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William Wampler Jr.

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William Wampler Jr.
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Prior offices
Virginia State Senate District 40

Personal
Religion
Christian: Presbyterian

William Wampler is a former Republican member of the Virginia State Senate, representing the 40th District from 1988 to 2012.

Wampler received a B.A. in political science at University of Tennessee. He also served as a Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve and is now retired. Wampler is a member of the Central Presbyterian Church.

Wampler announced on June 5, 2011 that he would not seek re-election in the 2011 general election. He said he was not aiming for another government position, but was instead looking forward to returning to being a "private citizen."[1]

Committee assignments

District 40

Wampler represented Virginia Senate District 40. Senate District 40 includes Bristol, Grayson County(part), Lee County, Norton, Scott County, Smyth County(part), Washington County, Wise County(part).

Elections

2011

See also: Virginia State Senate elections, 2011

Wampler did not seek re-election in 2011.

2007

On Nov. 6, 2007, Wampler won re-election to the 40th District Seat in the Virginia State Senate.[2]

Wampler raised $377,734 for his campaign while.[3]

Virginia State Senate, District 40 (2007)
Candidates Votes Percent
Green check mark transparent.png William Wampler (R) 33,524 99.36%
Write-in 214 0.63%

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Personal

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Wampler was born in Bristol, Tennessee on September 9, 1959.

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Political offices
Preceded by
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Virginia Senate District 40
1988-2012
Succeeded by
Bill Carrico


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