Michael Mullin
Michael P. Mullin (Democratic Party) was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 93. He assumed office in 2016. He left office on November 7, 2023.
Mullin (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Virginia House of Delegates to represent District 93. He won in the general election on November 2, 2021.
Mullin resigned on November 7, 2023.[1]
Biography
Mullin received his bachelor's degree from Christopher Newport University and his J.D. from Catholic University. His professional experience includes working as a prosecutor.[2]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Mullin was assigned to the following committees:
2020-2021
Mullin was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Mullin was assigned to the following committees:
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2023
Michael Mullin 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 93
Incumbent Michael P. Mullin defeated Jordan Gray in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 93 on November 2, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Michael P. Mullin (D) | 51.6 | 17,048 | |
| Jordan Gray (R) | 48.3 | 15,968 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 40 | ||
| Total votes: 33,056 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Michael P. Mullin advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 93.
Republican convention
Republican convention for Virginia House of Delegates District 93
Jordan Gray advanced from the Republican convention for Virginia House of Delegates District 93 on April 22, 2021.
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| ✔ | Jordan Gray (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 93
Incumbent Michael P. Mullin defeated Heather Cordasco in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 93 on November 5, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Michael P. Mullin (D) | 55.7 | 14,348 | |
| Heather Cordasco (R) | 44.2 | 11,402 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 28 | ||
| Total votes: 25,778 | ||||
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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.[3] Incumbent Michael Mullin (D) defeated Heather Cordasco (R) in the Virginia House of Delegates District 93 general election.[4]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 93 General Election, 2017 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Michael Mullin Incumbent |
60.08% | 15,988 | |
| Republican | Heather Cordasco | 39.92% | 10,625 | |
| Total Votes | 26,613 | |||
| Source: Virginia Department of Elections | ||||
Races we watched
Ballotpedia identified 13 races to watch in the Virginia House of Delegates 2017 elections: four Democratic seats and nine Republican seats. Based on analysis of these districts' electoral histories, these races had the potential to be more competitive than other races and could possibly have led to shifts in a chamber's partisan balance.
This district was a Race to Watch because the incumbent won less than 55 percent of the vote in a 2016 special election for the seat. Incumbent Michael Mullin (D) first won election to the seat in a 2016 special election that was held following the resignation of T. Monty Mason (D). Mullin received 53.5 percent of the vote and defeated his Republican challenger by 7.3 points. District 93 was one of 51 Virginia House districts that Democrat Hillary Clinton won in the 2016 presidential election. Clinton carried District 93 by 19.2 points. Democrat Barack Obama won the seat in the 2012 presidential election by 14.0 points. As of 2017, District 93 covered parts of James City County and parts of York County.
Democratic primary election
Incumbent Michael Mullin ran unopposed in the Virginia House of Delegates District 93 Democratic primary.[5]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 93 Democratic Primary, 2017 | ||
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| Michael Mullin Incumbent | ||
Republican primary election
Heather Cordasco ran unopposed in the Virginia House of Delegates District 93 Republican primary.[6]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 93 Republican Primary, 2017 | ||
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| Heather Cordasco | ||
2016
A special election for the position of Virginia House of Delegates District 93 was called for November 8.
The seat was vacant following T. Monty Mason's (D) expected resignation in November 2016.[7]
Michael P. Mullin (D) defeated Heather L. Cordasco (R) in the special election.[8][9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Michael P. Mullin |
53.5% | 20,417 | |
| Republican | Heather L. Cordasco | 46.2% | 17,634 | |
| Other | Write-In | 0.2% | 93 | |
| Total Votes | 38,144 | |||
Campaign themes
2021
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2019
Michael P. Mullin completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Mullin's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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2017
Ballotpedia candidate survey
Mullin participated in a survey created by Ballotpedia. The survey was designed to let our readers know more about the candidates and feel confident that they are voting for the best person to represent them. The survey questions appear bolded, and Mullin's responses follow below.
| “ | Residents of James City County, Williamsburg, York County, and Newport News[11] | ” |
| —Mike Mullin | ||
| “ | The government should be involved in a state's healthcare system to make healthcare more accessible and affordable to its citizens. Here in Virginia, I fully support the expansion of Medicaid to do just that. Medicaid expansion would extend coverage to over 400,000 Virginians, and 2,300 citizens in the 93rd district which I represent. It would also put back $2.5 billion dollars into the state budget. I believes this is a common-sense solution that will improve the lives of citizens of the 93rd district and the Commonwealth of Virginia.[11] | ” |
| —Mike Mullin | ||
| “ | My background is in criminal law and in my day job I prosecute cases regarding gangs, domestic violence, and child sex crimes. I often deal with young people in the courtroom, but I have never prosecuted a young person who had an afterschool activity that they participated in. Because of this, I believe the best way to address and prevent crime in Virginia is to take a close look at the school-to-prison pipeline. The school-to-prison pipeline is the name for the increasing amount of students who get referred to law enforcement for issues that could have been handled at the school level. I introduced legislation last session to address this issue, specifically by shortening the list of offenses that are required to be reported to law enforcement so that, for instance, a student who kicks a trashcan is not charged with "Destruction of Property," which would bring them into the courtroom. I plan on introducing this legislation again this session, with hopes that it will pass. I plan to look for other bills to support that also address these educational achievement gaps and keep our kids in the classroom. Taking a closer look at issues like this will help us better legislate issues of crime and incarceration.[11] | ” |
| —Mike Mullin | ||
| “ | Elections in Virginia this year are expected to break record numbers for campaign finance. I want Virginia to be first in the nation when it comes to jobs, higher wages, and education—not in how much our elections are influenced by big donors. I believe strongly we need to reduce the power of big money in politics and raise the voices of everyday people and I'm committed to doing just that when back in Richmond.[11] | ” |
| —Mike Mullin | ||
Candidate website
Mullin’s campaign website highlighted the following issues:[12]
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Criminal Justice As a criminal prosecutor, Mike has been a leader in combating gang violence and cracking down on sex crimes in Hampton Roads. He will always make sure that the most vulnerable in our community are protected. In Richmond, Mike has put his background in criminal justice to work, focusing on ending the school-to-prison pipeline. Too often, Virginia children go straight from the classroom to prison. Mike is working to ensure our system is more focused on educating kids than on channeling them to the criminal justice system. Mike is a strong advocate for Virginia women and families affected by domestic or sexual abuse. This spring, Governor McAuliffe signed Mike’s legislation to ensure that violent felons will no longer be eligible for first offender status under the state’s domestic violence laws. Mike was awarded "Champion of Justice" by the Virginia Association of Commonwealth Attorneys for his work on these issues in Richmond. Jobs & Economy Mike has been working to bring good high-paying jobs to the region. Partnering with our local colleges and universities, Mike is finding ways to grow our economy and create high quality jobs across the Peninsula. Mike believes investing in local small businesses so they can create jobs and help our area thrive and grow is critical. Mike voted to support expanding Worker Retraining tax credits that will help small businesses create the most ready and trained workforce. Mike also voted to waive tax penalties on small businesses in their first two years when they are starting up. Women make up almost half of the workforce, so fighting to ensure equal pay for equal work becomes a reality in Virginia is a goal of Mike's. Healthcare Mike strongly supports expanding Medicaid in the State of Virginia. Medicaid expansion would extend coverage to over 400,000 Virginians, and put back $2.5 billion dollars into the state budget. Mike believes this is a common-sense solution that will improve the lives of citizens of the 93rd District and Virginia. Mike is a strong advocate and supporter of women making their own health choices. That is why Mike has stood in support of Planned Parenthood and advocated for affordable birth control. Education As the father of three young boys, Mike is committed to working for a world class education for every Virginia child. Mike will work to expand early childhood education so that each child has access to a quality pre-K education. Studies show that children who attend pre-K are more prepared for school. Mike will always support efforts to fully fund our public schools and that means not diverting funds to private institutions. We must also pay teachers a better salary. Our children deserve the best teachers and our teachers deserve fair compensation. Mike is proud to have supported a 2% salary increase for teachers last session. Mike has also worked to end the culture of high-stakes testing by eliminating some of the Standards of Learning requirements. Environment Mike is committed to making sure we have an environment that protects our region’s natural beauty and encourages job creation. These goals are accomplished by:
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2023
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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Endorsements
2017
In 2017, Mullin’s endorsements included the following:[13]
- KML Carpenters
- Virginia Farm Bureau Federation
- Virginia AFL-CIO
- Virginia Professional Firefighters Association
- NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia
- Virginia Education Association
- Sierra Club
- League of Conservation Voters
See also
2021 Elections
External links
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Candidate Virginia House of Delegates District 93 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Wavy, "Mullin stepping down as delegate," October 30, 2023
- ↑ mullinforvirginia.com, "Meet Mike," 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
- ↑ Daily Press, "Mason resigning Va. House seat," accessed October 19, 2016
- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "2016 November General," accessed November 10, 2016
- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "List of Candidates," accessed October 19, 2016
- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "2016 November General," accessed November 28, 2016
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ mullinforvirginia.com, "Issues," accessed August 31, 2017
- ↑ mullinforvirginia.com, "Issues," accessed August 31, 2017
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| Preceded by - |
Virginia House of Delegates District 93 2016-2023 |
Succeeded by Jackie Glass (D) |
