Linda Todd "Toddy" Puller
Linda Todd "Toddy" Puller (b. January 19, 1945) is a former Democratic member of the Virginia State Senate, representing District 36 from 1999 to 2016.
Puller did not seek re-election to the Virginia State Senate in 2015. Puller served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1992 to 2000.
Biography
Puller received a B.A. at Mary Washington College. Puller is a member of the Episcopal Church.
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Puller served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Courts of Justice |
| • Local Government |
| • Rehabilitation and Social Services |
2014 legislative session
In the 2014 legislative session, Puller served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2014 |
|---|
| • Courts of Justice |
| • Local Government |
| • Rehabilitation and Social Services |
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 legislative session, Puller served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2012 |
|---|
| • Courts of Justice |
| • Local Government |
| • Rehabilitation and Social Services |
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Puller served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2010 |
|---|
| • Rehabilitation and Social Services, Chair |
| • Commerce and Labor |
| • Courts of Justice |
| • Local Government |
| • Senate Rules |
Issues
Distancing from President Obama
Puller is one of the Democratic state senators who has distanced herself from Present Obama in light of having a difficult re-election bid in November 2011. She stated, "He’s frustrating me, just like he’s frustrating others out there."[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2011
- See also: Virginia State Senate elections, 2011
On November 8, 2011, Puller won re-election to District 36 of the Virginia State Senate. She was unchallenged in the August 23 primary and defeated Jeffrey Frederick (R) in the November 8 general election.[2]
| Virginia State Senate, District 36 General Election, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Linda Todd "Toddy" Puller Incumbent |
55.3% | 16,649 | |
| Republican | Jeffrey Frederick | 44.7% | 13,445 | |
| Total Votes | 30,094 | |||
2007
- See also: Virginia State Senate elections, 2007
On November 6, 2007, Puller won re-election to the 36th District Seat in the Virginia State Senate.[3]
Puller raised $261,230 for her campaign.[4]
| Virginia State Senate, District 36 (2007) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Linda Puller (D)
|
21,441 | 96.34% | ||
| Write-in | 814 | 3.65% | ||
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Scorecards
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Virginia General Assembly in 2015.
- NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia — Legislators are scored based on their voting record on reproductive issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored based on their votes on small business issues.
- Northern Virginia Chamber Partnership — Legislators are scored on their votes on business and quality of life issues.
- Sierra Club Virginia Chapter — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to climate and energy.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- The Family Foundation of Virginia — 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.
- Virginia Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues during the 2014-2015 legislative session.
- Virginia Citizens Defense League — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the Second Amendment.
- Virginia Education Association — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to education.
- Virginia Free — Legislators are scored based on legislation related to business and industry issues.
- Virginia League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental and conservation issues.
- Virginia Tea Party Patriots Federation — Legislators are scored on 16 bills chosen by the Virginia Tea Party Patriots.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Virginia General Assembly in 2014.
- NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia — Legislators are scored based on their voting record on reproductive issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored based on their votes on small business issues.
- Northern Virginia Chamber Partnership — Legislators are scored on their votes on business and quality of life issues.
- Sierra Club Virginia Chapter — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to climate and energy.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- The Family Foundation of Virginia — 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.
- Virginia Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues during the 2014-2015 legislative session.
- Virginia Citizens Defense League — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the Second Amendment.
- Virginia Education Association — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to education.
- Virginia Free — Legislators are scored based on legislation related to business and industry issues.
- Virginia League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental and conservation issues.
- Virginia Manufacturers Association — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills that VMA introduced or was part of a coalition that introduced it.
- Virginia Tea Party Patriots Federation — Legislators are scored on their votes on ten bills chosen by the Virginia Tea Party Patriots.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Virginia General Assembly in 2013.
- EV Advocates — Legislators are scored based on their voting record on the issue of equality.
- NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia — Legislators are scored based on their voting record on reproductive issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- The Family Foundation of Virginia — 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.
- Virginia Citizens Defense League — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the Second Amendment.
- Virginia Free — Legislators are scored based on legislation related to business and industry issues.
- Virginia League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental and conservation issues.
- Virginia Tea Party Patriots Federation — Legislators are scored on fifteen bills chosen by the Virginia Tea Party Patriots.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Virginia General Assembly in 2012.
- EV Advocates — Legislators are scored based on their voting record on the issue of equality.
- NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia — Legislators are scored based on their voting record on reproductive issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- The Family Foundation of Virginia — 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.
- Virginia Free — Legislators are scored based on legislation related to business and industry issues.
- Virginia League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental and conservation issues.
- Virginia Tea Party Patriots Federation — Legislators are scored on twelve bills chosen by the Virginia Tea Party Patriots.
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Personal
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Puller was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on January 19, 1945.
Recent news
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See also
- Virginia State Legislature
- Virginia State Senate
- Virginia Senate Committees
- Virginia state legislative districts
External links
- Sen. Puller's website
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions:1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007
Footnotes
- ↑ The Washington Post, "In tight Virginia races, Democrats cutting ties to Obama," October 17, 2011
- ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections, "November 2011 General Election Official Results," accessed May 15, 2014
- ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections, "November 6, 2007 General Election Official Results," accessed May 28, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2007 Campaign contributions," accessed May 28, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by J. Gartlan |
Virginia Senate District 36 2000-2016 |
Succeeded by Scott Surovell (D) |
