Watkins Abbitt Jr.
Watkins Moorman Abbitt Jr. (born October 20, 1944) is an American politician. He is a former member of the Virginia House of Delegates.
Watkins Abbitt Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 59th district | |
| In office January 8, 1986 – January 11, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Claude W. Anderson |
| Succeeded by | Matt Fariss |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Watkins Moorman Abbitt Jr. October 20, 1944 Appomattox, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Independent |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic (before 2001) |
| Spouse(s) | Madeline I. Ganley |
| Residence | Appomattox County, Virginia |
| Alma mater | Ferrum Junior College Virginia Commonwealth University |
| Occupation | Insurance; real estate |
Biography
Abbitt was born in Appomattox, Virginia. He attended Ferrum College in Ferrum, Virginia, and earned a BS in Economics from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia.[1] He was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in 1985 and served from 1986 until his retirement in 2012. He did not seek re-election in 2011 and was succeeded by Matt Fariss. The American Conservative Union gave him a 100% evaluation in 2011.
Originally a Democrat, he switched to independent status in 2001. Until 2012, Abbitt represented the 59th district in the Virginia Piedmont, including four counties and parts of three others.[2]
Abbitt and his wife Madeline Ganley reside in Appomattox, Virginia.[1]
Abbitt's father, Watkins Abbitt Sr., was a member of the United States House of Representatives 1948–1973.[3]
References
- "Abbitt, Watkins Moorman (1908-1998)". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved November 4, 2012.
- Virginia House of Delegates; Watkins M. Abbitt Jr.
- "Abbitt, Watkins Moorman (1908-1998)". The Political Graveyardaccessdate= November 4, 2012.
External links
- "Virginia House of Delegates; Watkins M. Abbitt Jr". Retrieved 2008-11-18.
- "Virginia State Board of Elections; Election Information; Election Results". Archived from the original on 2010-06-17. Retrieved 2008-11-18.
- "Appomattox Delegate Watkins Abbitt will not seek reelection", 5/18/2011
- "Virginia Public Access Project; Watkins M Abbitt Jr". Retrieved 2008-11-18.
- The Political Graveyard
- Project Vote Smart