Mark Dudenhefer
| Mark Dudenhefer | ||
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| Virginia House of Delegates District 2 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2012-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 8, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 1 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $17,640/year | |
| Per diem | $135/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 8, 2011 | |
| First elected | November 8, 2011 | |
| Next election | November 5, 2013 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Louisiana State University | |
| Master's | Tulane University, University of Phoenix | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | Marine Corps | |
| Years of service | 30 | |
| Personal | ||
| Place of birth | New Orleans, LA | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Biography
Dudenhefer earned his BS in Economics from Louisiana State University in 1974. He later received a MBA from Tulane University in 1987 and his Masters in Computer Information Systems from the University of Phoenix in 2000. Dudenhefer served in the United States Marine Corps, retiring after 30 years of service as a Colonel.
Issues
Campaign themes
2011
- Transportation
Excerpt: "As our Delegate, Mark will advocate for funding for the widening of Rt. 1 in Prince William and Stafford counties, fair funding allocations to local governments to fix secondary road problems and he will work with the DoD to mitigate BRAC related traffic congestion."
- Jobs
Excerpt: "As our Delegate in Richmond, Mark will be guided by the principles of free enterprise and entrepreneurship. Mark understands that government doesn't create jobs; only the private sector and hard working individuals with the entrepreneurial spirit create jobs."
- Taxes and Spending
Excerpt: "Mark believes that government should focus on its core services and infrastructure, and that's what he'll fight for in Richmond."
- Education
Excerpt: "As out Delegate, Mark will fight to make sure that more of every dollar is directed to the classroom where it can most improve educational opportunities, attract and retain quality teachers, provide in-classroom tools teachers need and give parents a greater say in their child's education."
- Values
Excerpt: "Mark shares our values and will stand up to protect families, the right to life and the 2nd Amendment."
Presidential Preference
2012
Mark Dudenhefer endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election. [1]
Committee assignments
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 session, Dudenhefer served on the following committees:
Elections
2013
Dudenhefer is running in the 2013 election for Virginia House of Delegates District 2. Dudenhefer is unopposed in the June 11 Republican primary. The general election takes place on November 5, 2013.
2011
On November 8, 2011, Dudenhefer won election to District 2 of the Virginia House of Delegates. He was uncontested in the August 23 primary and defeated Esteban Garces (D) in the November 8 general election.[2]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 2 General Election, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Mark Dudenhefer |
56.1% | 5,767 | |
| Democratic | Esteban Garces | 43.9% | 4,507 | |
| Total Votes | 10,274 | |||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Dudenhefer received $133,527 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[3]
| Virginia House of Delegates 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Mark Dudenhefer's campaign in 2011 | |
| Virginia Republican Party | $35,440 |
| Kamco LLC | $8,333 |
| Churchill Meadows LLC | $5,000 |
| Quantico Business Center | $5,000 |
| Dudenhefer, Leon (Mark) | $5,000 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $133,527 |
| Total Votes received in 2011 | 5,767 |
| Cost of each vote received | $23.15 |
Endorsements
2011
Dudenhefer was endorsed by the Washington Post in October 2011.[4]
Personal
Dudenhefer and wife, Kay, have three children and four grandchildren. They currently reside in Stafford, Virginia.
External links
- House website
- Campaign website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Mark Dudenhefer on Facebook
- Twitter page
References
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Virginia Leadership Team," December 29, 2011
- ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections - November 2011 General Election Official Results
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2011 contributions
- ↑ The Washington Post, "The Post’s Virginia House endorsements", October 20, 2011
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Bud Phillips |
Virginia House of Delegates District 2 2012–present |
Succeeded by NA |
