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Lee Ware (Republican Party) is a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 65. He assumed office in 1998. His current term ends on January 12, 2022.
Ware (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Virginia House of Delegates to represent District 65. He won in the general election on November 2, 2021.
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Biography[edit]
Ware earned his B.A. from Wheaton College in 1974 and his M.A. from Harvard College.
Prior to joining the House, Ware served as chair for Board of Supervisors of Powhatan County from 1988 to 1996 and chair of the Powhatan County Social Services Board from 1992 to 1996. He served on the Virginia State Board of Education from 1995 to 1997.[1]
Committee assignments[edit]
2020-2021
Ware was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Committee
- House Finance Committee
- Labor and Commerce Committee
- House Transportation Committee
2019-2020
Ware was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Committee
- Labor and Commerce Committee
- House Finance Committee, Chair
- House Rules Committee
2016 legislative session[edit]
At the beginning of the 2016 legislative session, Ware served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2016 |
|---|
| • Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources |
| • Commerce and Labor |
| • Finance, Chair |
| • Rules |
2015 legislative session[edit]
In the 2015 legislative session, Ware served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources |
| • Commerce and Labor |
| • Finance, Chair |
| • Rules |
2014 legislative session[edit]
In the 2014 legislative session, Ware served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2014 |
|---|
| • Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources |
| • Commerce and Labor |
| • Finance, Chair |
| • Rules |
2012-2013[edit]
In the 2012-2013 legislative session, Ware served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2012 |
|---|
| • Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources |
| • Commerce and Labor, Vice-Chair |
| • Finance |
| • Rules |
2010-2011[edit]
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Ware served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2010 |
|---|
| • Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources, Vice-Chair |
| • Rules |
| • Finance |
| • Commerce and Labor |
Sponsored legislation[edit]
The following table lists bills sponsored by this legislator. Bills are monitored by BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills sponsored by this person, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections[edit]
2021[edit]
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2021
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 65
Incumbent Lee Ware defeated Caitlin Coakley in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 65 on November 2, 2021.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
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Lee Ware (R) |
67.9
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32,500 |
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Caitlin Coakley (D) |
32.0
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15,288 | |
| Other/Write-in votes |
0.1
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50 | ||
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Total votes: 47,838 | |||
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The Democratic primary election was canceled. Caitlin Coakley advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 65.
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Lee Ware advanced from the Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 65.
Campaign finance[edit]
2019[edit]
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2019
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 65
Incumbent Lee Ware defeated Mike Asip in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 65 on November 5, 2019.
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Total votes: 38,050 | |||
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2017[edit]
General election[edit]
Elections for the Virginia House of Delegates took place in 2017. All 100 house seats were up for election. The general election took place on November 7, 2017. A primary election took place on June 13, 2017. The filing deadline for primary election candidates was March 30, 2017. The filing deadline for non-party candidates and candidates nominated by methods other than a primary was June 13, 2017.[2] Incumbent Lee Ware (R) defeated Francis Stevens (D) in the Virginia House of Delegates District 65 general election.[3]| Virginia House of Delegates, District 65 General Election, 2017 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Lee Ware Incumbent |
64.12% | 22,394 | |
| Democratic | Francis Stevens | 35.88% | 12,530 | |
| Total Votes | 34,924 | |||
| Source: Virginia Department of Elections | ||||
Democratic primary election[edit]
Francis Stevens ran unopposed in the Virginia House of Delegates District 65 Democratic primary.[4]| Virginia House of Delegates, District 65 Democratic Primary, 2017 | ||
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| Candidate | ||
| Francis Stevens | ||
Republican primary election[edit]
Incumbent Lee Ware ran unopposed in the Virginia House of Delegates District 65 Republican primary.[5]| Virginia House of Delegates, District 65 Republican Primary, 2017 | ||
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| Candidate | ||
| Lee Ware Incumbent | ||
2015[edit]
Elections for the Virginia House of Delegates took place in 2015. A primary election was held on June 9, 2015. The general election took place on November 3, 2015. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 26, 2015.[6] Incumbent Lee Ware was unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[7][8]
2013[edit]
Ware won re-election in the 2013 election for Virginia House of Delegates District 65. Ware ran unopposed in the June 11th Republican Primary. He defeated William E. Quarles (D) in the general election on November 5, 2013.[9]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 65 General Election, 2013 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Lee Ware Incumbent |
67.6% | 19,839 | |
| Democratic | William E. Quarles | 32.1% | 9,431 | |
| Other | Write-in | 0.3% | 76 | |
| Total Votes | 29,346 | |||
2011[edit]
On November 8, 2011, Ware won re-election to District 65 of the Virginia House of Delegates. He was uncontested in the August 23 primary and ran unopposed in the November 8 general election.[10]
2009[edit]
In 2009, Ware was re-elected to the Virginia House of Delegates.[11]
| Virginia House of Delegates General Election, District 65 (2009) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Lee Ware (R)
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21,187 | |||
| Gary Reinhardt (I) | 8,682 | |||
Campaign themes[edit]
2021[edit]
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Lee Ware did not complete Ballotpedia's 2021 Candidate Connection survey.
2019[edit]
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Lee Ware did not complete Ballotpedia's 2019 Candidate Connection survey.
2017[edit]
As of August 2017, Ware’s website highlighted the following campaign themes:[12]
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Improving Education As the father of four children, each of whom was graduated from our public schools, Delegate Lee Ware understands the vital importance of parent-and-teacher cooperation in the creation and maintenance of outstanding schools. His wife, Kathy, as a PTO leader, complemented this devotion for many years. Like you, Lee Ware is a taxpayer. Like you, he understands that voters rightly expect state government to maximize the efficiency of the public purse—including in administering taxpayer dollars for education. This is why he champions strict fiscal discipline in state spending generally, and this is why he works to funnelDelegate Lee Ware on Education taxpayer dollars to the classroom. Lee Ware has helped engineer a 123% increase in state funds for Chesterfield Schools during his decade as our Delegate. For Powhatan Schools the increase has been 175%. Attracting and retaining the best-qualified teachers, and ensuring that our children are given every opportunity to experience—and to excel—in the adventure of learning, are among his legislative priorities. Named Virginia’s ‘Outstanding Teacher on the Constitution’ in an annual ceremony by the John Marshall Foundation, and the first public school teacher appointed to the State Board of Education, Lee Ware brings the unique experience of the classroom to the Capitol for his constituents. To him, education is both a personal career and a public commitment.
Good Growth and Transportation Virginia's transportation issues are a growth issue and Delegate Lee Ware believes we need a state-wide transportation reform plan that addresses both road construction as well as development and growth. Delegate Ware also supports additional rail improvements that help take cars off our roads and enable families to spend more time with one another - not stuck in traffic. As both a county supervisor and now as a legislator, Delegate Ware has worked for comprehensive planning that balances commercial development and residential expansion. He crafted the legislation that enhanced Virginia's conservation easements, leading to the preservation of 220,000 acres—and also of numerous family farms. His bill of the 2009 Session to create "green roof" incentives for environmentally-friendly building was passed into law. And another of his 2009 bills—to enable counties to better preserve Virginia's 3,000 miles of "scenic byways" —was passed by the House of Delegates. As vice chairman of the House committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake, and Natural Resources, Delegate Ware is a leader on every issue of importance to Virginia’s largest industry, to restoring the Bay, and to the wise use—and also the faithful renewal—of the resources of nature that make Virginia both bountiful and beautiful. His advocacy of wise land use and urban design contributes both to our prosperity and to the attractiveness of the communities in which we live. Taxes and Spending It seems that everyday there is a story about how government spending is increasing and taxpayers are shelling out more money. Delegate Ware supports keeping the rate of growth of governmental taxing and spending in balance with economic conditions in the private sector. Like you, Lee expects government to use fiscal restraint when spending our hard-earned tax dollars, and he believes that providing tax incentives to businesses - not more governmental spending - is the key to spurring economic recovery. |
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Campaign donors[edit]
2011[edit]
In 2011, Ware received $143,643 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[14]
| Virginia House of Delegates 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Lee Ware's campaign in 2011 | |
| Virginia Hospital Ass PAC | 5,500 |
| Verizon | 4,000 |
| Dominion | 4,000 |
| Western Refining | 3,000 |
| Virginia Dental Association | 3,000 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | 143643 |
2009[edit]
Lee Ware on Cable Reports, January 27, 2012 |
The top five donors to Ware's 2009 campaign:[15]
| Contributor | 2009 total |
|---|---|
| Virginia Dental Association | $4,000 |
| Medical Society of Virginia | $3,500 |
| Verizon | $3,500 |
| Dominion | $3,000 |
| Virginia Bankers Association | $3,000 |
Scorecards[edit]
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2021
In 2021, the Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 13 to February 8.
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2020
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In 2020, the Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 8 to March 12. A special session was held from August 18 to November 9.
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2019
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In 2019, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 9 through February 24.
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2018
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In 2018, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 10 through March 10. Special sessions were held from April 11 to May 30 and from August 30 to October 30.
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2017
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In 2017, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 11 through February 25.
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2016
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In 2016, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 13 through March 11.
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2015
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In 2015, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 14 to February 28, 2015.
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2014
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In 2014, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 8 through March 10.
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2013
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In 2013, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 9 to February 25.
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2012
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In 2012, the Virginia General Assembly was in regular session from January 11 to March 10.
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Personal[edit]
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Ware and his wife, Kathleen, have four children.
Recent news[edit]
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Lee + Ware + Virginia + House"
See also[edit]
2021 Elections
- Virginia State Legislature
- Virginia House of Delegates
- Virginia House of Delegates Committees
- Virginia state legislative districts
External links[edit]
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Candidate Virginia House of Delegates District 65 |
Officeholder Virginia House of Delegates District 65 |
Personal |
Footnotes[edit]
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed May 28, 2014
- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "Candidacy Requirements for the November 7, 2017 General Election," accessed March 21, 2017
- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "2017 November General Unofficial Results," accessed November 7, 2017
- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "2017 June Democratic Primary," accessed July 6, 2017
- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "2017 June Republican Primary," accessed July 6, 2017
- ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections, "2015 November Election Calendar," accessed January 2, 2015
- ↑ Virginia Board of Elections, "2015 Primary election results," accessed September 1, 2015
- ↑ Virginia Board of Elections, "2015 General election candidates," accessed September 1, 2015
- ↑ Virginia Board of Elections, “Official Results - 2013 General Election," accessed December 2, 2013
- ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections, "November 2011 General Election Official Results," accessed May 15, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Virginia House of Delegates 2009 General Election Results," accessed May 15, 2014
- ↑ Lee Ware, "On the Issues," accessed August 23,2017
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2011 Campaign Contributions," accessed May 15, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2009 Campaign Contributions," accessed May 15, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Virginia House of Delegates District 65 1998–present |
Succeeded by NA |
