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Summary

Senator L. Louise Lucas

Full Name: L. Louise Lucas
Office: State Senate (VA) - District 18, Democratic
First Elected: 1999
Last Elected: 11/08/2011
Next Election: 2015
Gender: Female
Family: 3 Children: Lisa, Theresa, Jeffery (deceased)
Birth Date: 01/22/1944
Birth Place: Portsmouth, VA
Home City: Portsmouth, VA
Religion: African Methodist Episcopal

Recent Key Votes

HB 1907 - Increases Fines for Texting While Driving
Legislation (Yea)

Feb. 19, 2013 - Increases fines for the use of handheld personal communication devices for the purpose of texting while driving as follows (Sec. 1): From $20 ...

SB 1335 - Prohibits Disclosure of Concealed Handgun Permits
Legislation (Nay)

Feb. 14, 2013 - Prohibits the clerk of court from publically disclosing the name and information of a concealed handgun permit applicant or permit holder (Sec. 1). ...

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Recent Public Statements

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2012 Virginia FREE Effectiveness Score 64%
2012 Virginia FREE Stewardship Score 59%
2012 Virginia FREE Business Rating 72%
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Campaign Finances

Top industry Uncoded ($45,092.00)
Source FollowTheMoney.org
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Louise Lucas refused to tell citizens where she stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2011 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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View L. Louise Lucas's Congressional Election 2002 National Political Awareness Test
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Contact Information

District Email
Senlucas@aol.com

Capitol Email
district18@senate.virginia.gov

Capitol Website
http://apps.lis.virginia.gov/sfb1/Senate/senatorwebprofile.aspx?id=271

Capitol
Senate of Virginia
Post Office Box 396
Richmond, VA 23218
Phone: 804-698-7518
Fax: 804-698-7651

District
Post Office Box 700
Portsmouth, VA 23705-0700
Phone: 757-397-8209
Fax: 757-966-9671

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