Betsy Carr
2024 - Present
2026
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Betsy Carr (Democratic Party) is a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 78. She assumed office on January 10, 2024. Her current term ends on January 14, 2026.
Carr (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Virginia House of Delegates to represent District 78. She declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on June 17, 2025.[source]
Biography
Carr was born in Norfolk, Virginia. She earned a B.A. from Hollins College in 1968. Carr's professional experience includes working as an outreach director for St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Carr was elected to the City of Richmond school board from 2006 to 2009.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Carr was assigned to the following committees:
2020-2021
Carr was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations Committee
- General Laws Committee, Vice chair
- House Rules Committee
- House Transportation Committee
2019-2020
Carr was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations Committee
- General Laws Committee
- House Rules Committee
- House Transportation Committee
2016 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2016 legislative session, Carr served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2016 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • General laws |
| • Rules |
| • Transportation |
2015 legislative session
In the 2015 legislative session, Carr served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • General laws |
| • Transportation |
2014 legislative session
In the 2014 legislative session, Carr served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2014 |
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| • Commerce and Labor |
| • Finance |
| • General laws |
| • Transportation |
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 legislative session, Carr served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2012 |
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| • Finance |
| • General laws |
| • Transportation |
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Carr served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2010 |
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| • General laws |
| • Transportation |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2025
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2025
General election
The primary will occur on June 17, 2025. The general election will occur on November 4, 2025. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 78
Incumbent Betsy Carr is running in the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 78 on June 17, 2025.
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Endorsements
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2023
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2023
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 78
Incumbent Betsy Carr won election in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 78 on November 7, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Betsy Carr (D) | 94.2 | 27,269 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 5.8 | 1,680 | ||
| Total votes: 28,949 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Betsy Carr advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 78.
Endorsements
2021
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2021
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 69
Incumbent Betsy Carr defeated Sheila Furey in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 69 on November 2, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Betsy Carr (D) | 85.2 | 21,470 | |
| Sheila Furey (R) | 14.6 | 3,690 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 34 | ||
| Total votes: 25,194 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Betsy Carr advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 69.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Michael Jones (D)
Republican convention
Republican convention for Virginia House of Delegates District 69
Sheila Furey advanced from the Republican convention for Virginia House of Delegates District 69 on April 24, 2021.
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| ✔ | Sheila Furey (R) | |
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Campaign finance
2019
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2019
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 69
Incumbent Betsy Carr won election in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 69 on November 5, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Betsy Carr (D) | 97.6 | 18,935 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 2.4 | 458 | ||
| Total votes: 19,393 | ||||
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2017
General election
Elections for the Virginia House of Delegates took place in 2017. All 100 house seats were up for election. The general election took place on November 7, 2017. A primary election took place on June 13, 2017. The filing deadline for primary election candidates was March 30, 2017. The filing deadline for non-party candidates and candidates nominated by methods other than a primary was June 13, 2017.[2] Incumbent Betsy Carr (D) defeated Jake Crocker (Libertarian) and Montigue Magruder (Green) in the Virginia House of Delegates District 69 general election.[3]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 69 General Election, 2017 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Betsy Carr Incumbent |
86.85% | 19,775 | |
| Libertarian | Jake Crocker | 8.48% | 1,931 | |
| Green | Montigue Magruder | 4.66% | 1,062 | |
| Total Votes | 22,768 | |||
| Source: Virginia Department of Elections | ||||
Democratic primary election
Incumbent Betsy Carr ran unopposed in the Virginia House of Delegates District 69 Democratic primary.[4]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 69 Democratic Primary, 2017 | ||
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| Candidate | ||
| Betsy Carr Incumbent | ||
Republican primary election
No Republican candidate filed to run for this seat. [5]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 69 Republican Primary, 2017 | ||
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2015
Elections for the Virginia House of Delegates 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.[6] Incumbent Betsy Carr defeated Preston Brown in the Democratic primary. Carr was unchallenged in the general election.[7][8]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 69 Democratic Primary, 2015 | ||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Betsy Carr Incumbent |
80.7% | 2,897 |
| Preston Brown | 19.3% | 693 |
| Total Votes | 3,590 | |
2013
Carr won re-election in the 2013 election for Virginia House of Delegates District 69. Carr ran unopposed in the June 11 Democratic primary. She defeated Bob Barnett (I) in the general election on November 5, 2013.[9]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 69 General Election, 2013 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Betsy Carr Incumbent |
87% | 16,992 | |
| Independent | Bob Barnett | 12.6% | 2,458 | |
| Other | Write-in | 0.4% | 72 | |
| Total Votes | 19,522 | |||
2011
On November 8, 2011, Carr won re-election to District 69 of the Virginia House of Delegates. She was uncontested in the August 23 primary and ran unopposed in the November 8 general election.[10]
2009
In 2009, Carr was re-elected to the Virginia House of Delegates.[11]
| Virginia House of Delegates General Election, District 69 (2009) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Betsy Carr (D)
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9,652 | |||
| Ernesto Sampson, Jr. (R) | 2,874 | |||
| Shirley Harvey (I) | 733 | |||
Campaign themes
2025
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2023
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2021
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2019
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Campaign finance summary
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Endorsements
2017
In 2017, Carr’s endorsements included the following:
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2024
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In 2024, the Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 10 to March 9. Special sessions occurred May 13, 2024; June 18 to July 1; and July 18, 2024.
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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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Personal
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Carr has three children.
See also
2025 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Virginia General Assembly, "Delegate Betsy B. Carr," accessed January 8, 2024
- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "Candidacy Requirements for the November 7, 2017 General Election," accessed March 21, 2017
- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "2017 November General Unofficial Results," accessed November 7, 2017
- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "2017 June Democratic Primary," accessed July 6, 2017
- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "2017 June Republican Primary," accessed July 6, 2017
- ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections, "2015 November Election Calendar," accessed January 2, 2015
- ↑ Virginia Board of Elections, "2015 Primary election results," accessed September 1, 2015
- ↑ Virginia Board of Elections, "2015 General election candidates," accessed September 1, 2015
- ↑ Virginia Board of Elections, “Official Results - 2013 General Election," accessed December 2, 2013
- ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections, "November 2011 General Election Official Results," accessed May 15, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Virginia House of Delegates 2009 General Election Results," accessed May 15, 2014
- ↑ NARAL, "2017 Endorsed House Candidates," accessed August 31, 2017
- ↑ Virginia's List, "Virginia's List Announces 11 Endorsements for House of Delegates, Lieutenant Governor," May 2, 2017
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Jay Leftwich (R) |
Virginia House of Delegates District 78 2024-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Virginia House of Delegates District 69 2010-2024 |
Succeeded by Chad Green (R) |
