J. Brandon Bell, II
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Virginia State Senate
J. Brandon Bell, II was a 2011 independent candidate for District 19 of the Virginia State Senate.
Bell graduated from Mississippi State University. He served on the State Board of Education from 1996 to 2001. He then served in the Virginia Senate from 1991-1995. He is the owner of Bell Wealth Management.
Elections
2011
- See also: Virginia State Senate elections, 2011
Bell ran in the 2011 election for Virginia Senate District 19. He was defeated by Republican Ralph Smith in the November 8 general election.Cite error: Closing </ref> missing for <ref> tag
| Virginia State Senate, District 19 General Election, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Ralph Smith |
56.6% | 28,065 | |
| Independent | J. Brandon Bell, II Incumbent | 43.4% | 21,551 | |
| Total Votes | 49,616 | |||
Campaign themes
2011
Bell's website highlighted the following campaign themes:
- Jobs
- Excerpt: "Creating jobs and economic development for Southwest Virginia will be my Number One Priority in the Virginia Senate. Small business is the backbone of our economy and the greatest source of new jobs."
- Tax Reform
- Excerpt: "Virginia’s tax code hasn’t been changed since the 1980′s. It’s outdated, unfair and needs to change."
- Transportation
- Excerpt: "We can no longer borrow and spend to fix our transportation problems. We need a new plan that addresses our needs in a fiscally responsible way."
- Electoral Reform
- Excerpt: "It’s time we took the power away from party bosses and give the voters real power to nominate our candidates. I will also introduce legislation to make our political process more fair and open to all."
- The Right to Bear Arms
- Excerpt: "I believe in the right to bear arms and have always been a strong defender of the 2nd Amendment."
- Education
- Excerpt: "As the son of public school teachers and the parent of a child in public schools, I understand the importance of a quality education. I believe every child in Virginia deserves the best schools we can provide."
- Life
- Excerpt: "I am pro-life and have always voted to protect the sanctity of human life."
Personal
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Bell and his wife, Debbie Hurley Bell, have two children.
External links
Footnotes
Current members of the Virginia State Senate
Leadership
Majority Leader:Scott Surovell
Minority Leader:Ryan McDougle
Senators
District 1
Timmy French (R)
District 2
Mark Obenshain (R)
District 3
Chris Head (R)
District 4
District 5
Travis Hackworth (R)
District 6
Todd Pillion (R)
District 7
Bill Stanley (R)
District 8
Mark Peake (R)
District 9
Tammy Mulchi (R)
District 10
Luther Cifers (R)
District 11
Creigh Deeds (D)
District 12
Glen Sturtevant (R)
District 13
Lashrecse Aird (D)
District 14
Lamont Bagby (D)
District 15
Ghazala Hashmi (D)
District 16
District 17
Emily Jordan (R)
District 18
Louise Lucas (D)
District 19
Christie Craig (R)
District 20
Bill DeSteph (R)
District 21
Angelia Graves (D)
District 22
Aaron Rouse (D)
District 23
Mamie Locke (D)
District 24
J.D. Diggs (R)
District 25
Richard Stuart (R)
District 26
Ryan McDougle (R)
District 27
Tara Durant (R)
District 28
Bryce Reeves (R)
District 29
Jeremy McPike (D)
District 30
Danica Roem (D)
District 31
Russet Perry (D)
District 32
District 33
District 34
Scott Surovell (D)
District 35
Dave Marsden (D)
District 36
Stella Pekarsky (D)
District 37
Saddam Salim (D)
District 38
Jennifer Boysko (D)
District 39
Adam Ebbin (D)
District 40
Barbara Favola (D)
Democratic Party (21)
Republican Party (19)
