Bill DeSteph

American politician from Virginia

Bill DeSteph
Member of the Virginia Senate
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 13, 2016
Preceded byJeff McWaters
Constituency8th District (2016–2024)
20th District (2024–Present)
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
from the 82nd district
In office
January 8, 2014 – January 13, 2016
Preceded byBob Purkey
Succeeded byJason Miyares
Member of the Virginia Beach City Council At-Large
In office
July 1, 2006 – December 31, 2013
Preceded byPeter W. Schmidt
Succeeded byBrad Martin
Personal details
Born
William Robert DeSteph Jr.

(1964-10-28) October 28, 1964 (age 59)
Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceVirginia Beach, Virginia
Alma materUniversity of Maryland (BS)
CommitteesLocal Government
Rehabilitation and Social Services
Transportation
Websitewww.billdesteph.org
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceUnited 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 8th 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]

Electoral history

Date Election Candidate Party Votes %
Virginia House of Delegates, 82nd district
Nov 5, 2013[4] 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[5] Primary William R. DeSteph Jr. Republican 2,280 71.07
Craig M. Hudgins Republican 928 28.93
Nov 3, 2015[6] 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

  1. ^ "Virginia Senator Bill DeSteph". www.billdesteph.org. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
  2. ^ Applegate, Aaron. "Election | DeSteph wins in Va. House 82nd District | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com". HamptonRoads.com. Retrieved November 7, 2013.
  3. ^ Applegate, Aaron (August 1, 2009). "Councilman seeks permit to sell guns from home | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com". HamptonRoads.com. Retrieved November 7, 2013.
  4. ^ "November 2013 General Election Official Results". Virginia State Board of Elections. Archived from the original on April 6, 2015. Retrieved May 7, 2016.
  5. ^ "June 2015 Republican Primary Official Results". Virginia State Board of Elections. Retrieved May 7, 2016.
  6. ^ "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

  • Profile at Vote Smart
  • Bill DeSteph at the Virginia Public Access Project
Virginia House of Delegates
Preceded by Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
from the 82nd district
2014–2016 		Succeeded by
Senate of Virginia
Preceded by Member of the Virginia Senate
from the 8th district
2016–2024 		Succeeded by
Preceded by
Bill Stanley
 Member of the Virginia Senate
from the 20th district
2024–Present 		Incumbent
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