Algie Howell
Algie T. Howell, Jr. is a former Democratic member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 90 from 2003 to June 30, 2014.[1]
Biography
Howell earned his B.A. from Norfolk Division, Virginia State College in 1967 and his M.A. from the Hampton Institute in 1973. A former member of the Norfolk Public School Board, Howell worked as a business owner and educator. He served in the United States Air Force from 1956 to 1960.[2]
Committee assignments
2014-2015
At the beginning of the 2014 legislative session, Howell served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2014 |
|---|
| • Appropriations |
| • Health, Welfare and Institutions |
| • Privileges and Elections |
| • Rules |
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 legislative session, Howell served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2012 |
|---|
| • Appropriations |
| • Counties, Cities and Towns |
| • Health, Welfare and Institutions |
| • Privileges and Elections |
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Howell served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2010 |
|---|
| • Appropriations |
| • Health, Welfare and Institutions |
| • Counties, Cities and Towns |
| • Privileges and Elections |
Issues
Sponsored legislation
- HB 1615 Wireless telecommunications devices; prohibits use of text messaging while driving certain vehicles.
- HB 1704 Smoke Free Air Act; smoking in public places, civil penalties.
- HB 2578 Novelty cigarette lighters; prohibiting purchase to persons under age of 18.[3]
Elections
2013
Howell won re-election in the 2013 election for Virginia House of Delegates District 90. Howell defeated Richard James in the June 11 Democratic primary. He was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 5, 2013.[4][5]
| Virginia House of Delegates District 90 Democratic Primary, 2013 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Algie Howell, Jr. Incumbent |
68.2% | 1,759 |
| Richard James | 31.8% | 821 |
| Total Votes | 2,580 | |
2011
On November 8, 2011, Howell won re-election to District 90 of the Virginia House of Delegates. He defeated Richard James in the primary on August 23, 2011 and ran unopposed in the November 8 general election.[6]
| Virginia House of Delegates Democratic Primary, 2011 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Algie Howell Incumbent |
59.8% | 1,311 |
| Richard James | 40.2% | 883 |
| Total Votes | 2,194 | |
2009
In 2009, Howell was re-elected to the Virginia House of Delegates.[7]
| Virginia House of Delegates General Election, District 90 (2009) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Algie Howell (D)
|
7,398 | |||
| Jason Call (R) | 3,672 | |||
Campaign themes
2013
Howell's campaign website listed the following issues:[8]
- "Establish hospital and nursing home staffing standards for the elderly"
- "Preserve current Medicare * Medicaid standards"
- "Fully fund K-12 & higher education"
- "Support pay raises for public school teachers, administrators & staff"
- "Create good jobs, including green jobs, throughout Hampton Roads and Virginia"
Campaign finance summary
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Recent news
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See also
- Virginia State Legislature
- Virginia House of Delegates
- Virginia House of Delegates Committees
- Virginia state legislative districts
External links
- Campaign website (Archive)
- Virginia House of Delegates - Rep. Howell
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2009, 2007, 2005, 2003
- Richmond Sunlight profile
- Virginia Public Access Project profile
Footnotes
- ↑ The Washington Post, "August special elections set for 2 Va. House seats," July 1, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Delegate Howell," accessed May 15, 2014
- ↑ Virginia State Legislature, "Bill Tracking - Legislation as Chief Patron," accessed May 15, 2014
- ↑ Virginia Board of Elections, "Unofficial Primary Results," accessed June 13, 2013
- ↑ Virginia Board of Elections, “Official Results - 2013 General Election," accessed December 2, 2013
- ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections, "November 2011 General Election Official Results," accessed May 15, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Virginia House of Delegates 2009 General Election Results," accessed May 15, 2014
- ↑ Algie T. Howell, Jr. for House of Delegates, "Issues," accessed May 9, 2013
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Virginia House of Delegates District 90 2004–2014 |
Succeeded by Joseph C. Lindsey (D) |
