Shannon R. Valentine
Encyclopedia
Shannon R. Valentine is a former American politician. A Democrat
, she was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates
in a special election on January 10, 2006. On November the 3rd of 2009, Valentine was defeated by Republican candidate Scott Garrett
, by a total of 209 votes.
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
, she was elected to 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...
in a special election on January 10, 2006. On November the 3rd of 2009, Valentine was defeated by Republican candidate Scott Garrett
T. Scott Garrett
T. Scott Garrett M.D. is a Republican politician and current member of the Virginia House of Delegates. He represents the 23rd district, which includes the city of Lynchburg and part of Amherst County. He was first elected to his seat in 2009, defeating Democratic incumbent Shannon R. Valentine by...
, by a total of 209 votes.
External links
- ShannonValentine.net Official Homepage
- Project Vote Smart - Representative Shannon R. Valentine (VA) profile
- Washington Post - Shannon R. Valentine local election 2008 profile
- Follow the Money - Shannon R. Valentine