Lacey Putney
Lacey E. Putney is a former Independent member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 19 from 1962 to 2014.
Putney announced in March 2013 that he would not seek another term. He was Virginia's longest-serving legislator. His retirement was honored in a ceremony attended by nine Virginia governors.[1] Putney's seat was filled by Republican Terry Austin.
Putney passed away on August 26, 2017. He was honored in a service in the Rotunda of the State Capitol.[2]
Biography
Putney's professional experience included working as a lawyer.
Committee assignments
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 session, Putney served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2012 |
|---|
| • Appropriations, Chair |
| • Privileges and Elections |
| • Rules |
2010-2011
| Virginia committee assignments, 2010 |
|---|
| • Appropriations, Chair |
| • Rules |
| • Privileges and Elections |
Putney also served on the Joint Rules Committee and the Constitutional Amendments Subcommittee of the Privileges and Elections Committee. He chaired the Standards of Conduct Subcommittee of the Rules Committee.
Elections
2011
On November 8, 2011, Putney won re-election to District 19 of the Virginia House of Delegates. He defeated Lewis Medlin, Jr. (D) and Jerry Johnson (R) in the November 8 general election.Cite error: Closing </ref> missing for <ref> tag
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 19 General Election, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Independent |  Lacey Putney Incumbent |
41.6% | 8,883 | |
| Republican | Jerry Johnson | 31.8% | 6,775 | |
| Democratic | Lewis Medlin, Jr. | 26.6% | 5,670 | |
| Total Votes | 21,328 | |||
2009
In 2009, Putney was re-elected to the Virginia House of Delegates. He defeated Lewis Medlin and William Smith in the General Election.[3]
| Virginia House of Delegates General Election, District 19 (2009) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Lacey Putney (I)
|
15,297 | |||
| Lewis Medlin (D) | 4,922 | |||
| William Smith (Constitution) | 3,602 | |||
Delegate Putney meeting with constituents |
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Putney was involved with many organizations, including the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce, Bedford Baptist Church, Boy Scouts of America, and the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association.[4]
External links
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions:2007, 2005, 2003, 2001, 1999
- Virginia Public Access Project profile
- Richmond Sunlight profile
Footnotes
- ↑ The Associated Press, "Lacey Putney, longest-serving Va. lawmaker, to retire," March 28, 2013
- ↑ The Roanoke Times, "Lacey Putney, longest-serving state legislator in Virginia's history, dies at 89," August 26, 2017
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Virginia House of Delegates 2009 General Election Results," accessed May 15, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Delegate Putney
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Virginia House of Delegates District 19 1962–2014 |
Succeeded by Terry Austin (R) |
