E. Wayne Powell
E. Wayne Powell (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Virginia State Senate to represent District 11. Powell lost in the Democratic primary on June 11, 2019.
Powell completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. Click here to read the survey answers.
Powell was a 2015 Democratic candidate for District 11 of the Virginia State Senate.[1]
Powell was a 2012 Democratic candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 7th Congressional District of Virginia. Powell ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 12, 2012. He lost in the general election on November 6, 2012.[2]
Biography
Powell served in the U.S. Army for three decades, five years of which were on active duty. He also has a 30-year career as a lawyer, primarily as a trial lawyer, and is president of a law firm.[3]
Elections
2019
See also: Virginia State Senate elections, 2019
General election
General election for Virginia State Senate District 11
Incumbent Amanda Chase defeated Amanda Pohl in the general election for Virginia State Senate District 11 on November 5, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Amanda Chase (R) | 54.5 | 44,245 | |
| Amanda Pohl (D) | 45.3 | 36,734 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 189 | ||
| Total votes: 81,168 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Virginia State Senate District 11
Amanda Pohl defeated E. Wayne Powell in the Democratic primary for Virginia State Senate District 11 on June 11, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Amanda Pohl | 78.1 | 6,241 | |
| E. Wayne Powell | 21.9 | 1,747 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 5 | ||
| Total votes: 7,993 | ||||
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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.[4] Wayne Powell was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Amanda Chase defeated incumbent Stephen Martin and Barry Moore in the Republican primary. Chase defeated Powell in the general election.[5]
| Virginia State Senate, District 11 General Election, 2015 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Amanda Chase |
63.7% | 27,218 | |
| Democratic | Wayne Powell | 36.3% | 15,485 | |
| Total Votes | 42,703 | |||
| Virginia State Senate, District 11 Republican Primary, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Stephen Martin |
35% | 4,238 |
| Amanda Chase |
40.5% | 4,907 |
| Barry Moore | 24.6% | 2,977 |
| Total Votes | 12,122 | |
2012
Powell ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 7th District. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary and faced incumbent Eric Cantor (R) in the November general election.[6] Cantor won.[2]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | E. Wayne Powell | 41.4% | 158,012 | |
| Republican | Eric Cantor Incumbent |
58.4% | 222,983 | |
| Write-In | N/A | 0.2% | 914 | |
| Total Votes | 381,909 | |||
| Source: Virginia State Board of Elections "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" | ||||
Campaign themes
2019
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
E. Wayne Powell completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Powell's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
Increasing funding for schools, including teacher pay To preserve and enhance affordable healthcare, and to keep medicaid expansion in place Criminal justice reform to include bail reform, specific statute reform, procedural changes, and decreasing incarceration rates in VA
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
Criminal justice reform, environmental protections for citizens, education reform
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
Doctor Ferguson Reid, first African-American delegate elected in VA after reconstruction, due to his measured approach to public service and equality and equity work for all diverse communities of our commonwealth
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
Democracy in Chains by Nancy McLean
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
patriotism, empathy, altruism, dedication
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
hard-work, dedication to service, empathy
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
transparency, responsiveness to constituents, bi-partisanship, dedication to serve the people
What legacy would you like to leave?
Primarily, that I left things better than when I took office. Secondly, that people believe that their government can get things done; lastly, to have a less corrupt government where the people can have confidence in their representatives
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
Yes
What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?
The need for infrastructure repairs, the development and application of renewable energy, increasing funding for education and teacher's salaries, and maintaining affordable healthcare for all citizens.
What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?
Both branches of government are equal and need each other to co-govern. Both should meet frequently and remain bi-partisan to talk about the priorities for the year and the future.
If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?
education and health, courts of justice, privileges and elections, senate rules, transportation, general laws and technology
Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?
The plight of homeless veterans in Virginia has particularly moved me, as a 30-year veteran myself. I met a pastor who does outreach for veterans and was shocked by stories he shared with me of the situation. These veterans who are homeless and disabled need help and I want to make it a goal of mine to receive these heroes and help them obtain better healthcare and the shelter they need when they return home from war.
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2012
According to Powell's website, some of his campaign themes included:
- Energy: "...we can create jobs and protect our natural resources by investing in new forms of energy."
- Medicare: "To ensure the long-term financial viability of Medicare and Social Security, we must implement common sense reforms to lower costs and eliminate fraud and abuse."
- Economy: "We must level the playing field for the middle class, and ensure that big multi-national corporations don’t ship our jobs to China, India, and other countries around the world."[7]
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Powell is married to his wife, Katherine. Together they have two children and five grandchildren.[8]
See also
2019 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "Official general election candidate list," accessed June 24, 2015
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 CNN "Virginia Districts Race - 2012 Election Center"
- ↑ Powell for VA "Expanded Biography," accessed January 3, 2012
- ↑ 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
- ↑ WTVR "CAMPAIGN 2012: Republican candidate challenges Eric Cantor in primary," June 6, 2012
- ↑ Powell for VA, "Issues," accessed September 20, 2012
- ↑ Powell for VA, "About Wayne," accessed September 20, 2012
