Bob Marshall (Virginia)
Robert G. Marshall is a former Republican member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 13 from 1992 to 2018.
He was a 2014 Republican candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 10th Congressional District of Virginia.[1] He was defeated by Barbara Comstock in the Republican primary.[2]
Marshall ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. Senate. He was defeated by George Allen in the Republican primary on June 12, 2012.[3] In 2008, Marshall was a candidate for the United States Senate, but he failed to obtain the Republican nomination.
Biography
Marshall earned his B.A. in history and philosophy from Belmont Abbey College and his M.A. in humanities from California State University.
Marshall previously worked as vice president for business development at Shenandoah Electronic Intelligence from 2001 to 2005. He also served as director of government information for the American Life League, a nonprofit Catholic group that opposes abortion, and for which he continued to work as a research consultant after his election.[4][5]
Committee assignments
2016 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2016 legislative session, Marshall served on the following committees:
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• Counties, Cities and Towns |
• Finance |
• Science and Technology |
2015 legislative session
In the 2015 legislative session, Marshall served on the following committees:
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• Counties, Cities and Towns |
• Finance |
• Science and Technology |
2014 legislative session
In the 2014 legislative session, Marshall served on the following committees:
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• Counties, Cities and Towns |
• Finance |
• Science and Technology |
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 legislative session, Marshall served on the following committees:
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• Counties, Cities and Towns |
• Finance |
• Science and Technology |
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Marshall served on the following committees:
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• Finance |
• Science and Technology |
• Counties, Cities and Towns |
Issues
Foreclosures
In late 2010, Sen. John Chapman "Chap" Petersen and Del. Marshall introduced legislation to start reforming the foreclosure process by adding transparency and slowing the process.
“It would start to bring transparency to those who cut corners to make a profit,” Marshall said.
In Virginia, once a foreclosure notice of sale is posted, a house can be sold at auction just 14 days later in some cases, although most foreclosure processes take more time. Marshall introduced a bill to make sure borrowers could easily find out who owned their mortgages. His bill would have required county filing fees when a loan was transferred between lenders.
“I had constituents call me who didn’t know who owned their loans,” Marshall said.
“Currently, Virginia law does not require that assignments of mortgages be recorded,” said Tom Domonoske, a Harrisonburg attorney who has represented homeowners facing foreclosure.[6]
However, Marshall's bill was sent for more study by a House subcommittee in January 2011, effectively killing the bill. The vote was unrecorded and only had one dissenter. Marshall called the vote "government of the banks, by the banks and for the banks."[7][8]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
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.[9] Danica Roem (D) defeated incumbent Bob Marshall (R) in the Virginia House of Delegates District 13 general election.[10]
Virginia House of Delegates, District 13 General Election, 2017 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Democratic | Danica Roem | 53.93% | 12,077 | |
Republican | Bob Marshall Incumbent | 46.07% | 10,318 | |
Total Votes | 22,395 | |||
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 due to the media attention it received. In this race, incumbent Republican Bob Marshall was challenged by Danica Roem, a Democratic candidate who is openly transgender. According to NBC, Roem was the first openly transgender candidate to win a primary election in Virginia and ran to be the third transgender state legislator elected in the United States.[11] In 2017, Marshall introduced HB 1612, The Physical Privacy Act. HB 1612 would have required that government buildings maintain separate bathrooms for males and females and individuals use the bathroom designated for the sex listed on their birth certificate.[12]
Marshall won the seat by 12.2 points in 2015. District 13 was one of 51 Virginia House districts that Democrat Hillary Clinton won in the 2016 presidential election. Clinton carried District 13 by 14.8 points. Democrat Barack Obama won the seat in the 2012 presidential election by 11.1 points. As of 2017, District 13 covered parts of Prince William County.
Democratic primary election
Danica Roem defeated Steven Jansen, Mansimran Kahlon, and Andrew Adams in the Virginia House of Delegates District 13 Democratic primary.[13]
Virginia House of Delegates, District 13 Democratic Primary, 2017 | ||
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Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
Danica Roem | 42.94% | 1,863 |
Steven Jansen | 31.46% | 1,365 |
Mansimran Kahlon | 18.92% | 821 |
Andrew Adams | 6.68% | 290 |
Total Votes | 4,339 |
Republican primary election
Incumbent Bob Marshall ran unopposed in the Virginia House of Delegates District 13 Republican primary.[14]
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Bob Marshall 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.[15] Don Shaw was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Bob Marshall was unopposed in the Republican primary. Marshall defeated Shaw in the general election.[16][17]
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Republican | Bob Marshall Incumbent | 56.1% | 7,147 | |
Democratic | Donald Shaw | 43.9% | 5,592 | |
Total Votes | 12,739 |
2014
Marshall ran in the 2014 election for the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 10th District. Barbara Comstock defeated Marshall, Rob Wasinger, Marc Savitt, Howie Lind and Stephen Hollingshead in the firehouse primary held April 26, 2014.[2]
Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
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Barbara Comstock | 53.9% | 7,337 | ||
Bob Marshall | 28.1% | 3,829 | ||
Howie Lind | 8.1% | 1,108 | ||
Stephen Hollingshead | 6% | 816 | ||
Rob Wasinger | 2.2% | 301 | ||
Marc Savitt | 1.6% | 218 | ||
Total Votes | 13,609 | |||
Source: VAGOP10.org, "Recapping the 2014 Party Canvass," accessed July 1, 2014 |
Endorsements
Phyllis Schlafly endorsed Marshall on March 31, 2014.[18]
2013
Marshall won re-election in the 2013 election for Virginia House of Delegates District 13. Marshall ran unopposed in the June 11th Republican primary. He defeated Atif Qarni (D) in the general election on November 5, 2013.[19]
Race snapshot
Incumbent Bob Marshall (R), who ran for the Republican nomination to the United States Senate in both 2008 and 2012, authored the amendment to the Virginia Constitution defining marriage as between one man and one woman and faced a petition for his resignation after he made comments critical of women who undergo abortions. Although District 13 did yield 61 percent of the vote for Governor Bob McDonnell (R) in 2009, President Barack Obama (D) won 55 percent of the vote in 2012 from this district on the edge of Washington, D.C.'s exurban area. Marshall's Democratic opponent, military veteran and mathematics teacher Qarni, won the support and resources of Democracy for America and opened a campaign office in the district in early August 2013. However, despite occasionally controversial comments, Marshall's base of support in the district was very strong.[20][21][22][23][24]
2012
Marshall ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. Senate, representing Virginia. Marshall was defeated by George Allen in the Republican primary on June 12, 2012.[3]
Allen was at one point considered the front-runner, as he initially outraised his Republican challengers and had the benefit of greater name recognition. Marshall and other contenders, according to the Washington Post, "spent months running to [Allen's] right", although all four candidates agreed on most issues.[25]
2011
On November 8, 2011, Marshall won re-election to District 13 of the Virginia House of Delegates. He was uncontested in the August 23 primary and defeated Carl Genthner in the November 8 general election.[26]
Virginia House of Delegates, District 13 General Election, 2011 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Republican | Bob Marshall Incumbent | 59.7% | 6,008 | |
Democratic | Carl Genthner | 40.3% | 4,054 | |
Total Votes | 10,062 |
2009
In 2009, Marshall was re-elected to the Virginia House of Delegates. He defeated John Bell in the general election.[27]
Virginia House of Delegates General Election, District 13 (2009) | ||||
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Candidates | Votes | |||
Bob Marshall (R) | 22,982 | |||
John Bell (D) | 14,472 |
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Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
Bob Marshall (R) | 22,974 | 61.37% | ||
John J. Bell (D) | 14,462 | 38.63% |
2007
In 2007, Marshall was re-elected to the Virginia House of Delegates. He defeated Bruce Roemmelt in the general election.[28]
Virginia House of Delegates General Election, District 13 (2007) | ||||
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Bob Marshall (R) | 14,866 | |||
Bruce Roemmelt (D) | 10,578 |
Campaign themes
2017
Marshall’s campaign website highlighted the following issues:[29]
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2013
Marshall's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[31]
- 2nd Amendment- "I strongly support the right of competent, law abiding citizens to own and possess arms in order to defend themselves, to hunt or to pursue sporting interests."
- Marriage - Marshall authored the "Marriage Amendment” (one man, one woman) in Virginia, "we must protect the institution of marriage to keep the basic unit of society, the family, strong."
- Taxes - "I never voted for a tax increase since I was elected in 1992 because I believe that Government should live within its means just as families must."
- Conservation- "Because I believe that the fruits of the earth are gifts given for ourselves and our posterity, it is imperative that we remain good stewards and protect our natural resources."
Marshall's answers to the Virginia State Legislative Election 2007 National Political Awareness Test are available. The test provides voters with an overview of a candidate's views on a number of issues. Marshall did not answer the question asking for his top priorities.[32]
2012
According to his website, Marshall's campaign platform included the following issues:[33]
- Reduced debt
- School choice through vouchers or tax credits
- Challenge Obamacare
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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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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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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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Marshall and his wife, Catherine, have five children.
Noteworthy events
Disabled children
At a press conference to oppose state funding for Planned Parenthood on February 18, 2010, Marshall suggested that disabled children were God's punishment to women who had aborted their first pregnancy.
He stated:
"The number of children who are born subsequent to a first abortion with handicaps has increased dramatically. Why? Because when you abort the first born of any, nature takes its vengeance on the subsequent children. In the Old Testament, the first born of every being, animal and man, was dedicated to the Lord. There's a special punishment Christians would suggest."[34]
The remarks led to widespread criticism, especially on the Internet. On February 22, Marshall released a formal apology, stating:
"No one who knows me or my record would imagine that I believe or intended to communicate such an offensive notion. I have devoted a generation of work to defending disabled and unwanted children, and have always maintained that they are special blessings to their parents. Nevertheless, I regret any misimpression my poorly chosen words may have created as to my deep commitment to fighting for these vulnerable children and their families."[35]
Many called for Marshall's resignation, including Richard Anthony, a Democrat who was then running for Congress. Anthony started an online petition to this effect, which simply stated, "Enough is enough. The name calling and outrageous language must stop. Bob Marshall’s comments are offensive and totally unacceptable. Attacking the families of disabled children for crass political gain should not and will not be tolerated. Del. Marshall, you should resign."[36]
Recent news
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See also
- Virginia State Legislature
- Virginia House of Delegates
- Virginia House of Delegates Committees
- Virginia state legislative districts
External links
- Delegate Bob Marshall official website
- Virginia House of Delegates - Rep. Marshall
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions:2009, 2007, 2005, 2003, 2001, 1999
- Bob Marshall on Facebook
- Bob Marshall on Twitter
- Richmond Sunlight profile
- Bob Marshall for Senate 2012 campaign website
- Bob Marshall for Senate 2008 campaign website
- Marshall on Wikipedia
Footnotes
- ↑ Washington Post, "Bob Marshall jumps into crowded GOP race to succeed Frank Wolf in Congress," accessed February 15, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 VAGOP10.org, "April 26, 2014 Party Canvass: Unofficial Results," accessed April 28, 2014
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Virginia State Board of Elections, "Election Results," accessed June 12, 2012
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed May 28, 2014
- ↑ Politifact, "Bob Marshall's file," accessed February 24, 2016
- ↑ "Lawmakers set out to reform quick foreclosures" ,Virginia Statehouse News, December 8, 2010
- ↑ WHSV, "Vote Effectively Kills Bills to Slow Pace of Foreclosures in VA," January 25, 2011
- ↑ The Associated Press, "Va. bills slow foreclosures, tighten land records," January 18, 2011
- ↑ 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
- ↑ NBC News, "Transgender Candidate Danica Roem Wins Virginia Primary, Makes History," June 14, 2017
- ↑ Virginia's Legislative Information System, "HOUSE BILL NO. 1612," accessed August 8, 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
- ↑ Christian News Wire, "Phyllis Schlafly Endorses Bob Marshall for Congress for Seat Being Vacated by Rep. Frank Wolf in Virginia," accessed March 31, 2014
- ↑ Virginia Board of Elections, “Official Results - 2013 General Election," accessed December 2, 2013
- ↑ Manassas Patch, "Bob Marshall Challenger Atif Qarni Opens Campaign Office in Manassas," August 6, 2013
- ↑ Democracy for America, "Qarni for Delegate," accessed October 3, 2013
- ↑ University of Virginia Center for Politics, Sabato's Crystal Ball, "Republicans Certain to Retain Control of Virginia House of Delegates," August 8, 2013
- ↑ Politico, "Robert Marshall: ‘Sodomy not a civil right’," May 17, 2012
- ↑ VPAP, "House of Delegates District 13," accessed October 3, 2013
- ↑ Washington Post, "Virginia’s Republican Senate race is the main event in Tuesday’s primaries," June 9, 2012
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections, "November 6, 2007 General Election Official Results," accessed May 28, 2014
- ↑ delegatebob.com, "Issues," accessed August 17, 2017
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Delegate Bob Marshall, "Issues," accessed May 28, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Delegate Marshall Issue Positions," accessed May 28, 2014
- ↑ Bob Marshall campaign website, "Issues," accessed June 9, 2012
- ↑ News Leader, "Legislator: Disabled kids are God's punishment (Audio added)," February 22, 2010
- ↑ Washington Post, "Del. Marshall says abortion remark misconstrued, apologizes," February 23, 2010
- ↑ Daily Kos, "Bob Marshall Should Resign For His Heinous Remarks," February 23, 2010
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Virginia House of Delegates District 13 1992–present |
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