Ryan McDougle
2024 - Present
2028
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Ryan McDougle (Republican Party) is a member of the Virginia State Senate, representing District 26. He assumed office on January 10, 2024. His current term ends on January 12, 2028.
McDougle (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Virginia State Senate to represent District 26. He won in the general election on November 7, 2023.
McDougle began serving as state minority leader in 2024.
Biography
Ryan McDougle was born in Hanover, Virginia. McDougle received a bachelor's degree in political science and history at James Madison University. McDougle later attended and received a J.D. at Marshall-Wythe School of Law, The College of William and Mary. His career experience includes working as an attorney.[1]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
McDougle was assigned to the following committees:
- Judiciary Committee
- Senate Privileges and Elections Committee
- Rehabilitation and Social Services Committee
- Senate Rules Committee
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2020-2021
McDougle was assigned to the following committees:
- Judiciary Committee
- Senate Privileges and Elections Committee
- Rehabilitation and Social Services Committee
- Senate Rules Committee
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2019-2020
McDougle was assigned to the following committees:
- Commerce and Labor Committee
- Senate Courts of Justice Committee
- Senate Finance Committee
- Senate Rules Committee, Chair
- Rehabilitation and Social Services Committee
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2016 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2016 legislative session, McDougle served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2016 |
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| • Rules, Chair |
| • Commerce and Labor |
| • Courts of Justice |
| • Finance |
| • Rehabilitation and Social Services |
2015 legislative session
In the 2015 legislative session, McDougle served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Courts of Justice |
| • Finance |
| • Rehabilitation and Social Services |
| • Rules, Chair |
| • Transportation |
2014 legislative session
In the 2014 legislative session, McDougle served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2014 |
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| • Senate Rules, Chair |
| • Courts of Justice |
| • Finance |
| • Rehabilitation and Social Services |
| • Transportation |
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 legislative session, McDougle served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2012 |
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| • Courts of Justice |
| • Finance |
| • Rehabilitation and Social Services |
| • Senate Rules, Yes |
| • Transportation |
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, McDougle served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2010 |
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| • Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources |
| • Courts of Justice |
| • Rehabilitation and Social Services |
| • Transportation |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2023
See also: Virginia State Senate elections, 2023
General election
General election for Virginia State Senate District 26
Incumbent Ryan McDougle defeated Pam Garner in the general election for Virginia State Senate District 26 on November 7, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Ryan McDougle (R) | 62.1 | 57,026 |
 | Pam Garner (D) | 37.8 | 34,684 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 74 | ||
| Total votes: 91,784 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Pam Garner advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia State Senate District 26.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Ryan McDougle advanced from the Republican primary for Virginia State Senate District 26.
Endorsements
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2019
See also: Virginia State Senate elections, 2019
General election
General election for Virginia State Senate District 4
Incumbent Ryan McDougle defeated Stan Scott in the general election for Virginia State Senate District 4 on November 5, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ryan McDougle (R) | 63.0 | 45,714 |
 | Stan Scott (D) | 36.7 | 26,654 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 173 | ||
| Total votes: 72,541 | |||
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2015
- See also: Virginia State Senate elections, 2015
Elections for the Virginia State Senate took place in 2015. A primary election was held on June 9, 2015. The general election took place on November 3, 2015. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 26, 2015.[2] No Democratic candidates filed for election. Incumbent Ryan McDougle was unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[3]
2011
- See also: Virginia State Senate elections, 2011
On November 8, 2011, McDougle won re-election to District 4 of the Virginia State Senate. He was unchallenged in the August 23 primary and ran unopposed in the November 8 general election.[4]
2007
- See also: Virginia State Senate elections, 2007
On Nov. 6, 2007, McDougle won re-election to the 4th District Seat in the Virginia State Senate.[5]
McDougle raised $181,130 for his campaign.[6]
| Virginia State Senate, District 4 (2007) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Ryan McDougle (R)
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33,148 | 98.30% | ||
| Write-in | 571 | 1.69% | ||
Campaign themes
2023
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Ryan McDougle did not complete Ballotpedia's 2023 Candidate Connection survey.
2019
Ryan McDougle did not complete Ballotpedia's 2019 Candidate Connection survey.
2011
McDougle's website highlighted the following campaign themes:
- Keeping the Promise of Lower Taxes
- Excerpt: "Ryan strongly believes that Virginia taxpayers both want and deserve th keep as much of their hard earned money as possible. That’s why he works hard to decrease the tax burden on all Virginians."
- Making Our Neighborhoods Safer
- Excerpt: "Ryan supports Virginia’s death penalty and no-parole policy. He has the crime-fighting experience we need to keep our neighborhoods safe for our families."
- Providing Our Children with the Best Education
- Excerpt: "As public education remains a top priority in our community, Ryan has made a promise to preserve funding for our schools. Ryan also supports Virginia’s high academic standards and accountability in our schools so parents and taxpayers know our children are getting an exceptional education and are well-prepared for the future."
- Protecting Our Environment
- Excerpt: "As someone who enjoys the outdoors, Ryan deeply understands the importance of maintaining our natural environment. Ryan believes in protecting Virginia’s natural resources so that they may be enjoyed for generations to come."
- Upholding the Second Amendment
- Excerpt: "Ryan is a strong supporter of our constitutionally guaranteed Second Amendment rights."
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2023
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In 2023, the Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 11 to February 25.
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2022
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In 2022, the Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 12 to March 12.
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2021
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In 2021, the Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 13 to February 8.
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2020
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In 2020, the Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 8 to March 12. A special session was held from August 18 to November 9.
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2019
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In 2019, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 9 through February 24.
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2018
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In 2018, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 10 through March 10. Special sessions were held from April 11 to May 30 and from August 30 to October 30.
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2017
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In 2017, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 11 through February 25.
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2016
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In 2016, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 13 through March 11.
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2015
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In 2015, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 14 to February 28, 2015.
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2014
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In 2014, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 8 through March 10.
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2013
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In 2013, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 9 to February 25.
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2012
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In 2012, the Virginia General Assembly was in regular session from January 11 to March 10.
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See also
2023 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Senate of Virginia, "Ryan T. McDougle," accessed January 8, 2024
- ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections, "2015 November Election Calendar," accessed January 2, 2015
- ↑ Virginia Board of Elections, "2015 General election candidates," accessed August 21, 2015
- ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections, "November 2011 General Election Official Results," accessed May 15, 2014
- ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections, "November 6, 2007 General Election Official Results," accessed May 28, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2007 Campaign contributions," accessed May 28, 2014
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| Preceded by Mark Obenshain (R) |
Virginia State Senate District 26 2024-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Virginia State Senate District 4 2006-2024 |
Succeeded by David Suetterlein (R) |
