Rich Anderson (Virginia politician)
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Not to be confused with Rich Anderson (Iowa politician).
Richard L. Anderson (born May 30, 1955) is an American politician. From 2010 through 2018 he served in the Virginia House of Delegates, representing the 51st district in the Prince William County suburbs of Washington, D.C. He is a member of the Republican Party.[1] Anderson lost his reelection bid in Virginia's November 2017 election. Since 2020, Anderson serves as the Chairman of the Republican Party of Virginia.
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Rich Anderson | |
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Chairman of the Virginia Republican Party | |
Assumed office August 15, 2020 | |
Preceded by | Jack Wilson |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 51st district | |
In office January 13, 2010 – January 10, 2018 | |
Preceded by | Paul F. Nichols |
Succeeded by | Hala Ayala |
Personal details | |
Born | (1955-05-30) May 30, 1955 (age 68) Roanoke, Virginia, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Ruth Valentine |
Education | Virginia Tech (BA) Webster University (MPA) |
Website | Official website |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1979–2009 |
Rank | Colonel (USAF) Brigadier General (CAP) |
Commands | National Commander of the Civil Air Patrol (1993–1996) |
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Anderson chaired the House Committee on Science and Technology (2010–2017), and served on the House committees on Finance (2010–2017), General Laws (2010–2017), and Transportation (2012–2017).[2]