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Larry Rush
Larry Rush (Republican Party) (also known as Nick) was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 7. He assumed office in 2012. He left office on January 12, 2022.
Rush (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Virginia House of Delegates to represent District 7. He won in the general election on November 5, 2019.
Biography
Rush's professional experience includes working as an agent at Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance and driver at FedEx. He served as a non-commissioned officer in the United States Army from 1986 to 1989.
Committee assignments
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2020-2021
Rush was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Rush was assigned to the following committees:
2016 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2016 legislative session, Rush served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2016 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Militia, Police and Public Safety |
| • Privileges and Elections |
2015 legislative session
In the 2015 legislative session, Rush served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • General laws |
| • Militia, Police and Public Safety |
| • Privileges and Elections |
2014 legislative session
In the 2014 legislative session, Rush served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2014 |
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| • General laws |
| • Militia, Police and Public Safety |
| • Privileges and Elections |
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 legislative session, Rush served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2012 |
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| • General laws |
| • Militia, Police and Public Safety |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2021
Incumbent Larry Rush (R) did not file to run for re-election.
2019
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2019
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 7
Incumbent Larry Rush defeated Rhonda Seltz in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 7 on November 5, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Larry Rush (R) | 66.7 | 13,842 |
 | Rhonda Seltz (D) | 33.2 | 6,883 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 14 | ||
| Total votes: 20,739 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Todd Fearer (D)
Note: The 7th Legislative District Republican Committee scheduled a firehouse primary for the seat in April 2019, but it was canceled when Rush was the only candidate to file. Rush automatically advanced to the general election.[1]
2017
General election
Elections for the Virginia House of Delegates took place in 2017. All 100 house seats were up for election. The general election took place on November 7, 2017. A primary election took place on June 13, 2017. The filing deadline for primary election candidates was March 30, 2017. The filing deadline for non-party candidates and candidates nominated by methods other than a primary was June 13, 2017.[2] Incumbent Larry Rush (R) defeated Flourette Ketner (D) in the Virginia House of Delegates District 7 general election.[3]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 7 General Election, 2017 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Larry Rush Incumbent |
66.42% | 17,560 | |
| Democratic | Flourette Ketner | 33.58% | 8,878 | |
| Total Votes | 26,438 | |||
| Source: Virginia Department of Elections | ||||
Democratic primary election
Flourette Ketner ran unopposed in the Virginia House of Delegates District 7 Democratic primary.[4]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 7 Democratic Primary, 2017 | ||
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| Candidate | ||
| Flourette Ketner | ||
Republican primary election
Incumbent Larry Rush ran unopposed in the Virginia House of Delegates District 7 Republican primary.[5]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 7 Republican Primary, 2017 | ||
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| Candidate | ||
| Larry Rush Incumbent | ||
2015
Elections for the Virginia House of Delegates 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.[6] Incumbent Larry Rush was unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[7][8]
2013
Rush won re-election in the 2013 election for Virginia House of Delegates District 7. Rush ran unopposed in the June 11th Republican Primary. He defeated Michael Abraham (D) in the general election on November 5, 2013.[9]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 7 General Election, 2013 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Larry Rush Incumbent |
65% | 13,238 | |
| Democratic | Michael Abraham | 34.9% | 7,109 | |
| Other | Write-in | 0.1% | 27 | |
| Total Votes | 20,374 | |||
2011
On November 8, 2011, Rush won election to District 7 of the Virginia House of Delegates. He was uncontested in the August 23 primary and ran unopposed in the November 8 general election.[10]
Campaign themes
2019
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Campaign finance summary
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2021
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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2015
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In 2015, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 14 to February 28, 2015.
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2014
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In 2014, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 8 through March 10.
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2013
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In 2013, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 9 to February 25.
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2012
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In 2012, the Virginia General Assembly was in regular session from January 11 to March 10.
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Personal
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Nick and his wife, Jennifer Whitaker Rush, have three children, Cody, Forrest, and Lilly. They reside in Christiansburg, VA.[11]
See also
2019 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Abbey Smith, “Email communication with C.Gene Bishop, Chairman of the 7th Legislative District Republican Committee," April 29, 2019
- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "Candidacy Requirements for the November 7, 2017 General Election," accessed March 21, 2017
- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "2017 November General Unofficial Results," accessed November 7, 2017
- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "2017 June Democratic Primary," accessed July 6, 2017
- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "2017 June Republican Primary," accessed July 6, 2017
- ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections, "2015 November Election Calendar," accessed January 2, 2015
- ↑ Virginia Board of Elections, "2015 Primary election results," accessed September 1, 2015
- ↑ Virginia Board of Elections, "2015 General election candidates," accessed September 1, 2015
- ↑ Virginia Board of Elections, “Official Results - 2013 General Election," accessed December 2, 2013
- ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections, "November 2011 General Election Official Results," accessed May 15, 2014
- ↑ Nick Rush, 7th District Delegate, "About Nick," accessed August 27, 2013
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| Preceded by - |
Virginia House of Delegates District 7 2012-2022 |
Succeeded by Marie March (R) |
