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Ryan McDougle
| Ryan McDougle | ||
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| Virginia Senate District 4 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2006 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 11, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 7 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $18,000/year | |
| Per diem | $178/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 8, 2011 | |
| First elected | 2005 | |
| Next election | November 3, 2015 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | James Madison University | |
| J.D. | Marshall-Wythe School of Law, The College of William and Mary | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 11/09/1971 | |
| Place of birth | Hanover, Virginia | |
| Profession | Legislator | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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McDougle received a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and History at James Madison University. McDougle later attended and received a J.D. at Marshall-Wythe School of Law, The College of William and Mary.
Committee assignments
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 legislative session, McDougle served on the following committees:
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, McDougle served on the following committees:
- Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
- Courts of Justice
- Rehabilitation and Social Services
- Transportation
District 4
McDougle represents Virginia Senate District 4. Senate District 4 includes Caroline County, Essex County, Hanover County, King and Queen County, King William County, Middlesex County, Spotsylvania(part).
Elections
2011
- See also: Virginia State Senate elections, 2011
On November 8, 2011, McDougle won re-election to District 4 of the Virginia State Senate. He was unchallenged in the August 23 primary and ran unopposed in the November 8 general election.[1]
2007
On Nov. 6, 2007, McDougle won re-election to the 4th District Seat in the Virginia State Senate.[2]
McDougle raised $181,130 for his campaign.[3]
| Virginia State Senate, District 4 (2007) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Ryan McDougle (R)
|
33,148 | 98.30% | ||
| Write-in | 571 | 1.69% | ||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, McDougle received $342,649 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[4]
| Virginia State Senate 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Ryan McDougle's campaign in 2011 | |
| Virginia Trial Lawyers Association | $14,500 |
| Virginia Senate Republican Caucus | $13,511 |
| Republican Paty Of Virginia | $12,550 |
| Dominion | $12,550 |
| Virginia Auto & Truck Dealers PAC | $11,750 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $342,649 |
2007
Below are McDougle's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2007 election:
| Contributor | 2007 total |
|---|---|
| McDougle Law Firm | $7,950 |
| Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen (law firm) | $7,500 |
| Highway Service Ventures | $7,000 |
| Virginia Automobile & Truck Dealers Association | $7,000 |
| Virginia Bankers Association | $5,500 |
Issues
Campaign themes
2011
McDougle's campaign website lists the following issues:
- Keeping the Promise of Lower Taxes
- Excerpt: "Ryan strongly believes that Virginia taxpayers both want and deserve th keep as much of their hard earned money as possible. That’s why he works hard to decrease the tax burden on all Virginians."
- Making Our Neighborhoods Safer
- Excerpt: "Ryan supports Virginia’s death penalty and no-parole policy. He has the crime-fighting experience we need to keep our neighborhoods safe for our families."
- Providing Our Children with the Best Education
- Excerpt: "As public education remains a top priority in our community, Ryan has made a promise to preserve funding for our schools. Ryan also supports Virginia’s high academic standards and accountability in our schools so parents and taxpayers know our children are getting an exceptional education and are well-prepared for the future."
- Protecting Our Environment
- Excerpt: "As someone who enjoys the outdoors, Ryan deeply understands the importance of maintaining our natural environment. Ryan believes in protecting Virginia’s natural resources so that they may be enjoyed for generations to come."
- Upholding the Second Amendment
- Excerpt: "Ryan is a strong supporter of our constitutionally guaranteed Second Amendment rights."[5]
Personal
McDougle was born in Hanover, Virginia on November 9, 1971. He is married to Beatriz G. McDougle.
External links
- Sen. McDougle's website
- Biography from the Virginia Legislature
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions:2007
- Ryan McDougle on Facebook
- Ryan McDougle on Twitter
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by W. Bolling |
Virginia Senate District 4 2006-present |
Succeeded by NA |
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