Rick Morris (Virginia)
Richard L. "Rick" Morris is a former Republican member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 64 from 2012 to 2018. Morris did not seek re-election in 2017.[1]
Biography
Morris' professional experience includes working as the business manager of Morris Law Center. He served in the United States Navy.
Committee assignments
2016 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2016 legislative session, Morris served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2016 |
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| • Counties, Cities and Towns |
| • Courts of Justice |
| • Militia, Police and Public Safety |
2015 legislative session
In the 2015 legislative session, Morris served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Counties, Cities and Towns |
| • Courts of Justice |
| • Militia, Police and Public Safety |
2014 legislative session
In the 2014 legislative session, Morris served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2014 |
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| • Counties, Cities and Towns |
| • Courts of Justice |
| • Militia, Police and Public Safety |
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 legislative session, Morris served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2012 |
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| • Counties, Cities and Towns |
| • Courts of Justice |
| • Militia, Police and Public Safety |
Campaign themes
2011
Garces' website highlighted the following campaign themes:
- Excerpt: "As your Delegate in Richmond, I will
- Support lower taxes to foster economic development
- Encourage job growth by attracting new businesses
- Defend our second amendment rights and individual liberties
- Promote a smaller government by cutting wasteful spending and intrusive regulations
- Fight to improve Virginia's education in order to prepare our children for greater opportunities"
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2017
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] Emily Brewer (R) defeated Rebecca Colaw (D) in the Virginia House of Delegates District 64 general election.[3]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 64 General Election, 2017 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Emily Brewer |
62.47% | 19,223 | |
| Democratic | Rebecca Colaw | 37.53% | 11,551 | |
| Total Votes | 30,774 | |||
| Source: Virginia Department of 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.[4] Incumbent Rick Morris was unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[5][6]
2013
Morris won re-election in the 2013 election for Virginia House of Delegates District 64. Morris ran unopposed in the June 11th Republican Primary. He was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 5, 2013.[7]
2011
On November 8, 2011, Morris won election to District 64 of the Virginia House of Delegates. He obtained the GOP nomination and defeated incumbent Bill Barlow in the November 8 general election.[8]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 64 General Election, 2011 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Rick Morris |
55.3% | 12,960 | |
| Democratic | Bill Barlow Incumbent | 44.7% | 10,467 | |
| Total Votes | 23,427 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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2017
In 2017, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 11 through February 25.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- The Family Foundation of Virginia: 2016-2017 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."
- NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia: 2016-2017 legislative voting record
- Legislators are scored based on their voting record on reproductive issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the climate and energy.
- Virginia Citizens Defense League: 2017 scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the Second Amendment.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to education.
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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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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
- Rick Morris on Facebook
- Wikipedia page
Footnotes
- ↑ WVTF, "Eight House of Delegates Members Won't Seek Re-Election; Seven Republicans and One Democrat," April 6, 2017
- ↑ 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 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
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| Preceded by Bill Barlow |
Virginia House of Delegates District 64 2012–2018 |
Succeeded by Emily Brewer (R) |
