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Mark Sickles
| Mark Sickles | ||
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| Virginia House of Delegates District 43 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2004 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 8, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 9 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $17,640/year | |
| Per diem | $135/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 8, 2011 | |
| First elected | 2003 | |
| Next election | November 5, 2013 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Clemson University, 1981 | |
| Master's | Georgia Institute of Technology; 1984, 1986 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 02/18/1957 | |
| Place of birth | Arlington, VA | |
| Profession | Consultant | |
| Religion | Presbyterian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Sickles has worked as a government and public affairs consultant and in corporate affairs for Weeks Marine, Incorporated.[1]
Sickles earned his B.S. in forest management from Clemson University in 1981, his M.S. in industrial management from Georgia Institute of Technology in 1984, and his M.S. in technology and science policy from Georgia Institute of Technology in 1986.
Committee assignments
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 session, Sickles served on the following committees:
- Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
- Health, Welfare and Institutions
- Privileges and Elections
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 session, Sickles served on the following committees:
- Privileges and Elections
- Campaign Finance Subcommittee
- Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Committee
- Agriculture Subcommittee
- Health, Welfare and Institutions
- Subcommittee #3
Sponsored legislation
- HB 2444 Bioscience and technology-related development; Economic Development Partnership promote biosciences.
- HB 2447 Influenza vaccination; requires Board of Health to develop and issue guidelines for administration.
- HB 2453 Electronic prescribing; Secretary of Health and Human Services, etc. to establish a website.[2]
Elections
2011
On November 8, 2011, Sickles won re-election to District 43 of the Virginia House of Delegates. He was uncontested in the August 23 primary and ran unopposed the November 8 general election.[3]
2009
In 2009, Sickles was re-elected to the Virginia House of Delegates. He defeated Tim Nank in the General Election. [4]
| Virginia House of Delegates General Election, District 43 (2009) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Mark Sickles (D)
|
10,363 | |||
| Tim Nank (R) | 8,081 | |||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Sickles received $211,715 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[5]
| Virginia House of Delegates 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Mark Sickles's campaign in 2011 | |
| Virginia Democratic Party | $20,882 |
| Virginia Automobile Dealers Association | $10,250 |
| Dominion PAC- Virginia | $8,500 |
| Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association | $6,000 |
| Virginia Bankers Association | $5,544 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $211,715 |
2009
The top 5 donors to Sickles' 2009 campaign:[6]
| Contributor | 2009 total |
|---|---|
| Democratic Party of Virginia | $38,529 |
| Dominion | $6,500 |
| Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Assoc | $6,000 |
| Virginia Bankers Assoc | $6,000 |
| Virginia Dental Assoc | $4,750 |
External links
- Delegate Mark Sickles official website
- Virginia House of Delegates - Rep. Sickles
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions:2009, 2007, 2005, 2003
- Richmond Sunlight profile
- Virginia Public Access Project profile
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Delegate Sickles
- ↑ Bill Tracking - Legislation as Chief Patron
- ↑ 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
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