James Shuler
James Shuler is a former Democratic member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 12 from 1994 to 2012.
Prior to his election to the House, Shuler served on the Virginia State Board of Health from 1983-1988, and the Blacksburg Town Council from 1982-1988. He is the founder/owner of Companion Animal Clinic.[1]
Issue positions
Shuler's answers to the Virginia State Legislative Election 2005 National Political Awareness Test are available. The test provides an overview of a candidate's views on a number of issues. Shuler did not answer the question asking his top priorities.[2]
Committee assignments
2010-2012 committees:
- Education
- Teachers and Administrative Action Subcommittee
- Higher Education and Arts Subcommittee
- Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Committee
- Agriculture Subcommittee
- Militia, Police and Public Safety
- Subcommittee #2
Sponsored legislation
- HB 1610 Elections; creates exceptions to prohibited activities at polls.
- HB 1630 Voter registration; residence requirement for full-time students enrolled in higher ed. institution.
- HB 1948 Involuntary commitment; allow examination by licensed marriage and family therapists.[3]
Elections
2011
Shuler did not seek re-election in 2011.
2009
In 2009, Shuler was re-elected to the Virginia House of Delegates. He defeated Paul Cornett in the General Election.[4]
| Virginia House of Delegates General Election, District 12 (2009) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 James Shuler (D)
|
12,716 | |||
| Paul Cornett(I) | 4,799 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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External links
- Delegate Shuler official site
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions:2009, 2007, 2005, 2003, 2001, 1999
- Virginia Public Access Project profile
- State Surge - legislative and voting track profile
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Virginia House of Delegates District 12 1994–2012 |
Succeeded by Joseph Yost |
