Ronald Villanueva
Ronald Villanueva is a former Republican member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 21 from 2010 to 2018.
Biography
Villanueva previously worked as a legislative aide to Senator Frank Wagner (R). He has served on the Virginia Beach City Council.
Committee assignments
2016 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2016 legislative session, Villanueva served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2016 |
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| • Commerce and Labor |
| • Science and Technology |
| • Transportation, Chair |
2015 legislative session
In the 2015 legislative session, Villanueva served on the following committees:
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| • Commerce and Labor |
| • Courts of Justice |
| • Transportation, Vice-Chair |
2014 legislative session
In the 2014 legislative session, Villanueva served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2014 |
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| • Commerce and Labor |
| • Courts of Justice |
| • Transportation, Vice-Chair |
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 legislative session, Villanueva served on the following committees:
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| • Courts of Justice |
| • Finance |
| • Transportation |
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Villanueva served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2010 |
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| • Courts of Justice |
| • Finance |
| • Transportation |
Campaign themes
2013
Villanueva’s website highlighted the following campaign themes:[1]
- Creating Jobs
Excerpt: "Private sector job growth is the only way to end this recession. Ron is the only candidate in this race with the background to facilitate that job growth. His campaign was endorsed by the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce because business owners understand he has been a pro-jobs Councilman and will be a pro-jobs Delegate."
- Keeping Taxes Low
Excerpt: "Ron Villanueva has been a fighter for our families, keeping taxes low. On Council, he helped pass the biggest tax rate reduction in our city's history as well a [sic] tax-rate freeze for Virginia Beach senior citizens. As Delegate, he will oppose raising our taxes to ensure Virginia can keep attracting business and new investment, which will help create good jobs and keep Virginia Beach working!"
- Pro-Military
Excerpt: "One of the strongest economic engines in our city is Oceana Naval Air Station. When some in the federal government threatened to relocate the base to Florida, Ron worked with like-minded colleagues on City Council to protect Oceana, saving thousands of jobs. Working together, they also developed a better working relationship with the Navy that was lacking in previous Councils, making Virginia Beach better equipped to protect Oceana in the future."
- Transportation Improvements Without Higher Taxes
Excerpt: "Candidates supporting increases in sales taxes or gas taxes have the wrong strategy for the 21st District. ...We should explore conversion of HOV lanes, tapping into economic engines like the ports, securing revenue from offshore energy exploration, and privatizing ABC stores. VDOT also needs a performance audit, so citizens can regain confidence in its effectiveness."
- Job Performance
Excerpt: "Ron's opponent Bobby Mathieson is the least effective Delegate in Hampton Roads with the 8th worst job performance in the entire 100 member House of Delegates – only 18% of his bills passed this year, well below the House average of 49%. Yet, he’s launched a vicious attack campaign funded by Party and Union bosses. Ron's record of effectiveness in Virginia Beach is pro-business, pro-military and pro-citizen, having voted for the largest real estate tax rate cut in history, while his opponent voted to raise sales taxes 25%."
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2017
General election
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] Kelly Convirs-Fowler (D) defeated incumbent Ronald Villanueva (R) in the Virginia House of Delegates District 21 general election.[3]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 21 General Election, 2017 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Kelly Convirs-Fowler |
52.58% | 12,540 | |
| Republican | Ronald Villanueva Incumbent | 47.42% | 11,309 | |
| Total Votes | 23,849 | |||
| Source: Virginia Department of Elections | ||||
Democratic primary election
Kelly Convirs-Fowler defeated Tom Brock in the Virginia House of Delegates District 21 Democratic primary.[4]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 21 Democratic Primary, 2017 | ||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Kelly Convirs-Fowler |
69.00% | 3,248 |
| Tom Brock | 31.00% | 1,459 |
| Total Votes | 4,707 | |
Republican primary election
Incumbent Ronald Villanueva defeated William Haley in the Virginia House of Delegates District 21 Republican primary.[5]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 21 Republican Primary, 2017 | ||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Ronald Villanueva Incumbent |
58.73% | 2,441 |
| William Haley | 41.27% | 1,715 |
| Total Votes | 4,156 | |
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.[6] Susan Bates Hippen was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Ronald Villanueva was unopposed in the Republican primary. Villanueva defeated Hippen in the general election.[7][8]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 21 General Election, 2015 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Ronald Villanueva Incumbent |
56.9% | 6,345 | |
| Democratic | Susan Bates Hippen | 43.1% | 4,812 | |
| Total Votes | 11,157 | |||
2013
Villanueva won re-election in the 2013 election for Virginia House of Delegates District 21. Villanueva ran unopposed in the June 11 Republican primary. He defeated Susan Bates Hippen (D) in the general election on November 5, 2013.[9]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 21 General Election, 2013 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Ronald Villanueva Incumbent |
54.4% | 10,642 | |
| Democratic | Susan Bates Hippen | 45.4% | 8,895 | |
| Other | Write-in | 0.2% | 38 | |
| Total Votes | 19,575 | |||
Race snapshot
Incumbent Ronald Villanueva (R) chose to make a bid for his third-term in this district between Virginia Beach and Norfolk. The district gave Governor Bob McDonnell (R) 61 percent of the vote in 2009, but President Barack Obama (D) won it with 52 percent of the vote in 2012, which made this district a potential Democratic target and one Democrats likely needed to win to have a majority in the Virginia House of Delegates with the post-2011 redistricting map. However, observers did rate this district as likely to switch from Republican to Democratic.[10][11][12]
2011
On November 8, 2011, Villanueva won re-election to District 21 of the Virginia House of Delegates. He was uncontested in the August 23 primary and defeated Adrianne Bennett (D) in the November 8 general election.[13]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 21 General Election, 2011 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Ronald Villanueva Incumbent |
57.4% | 6,194 | |
| Democratic | Adrianne Bennett | 42.6% | 4,600 | |
| Total Votes | 10,794 | |||
2009
In 2009, Villanueva was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates. He defeated incumbent Robert Mathieson in the General Election.[14]
| Virginia House of Delegates General Election, District 21 (2009) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Ronald Villanueva (R)
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7,673 | |||
| Robert Mathieson (D) | 7,659 | |||
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2020
In 2020, the Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 8 to March 12. A special session was held from August 18 to November 9.
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2019
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In 2019, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 9 through February 24.
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2018
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In 2018, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 10 through March 10. Special sessions were held from April 11 to May 30 and from August 30 to October 30.
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2017
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In 2017, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 11 through February 25.
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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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Endorsements
2017
In 2017, Villanueva’s endorsements included the following:[15]
- National Rifle Association
- National Federation of Independent Business
- Virginia Society of Human Life
- Virginia League of Conservation Voters
- Virginia Beach Fraternal Order of Police
- Virginia Farm Bureau Federation AgPAC
- Virginia Credit Union League
2013
In 2013, Villanueva’s endorsements included the following:
- Virginia Farm Bureau Federation AgPAC[16]
Personal
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Villanueva and his wife, Cathy, have four children.
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
- Official campaign website
- Former campaign site
- Virginia House of Delegates biography
- Virginia Public Access Project profile
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Facebook profile
- Twitter page
- Campaign contributions: 2011, 2009
Footnotes
- ↑ Ron Villanueva, "Issues," accessed August 28, 2013
- ↑ 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 Department of Elections, "2017 June Democratic Primary," accessed July 6, 2017
- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "2017 June Republican Primary," accessed July 6, 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
- ↑ University of Virginia Center for Politics, Sabato's Crystal Ball, "Republicans Certain to Retain Control of Virginia House of Delegates," August 8, 2013
- ↑ Daily Kos, "A look at the 2013 Virginia House of Delegates Elections," April 11, 2013
- ↑ VPAP, "House of Delegates District 21," accessed October 3, 2013
- ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections, "November 2011 General Election Official Results," accessed May 15, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Virginia House of Delegates 2009 General Election Results," accessed May 15, 2014
- ↑ Ron Villanueva, Virginia Delegate, "Endorsements," accessed May 15, 2017
- ↑ Ronald Villanueva, "Virginia Agriculture Industry Endorses Villanueva," August 28, 2013 (dead link)
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| Preceded by Robert Mathieson |
Virginia House of Delegates District 21 2010-present |
Succeeded by NA |
