Rob Bell (Virginia)
| Rob Bell | ||
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| Virginia House of Delegates District 58 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| Tenure | ||
| 2002 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| 2020 | ||
| Years in position 24 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Report an officeholder change | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $17,640/year | |
| Per diem | $196/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 7, 2017 | |
| First elected | 2001 | |
| Term limits | None | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Virginia | |
| J.D. | University of Virginia School of Law, 1995 | |
| Personal | ||
| Date of birth | 04/23/1967 | |
| Place of birth | Palo Alto, CA | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Religion | Methodist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Robert B. Bell is a Republican member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 58. Bell was elected to the chamber in 2001 and was re-elected to a new term in 2017.
Biography
Bell earned his B.A. from the University of Virginia in 1988 and his J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1995. Bell's professional experience includes working as an attorney, state prosecutor, and legal representative.
Bell ran unsuccessfully for attorney general of Virginia in 2013, losing to State Sen. Mark Obenshain at the Republican primary nominating convention on May 18, 2013.[1][2]
Committee assignments
2016 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2016 legislative session, Bell served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2016 |
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| • Commerce and Labor |
| • Courts of Justice, Vice-Chair |
| • Health, Welfare and Institutions |
2015 legislative session
In the 2015 legislative session, Bell served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Commerce and Labor |
| • Courts of Justice, Vice-Chair |
| • Health, Welfare and Institutions |
2014 legislative session
In the 2014 legislative session, Bell served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2014 |
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| • Commerce and Labor |
| • Courts of Justice, Vice-Chair |
| • Health, Welfare and Institutions |
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 legislative session, Bell served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2012 |
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| • Commerce and Labor |
| • Courts of Justice, Vice-Chair |
| • Health, Welfare and Institutions |
| • Privileges and Elections |
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Bell served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2010 |
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| • Courts of Justice |
| • Health, Welfare and Institutions |
| • Privileges and Elections |
| • Rules |
Issues
Campaign themes
2011
Bell’s website highlighted the following campaign themes:
- Mental health reform
Excerpt: "established clear lines of responsibility and oversight over those receiving outpatient care," "revised standard for involuntary commitment," and "colleges can inform parents when their child might seriously harm himself or others."
- Better schools
Excerpt: "Ban criminal sex offenders from schools during school hours," "Require schools to establish bullying prevention programs," "Require schools to notify parents when a child is a victim of a crime," and "Require additional background checks for school teachers."
- Public safety
Excerpt: "New drunk driving laws crack down on repeat offenders and 'super drunk' drivers," "Laws to mandate jail for drunks who drive with children in the car," "Laws to promote prosecution of child pornographers and sexual predators," and "Laws to keep violent sexual predators off of school property during school hours."
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.[3] Incumbent Rob Bell (R) defeated Kellen Squire (D) in the Virginia House of Delegates District 58 general election.[4]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 58 General Election, 2017 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Rob Bell Incumbent |
61.26% | 18,652 | |
| Democratic | Kellen Squire | 38.74% | 11,797 | |
| Total Votes | 30,449 | |||
| Source: Virginia Department of Elections | ||||
Democratic primary election
Kellen Squire ran unopposed in the Virginia House of Delegates District 58 Democratic primary.[5]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 58 Democratic Primary, 2017 | ||
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| Candidate | ||
| Kellen Squire | ||
Republican primary election
Incumbent Rob Bell ran unopposed in the Virginia House of Delegates District 58 Republican primary.[6]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 58 Republican Primary, 2017 | ||
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| Candidate | ||
| Rob Bell 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] Incumbent Rob Bell was unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[8][9]
2013
Bell won re-election in the 2013 election for Virginia House of Delegates District 58. Bell ran unopposed in the June 11th Republican Primary. He was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 5, 2013.[10]
- See also: Virginia attorney general election, 2013
Bell ran for the Republican nomination for attorney general in 2013.[11] Bell lost to Harrisonburg State Senator Mark Obenshain at the Republican Party of Virginia's statewide primary nominating convention on May 17-18. The general election took place on November 5, 2013.
Race background
In March 2013, Governing magazine rated Virginia’s open attorney general seat as vulnerable ahead of the election, citing incumbent Republican Ken Cuccinelli 's decision not to seek re-election.[12]
The race to succeed Cuccinelli as attorney general began with contested nomination processes in both parties, with Republicans selecting their nominee at a convention and Democrats holding a primary election. On May 18, 2013, state Sen. Mark Obenshain and state Rep. Rob Bell competed for delegate votes at the state Republican Party closed nominating convention, with Obenshain securing the nomination. On the Democratic side, state Sen. Mark Herring defeated former assistant U.S. attorney Justin Fairfax in the primary election held on June 11, 2013.[13][12][14]
In late October 2013, polls indicated that Mark Herring held a narrow lead over Mark Obenshain in the attorney general race. Several organizations engaged in satellite spending efforts ahead of the November election, including:
- Planned Parenthood and Independence USA PAC (primarily funded by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg), which spent about $1 million to criticize Obenshain[15]
- The National Rifle Association, which spent $500,000 to target Herring[16]
- The Republican State Leadership Committee, which spent $2.6 million in support of Obenshain[17]
The outcome of the election was initially too close to call, but after a recount, Herring won the seat by 907 votes out of 2,209,183 votes cast.
2011
On November 8, 2011, Bell won re-election to District 58 of the Virginia House of Delegates. He was uncontested in the August 23 primary and ran unopposed the November 8 general election.[18]
2009
In 2009, Bell was re-elected to the Virginia House of Delegates.[19]
| Virginia House of Delegates General Election, District 58 (2009) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Rob Bell (R)
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18,402 | |||
| Cynthia Neff (D) | 8,948 | |||
Delegate Bell at a tax day tea party |
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Bell received $405,559 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[20]
| Virginia House of Delegates 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
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| Top contributors to Rob Bell (Virginia)'s campaign in 2011 | |
| Piedmont Leadership PAC | 50,000 |
| Gilliam Sr, Richard B | 40,000 |
| Gilliam Sr, Richard B | 12,500 |
| Galbraith, John W | 10,000 |
| Fort Hill Investors LLC | 7,500 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | 405559 |
2009
The top five donors to Bell's 2009 campaign:[21]
| Contributor | 2009 total |
|---|---|
| Piedmont Leadership PAC | $314,544 |
| Richard B Gilliam Sr. | $30,000 |
| R. Ted Weschler | $16,000 |
| Barbara J. Fried | $10,000 |
| Fort Hill Limited Partnership | $10,000 |
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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
2013
In 2013, Bell's endorsements included the following:
Albemarle County: Sheriff Chip Harding Honorable Ken Boyd, County Supervisor Honorable Rodney Thomas, County Supervisor Amelia County: Honorable Jim Bennett, County Supervisor Bland County: Honorable Nick Asbury, County Supervisor & Republican Committee Chair Botetourt County: Delegate Christopher Head Buchanan County: Honorable Roger Rife, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors Campbell County: Delegate Matt Fariss Caroline County: Delegate Robert Orrock Jeff Sili, Republican Committee Chair Chesapeake: Honorable Rick West, City Councilor Honorable Nancy Parr, Commonwealth’s Attorney Dr. John de Triquet, Vice Mayor Honorable Christie New Craig, Vice Chairman, Chesapeake School Board Chesterfield County: Delegate Roxann Robinson Sheriff Dennis Proffitt City of Hopewell: Sheriff Greg Anderson Colonial Heights: Delegate Kirk Cox Honorable C. Scott Davis, Mayor Danville: Delegate Daniel Marshall III Emporia: Carla Harris, Republican Committee Chair Woody Harris, Emporia City Council Fairfax: Delegate David Albo Delegate Thomas Rust Honorable John C. Cook, County Supervisor Honorable John Peterson, Director NOVA SWCD Fauquier County: Honorable Lee Sherbeyn, County Supervisor Fluvanna County: Honorable Jeff Haislip, Commonwealth’s Attorney Debbie Rittenhouse, Republican Committee Chair Franklin County: Delegate Charles Poindexter Giles County: Mae Midkiff, Republican Committee Chair Grayson County: State Senator Bill Carrico Greene County: Sheriff Steven Smith Gary Lowe, Republican Committee Chair Halifax County: Delegate James Edmunds Hanover County: Delegate Christopher Peace Honorable Trip Chalkley, Commonwealth’s Attorney Sheriff Dave Hines Honorable Wayne Hazzard, County Supervisor Former Delegate Frank Hargrove Honorable Sean Davis, County Supervisor Henrico County: Delegate John O’Bannon Former Delegate Bill Janis Sheriff Mike Wade Isle of Wight County: Delegate Rick Morris Bill Coburn, Republican Committee Chair Loudoun County: Delegate Tag Greason Delegate Joe May Delegate David Ramadan Louisa County: State Senator Tom Garrett Bob Arment, Republican Committee Chair Lunenburg County: Delegate Thomas Wright Jr. Mike Hankins, Republican Committee Chair Madison County: Delegate Edward Scott Honorable George Webb, Commonwealth’s Attorney William Harvill, Republican Committee Chair Manassas City: Steven Thomas, Republican Committee Chair Newport News: Hazel Call, Hampton Roads Republican Women Chair Norfolk: Joyce Mathews, Republican Committee Secretary Nottoway County Ronald L. Chipper, Republican Committee Chair Orange County: Doug Rogers, Republican Committee Chair Sheriff Mark Amos Honorable Diana Wheeler, Commonwealth’s Attorney Petersburg: Debra Mallory, 1st Vice Chair Tri-City Republican Women Pittsylvania County: Delegate Donald Merricks Chris Carter, Former Republican Committee Chair Poquoson: Delegate Gordon Helsel, Jr. Paul Keddell, Republican Committee Chair Portsmouth: Honorable Ted Lamb, School Board Powhatan County: Delegate Lee Ware Jr. Prince George County: Barbara Tabb, Former Republican Committee Chair Prince William County: Delegate Richard Anderson Delegate Jackson Miller Honorable Peter Candland, County Supervisor Richmond: Jerilynn Grigsby, Tuckahoe Republican Women Chair Roanoke County: Former Delegate William Fralin Scott County: Delegate Terry Kilgore Spotsylvania County: Delegate Mark Cole Stafford County: Delegate Mark Dudenhefer Delegate William Howell, Speaker, House of Delegates Tazewell County: Delegate James W. Morefield Virginia Beach: Delegate Salvatore Iaquinto Delegate Barry Knight Delegate Harry Purkey Delegate Christopher Stolle Delegate Ronald Villanueva Honorable Patrick Salyer, School Board Member Washington County: Delegate Israel O’Quinn Westmoreland County: Delegate Margaret Ransone |
Personal
Bell and his wife, Jessica, have one child.
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
- Rob Bell - Official Attorney General Campaign Website
- Delegate Rob Bell official website
- Virginia House of Delegates - Rep. Bell
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2009, 2007, 2005, 2003, 2001
- Richmond Sunlight profile
- Delegate Bell Facebook profile
Footnotes
- ↑ Washington Post, "Del. Bell to run for Virginia attorney general," December 5, 2011
- ↑ The Washington Post, "Va. GOP settles on Cuccinelli, Obenshain and Jackson for November ballot," May 19, 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
- ↑ Rob Bell for AG, "Official Campaign Website 2013," accessed December 10, 2012
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Governing, "The 2013-2014 Attorneys General Races: Who's Vulnerable?" March 25, 2013
- ↑ The Washington Post, "Va. GOP settles on Cuccinelli, Obenshain and Jackson for November ballot," May 19, 2013
- ↑ Blue Virginia, "Virginia Primary Election Results Live Blog," June 11, 2013
- ↑ Politico, "Planned Parenthood targets Mark Obenshain in ad," October 29, 2013
- ↑ Politico, "Michael Bloomberg hits Virginia attorney general candidate," October 29, 2013
- ↑ Washington Post, "National Republican group gives an additional $660K to Obenshain campaign for Virginia AG," October 26, 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
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2011 Campaign Contributions," accessed May 15, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2009 Campaign Contributions," accessed May 15, 2014
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