Emily Brewer

Emily M. Brewer (born May 27, 1984) is an American small business owner and member of the Virginia House of Delegates representing the 64th District.

Emily Brewer
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
from the 64th district
Assumed office
January 10, 2018
Preceded byRichard L. Morris
Personal details
Born (1984-05-27) May 27, 1984
Wyandot County, Ohio, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceSuffolk, Virginia
OccupationBusiness Owner
CommitteesGeneral Laws

Appropriations

Communications, Technology & Innovation
Websitehttp://www.brewerforva.com

District overview

The district includes Isle of Wight County, Virginia, Prince George County, Virginia, Surry County, Virginia, and Suffolk, Virginia (part).

Electoral history

She was elected in 2017 after the incumbent, Republican Delegate Rick Morris, opted not to run for reelection.[1]

In a June 2017 Republican Primary Brewer defeated her primary opponent, Rex W. Alphin, by a margin of 61% to 39%.[2]

In the November General Election, Brewer defeated the Democratic candidate, Rebecca S. Colaw, garnering over 62% of the vote.[3]

Brewer's Election History[2]
Date Election Candidate Party Votes %
June 13,

2017

Republican Primary Emily M. Brewer Republican 4,418 60.86%
Rex W. Alphin Republican 2,841 39.14%
Incumbent Rick Morris (R) did not seek reelection.
Nov. 7,

2017

General Election Emily M. Brewer Republican 19,223 62.41%
Rebecca S. Colaw Democratic 11,551 37.50%
Write-Ins 25 0.08%

Political career

Delegate Brewer was sworn in on January 10, 2018. At the age of 33, Brewer became the youngest female member ever of the Republican caucus in the House of Delegates.[4]

Delegate Brewer has received numerous awards and recognitions for her hard work in Richmond on behalf of her constituents. Brewer received the 2018 Freshman Legislator of the Year Award by the Virginia Chamber of Commerce and was nominated and selected as one of the 27 legislators nationwide to be honored as one of GOPAC’s Emerging Leaders. She also received national recognition as one of MAVPAC’s Future 40.

Personal life

Emily resides in the Holland area of Suffolk.

References

  1. "Del. Rick Morris says he will not seek re-election". WAVY-TV. 2017-03-01. Retrieved 2018-01-14.
  2. "Elections for Brewer, Emily". www.vpap.org. Retrieved 2018-01-14.
  3. Canty, Michele (November 6, 2017). "GOP novice wins 64th District after delegate decides not to run". Daily Press.
  4. Nirappil, Fenit (January 10, 2018). "Meet the new class of Virginia lawmakers who are making history". The Washington Post.
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