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Walter Stosch
From Ballotpedia
| Walter Stosch | ||
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| Virginia Senate District 12 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1992 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 11, 2012 | ||
| Years in position | 20 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $18,000/year | |
| Per diem | $169/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2007 | |
| First elected | 1991 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2011 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 08/18/1936 | |
| Place of birth | Fredericksburg, VA | |
| Profession | Principal Consultant | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
Contents |
Stosch received a B.S. in accounting and a M.B.A. at the University of Richmond. Stosch is a Certified Public Accounting and Consultant.
In addition to serving as a senator Stosch is a principal consultant at Stosch, Dacey & George, P.C. Stosch is also a member of the Monument Heights Baptist Church.
Previously, Stosch served as Senate Majority Leader from 1998-2008 and was a member of the House of Delegates from 1983-92.
Committee assignments
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 legislative session, Stosch has been appointed to the following committees:
- Commerce and Labor Committee
- Finance, Chairman
- General Laws and Technology
- Rehabilitation and Social Services
- Rules
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Stosch served on the following committees:
District 12
Stosch represents Virginia Senate District 12. Senate District 12 includes Goochland(part), Henrico County(part), Richmond(part).
Elections
2011
- See also: Virginia State Senate elections, 2011
On November 8, 2011, Stosch won re-election to District 12 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, Stosch won re-election to the 12th District Seat in the Virginia State Senate.[2]
Stosch raised $897,652 for his campaign.[3]
| Virginia State Senate, District 12 (2007) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Walter Stosch (R)
| 26,265 | 97.27% | ||
| Write-in | 737 | 2.72% | ||
Campaign donors
Below are Stosch's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2007 election:
| Contributor | 2007 total |
|---|---|
| Virginia Senate Leadership Trust | $20,249 |
| E. Claiborne Robins Jr. | $20,000 |
| Dominion (Energy & Natural Resources) | $18,000 |
| Verizon | $18,000 |
| Altria | $16,545 |
Personal
Stosch was born in Fredericksburg, Virginia on August 18, 1936.
External links
- Sen. Stosch's website
- Biography from the Virginia Legislature
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions:1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007
- Walter Stosch on Facebook
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by NA | Virginia Senate District 12 1992-present | Succeeded by NA |
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