Beverly Sherwood
| Beverly Sherwood | ||
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| Virginia House of Delegates District 29 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1994 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 8, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 19 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $17,640/year | |
| Per diem | $135/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 8, 2011 | |
| First elected | 1993 | |
| Next election | November 5, 2013 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 05/29/1947 | |
| Place of birth | Ossining, NY | |
| Profession | Farmer | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Biography
Sherwood sits on the Board of Supervisors for the Planning Commission, and the Winchester/Frederick County Local Emergency Planning Committee.[1]
Committee assignments
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 session, Sherwood served on the following committees:
- Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources, Chair
- Appropriations
- Militia, Police and Public Safety
- Rules
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 session, Sherwood served on the following committees:
- Militia, Police and Public Safety, Chair
- Appropriations
- Public Safety Subcommittee, Chair
- Capital Outlay Subcommittee
- Transportation Subcommittee
- Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Committee
- Chesapeake Subcommittee
Sponsored legislation
- HB 1885 Telephone regulatory alternatives; determination of competitiveness.
- HB 2497 Electronic government; Secretary of Technology to develop and implement strategies therefore.
- HB 2557 Health insurance plan, State; coverages and benefits.[2]
Elections
2013
Sherwood ran in the 2013 election for Virginia House of Delegates District 29. Sherwood was defeated by Mark J. Berg in the June 11 Republican primary.[3]
2011
On November 8, 2011, Sherwood won re-election to District 29 of the Virginia House of Delegates. She was uncontested in the August 23 primary and ran unopposed in the November 8 general election.[4]
2009
In 2009, Sherwood was re-elected to the Virginia House of Delegates. She defeated Aaron Tweedie in the General Election. [5]
| Virginia House of Delegates General Election, District 29 (2009) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Beverly Sherwood (R)
|
14,908 | |||
| Aaron Tweedie (I) | 3,677 | |||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Sherwood received $80,183 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[6]
| Virginia House of Delegates 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Beverly Sherwood's campaign in 2011 | |
| Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association | $4,500 |
| Alpha Natural Resources | $3,000 |
| Virginia Association Of Realtors | $2,700 |
| Virginia Bankers Association | $2,000 |
| Dominion | $2,000 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $80,183 |
2009
The top 5 donors to Sherwood's 2009 campaign:[7]
| Contributor | 2009 total |
|---|---|
| Virginia Assoc of Realtors | $2,277 |
| Virginia Federation of Republican Women | $2,000 |
| Virginia Bankers Assoc | $2,000 |
| Virginia Dental Assoc | $2,000 |
| Hunton & Williams | $1,838 |
Endorsements
2013
In 2013, Sherwood was endorsed by the National Rifle Association.[8]
Personal
Sherwood and her husband, Frank, have one child. They live on a farm in Frederick County.
External links
- Delegate Beverly Sherwood official website
- Virginia House of Delegates - Rep. Sherwood
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions:2009, 2007, 2005, 2003, 2001, 1999
- Virginia Public Access Project profile
- Richmond Sunlight profile
- Beverly Sherwood on Facebook
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Delegate Sherwood
- ↑ Bill Tracking - Legislation as Chief Patron
- ↑ Virginia Board of Elections, "Unofficial Primary Results," Accessed June 13, 2013
- ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections - November 2011 General Election Official Results
- ↑ Virginia House of Delegates 2009 General Election Results
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2011 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2009 Campaign Contributions
- ↑ National Rifle Association, "Political Victory Fund Endorsements," Accessed May 31, 2013
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