David Ramadan
David I. Ramadan is a former Republican member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 87 from 2011 to 2016. Ramadan did not seek re-election to the Virginia House of Delegates in 2015.
Biography
Ramadan earned his M.A. in international trade and transactions from George Mason University and his B.A. in government and politics.
Ramadan worked as the President of RAMA International Incorporated, the President of RAMA Jewelry, the Chief Executive Officer at Expand to America, the President at David Ramadan Trust, and as an Adjunct Professor at George Mason University.
Ramadan summarizes his biography in a video available here.
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Ramadan served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • General laws |
| • Privileges and Elections |
| • Science and Technology |
2014 legislative session
In the 2014 legislative session, Ramadan served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2014 |
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| • General laws |
| • Privileges and Elections |
| • Science and Technology |
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 legislative session, Ramadan served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2012 |
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| • Privileges and Elections |
| • Science and Technology |
Campaign themes
2013
Ramadan’s website highlighted the following campaign themes:[1]
- Taxes and Spending
- Excerpt: "Since 2000, Virginia’s budget has nearly doubled. There is about as much of an appetite in Richmond for cutting spending as there is in Washington – but I intend to continue to work to change that. As your representative in Richmond, I will continue to work to ensure that state government keeps its spending focused on its main priorities – and ensure that proper controls and audits are in place to prevent waste, fraud and abuse. Further, I will continue to oppose increasing taxes."
- Jobs, the Economy and the American Dream
- Excerpt: "Reduce and review all existing government regulations. Implement bi-partisan Economic Development and Jobs Creation plans. Ensure that tax incentives for companies locating in Virginia are being used and in compliance with their stated objectives. Ensure that Virginia maintains its right-to-work status. Ensure that Virginia’s higher education system maintains its affordability and level of quality. Work towards achievable, affordable and realistic transportation solutions."
- Education
- Excerpt: "I am passionate about maintaining our top state schools, and working to keep them affordable for all Virginians. I also want to make sure that our local schools are properly preparing our children for the next step in their education. With record spending in the public schools, lack of money should no longer be used as the 'excuse' for poor test grades and proper preparation. I also support the rights of parents as the first educators of their children, and will support and defend those who choose to Home-School their children."
- Life and Family Issues
- Excerpt: "I believe that life begins at the moment of conception. ...I believe that marriage as defined by God is between a man and a woman – and support Virginia’s attempts to keep it as such."
- Personal Property, the 2nd Amendment and Constitutional Rights
- Excerpt: "I will be an advocate for property rights and will oppose any and all efforts of the Government to confiscate private property. I believe that the Government closer to the people is more aware and better serves its constituents."
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2013
Ramadan won re-election in the 2013 election for Virginia House of Delegates District 87. Ramadan ran unopposed in the June 11 Republican primary and defeated John Bell (D) in the general election on November 5, 2013.[2]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 87 General Election, 2013 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  David Ramadan Incumbent |
50.3% | 10,274 | |
| Democratic | John Bell | 49.3% | 10,087 | |
| Other | Write-in | 0.4% | 80 | |
| Total Votes | 20,441 | |||
Race snapshot
Incumbent Ramadan won this seat in 2011 by only 51 votes, and donors have poured money into both sides of the race during Ramadan's bid for a second-term in this district on the western fringes of the Washington, DC, urban area. John Bell (D), an Air Force veteran who ran for the House of Delegates in 2009, was endorsed by Democracy for America and aimed to win in this district that President Barack Obama (D) won with 56 percent of the vote in 2012. However, Governor Bob McDonnell (R) carried this district with 59 percent of the vote in 2009, and although both candidates had raised substantial sums of money, Ramadan had a significant fundraising advantage as of early September. Bell was the first of the two candidates to run a television advertisement, which went on the air in mid-September.[3][4][5][6][7]
2011
Ramadan ran in the 2011 election for Virginia House District 87. He defeated Jo-Ann Chase in the primary on August 23, 2011 and defeated Mike Kondratick in the November 8 general election.[8]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 87 General Election, 2011 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | David Ramadan |
50.2% | 5,435 | |
| Democratic | Mike Kondratick | 49.8% | 5,384 | |
| Total Votes | 10,819 | |||
| Virginia House of Delegates Republican Primary, 2011 | ||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| David Ramadan |
55.7% | 1,363 |
| Jo-Ann Chase | 44.3% | 1,084 |
| Total Votes | 2,447 | |
Campaign finance summary
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2015
In 2015, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 14 to February 28, 2015.
- NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia: 2014-2015 Legislative Voting Record
- Legislators are scored based on their voting record on reproductive issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business-Virginia: 2014-2015 voting record
- Legislators are scored based on their votes on small business issues.
- Northern Virginia Chamber Partnership: 2015 Scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their votes on business and quality of life issues.
- The American Conservative Union: 2015 Scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- The Family Foundation of Virginia: 2014-2015 Report Card
- Legislators are scored by the Family Foundation on their votes on bills related to "principles of life, marriage, parental authority, constitutional government and religious liberty."
- Virginia Chamber of Commerce: 2015 Legislative Report Card
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues during the 2014-2015 legislative session.
- Virginia Chapter Sierra Club: 2015 Scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the climate and energy.
- Virginia Citizens Defense League: 2015 Scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the Second Amendment.
- Virginia Education Association: 2015 Scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to education.
- Virginia Free: 2014/2015 Legislator Ratings
- Legislators are scored based on legislation related to business and industry issues.
- Virginia League of Conservation Voters: 2015 Scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental and conservation issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on 16 bills chosen by the Virginia Tea Party Patriots.
2014
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2013
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In 2013, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 9 to February 25.
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2012
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In 2012, the Virginia General Assembly was in regular session from January 11 to March 10.
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Endorsements
David Ramadan radio interview on the John Fredericks Show |
2013
In 2013, Ramadan’s endorsements included the following:[9]
- Frank Wolf, U.S. House of Representatives
- Virginia Police Benevolent Association
- National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)
- Betsy Davis, Mayor of Middleburg
- Ralph Buona, Supervisor, Ashburn District, Loudoun Board of Supervisors
Personal
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Ramadan and his wife, Christie, live in Dulles, VA.
Additional reading
- The Associated Press, "David Ramadan makes history in Va. House election" November 20, 2011 (dead link)
- The Loudoun Times, "Distinct views in 87th District House of Delegates race," October 12, 2011
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "David + Ramadan + Virginia + House"
See also
- Virginia State Legislature
- Virginia House of Delegates
- Virginia House of Delegates Committees
- Virginia state legislative districts
External links
- Campaign website
- Candidate Facebook page
- Personal website
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- David Ramadan on Twitter
- Virginia Public Access Project profile
- Richmond Sunlight page
- Wikipedia page
- David Ramadan for Delegate blog
Footnotes
- ↑ David Ramadan, "General Issues," accessed September 18, 2013
- ↑ Virginia Board of Elections, “Official Results - 2013 General Election," accessed December 2, 2013
- ↑ Democracy for America, "Bell for Delegate," accessed October 3, 2013
- ↑ Daily Kos, "A look at the 2013 Virginia House of Delegates Elections," April 11, 2013
- ↑ University of Virginia Center for Politics, Sabato's Crystal Ball, "Republicans Certain to Retain Control of Virginia House of Delegates," August 8, 2013
- ↑ Virginia Public Access Project, "House of Delegates District 87," accessed October 4, 2013
- ↑ The Loudoun Times, "Ramadan opponent, Bell, hits the airwaves," September 23, 2013
- ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections, "November 2011 General Election Official Results," accessed May 15, 2014
- ↑ David Ramadan, "2013 Endorsements," accessed September 18, 2013
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Paula Miller |
Virginia House of Delegates District 87 2012–2016 |
Succeeded by John Bell (D) |
