Harry Blevins
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Harry Blevins is a former Republican member of the Virginia State Senate, representing District 14 from 2001 to 2013. He resigned on August 5, 2013 citing health concerns.[1]
Blevins received a B.S. at East Carolina University and a M.Ed. at University of Virginia. Blevins is a retired educator. He is also a member of the Centerville Baptist Church. From 1998-2001 Blevins served on the House of Delegates.
Committee assignments
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 legislative session, Blevins served on the following committees:
- Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
- Education and Health
- Transportation
- Local Government
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Blevins served on the following committees:
- Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
- Education and Health
- Privileges and Elections
- Transportation
District 14
Blevins represents Virginia Senate District 14. Senate District 14 includes Chesapeake(part), Virginia Beach(part).
Elections
2011
- See also: Virginia State Senate elections, 2011
On November 8, 2011, Blevins won re-election to District 14 of the Virginia State Senate. He was unchallenged in the August 23 primary and ran unopposed in the November 8 general election.Cite error: Closing </ref> missing for <ref> tag
2007
On Nov. 6, 2007, Blevins won re-election to the 14th District Seat in the Virginia State Senate, defeating opponent Donald Tabor (L).[2]
Blevins raised $105,867 for his campaign while Tabor raised $4,382.[3]
| Virginia State Senate, District 14 (2007) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Harry Blevins (R)
|
13,402 | 70.82% | ||
| Donald Tabor (L) | 5,455 | 28.82% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Blevins was born in Elk Park, North Carolina on August 22, 1935.
External links
- Harry Blevins' personal website
- Biography from the Virginia Legislature (dead link)
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Sen. Blevins on State Surge
- Campaign contributions:2003, 2005, 2007
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Randy Fobes |
Virginia Senate District 14 2001-August 2013 |
Succeeded by John Cosgrove (R) |
