Steve Landes
| Steve Landes | ||
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| Virginia House of Delegates District 25 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1996 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 8, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 17 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $17,640/year | |
| Per diem | $135/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 8, 2011 | |
| First elected | 1995 | |
| Next election | November 5, 2013 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| High school | Buffalo Gap High School | |
| Bachelor's | Virginia Commonwealth University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 11/15/1959 | |
| Place of birth | Staunton, VA | |
| Profession | Community Relations Coordinator | |
| Religion | Presbyterian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Landes currently works as Community Relations Coordinator for DuPont Community Credit Union. He is a member of the Public Relations Council of the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Public Buildings Board, and sits on the Board of Trustees for the Center for Rural Virginia.[1] He has previously worked as a legislative assistant to former delegate A.R. "Pete" Giesen, Jr. as well as director and district representative to congressman Bob Goodlatte.
Landes earned his B.S. in mass communication and journalism from the Virginia Commonwealth University in 1983.
Committee assignments
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 session, Landes served on the following committees:
- Appropriations
- Education, Vice Chair
- Privileges and Elections
- Rules
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 session, Landes served on the following committees:
- Education, Vice Chair
- Students and Day Care Subcommittee
- Higher Education and Arts Subcommittee
- Appropriations
- Health and Human Resources Subcommittee
- Public Safety Subcommittee
- Technology Oversight and Government Activities Subcommittee
- Economic Development Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee, Chair
- Rules
- Studies Subcommittee, Chair
- Ethics (Special) Subcommittee
- Privileges and Elections
- Campaign Finance Subcommittee
Sponsored legislation
- HB 1631 Interstate Public-Private Partnership Compact; repealing establishment thereof.
- HB 2349 Richmond Metropolitan Authority; created.
- HB 2355 Local government; publication of notices for charter changes, referenda, and public hearings, etc;[2]
Elections
2011
On November 8, 2011, Landes won re-election to District 25 of the Virginia House of Delegates. He was uncontested in the August 23 primary and ran unopposed in the November 8 general election.[3]
2009
In 2009, Landes was re-elected to the Virginia House of Delegates. He defeated Greg Marrow in the General Election. [4]
| Virginia House of Delegates General Election, District 25 (2009) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Steve Landes (R)
|
16,669 | |||
| Greg Marrow (D) | 6,093 | |||
Issue positions
Landes' answers to the Virginia State Legislative Election 2007 National Political Awareness Test are available. When asked his top priorities he stated:
- 1. Reform of health care, so its costs are contained, and access improved.
- 2. Continue to allow for economic growth in Virginia, especially rural areas.
- 3. Continue to improve education and reform in Virginia, but reduce NCLB burdon in Virginia.[5]
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Landes received $155,709 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[6]
| Virginia House of Delegates 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Steve Landes's campaign in 2011 | |
| Virginia Health Care Association | $8,000 |
| Pollak Vineyards | $5,000 |
| NVTC Tech PAC | $5,000 |
| Micron Technology | $3,500 |
| Dominion | $3,500 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $155,709 |
2009
The top 5 donors to Landes' 2009 campaign:[7]
| Contributor | 2009 total |
|---|---|
| Virginia Health Care Assoc | $4,000 |
| Virginia Dental Assoc | $3,000 |
| Virginia Assoc of Realtors | $2,500 |
| Dominion | $2,000 |
| Virginia Cable Telecommunications Assoc | $2,000 |
Personal
Landes and his wife, Angela, have one child.
External links
- Delegate Steve Landes official website
- Virginia House of Delegates - Rep. Landes
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions:2009, 2007, 2005, 2003
- Delegate Landes Facebook profile
- Richmond Sunlight profile
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Delegate Landes
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Delegate Landes Issue Positions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2011 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2009 Campaign Contributions
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