Representative Harry 'Bob' Robert Purkey

Biographical

Full Name: Harry 'Bob' Robert Purkey
Current Office: State House - District 82, Republican
First Elected: 11/05/1985
Last Elected: 11/08/2011
Next Election: 2013
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Sonja; 3 Children: Harry Jr., Charlotte, Gregory
Birth Date: 07/13/1934
Birth Place: Parsons, WV
Home City: Virginia Beach, VA
Religion: Methodist
Issue Category

Recent Key Votes

SB 1324 - Establishes Education Institution and Board
Legislation (Did Not Vote)

Feb. 20, 2013

SB 1256 - Requires Photo Identification for Voting
Legislation (Did Not Vote)

Feb. 20, 2013 - Requires individuals to present a valid form of photo identification prior to voting, whereas current law permits certain forms of identification without a photograph ...

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Recent Public Statements

Governor McDonnell Signs Tax Credit Legislation to Spur Economic Growth and Job Creation Related to Port of Virginia

June 20, 2011 - Governor Bob McDonnell ceremonially signed three new tax credits today designed to spur economic growth and job creation, and reduce congestion, related to the Port ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2012 Virginia FREE Effectiveness Score 68%
2012 Virginia FREE Stewardship Score 75%
2012 Virginia FREE Business Rating 88%
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Campaign Finances

Top industry Unitemized Contributions ($20,000.00)
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Bob Purkey refused to tell citizens where he 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 Harry 'Bob' Robert Purkey's Virginia State Legislative Election 2007 National Political Awareness Test

Contact Information

Capitol Email
DelBPurkey@house.virginia.gov

District Email
DelBPurkey@house.virginia.gov

Capitol Website
http://dela.state.va.us/dela/MemBios.nsf/a7b082ef6ed01eac85256c0d00515644/8c42f46a68ba2c8185257b640045691f?OpenDocument

Capitol
General Assembly Building
Post Office Box 406
Richmond, VA 23218
Phone: 804-698-1082
Fax: 804-698-6782

District
2352 Leeward Shore Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Phone: 757-481-1493