Roxann Robinson
Roxann Robinson | |
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| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 27th district district | |
| In office June 24, 2010 – January 10, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel A. Nixon |
| Succeeded by | Atoosa Reaser (redistricting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 11, 1956 Optometrist |
| Committees | Appropriations, Education, Science and Technology (chair)[1] |
| Website | www.roxannrobinson.com |
Roxann L. Robinson (born January 11, 1956, in
American politician. A Republican, she was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in 2010. She represented the 27th district, in Chesterfield County, in the southern suburbs of Richmond.[2][3]
Early life, education, business career
Robinson graduated from
Robinson married Michael Earl Lind, c. 1985. They settled in Chesterfield County, where she established an optometry practice.[2][3]
Virginia House of Delegates
On March 24, 2010, Governor
special election on June 15, receiving 72% of the vote.[5] Robinson was unopposed for reelection in 2011 and 2013.[6]
In 2017, Robinson was opposed by Democrat Larry Barnett. The race was too close to call on election night, but Barnett conceded two days later, and Robinson won re-election by an estimated margin of 124 votes.[7]
In the 2018 Legislative Session, Robinson was appointed to chairman of the House Science and Technology Committee.[8]
In 2022, Robinson was promoted to chair of the Finance Committee.[9]
Notes
- ^ "LIS > Bill Tracking > Member > 2018 session". lis.virginia.gov. Retrieved Dec 20, 2020.
- ^ a b c "Virginia House of Delegates 2012; Delegate Roxann L. Robinson;". Virginia House of Delegates. Retrieved 2012-11-01.
- ^ a b c "Roxann Robinson for Delegate". Retrieved 2012-11-01.
- ^ "Virginia Rep. Samuel A. Nixon Named State CIO, Replacing George Coulter". Government Technology. 2010-03-24. Retrieved 2012-11-01.
- ^ Helderman, Rosalind S. (2010-06-15). "Republicans hold seats in House special elections". Washington Post. Retrieved 2012-11-01.
- ^ "November 2011 General Election Official Results". Virginia State Board of Elections. Archived from the original on 2013-05-20. Retrieved 2012-11-01.
- ^ Nirappil, Fenit (Nov 9, 2017). "Democrat concedes Virginia House race; three others will decide if GOP holds majority". Retrieved Dec 20, 2020 – via www.washingtonpost.com.
- ^ "LIS > Bill Tracking > Committees > 2018 session". lis.virginia.gov. Retrieved Dec 20, 2020.
- ^ "House of Delegates Committees".
External links
- "Delegate Roxann Robinson (R-Chesterfield)". Richmond Sunlight.
- "Roxann Robinson". Virginia Public Access Project.
- "Election Results". Virginia State Board of Elections. Archived from the original on 2010-06-17.