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Richard Bell, Virginia legislator
| Richard Bell | ||
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| Virginia House of Delegates District 20 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| January 13, 2010 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 8, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 3 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $17,640/year | |
| Per diem | $135/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 8, 2011 | |
| First elected | November 3, 2009 | |
| Next election | November 5, 2013 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Navy Hospital Corp | |
| Years of service | 6 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 10/26/1946 | |
| Place of birth | Staunton, VA | |
| Profession | High School Special Education Teacher (retired) | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Contents |
Bell is a retired high school special education teacher.
Committee assignments
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 session, Bell served on the following committees:
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 session, Bell served on the following committees:
- Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Committee
- Agriculture Subcommittee
- Education
- Standards of Quality Subcommittee
- Teachers and Administrative Action Subcommittee
- Health, Welfare and Institutions
- Subcommittee #1
Elections
2011
Bell is running for re-election to the District 20 seat of the Virginia House of Delegates. He was uncontested in the August 23 primary and will be opposed by Laura Kleiner in the November 8 general election.[1]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 20 General Election, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Richard Bell Incumbent |
71.1% | 9,522 | |
| Democratic | Laura Kleiner | 28.9% | 3,865 | |
| Total Votes | 13,387 | |||
2009
In 2009, Bell was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates. He defeated Erik Curren in the General Election. [2]
| Virginia House of Delegates General Election, District 20 (2009) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Richard Bell (R)
|
15,086 | |||
| Erik Curren (D) | 6,092 | |||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Bell received $106,460 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[3]
| Virginia House of Delegates 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Richard Bell, Virginia legislator's campaign in 2011 | |
| Opportunity Virginia PAC | $5,000 |
| Majority Leader PAC | $3,000 |
| Dominion | $2,500 |
| Mrs Rowes Restaurant | $2,090 |
| Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association | $2,000 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $106,460 |
| Total Votes received in 2011 | 9,522 |
| Cost of each vote received | $11.18 |
2009
In 2009, Bell received $69,544 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[4]
| Virginia House of Delegates 2009 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Richard Bell, Virginia legislator's campaign in 2009 | |
| Chris Saxman For Delegate | 16,250 |
| Bell, Mary M | 3,000 |
| Virginia Dental Association | 3,000 |
| Valley Leadership Trust | 3,000 |
| Howell For Delegate | 2,005 |
| Total Raised in 2009 | 69,544 |
Issues
Campaign themes
- What the People of the 20th Want
Excerpt: "Voters in the 20th District want representatives who listen to them and act on their behalf. They want individual freedom to conduct their own lives and make personal choices. They want to raise their families without excessive government interference, and they want to feel safe in their neighborhoods and their homes. They want a representative who reflects their family values, their work ethic and who understands their hopes, their fears and their dreams. The people of the 20th District want and deserve good government, and I’ll see that they get it!"
Personal
Bell and his wife, Anne, have two children.
External links
- Official campaign site
- Virginia House of Delegates Biography
- Virginia Public Access Project profile
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Richard Bell on Facebook
References
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| Preceded by Chris Saxman |
Virginia House of Delegates District 20 2010-present |
Succeeded by NA |
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