Onzlee Ware
| Onzlee Ware | ||
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| Virginia House of Delegates District 11 | ||
| 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 | North Carolina Agricultural and Technical University, 1976 | |
| J.D. | North Carolina Central School of Law, 1984 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 01/04/1954 | |
| Place of birth | Greensboro, NC | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Religion | Presbyterian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Since 1988 Ware has been the owner of the Law Office of Onzlee Ware and Associates. He is a member of the National Rifle Association, Sigma Pi Phi - Beta Phi Boule Fraternity, and National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.[1]
Ware earned his B.A. from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical University in 1976 and his J.D. from North Carolina Central School of Law in 1984.
Committee assignments
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 session, Ware served on the following committees:
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 session, Ware served on the following committees:
- Education
- Standards of Quality Subcommittee
- Students and Day Care Subcommittee
- Appropriations
- Compensation and Retirement Subcommittee
- Health and Human Resources Subcommittee
- Public Safety Subcommittee
- Counties, Cities and Towns
Elections
2011
On November 8, 2011, Ware won re-election to District 11 of the Virginia House of Delegates. He was uncontested in the August 23 primary and ran unopposed in the November 8 general election.[2]
2009
In 2009, Ware was re-elected to the Virginia House of Delegates. He defeated Troy Bird in the General Election. [3]
| Virginia House of Delegates General Election, District 11 (2009) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Onzlee Ware (D)
|
7,519 | |||
| Troy Bird (R) | 4,934 | |||
Issues
Issue positions
Ware's answers to the Virginia State Legislative Election 2005 National Political Awareness Test are available. The test provides an overview of a candidate's views on a number of issues. Ware did not answer the question asking his top priorities.[4]
Sponsored legislation
- HB 1644 Early voting; qualified registered voter may vote in person from 19 to three days before election.
- HB 2266 Freedom of Information Act; exemption for name, address, etc., of complainants relating to zoning.
- HB 2662 Community development authorities; allowed to request additional taxes from locality. [5]
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Ware received $71,262 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[6]
| Virginia House of Delegates 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Onzlee Ware's campaign in 2011 | |
| Ware Onzle | $3,649 |
| American Electric Power | $3,250 |
| Realtors PAC | $3,000 |
| Alpha Natural Resources | $2,000 |
| Virginia Bankers Association | $2,000 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $71,262 |
2009
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The top 5 donors to Ware's 2009 campaign:[7]
| Contributor | 2009 total |
|---|---|
| Virginia Legislative Black Caucus | $7,500 |
| Virginia Association of Realtors | $5,000 |
| Virginia Dental Assoc | $4,000 |
| Home Builders Association of Virginia | $4,000 |
| Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Assoc | $2,500 |
Personal
Ware is divorced and has one child.
External links
- Campaign website
- Virginia House of Delegates - Rep. Ware
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions:2009, 2007, 2005, 2003
- Virginia Public Access Project profile
- State Surge - legislative and voting track record
- Richmond Sunlight profile
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Delegate Ware
- ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections - November 2011 General Election Official Results
- ↑ Virginia House of Delegates 2009 General Election Results
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Onzlee Ware Issue Positions
- ↑ Bill Tracking - Legislation as Chief Patron
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2011 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2009 Campaign Contributions
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