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Summary

Senator Richard H. Stuart

Full Name: Richard H. Stuart
Office: State Senate (VA) - District 28, Republican
First Elected: 11/06/2007
Last Elected: 11/08/2011
Next Election: 2015
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Lisa; 3 Children
Birth Date: 01/06/1964
Birth Place: Fredericksburg, VA

Recent Key Votes

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

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 (Yea)

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

Issue Position: Smart Growth

Jan. 1, 2011 - As our State Senator, Richard Stuart will use his experience as a land use attorney to reduce sprawl and maintain the character of our communities ...

Issue Position: Defend Virginia Values

Jan. 1, 2011 - Richard Stuart believes in the sanctity of life and, as your state senator, will vote pro-life. He believes in the public display of the Ten ...

Issue Position: Transportation

Jan. 1, 2011 - Families should not have to plan their lives around congestion. Time spent sitting in traffic means time from our families, diminished productivity for businesses, and ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2012 Virginia FREE Effectiveness Score 74%
2012 Virginia FREE Stewardship Score 76%
2012 Virginia FREE Business Rating 86%
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Campaign Finances

Top industry Uncoded ($82,183.00)
Source FollowTheMoney.org
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Richard Stuart 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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Contact Information

Capitol Email
district28@senate.virginia.gov

District Website
http://www.stuartforsenate.com/

Capitol Website
http://apps.lis.virginia.gov/sfb1/Senate/senatorwebprofile.aspx?id=260

Capitol
Senate of Virginia
Post Office Box 396
Richmond, VA 23218
Phone: 804-698-7528
Fax: 804-698-7651

District
Post Office Box 1146
Montross, VA 22520
Phone: 804-493-8892
Fax: 804-493-8897

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