Henry Marsh
| Henry Marsh | ||
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| Virginia Senate District 16 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1992 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 11, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 21 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $18,000/year | |
| Per diem | $178/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 8, 2011 | |
| First elected | 1991 | |
| Next election | November 3, 2015 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Place of birth | Richmond, VA | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Religion | Methodist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Marsh received a A.B. in Sociology at Virginia Union University and a LL.B. at Howard University.
In addition to serving as senator March is an attorney at law. March is also a member of the Methodist Church.
Committee assignments
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 legislative session, Marsh served on the following committees:
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Marsh served on the following committees:
District 16
Marsh represents Virginia Senate District 16. Senate District 16 includes Chesterfield County(part), Dinwiddie County, Hopewell(part), Petersburg, Prince George County(part), Richmond(part).
Elections
2011
- See also: Virginia State Senate elections, 2011
On November 8, 2011, Marsh won re-election to District 16 of the Virginia State Senate. He was unchallenged in the August 23 primary and ran unopposed in the November 8 general election.[1]
| Virginia State Senate, District 16 General Election, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Henry Marsh |
69.3% | 16,711 | |
| Independent | Preston Brown | 30.7% | 7,391 | |
| Total Votes | 24,102 | |||
2007
On Nov. 6, 2007, Marsh won re-election to the 16th District Seat in the Virginia State Senate, defeating opponent Robert Owens (I).[2]
Marsh raised $100,547 for his campaign while Owens raised $6,207.[3]
| Virginia State Senate, District 16 (2007) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Henry Marsh (D)
|
11,186 | 66.63% | ||
| Robert Owens (I) | 5,557 | 33.10% | ||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Marsh received $184,747 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[4]
| Virginia State Senate 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Henry Marsh's campaign in 2011 | |
| Virginia Trial Lawyers Association | $24,500 |
| Dominion | $10,000 |
| Allen Allen Allen & Allen | $10,000 |
| Virginia Automobile Dealers Association | $7,750 |
| Virginia Bankers Association | $7,149 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $184,747 |
| Total Votes received in 2011 | 16,711 |
| Cost of each vote received | $11.06 |
2007
Below are Marsh's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2007 election:
| Contributor | 2007 total |
|---|---|
| Virginia State Legislative Black Caucus | $7,500 |
| Dominion (Energy & Natural Resources) | $4,000 |
| Virginia Automobile & Truck Dealers Association | $3,500 |
| Home Builders Association of Virginia | $3,500 |
| Virginia Cable Telecommunications Association | $2,500 |
Issues
Campaign themes
2011
Marsh's website lists the following issues:
- Public Education and Higher Education
- Affordable, Quality Medical & Dental Care
- Public Safety
- Economic Growth and Job Opportunities
- Affordable Housing
- Reform of Payday Lending
- Transportation (Including Mass Transit and Roads)
Personal
Marsh was born in Richmond, Virginia.
External links
- Biography from the Virginia Legislature
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Sen. Marsh's website
- Campaign contributions:1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by NA |
Virginia Senate District 16 1992-present |
Succeeded by NA |
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