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David Suetterlein
2024 - Present
2028
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David Suetterlein (Republican Party) (also known as Dave) is a member of the Virginia State Senate, representing District 4. He assumed office on January 10, 2024. His current term ends on January 12, 2028.
Suetterlein (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Virginia State Senate to represent District 4. He won in the general election on November 7, 2023.
Biography
David Suetterlein's career experience includes working as a realtor.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Suetterlein was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources Committee
- Education and Health Committee
- Senate Transportation Committee
2020-2021
Suetterlein was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources Committee
- Education and Health Committee
- Senate Transportation Committee
2019-2020
Suetterlein was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources Committee
- Education and Health Committee
- General Laws and Technology Committee
- Senate Transportation Committee
2016 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2016 legislative session, Suetterlein served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2016 |
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| • Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources |
| • Education and Health |
| • General Laws and Technology |
| • Transportation |
Sponsored legislation
Elections
2023
See also: Virginia State Senate elections, 2023
General election
General election for Virginia State Senate District 4
Incumbent David Suetterlein defeated Trish White-Boyd in the general election for Virginia State Senate District 4 on November 7, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | David Suetterlein (R) | 53.2 | 32,127 |
 | Trish White-Boyd (D) | 46.6 | 28,109 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 126 | ||
| Total votes: 60,362 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Virginia State Senate District 4
Trish White-Boyd defeated Luke Priddy and DeAnthony Pierce in the Democratic primary for Virginia State Senate District 4 on June 20, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Trish White-Boyd | 57.1 | 4,138 |
| Luke Priddy | 37.9 | 2,746 | ||
| DeAnthony Pierce | 4.9 | 357 | ||
| Total votes: 7,241 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent David Suetterlein advanced from the Republican primary for Virginia State Senate District 4.
Endorsements
Suetterlein received the following endorsements.
2019
See also: Virginia State Senate elections, 2019
General election
General election for Virginia State Senate District 19
Incumbent David Suetterlein defeated Flourette Ketner in the general election for Virginia State Senate District 19 on November 5, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Suetterlein (R) | 71.4 | 41,290 |
 | Flourette Ketner (D) | 28.5 | 16,484 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 47 | ||
| Total votes: 57,821 | |||
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2015
- See also: Virginia State Senate elections, 2015
Elections for the Virginia State Senate 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.[2] Michael Hamlar was unopposed in the Democratic primary. David Suetterlein was unopposed in the Republican primary. Steven L. Nelson (Independent) ran as a third party candidate. Suetterlein defeated Hamlar and Nelson in the general election.[3]
Campaign themes
2023
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2019
David Suetterlein did not complete Ballotpedia's 2019 Candidate Connection survey.
2015
Suetterlein's website highlighted the following campaign themes:
| “ | Growing our Economy and Creating Opportunity
David will work to make it easier for Virginians to start and expand their own business by limiting government intrusion into free enterprise and defending Right to Work. The National Federation of Independent Businesses has endorsed David in recognition of his strong support for small business and economic opportunity. Strengthening Public Schools and Educational Choice David is personally invested in the strength of Virginia public schools. A graduate of Virginia public schools and the son of a public school teacher, David’s own children will be attending public schools in Southwest Virginia for the next 17 years. David will seek to move away from content-based standardized testing and toward localized skill-based assessments. David has worked on successful legislation with our regional delegation to let our local school boards set local school calendars and will continue that effort. David recognizes the need for a great focus on career and technical education and further coordination with industry in developing those programs. David understands that increased educational choice can greatly help disadvantaged students and he supports ratification of the proposed charter schools constitutional amendment that initially passed the General Assembly during the 2015 session. Protecting Private Property Rights David has worked in Richmond and Southwest Virginia to protect Virginians’ personal property rights. David worked to legislatively advance the 2012 state constitutional amendment to prohibit government from using eminent domain to take personal property and give it to a large business that would pay higher taxes. As the Roanoke County Republican Party Chairman, David worked to help pass the referendum while the local Democratic Party opposed the property rights amendment that was ultimately supported by 81.6% of Roanoke County voters. David also worked on successful property rights legislation that ensured property owners got to see land appraisals possessed by the condemner and an opportunity to reclaim their propriety if is not used for the government’s originally stated purpose. As Senator, David will work to further strengthen the position of property owners by supporting a narrow Freedom of Information Act window into the public service company. If an entity is going to exercise the governmental power of eminent domain then it should be exposed to the governmental responsibility of FOIA. In recognition of David’s strong record on property rights, the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation has endorsed David. Standing up for Taxpayers David will stand up for taxpayers by championing low taxes and budget transparency. David recognizes that government must focus on core services and lives within its means. David will also resist unfunded mandates on local governments that place greater stress on localities and property taxes. Defending the Second Amendment David will defend the Second Amendment and the individual right to bear arms. David worked on successful legislation that strengthened the position of gun owners facing local government gun bans in violation of state law. David will work to further strengthen state preemption and toward greater reciprocity of concealed carry. The National Rifle Association has endorsed David and given him their highest possible rating for a non-incumbent candidate. Protecting Innocent Life David is pro-life. As Senator, he will strongly oppose taxpayer funding of abortion and support the Virginia Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act. David is endorsed by the the Virginia Society for Human Life. Opposing Obamacare Expansion The federal Affordable Care Act has forced thousands of Virginians to relinquish their health insurance plans because of skyrocketing prices. The federal employer mandate has further cost thousands of Virginians full-time jobs. David opposes proposals to expand Obamacare in Virginia and recognizes the unsustainable financial burden it would place on Virginia taxpayers and the damage it would do to important funding priorities like public education. David supports healthcare reforms that would introduce market-based competition and reduce costs. Improving Mental Health Services The quality of mental health services has an impact on the lives of all Virginians. David knows that government has an important role in helping those who through no fault of their own cannot help themselves. The proposed closing of the Southwest Virginia Training Center would do a significant disservice to local families with members who would be moved far away to facilities on the eastern side of Virginia. David will work with our delegation to oppose the proposed closing of the Southwest Virginia Training Center. Supporting our Military and Veterans David grew up on military bases during his father’s service in the Air Force. David appreciates our military and veterans and will work to make sure state government provides needed services to those who have served our nation.[4][5] |
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2024
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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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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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See also
2023 Elections
External links
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Candidate Virginia State Senate District 4 |
Officeholder Virginia State Senate District 4 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ LinkedIn, "David Suetterlein," accessed January 8, 2024
- ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections, "2015 November Election Calendar," accessed January 2, 2015
- ↑ Virginia Board of Elections, "2015 General election candidates," accessed August 21, 2015
- ↑ Suetterlein for Senate, "Issues," accessed October 22, 2015
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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| Preceded by Ryan McDougle (R) |
Virginia State Senate District 4 2024-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Virginia State Senate District 19 2016-2024 |
Succeeded by Christie Craig (R) |
