Mary Whipple
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Mary Whipple is a former Democratic member of the Virginia State Senate, representing the 31st District from 1996 to 2012. She served as Majority Caucus Leader for a time.
Whipple attended Rice University in Houston, Texas. She received a B.A. in English at The American University in Washington, D.C. and an M.A. at George Washington University, (M.A.). Whipple is a member of the Presbyterian Church.
Committee assignments
- Senate Rules, Chair
- Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
- Education and Health Committee
- Finance
- Privileges and Elections
District 31
Whipple represented Virginia Senate District 31. Senate District 31 includes Arlington County(part), Fairfax County(part), Falls Church.
Elections
2007
On Nov. 6, 2007, Whipple won re-election to the 31st District Seat in the Virginia State Senate, defeating opponent Samuel Burley (I).[1]
Whipple raised $228,258 for her campaign while Burley raised $0.[2]
| Virginia State Senate, District 31 (2007) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Mary Whipple (D)
|
23,380 | 82.62% | ||
| Samuel Burley (I) | 4,676 | 16.52% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Whipple was born in Watseka, Illinois on May 26, 1940.
External links
- Sen. Whipple's website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions:1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007
- Mary Whipple on Facebook
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by NA |
Virginia Senate District 31 1996-2012 |
Succeeded by Barbara Favola |
