Frank Wagner
Encyclopedia
Frank W. Wagner is an American politician. A Republican
, he served in the Virginia House of Delegates
1992–2001, and was elected to the Senate of Virginia
in a special election on December 19, 2000. He the 7th district in Virginia Beach
.
base in England. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy
in 1977, with a B.S.
degree in Ocean Engineering. He served in the United States Navy
1973–82, then went into the boat building and repair business. He the co-owner/vice president of Davis Boatworks.
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
, he served in the Virginia House of Delegates
Virginia House of Delegates
The Virginia House of Delegates is the lower house of the Virginia General Assembly. It has 100 members elected for terms of two years; unlike most states, these elections take place during odd-numbered years. The House is presided over by the Speaker of the House, who is elected from among the...
1992–2001, and was elected to the Senate of Virginia
Senate of Virginia
The Senate of Virginia is the upper house of the Virginia General Assembly. The Senate is composed of 40 Senators representing an equal number of single-member constituent districts. The Senate is presided over by the Lieutenant Governor of Virginia...
in a special election on December 19, 2000. He the 7th district in Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Virginia Beach is an independent city located in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area of Virginia, on the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay...
.
Personal life
Wagner was born at a United States Air ForceUnited States Air Force
The United States Air Force is the aerial warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the American uniformed services. Initially part of the United States Army, the USAF was formed as a separate branch of the military on September 18, 1947 under the National Security Act of...
base in England. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy
United States Naval Academy
The United States Naval Academy is a four-year coeducational federal service academy located in Annapolis, Maryland, United States...
in 1977, with a B.S.
Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
degree in Ocean Engineering. He served in the United States Navy
United States Navy
The United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
1973–82, then went into the boat building and repair business. He the co-owner/vice president of Davis Boatworks.
Political career
His focus and expertise is on energy policy.External links
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Frank Wagner (VA) profile
- Follow the Money - Frank W Wagner
- Washington Post - Senate District 7 Race