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Karen Greenhalgh
Karen Greenhalgh (Republican Party) was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 85. She assumed office on January 12, 2022. She left office on January 10, 2024.
Greenhalgh (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Virginia House of Delegates to represent District 97. She lost in the general election on November 7, 2023.
Biography
Karen Greenhalgh's career experience includes founding and owning Heritage Woodworks Inc. and as a manager for a local crisis pregnancy center.[1]
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Greenhalgh was assigned to the following committees:
Elections
2023
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2023
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 97
Michael Feggans defeated incumbent Karen Greenhalgh in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 97 on November 7, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Michael Feggans (D)  | 52.4 | 12,734 |
 | Karen Greenhalgh (R) | 47.5 | 11,555 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 28 | ||
| Total votes: 24,317 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Michael Feggans advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 97.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Karen Greenhalgh advanced from the Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 97.
Endorsements
Greenhalgh received the following endorsements.
2021
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2021
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 85
Karen Greenhalgh defeated incumbent Alex Askew in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 85 on November 2, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Karen Greenhalgh (R) | 50.1 | 14,285 |
 | Alex Askew (D) | 49.7 | 14,170 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 31 | ||
| Total votes: 28,486 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Alex Askew advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 85.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Karen Greenhalgh advanced from the Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 85.
Campaign finance
Campaign themes
2023
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Karen Greenhalgh did not complete Ballotpedia's 2023 Candidate Connection survey.
2021
Karen Greenhalgh did not complete Ballotpedia's 2021 Candidate Connection survey.
Scorecards
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2024
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.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes "on a variety of bills impacting equity, safety, access, and overall well being for LGBTQ+ Virginians."
- Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental and conservation issues.
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- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the Second Amendment.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to education.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the manufacturing sector.
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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See also
2023 Elections
External links
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Candidate Virginia House of Delegates District 97 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Alex Askew (D) |
Virginia House of Delegates District 85 2022-2024 |
Succeeded by Marcia Price (D) |
