Richard Bell (Virginia politician)

Richard Preston "Dickie" Bell (born October 26, 1946) is an American politician. He was a Republican member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 2010-2020, representing the 20th district, which includes parts of Augusta, Highland, and Rockingham counties, and the city of Staunton, where Bell resides.[1]

For other people named Richard Bell, see Richard Bell (disambiguation).
Dickie Bell
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
from the 20th district
In office
January 13, 2010 – January 8, 2020
Preceded byChris Saxman
Succeeded byJohn Avoli
Personal details
Born
Richard Preston Bell

(1946-10-26) October 26, 1946
Staunton, Virginia, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Anne Starr Littlejohn
ResidenceStaunton, Virginia
Alma materJames Madison University
Old Dominion University
ProfessionTeacher
CommitteesNatural Resources
Education
Health Welfare and Institutions

Bell did not seek reelection in the 2019 election.[2]

Electoral history
DateElectionCandidatePartyVotes%
Virginia House of Delegates, 20th district
Nov 3, 2009[3] General Richard P. "Dickie" Bell Republican 15,086 71.16
Erik D. Curren Democratic 6,092 28.73
Write Ins 20 0.09
Chris Saxman did not seek reelection; seat stayed Republican
Nov 8, 2011[4] General Richard P. "Dickie" Bell Republican 9,522 71.04
Laura L. Kleiner Democratic 3,865 28.83
Write Ins 15 0.11
Nov 5, 2013[5] General Richard P. "Dickie" Bell Republican 16,712 95.93
Write Ins 709 4.07
Nov 3, 2015[6] General Richard P. "Dickie" Bell Republican 10,758 75.15
William M. Hammer Libertarian 3,425 23.92
Write Ins 133 0.93

References
  1. "Bio for Richard P. Bell". Virginia House of Delegates. Retrieved March 4, 2010.
  2. Stuart, Bob (27 December 2018). "Republican Dickie Bell won't seek re-election to Virginia General Assembly". The News Virginian. Archived from the original on 8 November 2019.
  3. "November 2009 General Election Official Results". Virginia State Board of Elections. Archived from the original on 2012-07-23. Retrieved 2013-05-23.
  4. "November 2011 General Election Official Results". Virginia State Board of Elections. Archived from the original on 2013-10-06. Retrieved 2013-05-23.
  5. "November 2013 General Election Official Results". Virginia State Board of Elections. Archived from the original on 2014-10-06. Retrieved 2014-10-02.
  6. "November 2015 General Election Official Results". Virginia State Board of Elections. Retrieved June 3, 2016.
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