Margaret Ransone
Margaret Ransone (Republican Party) was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 99. She assumed office in 2012. She left office on January 10, 2024.
Ransone (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Virginia House of Delegates to represent District 99. She won in the general election on November 2, 2021.
Biography
Ransone's professional experience includes working for her family’s business, Bevans Oyster Company.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Ransone was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Committee
- House Courts of Justice Committee
- House Privileges and Elections Committee, Chair
- House Rules Committee
2020-2021
Ransone was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Committee
- House Courts of Justice Committee
- Labor and Commerce Committee
2019-2020
Ransone was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Committee
- House Courts of Justice Committee
- Labor and Commerce Committee
- House Privileges and Elections Committee, Vice Chair
2016 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2016 legislative session, Ransone served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2016 |
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| • Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources |
| • Commerce and Labor |
| • Privileges and Elections |
2015 legislative session
In the 2015 legislative session, Ransone served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources |
| • Health, Welfare and Institutions |
| • Privileges and Elections |
2014 legislative session
In the 2014 legislative session, Ransone served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2014 |
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| • Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources |
| • Health, Welfare and Institutions |
| • Privileges and Elections |
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 legislative session, Ransone served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2012 |
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| • Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources |
| • Health, Welfare and Institutions |
| • Privileges and Elections |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2023
Margaret Ransone did not file to run for re-election.
2021
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2021
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 99
Incumbent Margaret Ransone defeated Linwood Blizzard in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 99 on November 2, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Margaret Ransone (R) | 65.4 | 23,780 | |
| Linwood Blizzard (D) | 34.5 | 12,558 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 35 | ||
| Total votes: 36,373 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Robert Easingwood (Independent)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 99
Linwood Blizzard defeated Jolicia Ward and Zach Filtz in the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 99 on June 8, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Linwood Blizzard | 73.2 | 2,720 | |
| Jolicia Ward | 18.0 | 670 | ||
| Zach Filtz | 8.8 | 326 | ||
| Total votes: 3,716 | ||||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Margaret Ransone advanced from the Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 99.
Campaign finance
2019
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2019
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 99
Incumbent Margaret Ransone defeated Francis Edwards in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 99 on November 5, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Margaret Ransone (R) | 62.4 | 17,701 | |
| Francis Edwards (D) | 37.5 | 10,631 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 20 | ||
| Total votes: 28,352 | ||||
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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 Margaret Ransone (R) defeated Francis Edwards (D) in the Virginia House of Delegates District 99 general election.[3]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 99 General Election, 2017 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Margaret Ransone Incumbent |
62.23% | 16,548 | |
| Democratic | Francis Edwards | 37.77% | 10,043 | |
| Total Votes | 26,591 | |||
| Source: Virginia Department of Elections | ||||
Democratic primary election
Francis Edwards defeated Vivian Messner in the Virginia House of Delegates District 99 Democratic primary.[4]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 99 Democratic Primary, 2017 | ||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Francis Edwards |
54.02% | 1,822 |
| Vivian Messner | 45.98% | 1,551 |
| Total Votes | 3,373 | |
Republican primary election
Incumbent Margaret Ransone ran unopposed in the Virginia House of Delegates District 99 Republican primary.[5]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 99 Republican Primary, 2017 | ||
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| Candidate | ||
| Margaret Ransone Incumbent | ||
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 Margaret Ransone was unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[7][8]
2013
Ransone won re-election in the 2013 election for Virginia House of Delegates District 99. Ransone ran unopposed in the June 11 Republican primary. She was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 5, 2013.[9]
2011
On November 8, 2011, Ransone won election to District 99 of the Virginia House of Delegates. She defeated John Lampmann and Dean Sumner in the primary on August 23, 2011, and defeated Nicholas Smith (D) in the November 8 general election.[10]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 99 General Election, 2011 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Margaret Ransone |
69.2% | 14,330 | |
| Democratic | Nicholas Smith | 30.8% | 6,364 | |
| Total Votes | 20,694 | |||
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 99 Republican Primary, 2011 | ||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Margaret Ransone |
61.3% | 3,912 |
| Dean Sumner | 21% | 1,341 |
| John Lampmann | 17.7% | 1,133 |
| Total Votes | 6,386 | |
Campaign themes
2021
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2019
Margaret Ransone did not complete Ballotpedia's 2019 Candidate Connection survey.
2017
Ransone’s campaign website highlighted the following issues:[11]
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Supporting Our Small Business Job Creators & Preserving Our Northern Neck Way of Life As a lifelong resident of the Northern Neck, I understand the impact of our small privately owned businesses in our community. I understand the pride of labor intensive work and craftsmanship, maintaining personal relationships with customers, standing by your product, and being responsible to other business owners and clients. I strongly support our local natural and historical resources that help create new jobs and spur economic growth. Margaret has earned an “A” rating from the Virginia Chamber of Commerce for her support of our job creators.
We need to encourage new stable, long term jobs for the area in the technical and medical fields. Educating Our Children I believe that every child deserves the opportunity to receive a high-quality education that prepares a child to be college-ready or career-ready at graduation. Elem School VisitI also believe that education works best at the local level with input from parents, teachers, and citizens. As a Delegate, I have worked with my colleagues to remove burdensome state regulations, give localities greater flexibility over education dollars, and bring greater accountability and transparency to our schools. Protecting our Property Rights These rights are not given to us by our government. We have earned our property and have the authority on its use. As a Delegate, I will continue to defend our property rights from government overreach. Defending Our Second Amendment Rights As Virginia is the cradle of American liberty, I will always fight for the rights guaranteed to us by the Virginia and U.S. Constitutions. I am a staunch supporter of the Second Amendment and support the rights of gun owners, hunters, and sportsmen. Margaret earned an “A” rating from the NRA, and is a Lifetime Member. Achieving Energy Independence Soaring energy costs stifle job growth and make it harder for families to make ends meet. I believe we must tap into the abundant resources on our own soil and support lifting the moratorium on Virginia’s off shore drilling once necessary safeguards to protect the environment and the marine life are in place. Standing Up for Our Traditional Values I will always defend the Right to Life and all traditional family values. Margaret earned an “A” rating from the Family Foundation for her votes to uphold our traditional family values. [12] |
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2011
Ransone’s website highlighted the following campaign themes:
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Excerpt: "Support our local natural and historical resources to create new jobs and economic growth."
Excerpt: "I understand the pride of labor intensive work and craftsmanship, maintaining personal relationships with customers, standing by your product, and being responsible to other business owners and clients. I will be a strong voice and defend the hard working people that are the foundation of small communities across America."
Excerpt: "I will promote jobs and opportunities locally by cutting wasteful programs and cutting taxes. Encourage new stable, long term jobs for the area in the technical and medical fields. I will always defend and protect Right to Work laws. Yes, I too will jump on board with officials to draw high speed internet providers to our rural area. I understand this is crucial to our future."
Excerpt: "Fight for our fair share of transportation dollars. Insist that once our localities receive tax dollars, they are spent efficiently to maintain our priority needs on roads and bridges."
Excerpt: "These rights are not given to us by our government – We have earned our property and have the authority on its use."
Excerpt: "Businesses and families are crippled by soaring energy costs. I believe we should work resources on our own soil to reduce financial pressure on families and relieve our dependence on foreign control of our future."
Excerpt: "All children should have an equal opportunity to the same education and be able to compete at home or around the world."
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2024
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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See also
2021 Elections
- Virginia State Legislature
- Virginia House of Delegates
- Virginia House of Delegates Committees
- Virginia state legislative districts
External links
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Candidate Virginia House of Delegates District 99 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ margaretransone.com, "Meet Margaret, accessed August 31, 2017
- ↑ 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
- ↑ margaretransone.com, "Issues," accessed August 31, 2017
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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| Preceded by - |
Virginia House of Delegates District 99 2012-2024 |
Succeeded by Anne Ferrell Tata (R) |
