| [[C. Todd Gilbert]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Page, Rappahannock, Rockingham (part), Shenandoah
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 16
| [[Donald W. Merricks]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henry (part), Pittsylvania (part)
| align=center | Martinsville (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 17
| [[William Fralin]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Botetourt (part), Roanoke (part)
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 18
| [[Clifford L. Athey|Clay Athey]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fauquier (part), Frederick (part), Warren
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Independent}}| 
| 19
| [[Lacey E. Putney|Lacey Putney]]
| align=center | [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
| align=center | Bedford (part), Botetourt (part)
| align=center | Bedford
| align=center | 1961
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 20
| [[Chris Saxman]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Augusta (part), Highland, Rockingham (part)
| align=center | Staunton
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 21
| [[Robert Mathieson]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 22
| [[Kathy Byron]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Bedford (part), Campbell
| align=center |
| align=center | 1997
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 23
| [[Shannon Valentine]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Amherst (part)
| align=center | Lynchburg
| align=center | 2006
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 24
| [[Ben Cline]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Amherst (part), Augusta (part), Rockbridge
| align=center | Buena Vista, Lexington
| align=center | 2002
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 25
| [[Steve Landes]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part), Augusta (part), Rockingham (part)
| align=center | Waynesboro
| align=center | 1995
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 26
| [[Matt Lohr]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Rockingham (part)
| align=center | Harrisonburg
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 27
| [[Sam Nixon - Virginia Politician|Sam Nixon]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1994
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 28
| [[William J. Howell|Bill Howell]] ''Speaker of the House''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Stafford (part)
| align=center | Fredericksburg
| align=center | 1987
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 29
| [[Beverly Sherwood]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Frederick (part)
| align=center | Winchester
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 30
| [[Edward T. Scott|Ed Scott]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Culpeper, Madison, Orange (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 31
| [[Scott Lingamfelter]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fauquier (part), Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 32
| [[David Poisson]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 33
| [[Joe T. May]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Clarke, Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 34
| [[Margaret Vanderhye]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 35
| [[Steve Shannon]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 36
| [[Ken Plum]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1981
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 37
| [[David Bulova]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Fairfax
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 38
| [[Robert D. Hull|Bob Hull]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1992
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 39
| [[Vivian Watts]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1995
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 40
| [[Tim Hugo]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2002
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 41
| [[David W. Marsden|Dave Marsden]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 42
| [[Dave Albo]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 43
| [[Mark Sickles]] ''Minority Caucus Secretary''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 44
| [[Kris Amundson]] ''Minority Caucus Vice Chair for Operations''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1999
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 45
| [[David Englin]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part), Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Alexandria (part)
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 46
| [[Brian Moran]] ''Minority Caucus Chairman''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Alexandria (part)
| align=center | 1995
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 47
| [[Al Eisenberg]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 48
| [[Robert H. Brink|Bob Brink]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1997
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 49
| [[Adam Ebbin]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part), Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Alexandria (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 50
| [[Jackson H. Miller]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Prince William (part)
| align=center | Manassas, Manassas Park
| align=center | 2006
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 51
| [[Paul Nichols]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 52
| [[Jeffrey M. Frederick|Jeff Frederick]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 53
| [[James M. Scott (politician)|Jim Scott]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Falls Church
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 54
| [[Robert D. Orrock|Bobby Orrock]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Caroline (part), Spotsylvania (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1989
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 55
| [[Frank Hargrove]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Hanover (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1981
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 56
| [[Bill Janis]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Goochland, Henrico (part), Louisa
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 57
| [[David Toscano]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part)
| align=center | Charlottesville
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 58
| [[Robert B. Bell|Rob Bell]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part), Fluvanna (part), Greene, Orange (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Independent}}| 
| 59
| [[Watkins Abbitt, Jr.]]
| align=center | [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part), Appomattox, Buckingham, Cumberland, Fluvanna (part), Nelson, Prince Edward (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1985
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 60
| [[Clarke Hogan]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Charlotte, Halifax, Nottoway (part), Prince Edward (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 61
| [[Thomas C. Wright|Tommy Wright]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Amelia, Brunswick (part), Lunenburg (part), Mecklenburg, Nottoway (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2000
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 62
| [[Riley Ingram]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Henrico (part), Prince George (part)
| align=center | Hopewell (part)
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 63
| [[Roz Dance]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Dinwiddie
| align=center | Petersburg
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 64
| [[William K. Barlow|Bill Barlow]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Isle of Wight (part), James City (part), Southampton (part), Surry
| align=center | Franklin (part), Williamsburg
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 65
| [[R. Lee Ware]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Powhatan
| align=center |
| align=center | 1998
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 66
| [[Kirk Cox]] ''Majority Whip''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center | Colonial Heights
| align=center | 1989
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 67
| [[Chuck Caputo]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part), Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 68
| [[Manoli Loupassi]]
| align=center | [[Republican (politician)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 69
| [[Franklin P. Hall|Frank Hall]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 1975
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 70
| [[Dwight Clinton Jones]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Henrico (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 71
| [[Jennifer L. McClellan|Jenn McClellan]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Henrico (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 72
| [[James P. Massie|Jimmie Massie]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henrico (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 73
| [[John O'Bannon]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henrico (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2000
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 74
| [[Joseph Morrissey]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Charles City, Henrico (part), Prince George (part)
| align=center | Hopewell (part), Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 75
| [[Roz Tyler]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Brunswick (part), Greensville, Isle of Wight (part), Lunenburg (part), Southampton (part), Sussex
| align=center | Emporia, Franklin (part)
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 76
| [[Chris Jones (politician)|Chris Jones]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Suffolk (part)
| align=center | 1997
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 77
| [[Lionell Spruill]] ''Minority Caucus Vice Chair for Outreach''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Suffolk (part)
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 78
| [[John A. Cosgrove|John Cosgrove]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part)
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 79
| [[Johnny Joannou]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Norfolk (part), Portsmouth (part), Suffolk (part)
| align=center | 1997
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 80
| [[Kenneth R. Melvin|Ken Melvin]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Norfolk (part), Portsmouth (part)
| align=center | 1985
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 81
| [[Terrie Suit]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 1999
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 82
| [[Harry R. Purkey|Bob Purkey]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 1985
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 83
| [[Joseph Bouchard]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 84
| [[Salvatore Iaquinto]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 85
| [[Robert Tata|Bob Tata]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 1983
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 86
| [[Thomas Davis Rust|Tom Rust]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part), Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 87
| [[Paula Miller]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Norfolk (part)
| align=center | 2004
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 88
| [[Mark L. Cole|Mark Cole]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fauquier (part), Spotsylvania (part), Stafford (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 89
| [[Kenneth Cooper Alexander|Kenny Alexander]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Norfolk (part)
| align=center | 2002
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 90
| [[Algie Howell]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Norfolk (part), Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 91
| [[Thomas D. Gear|Tom Gear]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | York (part)
| align=center | Hampton (part), Poquoson
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 92
| [[Jeion Ward]] ''Minority Caucus Treasurer''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Hampton (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 93
| [[Phillip A. Hamilton|Phil Hamilton]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | James City (part)
| align=center | Newport News (part)
| align=center | 1988
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 94
| [[Glenn Oder]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Newport News (part)
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 95
| [[Mamye BaCote]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Hampton (part), Newport News (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 96
| [[Brenda Pogge]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | James City (part), York (part)
| align=center | Newport News (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 97
| [[Chris Peace]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Caroline (part), Hanover (part), Henrico (part), King and Queen (part), King William (part), New Kent, Spotsylvania (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2006
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 98
| [[Harvey Morgan]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Essex, Gloucester, King and Queen (part), King William (part), Mathews, Middlesex
| align=center |
| align=center | 1979
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 99
| [[Albert Pollard (politician)|Albert Pollard]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Caroline (part), King George, Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond, Westmoreland
| align=center |
| align=center | 2008
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 100
| [[Lynwood Lewis]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Accomack, Northampton
| align=center | Hampton (part), Norfolk (part)
| align=center | 2003
|}

==See also==
*[[Virginia state elections, 2007]]
*[[Senate of Virginia]]
*[[:Category:Members of the Virginia House of Delegates]]

==References==
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</div>

==External links==
*[http://legis.state.va.us/ Virginia General Assembly] '''official government website'''
*[http://www.vote-smart.org/official_state_legislator.php?type=office&state_id=VA&criteria=lower Project Vote Smart - State House of Virginia]

{{USLegislatures}}

[[Category:State lower houses in the United States]]
[[Category:Virginia General Assembly|House of Delegates]]

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[[Image:VHoDmakeup.jpg|thumb|Historic Partisan Makeup of the Virginia House of Delegates]]The '''Virginia House of Delegates''' is the [[lower house]] of the [[Virginia General Assembly]]. It has 100 members elected for terms of two years; unlike most states, these elections take place during odd-numbered years. The House is presided over by the [[Speaker of the House]], who is elected from among the House membership by the Delegates. The Speaker is almost always a member of the majority party and, as Speaker, becomes the most powerful member of the House. The House shares legislative power with the [[Senate of Virginia]], the [[upper house]] of the [[Virginia General Assembly]]. The House of Delegates is the modern-day successor to the [[Virginia]] [[House of Burgesses]], which first met at [[Jamestown, Virginia|Jamestown]] in [[1619]]. The House is divided into [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] and [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] [[caucuses]]. In addition to the Speaker, there is a [[majority leader]], majority caucus chair, [[minority leader]], minority caucus chair, and the chairs of the several committees of the House. Through the House of Burgesses, the Virginia House of Delegates is considered the oldest continuous legislative body in the New World.

The House has met in [[Virginia State Capitol|Virginia's Capitol Building]], designed by [[Thomas Jefferson]], since [[1788]]. In recent years, the General Assembly members and staff operate from offices in the General Assembly Building, located in Capitol Square.

[[United States Republican Party|Republicans]] took control of the traditionally [[United States Democratic Party|Democratic]] House of Delegates for the first time since [[Reconstruction era of the United States|Reconstruction]] in 1999 (with the exception of a brief 2 year period in which the [[Readjuster Party]] was in the majority in the 1880s). However, the Democrats began making a comeback under the leadership of Governors [[Mark Warner]] and [[Tim Kaine]], gaining 6 seats during Warner's term in office (2002-2006), and 1 in a special election at the beginning of Kaine's term.

== Make-up of the Virginia House of Delegates ==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" align="center" valign="top" | '''Affiliation'''
| valign="top" | '''Members'''<br>
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[United States Republican Party|Republican Party]]
| 53
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[United States Democratic Party|Democratic Party]]
| 45
|-
| bgcolor="#999999" |  
| [[Independent (politics)|Independent]]<br>
| 2
|-
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" |  '''Total'''<br>
| '''100'''
|-
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" |  '''Majority'''<br>
| '''10'''
|}

Both Independents caucus with the Republicans.

== Party control ==

{| class=wikitable
|-
! colspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Year
! align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]]
! valign=bottom | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]]
! valign=bottom align=center | [[Independent (politics)|Independent]]
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 1998-2000
| 50
| 49
| 1
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2000-2002
| 47
| 52
| 1
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2002-2004
| 34
| 64
| 2
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2004-2006
| 37
| 61
| 2
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2006-2008
| 40
| 57
| 3
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2008-2010
| 44
| 54
| 2
|}

== House leadership ==

{| class = wikitable
! colspan="2" | Position !! Name !! Party !! District
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}|  || [[Speaker (politics)|Speaker]] || [[William J. Howell]] || [[United States Republican Party|Republican]] || 28th
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}|  || [[Majority Leader]] || [[Morgan Griffith]] || [[United States Republican Party|Republican]] || 8th
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}|  || [[Minority Leader]] || [[Ward Armstrong]] || [[United States Democratic Party|Democratic]] || 10th
</table>

== Members ==
The Virginia House of Delegates is up for reelection every two years. The next election cycle is in 2009.

{| class=wikitable
|-
! rowspan=2 colspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | District
! rowspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Name
! rowspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Party
! colspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Areas Represented
! rowspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | First Election
|-
! align=center valign=bottom | Counties 
! align=center valign=bottom | Cities
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 1
| [[Terry Kilgore]] ''Majority Caucus Chairman''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Lee, Scott, Washington (part), Wise
| align=center |
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 2
| [[Clarence E. Phillips|Bud Phillips]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Dickenson, Russell (part), Wise (part)
| align=center | Norton
| align=center | 1989
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 3
| [[Dan Bowling]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Buchanan, Russell (part), Tazewell (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2006
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 4
| [[Joseph P. Johnson|Joe Johnson]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Smyth (part), Washington (part)
| align=center | Bristol
| align=center | 1989
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 5
| [[Bill Carrico]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Carroll (part), Grayson (part), Wythe
| align=center | Galax
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 6
| [[Anne B. Crockett-Stark]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Bland, Giles (part), Pulaski (part), Tazewell (part), Wythe (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 7
| [[David A. Nutter|David Nutter]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Montgomery (part), Pulaski (part)
| align=center | Radford
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 8
| [[Morgan Griffith]] ''Majority Leader''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | Salem
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 9
| [[Charles D. Poindexter]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Floyd, Franklin, Pittsylvania (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 10
| [[Ward Armstrong]] ''Minority'' ''Leader''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Carroll (part), Henry (part), Patrick (part)
| align=center | Martinsville (part)
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 11
| [[Onzlee Ware]] ''Minority Caucus Sergeant at Arms''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 12
| [[James M. Shuler|James Shuler]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Alleghany, Bath, Craig, Giles (part), Montgomery (part)
| align=center | Covington
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 13
| [[Robert G. Marshall|Bob Marshall]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Loudoun (part), Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 14
| [[Daniel W. Marshall|Danny Marshall]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henry (part), Pittsylvania (part)
| align=center | Danville
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 15
| [[C. Todd Gilbert]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Page, Rappahannock, Rockingham (part), Shenandoah
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 16
| [[Donald W. Merricks]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henry (part), Pittsylvania (part)
| align=center | Martinsville (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 17
| [[William Fralin]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Botetourt (part), Roanoke (part)
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 18
| [[Clifford L. Athey|Clay Athey]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fauquier (part), Frederick (part), Warren
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Independent}}| 
| 19
| [[Lacey E. Putney|Lacey Putney]]
| align=center | [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
| align=center | Bedford (part), Botetourt (part)
| align=center | Bedford
| align=center | 1961
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 20
| [[Chris Saxman]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Augusta (part), Highland, Rockingham (part)
| align=center | Staunton
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 21
| [[Robert Mathieson]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 22
| [[Kathy Byron]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Bedford (part), Campbell
| align=center |
| align=center | 1997
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 23
| [[Shannon Valentine]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Amherst (part)
| align=center | Lynchburg
| align=center | 2006
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 24
| [[Ben Cline]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Amherst (part), Augusta (part), Rockbridge
| align=center | Buena Vista, Lexington
| align=center | 2002
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 25
| [[Steve Landes]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part), Augusta (part), Rockingham (part)
| align=center | Waynesboro
| align=center | 1995
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 26
| [[Matt Lohr]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Rockingham (part)
| align=center | Harrisonburg
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 27
| [[Sam Nixon - Virginia Politician|Sam Nixon]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1994
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 28
| [[William J. Howell|Bill Howell]] ''Speaker of the House''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Stafford (part)
| align=center | Fredericksburg
| align=center | 1987
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 29
| [[Beverly Sherwood]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Frederick (part)
| align=center | Winchester
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 30
| [[Edward T. Scott|Ed Scott]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Culpeper, Madison, Orange (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 31
| [[Scott Lingamfelter]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fauquier (part), Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 32
| [[David Poisson]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 33
| [[Joe T. May]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Clarke, Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 34
| [[Margaret Vanderhye]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 35
| [[Steve Shannon]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 36
| [[Ken Plum]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1981
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 37
| [[David Bulova]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Fairfax
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 38
| [[Robert D. Hull|Bob Hull]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1992
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 39
| [[Vivian Watts]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1995
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 40
| [[Tim Hugo]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2002
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 41
| [[David W. Marsden|Dave Marsden]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 42
| [[Dave Albo]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 43
| [[Mark Sickles]] ''Minority Caucus Secretary''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 44
| [[Kris Amundson]] ''Minority Caucus Vice Chair for Operations''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1999
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 45
| [[David Englin]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part), Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Alexandria (part)
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 46
| [[Brian Moran]] ''Minority Caucus Chairman''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Alexandria (part)
| align=center | 1995
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 47
| [[Al Eisenberg]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 48
| [[Robert H. Brink|Bob Brink]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1997
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 49
| [[Adam Ebbin]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part), Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Alexandria (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 50
| [[Jackson H. Miller]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Prince William (part)
| align=center | Manassas, Manassas Park
| align=center | 2006
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 51
| [[Paul Nichols]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 52
| [[Jeffrey M. Frederick|Jeff Frederick]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 53
| [[James M. Scott|Jim Scott]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Falls Church
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 54
| [[Robert D. Orrock|Bobby Orrock]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Caroline (part), Spotsylvania (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1989
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 55
| [[Frank Hargrove]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Hanover (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1981
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 56
| [[Bill Janis]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Goochland, Henrico (part), Louisa
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 57
| [[David Toscano]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part)
| align=center | Charlottesville
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 58
| [[Robert B. Bell|Rob Bell]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part), Fluvanna (part), Greene, Orange (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Independent}}| 
| 59
| [[Watkins Abbitt, Jr.]]
| align=center | [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part), Appomattox, Buckingham, Cumberland, Fluvanna (part), Nelson, Prince Edward (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1985
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 60
| [[Clarke Hogan]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Charlotte, Halifax, Nottoway (part), Prince Edward (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 61
| [[Thomas C. Wright|Tommy Wright]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Amelia, Brunswick (part), Lunenburg (part), Mecklenburg, Nottoway (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2000
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 62
| [[Riley Ingram]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Henrico (part), Prince George (part)
| align=center | Hopewell (part)
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 63
| [[Roz Dance]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Dinwiddie
| align=center | Petersburg
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 64
| [[William K. Barlow|Bill Barlow]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Isle of Wight (part), James City (part), Southampton (part), Surry
| align=center | Franklin (part), Williamsburg
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 65
| [[R. Lee Ware]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Powhatan
| align=center |
| align=center | 1998
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 66
| [[Kirk Cox]] ''Majority Whip''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center | Colonial Heights
| align=center | 1989
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 67
| [[Chuck Caputo]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part), Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 68
| [[Manoli Loupassi]]
| align=center | [[Republican (politician)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 69
| [[Franklin P. Hall|Frank Hall]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 1975
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 70
| [[Dwight Clinton Jones]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Henrico (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 71
| [[Jennifer L. McClellan|Jenn McClellan]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Henrico (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 72
| [[James P. Massie|Jimmie Massie]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henrico (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 73
| [[John O'Bannon]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henrico (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2000
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 74
| [[Joseph Morrissey]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Charles City, Henrico (part), Prince George (part)
| align=center | Hopewell (part), Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 75
| [[Roz Tyler]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Brunswick (part), Greensville, Isle of Wight (part), Lunenburg (part), Southampton (part), Sussex
| align=center | Emporia, Franklin (part)
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 76
| [[Chris Jones (politician)|Chris Jones]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Suffolk (part)
| align=center | 1997
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 77
| [[Lionell Spruill]] ''Minority Caucus Vice Chair for Outreach''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Suffolk (part)
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 78
| [[John A. Cosgrove|John Cosgrove]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part)
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 79
| [[Johnny Joannou]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Norfolk (part), Portsmouth (part), Suffolk (part)
| align=center | 1997
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 80
| [[Kenneth R. Melvin|Ken Melvin]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Norfolk (part), Portsmouth (part)
| align=center | 1985
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 81
| [[Terrie Suit]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 1999
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 82
| [[Harry R. Purkey|Bob Purkey]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 1985
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 83
| [[Joseph Bouchard]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 84
| [[Salvatore Iaquinto]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 85
| [[Robert Tata|Bob Tata]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 1983
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 86
| [[Thomas Davis Rust|Tom Rust]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part), Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 87
| [[Paula Miller]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Norfolk (part)
| align=center | 2004
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 88
| [[Mark L. Cole|Mark Cole]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fauquier (part), Spotsylvania (part), Stafford (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 89
| [[Kenneth Cooper Alexander|Kenny Alexander]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Norfolk (part)
| align=center | 2002
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 90
| [[Algie Howell]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Norfolk (part), Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 91
| [[Thomas D. Gear|Tom Gear]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | York (part)
| align=center | Hampton (part), Poquoson
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 92
| [[Jeion Ward]] ''Minority Caucus Treasurer''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Hampton (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 93
| [[Phillip A. Hamilton|Phil Hamilton]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | James City (part)
| align=center | Newport News (part)
| align=center | 1988
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 94
| [[Glenn Oder]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Newport News (part)
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 95
| [[Mamye BaCote]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Hampton (part), Newport News (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 96
| [[Brenda Pogge]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | James City (part), York (part)
| align=center | Newport News (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 97
| [[Chris Peace]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Caroline (part), Hanover (part), Henrico (part), King and Queen (part), King William (part), New Kent, Spotsylvania (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2006
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 98
| [[Harvey Morgan]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Essex, Gloucester, King and Queen (part), King William (part), Mathews, Middlesex
| align=center |
| align=center | 1979
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 99
| [[Albert Pollard (politician)|Albert Pollard]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Caroline (part), King George, Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond, Westmoreland
| align=center |
| align=center | 2008
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 100
| [[Lynwood Lewis]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Accomack, Northampton
| align=center | Hampton (part), Norfolk (part)
| align=center | 2003
|}

==See also==
*[[Virginia state elections, 2007]]
*[[Senate of Virginia]]
*[[:Category:Members of the Virginia House of Delegates]]

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://legis.state.va.us/ Virginia General Assembly] '''official government website'''
*[http://www.vote-smart.org/official_state_legislator.php?type=office&state_id=VA&criteria=lower Project Vote Smart - State House of Virginia]

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[[Category:State lower houses in the United States]]
[[Category:Virginia General Assembly|House of Delegates]]

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[[Image:VHoDmakeup.jpg|thumb|Historic Partisan Makeup of the Virginia House of Delegates]]The '''Virginia House of Delegates''' is the [[lower house]] of the [[Virginia General Assembly]]. It has 100 members elected for terms of two years; unlike most states, these elections take place during odd-numbered years. The House is presided over by the [[Speaker of the House]], who is elected from among the House membership by the Delegates. The Speaker is almost always a member of the majority party and, as Speaker, becomes the most powerful member of the House. The House shares legislative power with the [[Senate of Virginia]], the [[upper house]] of the [[Virginia General Assembly]]. The House of Delegates is the modern-day successor to the [[Virginia]] [[House of Burgesses]], which first met at [[Jamestown, Virginia|Jamestown]] in [[1619]]. The House is divided into [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] and [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] [[caucuses]]. In addition to the Speaker, there is a [[majority leader]], majority caucus chair, [[minority leader]], minority caucus chair, and the chairs of the several committees of the House. Through the House of Burgesses, the Virginia House of Delegates is considered the oldest continuous legislative body in the New World.

The House has met in [[Virginia State Capitol|Virginia's Capitol Building]], designed by [[Thomas Jefferson]], since [[1788]]. In recent years, the General Assembly members and staff operate from offices in the General Assembly Building, located in Capitol Square.

[[United States Republican Party|Republicans]] took control of the traditionally [[United States Democratic Party|Democratic]] House of Delegates for the first time since [[Reconstruction era of the United States|Reconstruction]] in 1999 (with the exception of a brief 2 year period in which the [[Readjuster Party]] was in the majority in the 1880s). However, the Democrats began making a comeback under the leadership of Governors [[Mark Warner]] and [[Tim Kaine]], gaining 6 seats during Warner's term in office (2002-2006), and 1 in a special election at the beginning of Kaine's term.

== Make-up of the Virginia House of Delegates ==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" align="center" valign="top" | '''Affiliation'''
| valign="top" | '''Members'''<br>
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[United States Republican Party|Republican Party]]
| 53
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[United States Democratic Party|Democratic Party]]
| 45
|-
| bgcolor="#999999" |  
| [[Independent (politics)|Independent]]<br>
| 2
|-
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" |  '''Total'''<br>
| '''100'''
|-
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" |  '''Majority'''<br>
| '''10'''
|}

Both Independents caucus with the Republicans.

== Party control ==

{| class=wikitable
|-
! colspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Year
! align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]]
! valign=bottom | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]]
! valign=bottom align=center | [[Independent (politics)|Independent]]
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 1998-2000
| 50
| 49
| 1
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2000-2002
| 47
| 52
| 1
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2002-2004
| 34
| 64
| 2
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2004-2006
| 37
| 61
| 2
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2006-2008
| 40
| 57
| 3
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2008-2010
| 44
| 54
| 2
|}

== House leadership ==

{| table border="1" cellpadding="2"
! Position !! Name !! Party !! District
|-
|<tr bgcolor=#FFE8E8> <td> [[Speaker (politics)|Speaker]] || [[William J. Howell]] || [[United States Republican Party|Republican]] || 28th
|-
|<tr bgcolor=#FFE8E8> <td> [[Majority Leader]] || [[Morgan Griffith]] || [[United States Republican Party|Republican]] || 8th
|-
|<tr bgcolor=#DDEEFF> <td> [[Minority Leader]] || [[Ward Armstrong]] || [[United States Democratic Party|Democratic]] || 10th
</table>

== Members ==
The Virginia House of Delegates is up for reelection every two years. The next election cycle is in 2009.

{| class=wikitable
|-
! rowspan=2 colspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | District
! rowspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Name
! rowspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Party
! colspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Areas Represented
! rowspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | First Election
|-
! align=center valign=bottom | Counties 
! align=center valign=bottom | Cities
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 1
| [[Terry Kilgore]] ''Majority Caucus Chairman''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Lee, Scott, Washington (part), Wise
| align=center |
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 2
| [[Clarence E. Phillips|Bud Phillips]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Dickenson, Russell (part), Wise (part)
| align=center | Norton
| align=center | 1989
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 3
| [[Dan Bowling]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Buchanan, Russell (part), Tazewell (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2006
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 4
| [[Joseph P. Johnson|Joe Johnson]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Smyth (part), Washington (part)
| align=center | Bristol
| align=center | 1989
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 5
| [[Bill Carrico]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Carroll (part), Grayson (part), Wythe
| align=center | Galax
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 6
| [[Anne B. Crockett-Stark]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Bland, Giles (part), Pulaski (part), Tazewell (part), Wythe (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 7
| [[David A. Nutter|David Nutter]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Montgomery (part), Pulaski (part)
| align=center | Radford
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 8
| [[Morgan Griffith]] ''Majority Leader''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | Salem
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 9
| [[Charles D. Poindexter]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Floyd, Franklin, Pittsylvania (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 10
| [[Ward Armstrong]] ''Minority'' ''Leader''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Carroll (part), Henry (part), Patrick (part)
| align=center | Martinsville (part)
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 11
| [[Onzlee Ware]] ''Minority Caucus Sergeant at Arms''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 12
| [[James M. Shuler|James Shuler]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Alleghany, Bath, Craig, Giles (part), Montgomery (part)
| align=center | Covington
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 13
| [[Robert G. Marshall|Bob Marshall]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Loudoun (part), Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 14
| [[Daniel W. Marshall|Danny Marshall]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henry (part), Pittsylvania (part)
| align=center | Danville
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 15
| [[C. Todd Gilbert]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Page, Rappahannock, Rockingham (part), Shenandoah
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 16
| [[Donald W. Merricks]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henry (part), Pittsylvania (part)
| align=center | Martinsville (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 17
| [[William Fralin]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Botetourt (part), Roanoke (part)
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 18
| [[Clifford L. Athey|Clay Athey]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fauquier (part), Frederick (part), Warren
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Independent}}| 
| 19
| [[Lacey E. Putney|Lacey Putney]]
| align=center | [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
| align=center | Bedford (part), Botetourt (part)
| align=center | Bedford
| align=center | 1961
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 20
| [[Chris Saxman]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Augusta (part), Highland, Rockingham (part)
| align=center | Staunton
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 21
| [[Robert Mathieson]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 22
| [[Kathy Byron]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Bedford (part), Campbell
| align=center |
| align=center | 1997
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 23
| [[Shannon Valentine]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Amherst (part)
| align=center | Lynchburg
| align=center | 2006
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 24
| [[Ben Cline]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Amherst (part), Augusta (part), Rockbridge
| align=center | Buena Vista, Lexington
| align=center | 2002
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 25
| [[Steve Landes]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part), Augusta (part), Rockingham (part)
| align=center | Waynesboro
| align=center | 1995
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 26
| [[Matt Lohr]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Rockingham (part)
| align=center | Harrisonburg
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 27
| [[Sam Nixon - Virginia Politician|Sam Nixon]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1994
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 28
| [[William J. Howell|Bill Howell]] ''Speaker of the House''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Stafford (part)
| align=center | Fredericksburg
| align=center | 1987
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 29
| [[Beverly Sherwood]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Frederick (part)
| align=center | Winchester
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 30
| [[Edward T. Scott|Ed Scott]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Culpeper, Madison, Orange (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 31
| [[Scott Lingamfelter]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fauquier (part), Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 32
| [[David Poisson]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 33
| [[Joe T. May]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Clarke, Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 34
| [[Margaret Vanderhye]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 35
| [[Steve Shannon]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 36
| [[Ken Plum]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1981
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 37
| [[David Bulova]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Fairfax
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 38
| [[Robert D. Hull|Bob Hull]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1992
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 39
| [[Vivian Watts]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1995
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 40
| [[Tim Hugo]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2002
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 41
| [[David W. Marsden|Dave Marsden]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 42
| [[Dave Albo]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 43
| [[Mark Sickles]] ''Minority Caucus Secretary''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 44
| [[Kris Amundson]] ''Minority Caucus Vice Chair for Operations''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1999
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 45
| [[David Englin]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part), Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Alexandria (part)
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 46
| [[Brian Moran]] ''Minority Caucus Chairman''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Alexandria (part)
| align=center | 1995
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 47
| [[Al Eisenberg]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 48
| [[Robert H. Brink|Bob Brink]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1997
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 49
| [[Adam Ebbin]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part), Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Alexandria (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 50
| [[Jackson H. Miller]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Prince William (part)
| align=center | Manassas, Manassas Park
| align=center | 2006
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 51
| [[Paul Nichols]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 52
| [[Jeffrey M. Frederick|Jeff Frederick]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 53
| [[James M. Scott|Jim Scott]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Falls Church
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 54
| [[Robert D. Orrock|Bobby Orrock]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Caroline (part), Spotsylvania (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1989
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 55
| [[Frank Hargrove]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Hanover (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1981
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 56
| [[Bill Janis]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Goochland, Henrico (part), Louisa
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 57
| [[David Toscano]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part)
| align=center | Charlottesville
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 58
| [[Robert B. Bell|Rob Bell]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part), Fluvanna (part), Greene, Orange (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Independent}}| 
| 59
| [[Watkins Abbitt, Jr.]]
| align=center | [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part), Appomattox, Buckingham, Cumberland, Fluvanna (part), Nelson, Prince Edward (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1985
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 60
| [[Clarke Hogan]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Charlotte, Halifax, Nottoway (part), Prince Edward (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 61
| [[Thomas C. Wright|Tommy Wright]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Amelia, Brunswick (part), Lunenburg (part), Mecklenburg, Nottoway (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2000
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 62
| [[Riley Ingram]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Henrico (part), Prince George (part)
| align=center | Hopewell (part)
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 63
| [[Roz Dance]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Dinwiddie
| align=center | Petersburg
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 64
| [[William K. Barlow|Bill Barlow]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Isle of Wight (part), James City (part), Southampton (part), Surry
| align=center | Franklin (part), Williamsburg
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 65
| [[R. Lee Ware]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Powhatan
| align=center |
| align=center | 1998
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 66
| [[Kirk Cox]] ''Majority Whip''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center | Colonial Heights
| align=center | 1989
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 67
| [[Chuck Caputo]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part), Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 68
| [[Manoli Loupassi]]
| align=center | [[Republican (politician)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 69
| [[Franklin P. Hall|Frank Hall]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 1975
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 70
| [[Dwight Clinton Jones]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Henrico (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 71
| [[Jennifer L. McClellan|Jenn McClellan]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Henrico (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 72
| [[James P. Massie|Jimmie Massie]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henrico (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 73
| [[John O'Bannon]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henrico (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2000
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 74
| [[Joseph Morrissey]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Charles City, Henrico (part), Prince George (part)
| align=center | Hopewell (part), Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 75
| [[Roz Tyler]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Brunswick (part), Greensville, Isle of Wight (part), Lunenburg (part), Southampton (part), Sussex
| align=center | Emporia, Franklin (part)
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 76
| [[Chris Jones (politician)|Chris Jones]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Suffolk (part)
| align=center | 1997
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 77
| [[Lionell Spruill]] ''Minority Caucus Vice Chair for Outreach''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Suffolk (part)
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 78
| [[John A. Cosgrove|John Cosgrove]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part)
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 79
| [[Johnny Joannou]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Norfolk (part), Portsmouth (part), Suffolk (part)
| align=center | 1997
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 80
| [[Kenneth R. Melvin|Ken Melvin]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Norfolk (part), Portsmouth (part)
| align=center | 1985
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 81
| [[Terrie Suit]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 1999
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 82
| [[Harry R. Purkey|Bob Purkey]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 1985
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 83
| [[Joseph Bouchard]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 84
| [[Salvatore Iaquinto]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 85
| [[Robert Tata|Bob Tata]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 1983
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 86
| [[Thomas Davis Rust|Tom Rust]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part), Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 87
| [[Paula Miller]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Norfolk (part)
| align=center | 2004
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 88
| [[Mark L. Cole|Mark Cole]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fauquier (part), Spotsylvania (part), Stafford (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 89
| [[Kenneth Cooper Alexander|Kenny Alexander]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Norfolk (part)
| align=center | 2002
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 90
| [[Algie Howell]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Norfolk (part), Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 91
| [[Thomas D. Gear|Tom Gear]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | York (part)
| align=center | Hampton (part), Poquoson
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 92
| [[Jeion Ward]] ''Minority Caucus Treasurer''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Hampton (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 93
| [[Phillip A. Hamilton|Phil Hamilton]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | James City (part)
| align=center | Newport News (part)
| align=center | 1988
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 94
| [[Glenn Oder]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Newport News (part)
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 95
| [[Mamye BaCote]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Hampton (part), Newport News (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 96
| [[Brenda Pogge]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | James City (part), York (part)
| align=center | Newport News (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 97
| [[Chris Peace]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Caroline (part), Hanover (part), Henrico (part), King and Queen (part), King William (part), New Kent, Spotsylvania (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2006
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 98
| [[Harvey Morgan]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Essex, Gloucester, King and Queen (part), King William (part), Mathews, Middlesex
| align=center |
| align=center | 1979
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 99
| [[Albert Pollard (politician)|Albert Pollard]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Caroline (part), King George, Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond, Westmoreland
| align=center |
| align=center | 2008
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 100
| [[Lynwood Lewis]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Accomack, Northampton
| align=center | Hampton (part), Norfolk (part)
| align=center | 2003
|}

==See also==
*[[Virginia state elections, 2007]]
*[[Senate of Virginia]]
*[[:Category:Members of the Virginia House of Delegates]]

==References==
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</div>

==External links==
*[http://legis.state.va.us/ Virginia General Assembly] '''official government website'''
*[http://www.vote-smart.org/official_state_legislator.php?type=office&state_id=VA&criteria=lower Project Vote Smart - State House of Virginia]

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Thomas Walker Gilmer

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| name=Thomas W. Gilmer
| image=Thomas Gilmer newer.jpeg
| image_width=200px
| order=15th
| title=[[United States Secretary of the Navy]]
| term_start=[[February 19]], [[1844]]
| term_end=[[February 28]], [[1844]]
| predecessor=[[David Henshaw]]
| successor=[[John Y. Mason]]
| birth_date={{birth date|1802|4|6|mf=y}}
| birth_place=[[Gilmerton, Virginia]], [[United States|U.S.]]
| death_date={{death date and age|1844|2|28|1802|4|6|mf=y}}
| death_place=[[Potomac River]], [[United States|U.S.]]
| party=[[United States Whig Party|Whig]], [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrat]]
| spouse=Anne E. Baker
| profession=[[Politician]], [[Lawyer]]
| religion=
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'''Thomas Walker Gilmer''' ([[April 6]], [[1802]] – [[February 28]], [[1844]]) was an [[United States|American]] statesman.

Born in [[Gilmerton, Virginia]], Gilmer studied law, practiced in [[Charlottesville, Virginia]], and served for many years in the [[Virginia House of Delegates]] (1829–1836, 1839–1840), for two sessions as speaker. From 1840 until 1841 he served as [[Governor of Virginia]]. In 1841 he entered the [[27th Congress|27th]] [[Congress of the United States|U.S. Congress]], and although he had been elected as a [[United States Whig Party|Whig]], sustained [[President of the United States|President]] [[John Tyler]]'s vetoes. He was re-elected to the [[28th Congress]] as a [[United States Democratic Party|Democrat]] in 1842 by a close vote. His competitor, [[William L. Goggin]], contested the result without success.

[[Image:Gilmer-sketch.jpg|thumb|left|230px|Sketch of Thomas W. Gilmer]]
He was married to Anne E. Baker, daughter of [[John Baker]] of [[West Virginia]]. Their son, George Hudson Gilmer, became a [[Presbyterian Minister]].

As one of President Tyler's close Virginia allies in Washington, Gilmer was involved in the effort by the Tyler Administration to make the annexation of Texas the basis for his failed bid for reelection in 1844. On [[February 15]], [[1844]], he was appointed by Tyler to be [[U.S. Secretary of the Navy]], and resigned his seat in congress on [[February 18]] to enter on the duties of the office, but 10 days later was killed by the bursting of a gun on board [[USS Princeton (1843)|USS ''Princeton'']] while on a tour of the [[Potomac River]]. His death meant the loss of a valuable ally for Tyler and some historians suggest that it may have delayed the Texas annexation effort.

He is buried at Mount Air Cemetery in [[Albemarle County, Virginia]]. Two ships of the [[United States Navy]] have been named [[USS Gilmer|USS ''Gilmer'']] in his honor. Also, [[Gilmer County, West Virginia]], and the city of [[Gilmer, Texas]] are also named in his honor. (Gilmer is the [[county seat]] of [[Upshur County, Texas]], named after [[Abel Parker Upshur]], another victim of the USS ''Princeton'' explosion.)

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*[http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=7220006&FLid=8976899&FLgrid=7220006& Thomas W. Gilmer] at [[Find A Grave]]

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Abgeordnetenhaus von Virginia

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[[Image:VHoDmakeup.jpg|thumb|Historic Partisan Makeup of the Virginia House of Delegates]]The '''Virginia House of Delegates''' is the [[lower house]] of the [[Virginia General Assembly]]. It has 100 members elected for terms of two years; unlike most states, these elections take place during odd-numbered years. The House is presided over by the [[Speaker of the House]], who is elected from among the House membership by the Delegates. The Speaker is almost always a member of the majority party and, as Speaker, becomes the most powerful member of the House. The House shares legislative power with the [[Senate of Virginia]], the [[upper house]] of the [[Virginia General Assembly]]. The House of Delegates is the modern-day successor to the [[Virginia]] [[House of Burgesses]], which first met at [[Jamestown, Virginia|Jamestown]] in [[1619]]. The House is divided into [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] and [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] [[caucuses]]. In addition to the Speaker, there is a [[majority leader]], majority caucus chair, [[minority leader]], minority caucus chair, and the chairs of the several committees of the House. Through the House of Burgesses, the Virginia House of Delegates is considered the oldest continuous legislative body in the New World.

The House has met in [[Virginia State Capitol|Virginia's Capitol Building]], designed by [[Thomas Jefferson]], since [[1788]]. In recent years, the General Assembly members and staff operate from offices in the General Assembly Building, located in Capitol Square.

[[United States Republican Party|Republicans]] took control of the traditionally [[United States Democratic Party|Democratic]] House of Delegates for the first time since [[Reconstruction era of the United States|Reconstruction]] in 1999 (with the exception of a brief 2 year period in which the [[Readjuster Party]] was in the majority in the 1880s). However, the Democrats began making a comeback under the leadership of Governors [[Mark Warner]] and [[Tim Kaine]], gaining 6 seats during Warner's term in office (2002-2006), and 1 in a special election at the beginning of Kaine's term.

== Make-up of the Virginia House of Delegates ==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" align="center" valign="top" | '''Affiliation'''
| valign="top" | '''Members'''<br>
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[United States Republican Party|Republican Party]]
| 53
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[United States Democratic Party|Democratic Party]]
| 45
|-
| bgcolor="#999999" |  
| [[Independent (politics)|Independent]]<br>
| 2
|-
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" |  '''Total'''<br>
| '''100'''
|-
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" |  '''Majority'''<br>
| '''10'''
|}

Both Independents caucus with the Republicans.

== Party control ==

{| class=wikitable
|-
! colspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Year
! align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]]
! valign=bottom | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]]
! valign=bottom align=center | [[Independent (politics)|Independent]]
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 1998-2000
| 50
| 49
| 1
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2000-2002
| 47
| 52
| 1
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2002-2004
| 34
| 64
| 2
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2004-2006
| 37
| 61
| 2
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2006-2008
| 40
| 57
| 3
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2008-2010
| 44
| 54
| 2
|}

== House leadership ==

{| table border="1" cellpadding="2"
! Position !! Name !! Party !! District
|-
|<tr bgcolor=#FFE8E8> <td> [[Speaker (politics)|Speaker]] || [[William J. Howell]] || [[United States Republican Party|Republican]] || 28th
|-
|<tr bgcolor=#FFE8E8> <td> [[Majority Leader]] || [[Morgan Griffith]] || [[United States Republican Party|Republican]] || 8th
|-
|<tr bgcolor=#DDEEFF> <td> [[Minority Leader]] || [[Ward Armstrong]] || [[United States Democratic Party|Democratic]] || 10th
</table>

== Members ==
The Virginia House of Delegates is up for reelection every two years. The next election cycle is in 2009.

{| class=wikitable
|-
! rowspan=2 colspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | District
! rowspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Name
! rowspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Party
! colspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Areas Represented
! rowspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | First Election
|-
! align=center valign=bottom | Counties 
! align=center valign=bottom | Cities
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 1
| [[Terry Kilgore]] ''Majority Caucus Chairman''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Lee, Scott, Washington (part), Wise
| align=center |
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 2
| [[Clarence E. Phillips|Bud Phillips]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Dickenson, Russell (part), Wise (part)
| align=center | Norton
| align=center | 1987
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 3
| [[Dan Bowling]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Buchanan, Russell (part), Tazewell (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 4
| [[Joseph P. Johnson|Joe Johnson]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Smyth (part), Washington (part)
| align=center | Bristol
| align=center | 1989
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 5
| [[Bill Carrico]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Carroll (part), Grayson (part), Wythe
| align=center | Galax
| align=center | 2001
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 6
| [[Anne B. Crockett-Stark]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Bland, Giles (part), Pulaski (part), Tazewell (part), Wythe (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 7
| [[David A. Nutter|David Nutter]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Montgomery (part), Pulaski (part)
| align=center | Radford
| align=center | 2001
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 8
| [[Morgan Griffith]] ''Majority Leader''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | Salem
| align=center | 1993
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 9
| [[Allen Dudley]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Floyd, Franklin, Pittsylvania (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1993
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 10
| [[Ward Armstrong]] ''Minority'' ''Leader''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Carroll (part), Henry (part), Patrick (part)
| align=center | Martinsville (part)
| align=center | 1991
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 11
| [[Onzlee Ware]] ''Minority Caucus Sergeant at Arms''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | 2003
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 12
| [[James M. Shuler|James Shuler]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Alleghany, Bath, Craig, Giles (part), Montgomery (part)
| align=center | Covington
| align=center | 1993
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 13
| [[Robert G. Marshall|Bob Marshall]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Loudoun (part), Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1991
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 14
| [[Daniel W. Marshall|Danny Marshall]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henry (part), Pittsylvania (part)
| align=center | Danville
| align=center | 2001
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 15
| [[C. Todd Gilbert]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Page, Rappahannock, Rockingham (part), Shenandoah
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 16
| [[Robert Hurt (politician)|Robert Hurt]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henry (part), Pittsylvania (part)
| align=center | Martinsville (part)
| align=center | 2001
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 17
| [[William Fralin]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Botetourt (part), Roanoke (part)
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | 2003
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 18
| [[Clifford L. Athey|Clay Athey]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fauquier (part), Frederick (part), Warren
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
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| {{American politics/party colours/Independent}}| 
| 19
| [[Lacey E. Putney|Lacey Putney]]
| align=center | [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
| align=center | Bedford (part), Botetourt (part)
| align=center | Bedford
| align=center | 1961
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 20
| [[Chris Saxman]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Augusta (part), Highland, Rockingham (part)
| align=center | Staunton
| align=center | 2001
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 21
| [[Robert Mathieson]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2007
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 22
| [[Kathy Byron]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Bedford (part), Campbell
| align=center |
| align=center | 1997
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 23
| [[Shannon Valentine]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Amherst (part)
| align=center | Lynchburg
| align=center | 2005
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 24
| [[Ben Cline]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Amherst (part), Augusta (part), Rockbridge
| align=center | Buena Vista, Lexington
| align=center | 2001
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 25
| [[Steve Landes]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part), Augusta (part), Rockingham (part)
| align=center | Waynesboro
| align=center | 1995
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 26
| [[Matt Lohr]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Rockingham (part)
| align=center | Harrisonburg
| align=center | 2005
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 27
| [[Sam Nixon - Virginia Politician|Sam Nixon]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1993
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 28
| [[William J. Howell|Bill Howell]] ''Speaker of the House''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Stafford (part)
| align=center | Fredericksburg
| align=center | 1987
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 29
| [[Beverly Sherwood]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Frederick (part)
| align=center | Winchester
| align=center | 1993
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 30
| [[Edward T. Scott|Ed Scott]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Culpeper, Madison, Orange (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 31
| [[Scott Lingamfelter]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fauquier (part), Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 32
| [[David Poisson]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 33
| [[Joe T. May]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Clarke, Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1993
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 34
| [[Margaret Vanderhye]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2007
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 35
| [[Steve Shannon]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 36
| [[Ken Plum]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1981
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 37
| [[David Bulova]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Fairfax
| align=center | 2005
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 38
| [[Robert D. Hull|Bob Hull]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1993
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 39
| [[Vivian Watts]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1995
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 40
| [[Tim Hugo]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 41
| [[David W. Marsden|Dave Marsden]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 42
| [[Dave Albo]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1993
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 43
| [[Mark Sickles]] ''Minority Caucus Secretary''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 44
| [[Kris Amundson]] ''Minority Caucus Vice Chair for Operations''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1999
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 45
| [[David Englin]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part), Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Alexandria (part)
| align=center | 2005
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 46
| [[Brian Moran]] ''Minority Caucus Chairman''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Alexandria (part)
| align=center | 1995
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 47
| [[Al Eisenberg]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 48
| [[Robert H. Brink|Bob Brink]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1997
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 49
| [[Adam Ebbin]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part), Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Alexandria (part)
| align=center | 2003
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 50
| [[Jackson H. Miller]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Prince William (part)
| align=center | Manassas, Manassas Park
| align=center | 2006
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 51
| [[Paul Nichols]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2007
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 52
| [[Jeffrey M. Frederick|Jeff Frederick]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 53
| [[James M. Scott|Jim Scott]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Falls Church
| align=center | 1991
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 54
| [[Robert D. Orrock|Bobby Orrock]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Caroline (part), Spotsylvania (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1989
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 55
| [[Frank Hargrove]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Hanover (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1981
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 56
| [[Bill Janis]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Goochland, Henrico (part), Louisa
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 57
| [[David Toscano]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part)
| align=center | Charlottesville
| align=center | 2005
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 58
| [[Robert B. Bell|Rob Bell]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part), Fluvanna (part), Greene, Orange (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
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| {{American politics/party colours/Independent}}| 
| 59
| [[Watkins Abbitt, Jr.]]
| align=center | [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part), Appomattox, Buckingham, Cumberland, Fluvanna (part), Nelson, Prince Edward (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1985
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 60
| [[Clarke Hogan]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Charlotte, Halifax, Nottoway (part), Prince Edward (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 61
| [[Thomas C. Wright|Tommy Wright]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Amelia, Brunswick (part), Lunenburg (part), Mecklenburg, Nottoway (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 62
| [[Riley Ingram]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Henrico (part), Prince George (part)
| align=center | Hopewell (part)
| align=center | 1991
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 63
| [[Roz Dance]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Dinwiddie
| align=center | Petersburg
| align=center | 2005
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 64
| [[William K. Barlow|Bill Barlow]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Isle of Wight (part), James City (part), Southampton (part), Surry
| align=center | Franklin (part), Williamsburg
| align=center | 1991
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 65
| [[Lee Ware]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Powhatan
| align=center |
| align=center | 1997
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 66
| [[Kirk Cox]] ''Majority Whip''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center | Colonial Heights
| align=center | 1989
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 67
| [[Chuck Caputo]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part), Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 68
| [[Manoli Loupassi|Manoli Loupassi]]
| align=center | [[Republican (politician)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2007
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 69
| [[Franklin P. Hall|Frank Hall]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 1975
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 70
| [[Dwight Clinton Jones]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Henrico (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 1993
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 71
| [[Jennifer L. McClellan|Jenn McClellan]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Henrico (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2005
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 72
| [[James P. Massie|Jimmie Massie]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henrico (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2007
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 73
| [[John O'Bannon]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henrico (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2001
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 74
| [[Joseph Morrissey]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Charles City, Henrico (part), Prince George (part)
| align=center | Hopewell (part), Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2007
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 75
| [[Roz Tyler]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Brunswick (part), Greensville, Isle of Wight (part), Lunenburg (part), Southampton (part), Sussex
| align=center | Emporia, Franklin (part)
| align=center | 2005
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 76
| [[Chris Jones (politician)|Chris Jones]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Suffolk (part)
| align=center | 1997
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 77
| [[Lionell Spruill]] ''Minority Caucus Vice Chair for Outreach''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Suffolk (part)
| align=center | 1993
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 78
| [[John A. Cosgrove|John Cosgrove]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part)
| align=center | 2001
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 79
| [[Johnny Joannou]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Norfolk (part), Portsmouth (part), Suffolk (part)
| align=center | 1997
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 80
| [[Kenneth R. Melvin|Ken Melvin]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Norfolk (part), Portsmouth (part)
| align=center | 1985
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 81
| [[Terrie Suit]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 1999
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 82
| [[Harry R. Purkey|Bob Purkey]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 1985
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 83
| [[Joseph Bouchard]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2007
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 84
| [[Salvatore Iaquinto]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2005
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 85
| [[Robert Tata|Bob Tata]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 1983
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 86
| [[Thomas Davis Rust|Tom Rust]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part), Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 87
| [[Paula Miller]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Norfolk (part)
| align=center | 2004
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 88
| [[Mark L. Cole|Mark Cole]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fauquier (part), Spotsylvania (part), Stafford (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 89
| [[Kenneth Cooper Alexander|Kenny Alexander]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Norfolk (part)
| align=center | 2002
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 90
| [[Algie Howell]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Norfolk (part), Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2003
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 91
| [[Thomas D. Gear|Tom Gear]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | York (part)
| align=center | Hampton (part), Poquoson
| align=center | 2001
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 92
| [[Jeion Ward]] ''Minority Caucus Treasurer''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Hampton (part)
| align=center | 2003
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 93
| [[Phillip A. Hamilton|Phil Hamilton]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | James City (part)
| align=center | Newport News (part)
| align=center | 1987
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 94
| [[Glenn Oder]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Newport News (part)
| align=center | 2001
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 95
| [[Mamye BaCote]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Hampton (part), Newport News (part)
| align=center | 2003
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 96
| [[Brenda Pogge]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | James City (part), York (part)
| align=center | Newport News (part)
| align=center | 2007
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 97
| [[Chris Peace]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Caroline (part), Hanover (part), Henrico (part), King and Queen (part), King William (part), New Kent, Spotsylvania (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2006
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| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 98
| [[Harvey Morgan]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Essex, Gloucester, King and Queen (part), King William (part), Mathews, Middlesex
| align=center |
| align=center | 1979
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 99
| [[Albert Pollard (politician)|Albert Pollard]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Caroline (part), King George, Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond, Westmoreland
| align=center |
| align=center | 2008
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| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 100
| [[Lynwood Lewis]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Accomack, Northampton
| align=center | Hampton (part), Norfolk (part)
| align=center | 2003
|}

==See also==
*[[Virginia state elections, 2007]]
*[[Senate of Virginia]]
*[[:Category:Members of the Virginia House of Delegates]]

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://legis.state.va.us/ Virginia General Assembly] '''official government website'''
*[http://www.vote-smart.org/official_state_legislator.php?type=office&state_id=VA&criteria=lower Project Vote Smart - State House of Virginia]

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[[Category:State lower houses in the United States]]
[[Category:Virginia General Assembly|House of Delegates]]

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[[Image:VHoDmakeup.jpg|thumb|Historic Partisan Makeup of the Virginia House of Delegates]]The '''Virginia House of Delegates''' is the [[lower house]] of the [[Virginia General Assembly]]. It has 100 members elected for terms of two years; unlike most states, these elections take place during odd-numbered years. The House is presided over by the [[Speaker of the House]], who is elected from among the House membership by the Delegates. The Speaker is almost always a member of the majority party and, as Speaker, becomes the most powerful member of the House. The House shares legislative power with the [[Senate of Virginia]], the [[upper house]] of the [[Virginia General Assembly]]. The House of Delegates is the modern-day successor to the [[Virginia]] [[House of Burgesses]], which first met at [[Jamestown, Virginia|Jamestown]] in [[1619]]. The House is divided into [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] and [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] [[caucuses]]. In addition to the Speaker, there is a [[majority leader]], majority caucus chair, [[minority leader]], minority caucus chair, and the chairs of the several committees of the House. Through the House of Burgesses, the Virginia House of Delegates is considered the oldest continuous legislative body in the New World.

The House has met in [[Virginia State Capitol|Virginia's Capitol Building]], designed by [[Thomas Jefferson]], since [[1788]]. In recent years, the General Assembly members and staff operate from offices in the General Assembly Building, located in Capitol Square.

[[United States Republican Party|Republicans]] took control of the traditionally [[United States Democratic Party|Democratic]] House of Delegates for the first time since [[Reconstruction era of the United States|Reconstruction]] in 1999 (with the exception of a brief 2 year period in which the [[Readjuster Party]] was in the majority in the 1880s). However, the Democrats began making a comeback under the leadership of Governors [[Mark Warner]] and [[Tim Kaine]], gaining 6 seats during Warner's term in office (2002-2006), and 1 in a special election at the beginning of Kaine's term.

== Make-up of the Virginia House of Delegates ==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" align="center" valign="top" | '''Affiliation'''
| valign="top" | '''Members'''<br>
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| [[United States Republican Party|Republican Party]]
| 53
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| [[United States Democratic Party|Democratic Party]]
| 45
|-
| bgcolor="#999999" |  
| [[Independent (politics)|Independent]]<br>
| 2
|-
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" |  '''Total'''<br>
| '''100'''
|-
| colspan="2" rowspan="1" |  '''Majority'''<br>
| '''10'''
|}

Both Independents caucus with the Republicans.

== Party control ==

{| class=wikitable
|-
! colspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Year
! align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]]
! valign=bottom | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]]
! valign=bottom align=center | [[Independent (politics)|Independent]]
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 1998-2000
| 50
| 49
| 1
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2000-2002
| 47
| 52
| 1
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2002-2004
| 34
| 64
| 2
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2004-2006
| 37
| 61
| 2
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2006-2008
| 40
| 57
| 3
|-
|{{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 2008-2010
| 44
| 54
| 2
|}

== House leadership ==

{| table border="1" cellpadding="2"
! Position !! Name !! Party !! District
|-
|<tr bgcolor=#FFE8E8> <td> [[Speaker (politics)|Speaker]] || [[William J. Howell]] || [[United States Republican Party|Republican]] || 28th
|-
|<tr bgcolor=#FFE8E8> <td> [[Majority Leader]] || [[Morgan Griffith]] || [[United States Republican Party|Republican]] || 8th
|-
|<tr bgcolor=#DDEEFF> <td> [[Minority Leader]] || [[Ward Armstrong]] || [[United States Democratic Party|Democratic]] || 10th
</table>

== Members ==
The Virginia House of Delegates is up for reelection every two years. The next election cycle is in 2009.

{| class=wikitable
|-
! rowspan=2 colspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | District
! rowspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Name
! rowspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Party
! colspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | Areas Represented
! rowspan=2 align=center valign=bottom | First Election
|-
! align=center valign=bottom | Counties 
! align=center valign=bottom | Cities
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 1
| [[Terry Kilgore]] ''Majority Caucus Chairman''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Lee, Scott, Washington (part), Wise
| align=center |
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 2
| [[Clarence E. Phillips|Bud Phillips]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Dickenson, Russell (part), Wise (part)
| align=center | Norton
| align=center | 1987
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 3
| [[Dan Bowling]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Buchanan, Russell (part), Tazewell (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 4
| [[Joseph P. Johnson|Joe Johnson]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Smyth (part), Washington (part)
| align=center | Bristol
| align=center | 1989
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 5
| [[Bill Carrico]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Carroll (part), Grayson (part), Wythe
| align=center | Galax
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 6
| [[Anne B. Crockett-Stark]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Bland, Giles (part), Pulaski (part), Tazewell (part), Wythe (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 7
| [[David A. Nutter|David Nutter]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Montgomery (part), Pulaski (part)
| align=center | Radford
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 8
| [[Morgan Griffith]] ''Majority Leader''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | Salem
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 9
| [[Allen Dudley]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Floyd, Franklin, Pittsylvania (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 10
| [[Ward Armstrong]] ''Minority'' ''Leader''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Carroll (part), Henry (part), Patrick (part)
| align=center | Martinsville (part)
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 11
| [[Onzlee Ware]] ''Minority Caucus Sergeant at Arms''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 12
| [[James M. Shuler|James Shuler]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Alleghany, Bath, Craig, Giles (part), Montgomery (part)
| align=center | Covington
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 13
| [[Robert G. Marshall|Bob Marshall]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Loudoun (part), Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 14
| [[Daniel W. Marshall|Danny Marshall]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henry (part), Pittsylvania (part)
| align=center | Danville
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 15
| [[C. Todd Gilbert]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Page, Rappahannock, Rockingham (part), Shenandoah
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 16
| [[Robert Hurt (politician)|Robert Hurt]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henry (part), Pittsylvania (part)
| align=center | Martinsville (part)
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 17
| [[William Fralin]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Botetourt (part), Roanoke (part)
| align=center | Roanoke (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 18
| [[Clifford L. Athey|Clay Athey]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fauquier (part), Frederick (part), Warren
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Independent}}| 
| 19
| [[Lacey E. Putney|Lacey Putney]]
| align=center | [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
| align=center | Bedford (part), Botetourt (part)
| align=center | Bedford
| align=center | 1961
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 20
| [[Chris Saxman]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Augusta (part), Highland, Rockingham (part)
| align=center | Staunton
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 21
| [[Robert Mathieson]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 22
| [[Kathy Byron]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Bedford (part), Campbell
| align=center |
| align=center | 1997
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 23
| [[Shannon Valentine]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Amherst (part)
| align=center | Lynchburg
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 24
| [[Ben Cline]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Amherst (part), Augusta (part), Rockbridge
| align=center | Buena Vista, Lexington
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 25
| [[Steve Landes]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part), Augusta (part), Rockingham (part)
| align=center | Waynesboro
| align=center | 1995
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 26
| [[Matt Lohr]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Rockingham (part)
| align=center | Harrisonburg
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 27
| [[Sam Nixon - Virginia Politician|Sam Nixon]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 28
| [[William J. Howell|Bill Howell]] ''Speaker of the House''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Stafford (part)
| align=center | Fredericksburg
| align=center | 1987
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 29
| [[Beverly Sherwood]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Frederick (part)
| align=center | Winchester
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 30
| [[Edward T. Scott|Ed Scott]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Culpeper, Madison, Orange (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 31
| [[Scott Lingamfelter]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fauquier (part), Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 32
| [[David Poisson]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 33
| [[Joe T. May]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Clarke, Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 34
| [[Margaret Vanderhye]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 35
| [[Steve Shannon]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 36
| [[Ken Plum]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1981
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 37
| [[David Bulova]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Fairfax
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 38
| [[Robert D. Hull|Bob Hull]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 39
| [[Vivian Watts]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1995
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 40
| [[Tim Hugo]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 41
| [[David W. Marsden|Dave Marsden]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 42
| [[Dave Albo]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 43
| [[Mark Sickles]] ''Minority Caucus Secretary''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 44
| [[Kris Amundson]] ''Minority Caucus Vice Chair for Operations''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1999
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 45
| [[David Englin]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part), Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Alexandria (part)
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 46
| [[Brian Moran]] ''Minority Caucus Chairman''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Alexandria (part)
| align=center | 1995
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 47
| [[Al Eisenberg]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 48
| [[Robert H. Brink|Bob Brink]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1997
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 49
| [[Adam Ebbin]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Arlington (part), Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Alexandria (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 50
| [[Jackson H. Miller]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Prince William (part)
| align=center | Manassas, Manassas Park
| align=center | 2006
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 51
| [[Paul Nichols]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 52
| [[Jeffrey M. Frederick|Jeff Frederick]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Prince William (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 53
| [[James M. Scott|Jim Scott]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part)
| align=center | Falls Church
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 54
| [[Robert D. Orrock|Bobby Orrock]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Caroline (part), Spotsylvania (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1989
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 55
| [[Frank Hargrove]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Hanover (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1981
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 56
| [[Bill Janis]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Goochland, Henrico (part), Louisa
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 57
| [[David Toscano]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part)
| align=center | Charlottesville
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 58
| [[Robert B. Bell|Rob Bell]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part), Fluvanna (part), Greene, Orange (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Independent}}| 
| 59
| [[Watkins Abbitt, Jr.]]
| align=center | [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
| align=center | Albemarle (part), Appomattox, Buckingham, Cumberland, Fluvanna (part), Nelson, Prince Edward (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 1985
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 60
| [[Clarke Hogan]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Charlotte, Halifax, Nottoway (part), Prince Edward (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 61
| [[Thomas C. Wright|Tommy Wright]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Amelia, Brunswick (part), Lunenburg (part), Mecklenburg, Nottoway (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 62
| [[Riley Ingram]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Henrico (part), Prince George (part)
| align=center | Hopewell (part)
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 63
| [[Roz Dance]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Dinwiddie
| align=center | Petersburg
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 64
| [[William K. Barlow|Bill Barlow]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Isle of Wight (part), James City (part), Southampton (part), Surry
| align=center | Franklin (part), Williamsburg
| align=center | 1991
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 65
| [[Lee Ware]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Powhatan
| align=center |
| align=center | 1997
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 66
| [[Kirk Cox]] ''Majority Whip''
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center | Colonial Heights
| align=center | 1989
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 67
| [[Chuck Caputo]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part), Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 68
| [[Manoli Loupassi|Manoli Loupassi]]
| align=center | [[Republican (politician)|Republican]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 69
| [[Franklin P. Hall|Frank Hall]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 1975
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 70
| [[Dwight Clinton Jones]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Chesterfield (part), Henrico (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 71
| [[Jennifer L. McClellan|Jenn McClellan]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Henrico (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 72
| [[James P. Massie|Jimmie Massie]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henrico (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 73
| [[John O'Bannon]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Henrico (part)
| align=center | Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 74
| [[Joseph Morrissey]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Charles City, Henrico (part), Prince George (part)
| align=center | Hopewell (part), Richmond (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 75
| [[Roz Tyler]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Brunswick (part), Greensville, Isle of Wight (part), Lunenburg (part), Southampton (part), Sussex
| align=center | Emporia, Franklin (part)
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 76
| [[Chris Jones (politician)|Chris Jones]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Suffolk (part)
| align=center | 1997
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 77
| [[Lionell Spruill]] ''Minority Caucus Vice Chair for Outreach''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Suffolk (part)
| align=center | 1993
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 78
| [[John A. Cosgrove|John Cosgrove]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part)
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 79
| [[Johnny Joannou]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Norfolk (part), Portsmouth (part), Suffolk (part)
| align=center | 1997
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 80
| [[Kenneth R. Melvin|Ken Melvin]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Norfolk (part), Portsmouth (part)
| align=center | 1985
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 81
| [[Terrie Suit]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 1999
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 82
| [[Harry R. Purkey|Bob Purkey]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 1985
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 83
| [[Joseph Bouchard]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 84
| [[Salvatore Iaquinto]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 85
| [[Robert Tata|Bob Tata]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 1983
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 86
| [[Thomas Davis Rust|Tom Rust]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fairfax (part), Loudoun (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 87
| [[Paula Miller]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Norfolk (part)
| align=center | 2005
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 88
| [[Mark L. Cole|Mark Cole]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Fauquier (part), Spotsylvania (part), Stafford (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 89
| [[Kenneth Cooper Alexander|Kenny Alexander]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Norfolk (part)
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 90
| [[Algie Howell]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Chesapeake (part), Norfolk (part), Virginia Beach (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 91
| [[Thomas D. Gear|Tom Gear]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | York (part)
| align=center | Hampton (part), Poquoson
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 92
| [[Jeion Ward]] ''Minority Caucus Treasurer''
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Hampton (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 93
| [[Phillip A. Hamilton|Phil Hamilton]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | James City (part)
| align=center | Newport News (part)
| align=center | 1987
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 94
| [[Glenn Oder]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Newport News (part)
| align=center | 2001
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 95
| [[Mamye BaCote]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center |
| align=center | Hampton (part), Newport News (part)
| align=center | 2003
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 96
| [[Brenda Pogge]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | James City (part), York (part)
| align=center | Newport News (part)
| align=center | 2007
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 97
| [[Chris Peace]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Caroline (part), Hanover (part), Henrico (part), King and Queen (part), King William (part), New Kent, Spotsylvania (part)
| align=center |
| align=center | 2006
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Republican}}| 
| 98
| [[Harvey Morgan]]
| align=center | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align=center | Essex, Gloucester, King and Queen (part), King William (part), Mathews, Middlesex
| align=center |
| align=center | 1979
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 99
| [[Albert Pollard (politician)|Albert Pollard]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Caroline (part), King George, Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond, Westmoreland
| align=center |
| align=center | 2008
|-
| {{American politics/party colours/Democratic}}| 
| 100
| [[Lynwood Lewis]]
| align=center | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align=center | Accomack, Northampton
| align=center | Hampton (part), Norfolk (part)
| align=center | 2003
|}

==See also==
*[[Virginia state elections, 2007]]
*[[Senate of Virginia]]
*[[:Category:Members of the Virginia House of Delegates]]

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://legis.state.va.us/ Virginia General Assembly] '''official government website'''
*[http://www.vote-smart.org/official_state_legislator.php?type=office&state_id=VA&criteria=lower Project Vote Smart - State House of Virginia]

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[[Category:State lower houses in the United States]]
[[Category:Virginia General Assembly|House of Delegates]]