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Dave LaRock
Dave LaRock (Republican Party) was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 33. He assumed office on January 8, 2014. He left office on January 10, 2024.
LaRock (Republican Party) ran for election for Governor of Virginia. He did not appear on the ballot for the Republican primary on June 17, 2025.
Biography
LaRock's professional experience includes working as a general contractor.
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
LaRock was assigned to the following committees:
2020-2021
LaRock was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
LaRock was assigned to the following committees:
2016 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2016 legislative session, LaRock served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2016 |
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| • Education |
| • Science and Technology |
| • Transportation |
2015 legislative session
In the 2015 legislative session, LaRock served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Courts of Justice |
| • Science and Technology |
| • Transportation |
2014 legislative session
In the 2014 legislative session, LaRock served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2014 |
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| • Counties, Cities and Towns |
| • Science and Technology |
| • Transportation |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2025
See also: Virginia gubernatorial election, 2025
General election
General election for Governor of Virginia
Abigail Spanberger and Winsome Earle-Sears are running in the general election for Governor of Virginia on November 4, 2025.
Candidate | ||
 | Abigail Spanberger (D) | |
 | Winsome Earle-Sears (R) | |
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Donna Charles (Independent)
- Levar Stoney (D)
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Abigail Spanberger advanced from the Democratic primary for Governor of Virginia.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Winsome Earle-Sears advanced from the Republican primary for Governor of Virginia.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Merle Rutledge (R)
- Dave LaRock (R)
- Amanda Chase (R)
Endorsements
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2023
See also: Virginia State Senate elections, 2023
General election
General election for Virginia State Senate District 1
Timmy French defeated Emily Scott in the general election for Virginia State Senate District 1 on November 7, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Timmy French (R) | 58.2 | 37,453 |
 | Emily Scott (D) | 33.2 | 21,334 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 8.6 | 5,535 | ||
| Total votes: 64,322 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Emily Scott advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia State Senate District 1.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Virginia State Senate District 1
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for Virginia State Senate District 1 on June 20, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Timmy French | 32.9 | 5,681 |
 | Dave LaRock | 25.5 | 4,409 | |
| Brandon H. Monk | 12.1 | 2,086 | ||
 | James Bergida | 11.2 | 1,940 | |
| John Massoud | 8.3 | 1,437 | ||
 | Lance Allen | 5.3 | 908 | |
 | Brad Pollack | 2.5 | 435 | |
| Blaine Dunn | 2.2 | 373 | ||
| Total votes: 17,269 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Robert Hupman (R)
Endorsements
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2021
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2021
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 33
Incumbent Dave LaRock defeated Paul Siker in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 33 on November 2, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Dave LaRock (R) | 58.2 | 25,188 |
 | Paul Siker (D) | 41.7 | 18,049 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 54 | ||
| Total votes: 43,291 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Paul Siker advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 33.
Republican convention
The Republican convention was canceled. Incumbent Dave LaRock advanced from the Republican convention for Virginia House of Delegates District 33.
Campaign finance
2019
A Republican convention for the District 33 seat was scheduled for April 27, 2019, but it was canceled when no one filed to run against LaRock. He automatically advanced to the general election.[1][2]
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2019
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 33
Incumbent Dave LaRock defeated Mavis Taintor in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 33 on November 5, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Dave LaRock (R) | 56.8 | 17,671 |
 | Mavis Taintor (D) | 43.1 | 13,433 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 34 | ||
| Total votes: 31,138 | |||
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2017
General election
Elections for the Virginia House of Delegates took place in 2017. All 100 house seats were up for election. The general election took place on November 7, 2017. A primary election took place on June 13, 2017. The filing deadline for primary election candidates was March 30, 2017. The filing deadline for non-party candidates and candidates nominated by methods other than a primary was June 13, 2017.[3] Incumbent Dave LaRock (R) defeated Tia Walbridge (D) in the Virginia House of Delegates District 33 general election.[4]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 33 General Election, 2017 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Dave LaRock Incumbent |
54.84% | 16,723 | |
| Democratic | Tia Walbridge | 45.16% | 13,770 | |
| Total Votes | 30,493 | |||
| Source: Virginia Department of Elections | ||||
Democratic primary election
Tia Walbridge defeated Mavis Taintor in the Virginia House of Delegates District 33 Democratic primary.[5]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 33 Democratic Primary, 2017 | ||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Tia Walbridge |
52.30% | 2,697 |
| Mavis Taintor | 47.70% | 2,460 |
| Total Votes | 5,157 | |
Republican primary election
Incumbent Dave LaRock ran unopposed in the Virginia House of Delegates District 33 Republican primary.[6]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 33 Republican Primary, 2017 | ||
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| Candidate | ||
| Dave LaRock Incumbent | ||
2015
Elections for the Virginia House of Delegates took place in 2015. A primary election was held on June 9, 2015. The general election took place on November 3, 2015. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 26, 2015.[7] Chuck Hedges was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Dave A. LaRock was unopposed in the Republican primary. Mark D. Anderson ran as a Libertarian candidate. LaRock defeated Hedges and Anderson in the general election.[8][9]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 33 General Election, 2015 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Dave LaRock Incumbent |
59.9% | 12,004 | |
| Democratic | Chuck Hedges | 36.5% | 7,300 | |
| Libertarian | Mark Anderson | 3.6% | 723 | |
| Total Votes | 20,027 | |||
2013
LaRock won the 2013 election for Virginia House of Delegates District 33. LaRock defeated incumbent Joe T. May in the June 11 Republican primary. He defeated Mary Lou Costello Daniel (D) and Patrick Hagerty (L) in the general election on November 5, 2013.[10][11]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 33 General Election, 2013 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Dave A. LaRock |
53.6% | 13,827 | |
| Democratic | Mary Lou Costello Daniel | 42.8% | 11,048 | |
| Libertarian | Patrick Hagerty | 3.4% | 876 | |
| Other | Write-in | 0.2% | 49 | |
| Total Votes | 25,800 | |||
| Virginia House of Delegates District 33 Republican Primary, 2013 | ||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Dave LaRock |
57.3% | 2,958 |
| Joe May Incumbent | 42.7% | 2,201 |
| Total Votes | 5,159 | |
Campaign themes
2025
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2023
Dave LaRock did not complete Ballotpedia's 2023 Candidate Connection survey.
2021
Dave LaRock did not complete Ballotpedia's 2021 Candidate Connection survey.
2019
Dave LaRock did not complete Ballotpedia's 2019 Candidate Connection survey.
2017
As of August 2017, LaRock's website highlighted the following issues:
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TAXES: Dave believes Virginia’s taxes are high enough and has signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge opposing increases in Virginia tax rates without corresponding cuts in other taxes. Dave will work to repeal this year’s Obamacare Medicaid Expansion. SPENDING: Costs for everything rise because of inflation, but government’s size shouldn’t be increasing more than population growth. As your delegate, Dave LaRock will work to keep Virginia a conservative, low tax state by keeping spending at or below current levels and opposing expansion of welfare giveaway programs that threaten that status. EDUCATION: Our community has some of the best schools in the nation, but we can make them even better. Dave’s Education Plan will give parents, teachers, and local officials more control over our schools by cutting red tape and over-regulation from Washington, DC and Richmond. We need to cut administrative bureaucracy and shift money to reduce class size and increase teacher compensation. TRAFFIC AND ROADS: Northern Virginia pays a disproportionate share of taxes for transportation and we get far too little back. Northern Virginia should see our tax dollars spent here, rather than watch Richmond politicians distribute them around the state. Dave LaRock will fight to change that as Delegate. Dave will also continue to lead on efforts to ensure that transportation funding is directed to projects that do the most to improve congestion relief and safety. STANDING UP TO WASHINGTON: With President Obama determined to “change” America, Virginians need strong conservative leaders who will resist the left-wing agenda coming out of Washington today. Dave LaRock will be that leader. Dave LaRock will fight as delegate to block, delay and obstruct any implementation of Obamacare in Virginia. MOTORISTS RIGHTS: Dave LaRock will stand up for people who have to use their cars to get around, opposing wasteful road and transit projects that aren't necessary or cost-efficient. Dave will fight to ensure that our transportation funds are used to fix our legendary, worst-in-the-nation traffic congestion here in Northern Virginia. AGRICULTURE: Agriculture and forestry combined are Virginia’s largest industry, and they support many other industries. They are extremely important as job-creators and in sustaining local communities here in the 33rd District. That makes agriculture and forestry extremely important to Dave, and will work to protect the interests of farmers while managing the state budget wisely. CONSERVATIVE VALUES: Dave LaRock will be a Rock-Solid leader standing up for what we believe: pro-Life, pro-Second Amendment, and strong for all our conservative values. [12] |
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2013
LaRock's campaign website listed the following issues:
- Taxes
"Dave LaRock will fight to overturn increases in sales taxes, car taxes, hotel/motel taxes and other taxes shepherded through the legislature by Delegate Joe May in his role as the powerful House Transportation Committee Chair."
- Spending
"Dave LaRock will work to keep Virginia a conservative, low tax state by keeping spending at or below current levels and oppose expansion of welfare giveaway programs that threaten that status."
- Traffic and Roads
"Northern Virginia should be allowed to keep our tax dollars to be spent locally, rather than funneling them through Richmond to be distributed around the state."
- Standing Up to Washington
"With President Obama determined to “change” America into a Western European-style Socialist regime, Virginians need strong conservative leaders who will resist the left-wing agenda out of Washington today. Dave LaRock will be that leader."
- Conservative Values
"It’s time for a delegate who will stand up for what we believe: pro-Life, pro-Second Amendment, and strong for all our conservative values. Dave LaRock will be that leader."
Campaign finance summary
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2024
In 2024, the Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 10 to March 9. Special sessions occurred May 13, 2024; June 18 to July 1; and July 18, 2024.
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- Legislators are scored on their votes "on a variety of bills impacting equity, safety, access, and overall well being for LGBTQ+ Virginians."
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2023
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In 2023, the Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 11 to February 25.
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2022
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In 2022, the Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 12 to March 12.
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2021
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In 2021, the Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 13 to February 8.
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2020
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In 2020, the Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 8 to March 12. A special session was held from August 18 to November 9.
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2019
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In 2019, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 9 through February 24.
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2018
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In 2018, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 10 through March 10. Special sessions were held from April 11 to May 30 and from August 30 to October 30.
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2017
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In 2017, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 11 through February 25.
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2016
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In 2016, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 13 through March 11.
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2015
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In 2015, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 14 to February 28, 2015.
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2014
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In 2014, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 8 through March 10.
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Endorsements
In 2013, LaRock's endorsements included the following:
- Loudon County Tea Party
- Pastor Jay Ahlemann
- Megan and Mark Albright
- Josiah Alway
- Natalie and Paul Arias
Personal
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LaRock and his wife, Joanne, have seven children and three grandchildren. He is actively involved in Cornerstone Chapel in Leesburg, Virginia.
See also
2025 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ The Winchester Star, "LaRock, Taintor secure nominations in 33rd District House of Delegates race," April 25, 2019
- ↑ Virginia GOP, "OFFICIAL CALL: 2019 LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT CONVENTION of the 33rd House of Delegates District of the Republican Party of Virginia," accessed April 29, 2019
- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "Candidacy Requirements for the November 7, 2017 General Election," accessed March 21, 2017
- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "2017 November General Unofficial Results," accessed November 7, 2017
- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "2017 June Democratic Primary," accessed July 6, 2017
- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "2017 June Republican Primary," accessed July 6, 2017
- ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections, "2015 November Election Calendar," accessed January 2, 2015
- ↑ Virginia Board of Elections, "2015 Primary election results," accessed September 1, 2015
- ↑ Virginia Board of Elections, "2015 General election candidates," accessed September 1, 2015
- ↑ Virginia Board of Elections, "Unofficial Primary Results," accessed June 13, 2013
- ↑ Virginia Board of Elections, “Official Results - 2013 General Election," accessed December 2, 2013
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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| Preceded by - |
Virginia House of Delegates District 33 2014-2024 |
Succeeded by Todd Gilbert (R) |
