Juanita Jo Matkins

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Juanita Jo Matkins is a retired American educator who ran for the Virginia House of Delegates' 56th district in 2019. [1] The 56th district includes all of Louisa County and parts of Goochland, Henrico, and Spotsylvania Counties. [2]

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Matkins is a former teacher and professor. She educated the youth of Louisa in Louisa County Public Schools as well as Piedmont Christian School [1] She was also a professor of science education at the College of William and Mary. [1] She is the organist at Yanceyville Christian Church in Louisa County. [1] Additionally, she is active with the Louisa NAACP. [1]

Matkins outraised her opponent in the first two fundraising periods. [3] On November 5, 2019, Republican incumbent John McGuire defeated Matkins, winning 61% to her 39%. [4]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Holtzman, David (28 March 2019). "Louisa woman enters race for delegate seat". The Central Virginian. Retrieved 1 July 2019.
  2. "House of Delegates District 56". vpap.org. Virginia Public Access Project. Retrieved 1 July 2019.
  3. richmond2day (2019-06-04). "Matkins outraises opponent John McGuire with grassroots support". Richmond 2Day. Retrieved 2019-07-18.
  4. "Juanita Matkins". Ballotpedia. Ballotpedia. Retrieved 1 July 2019.