Will Wampler

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Will Wampler
Member of the VirginiaHouseofDelegates
from the 4th district
In office
January 8, 2020 January 10, 2024
Residence Abingdon, Virginia
Education University of South Carolina
Liberty University

William Creed Wampler III (born March 11, 1991) is an American attorney and politician from Abingdon, Virginia. [1]

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After defeating Russell County supervisor David Eaton in the Republican primary, Wampler defeated Starla Kiser in the 2019 general election to succeed Todd Pillion in the Virginia House of Delegates. [2] [3] He is the grandson of Congressman William Wampler and son of state senator William Wampler Jr.

Electoral history

DateElectionCandidatePartyVotes %
Virginia House of Delegates, Dickenson, Russell, Washington, and Wise district
Virginia House of Delegates, 4th district
June 11, 2019 [4] Republican

Primary

William C. Wampler III Republican 2,31964.5
David "Peanut" R. EatonRepublican1,27835.5
Todd Pillion retired to run for Senate; seat remained Republican
Nov 5, 2019 [5] GeneralWilliam C. Wampler IIIRepublican14,38462.91
Starla J. KiserDemocratic8,46037.00
Write Ins210.09

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References

  1. "Wampler announces House candidacy". Bristol Herald Courier . March 6, 2019. Retrieved November 6, 2019.
  2. Adams, Mason (June 7, 2019). "A Southwest Virginia primary streetfight mirrors Republican divisions statewide". Virginia Mercury. Retrieved November 6, 2019.
  3. McGee, David (November 5, 2019). "Wampler wins 4th District House seat, maintains family tradition". Bristol Herald Courier . Retrieved November 6, 2019.
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