Mary Whipple
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| Mary Whipple | ||
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| Virginia Senate District 31 | ||
| Former member | ||
| In office | ||
| 1996 - 2012 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | 2011 | |
| First elected | 1995 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 05/26/1940 | |
| Place of birth | Watseka, IL | |
| Profession | Legislator | |
| Religion | Presbyterian | |
| Websites | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Whipple attended Rice University in Houston, Texas. She received a B.A. in English at The American University in Washington, D.C. and a M.A. at George Washington University, (M.A.). Whipple is a member of the Presbyterian Church.
Committee assignments
- Senate Rules, Chair
- Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
- Education and Health Committee
- Finance
- Privileges and Elections
District 31
Whipple represented Virginia Senate District 31. Senate District 31 includes Arlington County(part), Fairfax County(part), Falls Church.
Elections
2007
On Nov. 6, 2007, Whipple won re-election to the 31st District Seat in the Virginia State Senate, defeating opponent Samuel Burley (I).[1]
Whipple raised $228,258 for her campaign while Burley raised $0.[2]
| Virginia State Senate, District 31 (2007) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Mary Whipple (D)
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23,380 | 82.62% | ||
| Samuel Burley (I) | 4,676 | 16.52% | ||
Campaign donors
Below are Whipple's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2007 election:
| Contributor | 2007 total |
|---|---|
| Virginia Association of Realtors | $7,667 |
| Dominion (Energy & Natural Resources) | $7,500 |
| Virginia Bankers Association | $7,500 |
| Virginia Health Care Association | $6,500 |
| Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association | $6,500 |
Personal
Whipple was born in Watseka, Illinois on May 26, 1940.
External links
- Sen. Whipple's website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions:1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007
- Mary Whipple on Facebook
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by NA |
Virginia Senate District 31 1996-2012 |
Succeeded by Barbara Favola |
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