Matthew James | |
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Member of the VirginiaHouseofDelegates from the 80th district | |
In office January 13, 2010 –January 8, 2020 | |
Preceded by | Kenneth R. Melvin |
Succeeded by | Don Scott |
Personal details | |
Born | Norfolk,Virginia,U.S. | September 11,1955
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Karen Scott |
Alma mater | Hampton University, Northwestern University |
Profession | Chief Executive Officer |
Committees | Agriculture Chesapeake and Natural Resources, General Laws, Militia Police and Public Safety |
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He won his seat in the 2009 election after defeating Republican Jennifer Lee in the general election by nearly forty points. He succeeded incumbent Kenneth Melvin,who resigned in May 2009 to become a judge. [2]
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