Paul Nichols (Virginia)
Paul Nichols was a Democratic member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 51 from 2008 to 2010.
Nichols ran for re-election in 2009 and lost to Richard L. Anderson (R) on November 3, 2009.
Biography
Nichols' career experience included working as an attorney and small business owner. He also worked with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and was the chair for corporate fundraising for the Light the Night Walk.[1]
Committee assignments
Issues
The main issue that Nichols focused on was stopping the I-95/395 HOT Lanes proposal. On his official website, he stated, "The plan relies on unproven technologies that are still years away from being developed and it turns over a piece of infrastructure already paid for by our tax dollars to a private company who will once again charge us fees to use it."[2]
Sponsored legislation
- HB 2117 HOT lanes; prohibits on any portion of I-95 between Potomac River and the City of Fredericksburg.
- HB 2119 Rail Enhancement Fund; waive the requirement that projects funded thereby include a minimum of 30% cash.
- HB 2522 Health insurance plan for state employees; coverage for employees of small employers.[3]
Elections
2009
In 2009, Nichols lost his bid for re-election to the Virginia House of Delegates.
| Virginia House of Delegates General Election, District 51 (2009) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Richard L. Anderson (R)
|
7,940 | |||
| Paul Nichols (D) | 7,641 | |||
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External links
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- Richmond Sunlight profile
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by NA |
Virginia House of Delegates District 51 2008-2010 |
Succeeded by Richard L. Anderson (R) |
