Bill DeSteph
Bill DeSteph | |
|---|---|
.jpg) DeSteph in 2025 | |
| Member of the Virginia Senate | |
| Assumed office January 13, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Jeff McWaters |
| Constituency | 8th District (2016–2024) 20th District (since 2024) |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 82nd district | |
| In office January 8, 2014 – January 13, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Bob Purkey |
| Succeeded by | Jason Miyares |
| Member of the Virginia Beach City Council At-Large | |
| In office July 1, 2006 – December 31, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Peter W. Schmidt |
| Succeeded by | Brad Martin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Robert DeSteph Jr. October 28, 1964 Hartford, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Alma mater | University of Maryland (BS) |
| Committees | Local Government Rehabilitation and Social Services Transportation |
| Website | www |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
William Robert DeSteph Jr. (born October 28, 1964) is an American politician from Virginia. A member of the Republican Party, DeSteph is the member of the Virginia Senate, representing the 20th district.[1]
DeSteph previously served in the Virginia House of Delegates, representing the 82nd district,[2] after serving on the Virginia Beach City Council.[3]
DeSteph has served on the boards of Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters and Prevent Child Abuse Hampton Roads, and is affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America Tidewater Council, the Noblemen, Hampton Roads Community Care, the Naval Special Warfare Foundation, and Law Enforcement United.[4][better source needed]
Electoral history
[edit]| Date | Election | Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia House of Delegates, 82nd district | |||||
| Nov 5, 2013[5] | General | William R. DeSteph Jr. | Republican | 13,995 | 59.78 |
| William W. Fleming | Democratic | 9,372 | 40.03 | ||
| Write Ins | 43 | 0.18 | |||
| Bob Purkey did not seek reelection; seat stayed Republican | |||||
| Virginia Senate, 8th district | |||||
| Jun 9, 2015[6] | Primary | William R. DeSteph Jr. | Republican | 2,280 | 71.07 |
| Craig M. Hudgins | Republican | 928 | 28.93 | ||
| Nov 3, 2015[7] | General | William R. DeSteph Jr. | Republican | 15,905 | 58.73 |
| H. David Belote | Democratic | 11,075 | 40.90 | ||
| Write Ins | 101 | 0.37 | |||
| Jeff McWaters did not seek reelection; seat stayed Republican | |||||
References
[edit]- ↑ "Virginia Senator Bill DeSteph". www.billdesteph.org. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
- ↑ Applegate, Aaron. "Election | DeSteph wins in Va. House 82nd District | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com". HamptonRoads.com. Retrieved November 7, 2013.
- ↑ Applegate, Aaron (August 1, 2009). "Councilman seeks permit to sell guns from home | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com". HamptonRoads.com. Retrieved November 7, 2013.
- ↑ "Voter Guide Virginia Senate 8th District". The Virginian-Pilot. October 25, 2015.
- ↑ "November 2013 General Election Official Results". Virginia State Board of Elections. Archived from the original on April 6, 2015. Retrieved May 7, 2016.
- ↑ "June 2015 Republican Primary Official Results". Virginia State Board of Elections. Retrieved May 7, 2016.
- ↑ "November 2015 General Election Official Results". Virginia State Board of Elections. Archived from the original on April 7, 2017. Retrieved May 7, 2016.
External links
[edit]- Profile at Vote Smart
- Bill DeSteph at the Virginia Public Access Project
