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David Englin
David Englin was a Democratic member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 45 from 2006-2012. He announced that he would not seek re-election for a fifth term in 2013 and resigned his seat effective August 31, 2012.[1][2]
Prior to his election to the House, Englin served as an Officer in the United States Air Force from 1996-2004, and a cadet from 1992-1996.[3] He earned his B.S. in history from the United States Air Force Academy in 1996 and his M.P.P. from the Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University in 1998.
Committee assignments
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 session, Englin served on the following committees:
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 session, Englin served on the following committees:
- Finance
- Subcommittee #1
- Health, Welfare and Institutions
- Subcommittee #2
- Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Committee
- Natural Resources Subcommittee
Sponsored legislation
- HB 1624 Code of student conduct; bullying, harassment, etc., for Bd. of Ed. to include in model policy.
- HB 1692 Indoor Clean Air Act; prohibits smoking in all indoor restaurants and bar and lounge areas in State.
- HB 2373 Birth control prescriptions; pharmacist who refuses to fill ensure patient treated nonjudgmentally.[4]
Elections
2011
On November 8, 2011, Englin won re-election to District 45 of the Virginia House of Delegates. He was uncontested in the August 23 primary and ran unopposed the November 8 general election.Cite error: Closing </ref> missing for <ref> tag
2009
In 2009, Englin was re-elected to the Virginia House of Delegates. He defeated Vicki Vasques in the General Election.[5]
| Virginia House of Delegates General Election, District 45 (2009) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 David Englin (D)
|
16,452 | |||
| Vicki Vasques (R) | 10,410 | |||
Campaign themes
On his official website Englin outlines his agenda:[6]
- Build an Economy that Works for Everyone
- Quality, Affordable Healthcare
- Strengthen Public Education
- Stand Up for the Rights of All Virginians
- Fight for Northern Virginia
Englin's answers to the Virginia State Legislative Election 2005 National Political Awareness Test are available. When asked his top priorities, he said,
"My top priorities are strengthening public education, reducing the cost of health care, making housing more affordable, defending the rights of all Virginians, and addressing the unique needs of Northern Virginia, including transportation and securing clean air and clean water. I have laid out an agenda for progressive tax reform that will make our tax system more fair and give us the resources we need to make these critical investments in the future."[7]
Delegate Englin on school funding |
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Englin and his wife, Shayna, have one son, Caleb, who is presently serving in the United States Air Force. In April 2012, Englin admitted that he had been unfaithful to his wife and resigned his seat. They subsequently moved to Los Angeles and after a separation remain married today. He serves as COO of the American Red Cross Los Angeles region..[1][8]
External links
- Delegate David Englin official website
- Virginia House of Delegates - Rep. Englin
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions:2009, 2007, 2005
- Delegate Englin profile
- Richmond Sunlight profile
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Huffington Post, "David Englin, Virginia Lawmaker, Acknowledges Affair While Declining Re-Election Bid," April 3, 2012
- ↑ Washington Post, "After affair, Del. David Englin to step down in August," June 21, 2012
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Delegate Englin
- ↑ Bill Tracking - Legislation as Chief Patron
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Virginia House of Delegates 2009 General Election Results," accessed May 15, 2014
- ↑ David Englin Issues
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Delegate Englin Issue Positions
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia via email on January 14, 2020
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Virginia House of Delegates District 45 2006–August 31, 2012 |
Succeeded by Rob Krupicka |
