Stephen Newman
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Stephen Dwayne Newman (born October 15, 1964) is an American politician of the Republican Party. He served in the Virginia General Assembly from 1991 to 2024, first in the House (1991-1996) and then in the Senate of Virginia (1996–2024). In 2016, Newman became president pro tempore of the Senate of Virginia. However, in the 2019 Virginia Senate election, although Newman won re-election from his district, Democrats won the majority. On January 8, 2020, Louise Lucas, a senior Democratic senator succeeded Newman as president pro tempore.
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Stephen Newman | |
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President pro tempore of the Virginia Senate | |
In office January 13, 2016 – January 8, 2020 | |
Preceded by | Walter Stosch |
Succeeded by | Louise Lucas |
Member of the Virginia Senate from the 23rd district | |
In office January 10, 1996 – January 10, 2024 | |
Preceded by | Elliot Schewel |
Succeeded by | Mark Peake (Redistricting) |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 23rd district | |
In office January 8, 1992 – January 10, 1996 | |
Preceded by | Edward Harris |
Succeeded by | Preston Bryant |
Personal details | |
Born | Stephen Dwayne Newman (1964-10-15) October 15, 1964 (age 59) Stuart, Virginia, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Kim |
Children | 2 |
Education | Central Virginia Community College Lynchburg College |
Website | Official website |
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