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Robert Fitzsimmonds
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Robert Fitzsimmonds was a 2011 Republican candidate for District 13 of the Virginia State Senate. He previously ran unsuccessfully in the 2007 senate election. Fitzsimmonds is the chief deputy clerk of the circuit court and has been since 2008.
Elections
2011
- See also: Virginia State Senate elections, 2011
Fitzsimmonds ran in the 2011 election for Virginia Senate District 13. He did not compete in the general election.[1][2]
| Virginia State Senate, District 13 Republican Primary, 2011 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Richard Black |
38.8% | 3,144 |
| John Stirrup | 37.5% | 3,036 |
| Robert Fitzsimmonds | 23.8% | 1,925 |
| Total Votes | 8,105 | |
Campaign themes
2011
Fitzsimmonds' website highlighted the following campaign themes:
- Taxes and Spending
- Excerpt: "The steady trend in tax increases over the past decade has harmed Virginia families and businesses. Decreasing taxes and spending will ensure vibrant economic growth and job creation within Virginia. That is why I have taken a pledge to never vote for a tax increase and will look for ways to cut government spending."
- Transportation
- Excerpt: "In spite of the enormous growth in state spending, Northern Virginia continues to get the short end of the stick when it comes to transportation funding. While NOVA produces 40% of state revenues, we receive just 25% of state transportation dollars... I will work to address these funding imbalances and get the money we need to begin to address our transportation problems."
- The Right to Life
- Excerpt: "I will work aggressively to protect all human life, from conception until natural death."
- 2nd Amendment
- Excerpt: "I support the right of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms. Government regulations should focus on programs like Project Exile, which punishes criminals when they possess and use firearms illegally."
- Growth
- Excerpt: "I support local authority to tie zoning decisions to infrastructure, so that development pays for itself and does not outstrip the basic safety, transportation and educational resources needed to support it."
- Education
- Excerpt: "I support Educational Choice in the form of tax credits and vouchers to create a variety of educational opportunities."
- Immigration
- Excerpt: "Immigration has historically been a great blessing to this country and we should continue to welcome all who come here legally... But no one should begin a new life here by breaking the law."
Personal
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Fitzsimmonds and his wife Debbie have four children.
External links
- Campaign website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Bob Fitzsimmonds on Facebook
- Bob Fitzsimmonds on Twitter
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)
