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Libby Garvey
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Libby Garvey was a 2011 Democratic candidate for District 30 of the Virginia State Senate.
Garvey earned her B.A. in politics with a minor in economics from Mount Holyoke College in 1973.
Elections
2011
- See also: Virginia State Senate elections, 2011
Garvey ran in the 2011 election for Virginia Senate District 30. She was defeated by Adam Ebbin in the primary on August 23, 2011. The general election took place on November 8, 2011.[1][2]
| Virginia State Senate Democratic Primary, 2011 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Adam Ebbin |
38.8% | 4,562 |
| Rob Krupicka | 36% | 4,231 |
| Libby Garvey | 25.3% | 2,976 |
| Total Votes | 11,769 | |
Campaign themes
2011
Garvey's website highlighted the following campaign themes:
- The Economy
- Excerpt: "Northern Virginia is the economic engine of our Commonwealth, but there are so many ways we can make it stronger. Creating a strong economy does not just have to mean creating a “business friendly” atmosphere through tax breaks and corporate giveaways."
- Transportation
- Excerpt: "Northern Virginia is the economic engine of the state, but to stay that way, fixing transportation must be our #1 priority."
- Education
- Excerpt: "As your next senator, education funding in Virginia will always be protected. Investing in our children’s education is the best investment we can make, even in the toughest economy."
- The Environment
- Excerpt: "Virginia should be creating better energy efficiency standards, including retrofitting state buildings with new technology to save energy and more funding for mass transit. "
- Good Government and Civil Rights
- Excerpt: "As your next senator, I will work to make our state government accountable by proposing new reforms that will ensure high ethical standards in our politicians."
Personal
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Garvey is widowed and has two daughters.
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)
