Mark J. Berg
Mark Berg is a former Republican member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 29 from 2013 to 2016.
Biography
Berg received a B.S. in Biology from Allegheny College in 1980 and an M.D. from State University of New York Upstate Medical University in 1984. His professional experiences include two decades as an ER doctor and ownership of a family practice in Winchester, Virginia.
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Berg served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Militia, Police and Public Safety |
| • Science and Technology |
2014 legislative session
In the 2014 legislative session, Berg served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2014 |
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| • Militia, Police and Public Safety |
| • Science and Technology |
Campaign themes
2013
Berg's campaign website listed the following issues:[1]
- Obamacare
"This law will massively increase health care costs of any state that implements it. We must push back against the implementation of Obamacare in Virginia."
- Medicaid
"According to an analysis by Heritage.org, Medicaid expansion in Virginia would cost $902 million through 2022. It would put up to 400,000 additional people on Medicaid. Many of these new Medicaid participants will receive lower quality care under Medicaid."
- Taxes and Spending
"Legislators must first consider whether any proposed spending is truly within the government's authority and responsibility. The argument that spending on government programs provides a benefit for some segment of society does not, by itself, justify the confiscation of money from the taxpayers to pay for those programs."
- Gun Control
"It is every American's right to arm themselves. This is not a suggestion, or simply a tradition for responsible citizens, but a Constitutional right that should not be in question for any reason."
- Life
"I will oppose any legislation that takes away the rights of the unborn – each one a unique human being from conception – to be born, and I am committed to carrying legislation that increases protection for the lives of those unable to speak up for themselves."
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
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.[2] Incumbent Mark J. Berg was defeated by Chris Collins in the Republican primary. Collins was unchallenged in the general election.[3][4]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 29 Republican Primary, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Chris Collins |
51.9% | 2,255 |
| Mark J. Berg Incumbent | 48.1% | 2,089 |
| Total Votes | 4,344 | |
2013
Berg won election in the 2013 election for Virginia House of Delegates District 29. Berg defeated incumbent Beverly Sherwood in the June 11 Republican primary. He defeated Larry Lamar Yates (I) in the general election on November 5, 2013.[5][6]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 29 General Election, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Mark J. Berg |
65% | 12,722 | |
| Independent | Larry Lamar Yates | 34.2% | 6,699 | |
| Other | Write-in | 0.8% | 159 | |
| Total Votes | 19,580 | |||
| Virginia House of Delegates District 29 Republican Primary, 2013 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Mark Berg |
51.3% | 1,573 |
| Beverly Sherwood Incumbent | 48.7% | 1,492 |
| Total Votes | 3,065 | |
Scorecards
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2015
In 2015, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 14 to February 28, 2015.
- NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia: 2014-2015 Legislative Voting Record
- Legislators are scored based on their voting record on reproductive issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business-Virginia: 2014-2015 voting record
- Legislators are scored based on their votes on small business issues.
- Northern Virginia Chamber Partnership: 2015 Scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their votes on business and quality of life issues.
- The American Conservative Union: 2015 Scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- The Family Foundation of Virginia: 2014-2015 Report Card
- Legislators are scored by the Family Foundation on their votes on bills related to "principles of life, marriage, parental authority, constitutional government and religious liberty."
- Virginia Chamber of Commerce: 2015 Legislative Report Card
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues during the 2014-2015 legislative session.
- Virginia Chapter Sierra Club: 2015 Scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the climate and energy.
- Virginia Citizens Defense League: 2015 Scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the Second Amendment.
- Virginia Education Association: 2015 Scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to education.
- Virginia Free: 2014/2015 Legislator Ratings
- Legislators are scored based on legislation related to business and industry issues.
- Virginia League of Conservation Voters: 2015 Scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental and conservation issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on 16 bills chosen by the Virginia Tea Party Patriots.
2014
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In 2014, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 8 through March 10.
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Personal
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Berg is a member of the Experimental Aviation Association (EAA) and plays violin for the Symphony of the Valley.
Recent news
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See also
- Virginia State Legislature
- Virginia House of Delegates
- Virginia House of Delegates Committees
- Virginia state legislative districts
External links
- Campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Facebook page
- Twitter page
- LinkedIn page
Footnotes
- ↑ Mark Berg for Delegate, "Issues," accessed May 31, 2013
- ↑ 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, "Unofficial Primary Results," accessed June 13, 2013
- ↑ Virginia Board of Elections, “Official Results - 2013 General Election," accessed December 2, 2013
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Beverly Sherwood (R) |
Virginia House of Delegates District 29 2014–2016 |
Succeeded by Chris Collins (R) |
