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Steve Landes
R. Steven "Steve" Landes was a Republican member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 25. Landes was first elected to the chamber in 1995. He resigned the position effective November 18, 2019.
Biography
Landes earned his B.S. in mass communication and journalism from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1983.
Landes' professional experience included working as vice president of market development for Blue Ridge Bank and as the community relations coordinator for DuPont Community Credit Union. He was a member of the Public Relations Council of the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Public Buildings Board, and served as the vice chairman on the Board of Trustees for the Center for Rural Virginia. He has previously worked as a legislative assistant to former delegate A.R. "Pete" Giesen, Jr. as well as director and district representative to Congressman Bob Goodlatte (R).[1][2]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Landes was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations Committee, Vice Chair
- Education Committee, Chair
- House Privileges and Elections Committee
- House Rules Committee
2016 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2016 legislative session, Landes served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2016 |
|---|
| • Appropriations, Vice-Chair |
| • Education, Chair |
| • Privileges and Elections |
| • Rules |
2015 legislative session
In the 2015 legislative session, Landes served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Appropriations, Vice-Chair |
| • Education, Chair |
| • Privileges and Elections |
| • Rules |
2014 legislative session
In the 2014 legislative session, Landes served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2014 |
|---|
| • Appropriations, Vice-Chair |
| • Education, Chair |
| • Privileges and Elections |
| • Rules |
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 legislative session, Landes served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2012 |
|---|
| • Appropriations |
| • Education, Vice-Chair |
| • Privileges and Elections |
| • Rules |
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Landes served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2010 |
|---|
| • Education, Vice-Chair |
| • Appropriations |
| • Rules |
| • Privileges and Elections |
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2019
Landes did not file to run for re-election in 2019.
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.[3] Incumbent Steve Landes (R) defeated Angela Lynn (D) in the Virginia House of Delegates District 25 general election.[4]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 25 General Election, 2017 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Steve Landes Incumbent |
58.05% | 17,688 | |
| Democratic | Angela Lynn | 41.95% | 12,783 | |
| Total Votes | 30,471 | |||
| Source: Virginia Department of Elections | ||||
Democratic primary election
Angela Lynn ran unopposed in the Virginia House of Delegates District 25 Democratic primary.[5]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 25 Democratic Primary, 2017 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | ||
| Angela Lynn | ||
Republican primary election
Incumbent Steve Landes ran unopposed in the Virginia House of Delegates District 25 Republican primary.[6]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 25 Republican Primary, 2017 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | ||
| Steve Landes Incumbent | ||
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.[7] Angela Lynn was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Steve Landes was unopposed in the Republican primary. Landes defeated Lynn in the general election.[8][9]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 25 General Election, 2015 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Steve Landes Incumbent |
66.3% | 12,103 | |
| Democratic | Angela Lynn | 33.7% | 6,158 | |
| Total Votes | 18,261 | |||
2013
Landes won re-election in the 2013 election for Virginia House of Delegates District 25. Landes ran unopposed in the June 11th Republican Primary. He was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 5, 2013.[10]
2011
On November 8, 2011, Landes won re-election to District 25 of the Virginia House of Delegates. He was uncontested in the August 23 primary and ran unopposed in the November 8 general election.[11]
2009
In 2009, Landes was re-elected to the Virginia House of Delegates. He defeated Greg Marrow in the General Election.[12]
| Virginia House of Delegates General Election, District 25 (2009) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Steve Landes (R)
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16,669 | |||
| Greg Marrow (D) | 6,093 | |||
Campaign themes
2017
As of August 2017, the following campaign themes were highlighted on Landes' website:[13]
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Proven Results for the 25th District Virginia State Budget The House of Delegates has a proven track record of conservative budgeting. This includes $30.2 billion in proposed tax increases that have been defeated since 2003; $7 billion cut from general-fund spending since 2007; and increased investments in Virginia’s rainy day fund. These efforts have protected Virginia’s AAA bond rating and maintained the Commonwealth’s status as one of the best-managed states in the country. Jobs and the Economy Delegate Landes sponsored legislation creating the Governor's Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund that established an economic development grant and loan program targeted specifically at agricultural and forestry operations. Additionally, he sponsored legislation, which created a Small Business Jobs Grant Fund administered by the Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity for jobs created. To promote agriculture and assist rural areas in Virginia, he introduced legislation that created the Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry as part of the Governor’s Cabinet and established the Center for Rural Virginia. Delegate Landes will continue to find ways to ensure Virginia’s status as one of the best states for business. This past session, he introduced House Bills 1968 and 1969, legislation making it easier for small businesses seeking grant funding and House Bill 1970, which enabled counties to establish economic revitalization zones. He also introduced House Bill 2341, requiring private sector business and industry representation in the Commonwealth's Board of Education. All of these bills become law effective July 1, 2017. Delegate Landes’ record in the 2017 General Assembly session earned him the title of “Champion of Free Enterprise” from the Virginia Chamber of Commerce. His pro-business efforts in the 2016 General Assembly session earned him “Legislator of the Year” awards from both the Virginia Chamber of Commerce and the Virginia Retail Merchants Association. Landes has a lifetime “A+” rating from the Virginia Chamber of Commerce. Education In the 2017 General Assembly session, Delegate Landes introduced several bills relating to education policy that became law. House Bill 1401, prohibits public institutions of higher education from abridging the freedom of any individual, including enrolled students, faculty and other employees, and invited guests, to speak on campus, except as otherwise permitted by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution; House Bill 1402, which requires each chairman or vice-chairman, rector or vice-rector of the governing board of a public institution of higher education to be a resident of the Commonwealth; and House Bill 2341, which requires private sector business and industry representation in the Commonwealth's Board of Education. Delegate Landes patroned House Bill 2342, which would have allowed the establishment of regional charter school divisions, providing an option for parents in areas where struggling schools exist. He also introduced House Bills 2191, which would have required school boards to establish procedures for handling challenged controversial instructional materials to include procedures for annually notifying parents of any student enrolled in a course in which may include sexually explicit content and providing nonexplicit instructional materials as a replacement to any student whose parent so requests. Health Care In 2017, Delegate Landes introduced legislation that became law establishing Direct Primary Care Agreements. House Bill 2053 allows an agreement between a health care provider and an individual patient under which the provider charges a predetermined fee as consideration for providing primary care to the patient. This bill will establish a new and innovative healthcare delivery model between patients and their doctors. House Bill 2417 directs the Department of Medical Assistance Services to establish a program to mitigate, through the use of prepayment analytics, the risk of improper payments to providers of services that are paid through the Department's fee-for-service delivery system who commit fraud, abuse, or errors. This law resulted from JLARC recommendations. He also introduced a budget amendment, Item 306 #h11 that added funding to increase the number of Family and Individuals Support Waiver slots by 400. Delegate Landes is committed to strengthening and expanding our healthcare safety net. He will continue his fight to increase healthcare access, affordability, and choice, without expanding government entitlement programs. Additionally, Delegate Landes was appointed to serve on the Joint Subcommittee for Health and Human Resources Oversight. In the Joint Subcommittee, members of the House and Senate will explore ways to respond to healthcare changes at the federal level, provide ongoing oversight of Medicaid and the children’s health insurance programs, and to provide oversight of Health and Human Resources agencies. Defending the Right to Keep and Bear Arms |
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2007
Landes' answers to the Virginia State Legislative Election 2007 National Political Awareness Test are available. When asked his top priorities he stated:
- 1. Reform of health care, so its costs are contained, and access improved.
- 2. Continue to allow for economic growth in Virginia, especially rural areas.
- 3. Continue to improve education and reform in Virginia, but reduce NCLB burdon in Virginia.[15]
Campaign finance summary
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Endorsements
2017
In 2017, Landes' endorsements included the following:
- The Virginia Retail Merchants Association[16]
Scorecards
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2019
In 2019, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 9 through February 24.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business-Virginia: 2018-2019 voting record
- Legislators are scored based on their votes on small business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- The Family Foundation of Virginia: 2018-2019 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."
- 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.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the Second Amendment.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to education.
- Legislators are scored based on legislation related to business and industry issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental and conservation issues.
- Legislators are scored based on their votes toward various bills supported by the organization
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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Personal
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Landes and his wife, Angela, have one child.
See also
- Virginia State Legislature
- Virginia House of Delegates
- Virginia House of Delegates Committees
- Virginia state legislative districts
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Virginia House of Delegates - Rep. Landes
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions:2009, 2007, 2005, 2003
- Richmond Sunlight profile
- Virginia Public Access Project profile
- Candidate Facebook page
- Landes on LinkedIn
- BearingDrift, "Del. Steve Landes announces re-election," May 18, 2011
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed May 28, 2014
- ↑ Steve Landes, "Biography," accessed August 29, 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
- ↑ 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
- ↑ stevelandes.com, "Issues," accessed August 11, 2017
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Delegate Landes Issue Positions," accessed May 28, 2014
- ↑ Augusta Free Press, "Virginia Retail Merchants Association endorses Steve Landes in 25th House race," October 23, 2017
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Virginia House of Delegates District 25 1996 - 2019 |
Succeeded by Chris Runion (R) |
