David Toscano

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David Toscano
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Democratic Party

Prior offices
Virginia House of Delegates District 57
Successor: Sally Hudson
Personal
Religion
Christian: Catholic
Profession
Attorney

David J. Toscano is a former Democratic member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 57 from 2006 to 2020. He did not seek re-election in 2019. Toscano served as House minority leader.

Biography

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Toscano's professional experience includes working as an attorney with the firm Buck, Toscano & Tereskerz. Prior to his election to the state House, he served on the Charlottesville City Council from 1990 to 2002, and as mayor from 1994 to 1996.[1]

Committee assignments

2019-2020

Toscano was assigned to the following committees:

2016 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2016 legislative session, Toscano served on the following committees:

Virginia committee assignments, 2016
• Courts of Justice
• Rules
• Transportation

2015 legislative session

In the 2015 legislative session, Toscano served on the following committees:

2014 legislative session

In the 2014 legislative session, Toscano served on the following committees:

2012-2013

In the 2012-2013 legislative session, Toscano served on the following committees:

2010-2011

In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Toscano served on the following committees:

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.


Elections

2019

Toscano did not file to run for re-election in 2019.

2017

See also: Virginia House of Delegates 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.[2] Incumbent David Toscano (D) ran unopposed in the Virginia House of Delegates District 57 general election.[3]

Virginia House of Delegates, District 57 General Election, 2017
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.png David Toscano Incumbent (unopposed) 100.00% 25,419
Total Votes 25,419
Source: Virginia Department of Elections

Democratic primary election

Incumbent David Toscano defeated Ross Mittiga III in the Virginia House of Delegates District 57 Democratic primary.[4]

Virginia House of Delegates, District 57 Democratic Primary, 2017
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.png David Toscano Incumbent 66.81% 8,665
Ross Mittiga III 33.19% 4,304
Total Votes 12,969

Republican primary election

No Republican candidate filed to run for this seat. [5]

Ballotpedia will publish vote totals here after they become available.
Virginia House of Delegates, District 57 Republican Primary, 2017
Candidate

2015

See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 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 David Toscano was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[7][8]

2013

See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2013

Toscano won re-election in the 2013 election for Virginia House of Delegates District 57. Toscano ran unopposed in the June 11 Democratic primary. He was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 5, 2013.[9]

2011

See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2011

On November 8, 2011, Toscano won re-election to District 57 of the Virginia House of Delegates. He won the Democratic nomination and defeated Robert Brandon Smith III (I) in the November 8 general election.[10]

Virginia House of Delegates, District 57 General Election, 2011
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngDavid Toscano Incumbent 80.8% 10,949
     Republican Robert Brandon Smith III 19.2% 2,600
Total Votes 13,549

2009

See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2009

In 2009, Toscano was re-elected to the Virginia House of Delegates.[11]

Virginia House of Delegates General Election, District 57 (2009)
Candidates Votes
Green check mark transparent.png David Toscano (D) 14,071
Robert Smith, III(I) 3,848

Delegate Toscano discusses minimun wage issues

Campaign themes

2017

Toscano’s campaign website highlighted the following issues:

“ Building Better Communities
Good communities do not just happen; they are the product of countless decisions by public servants and private parties who seek to create a high quality of life while building opportunities for their families and neighbors.

Economic Vitality and Opportunity
To compete and thrive in the 21st Century, we will need to reinforce our economic vitality and redouble our efforts to expand opportunities for all citizens to participate in the wealth and success of the region.

Education: Building a System that Works for All of Us
  • Preschool Education: A Jump-Start to Success-Both educators and parents recognize the importance of quality preschool education as the basis of future success in schools.
  • K-12 Education: Excellence and Equity Centered on Children-Virginia ranks 7th in personal income but is 15th among states in per-pupil spending, and 29th among states in average teacher salary. Our schools need more resources to teach our children what they need to know to compete and succeed in the 21st century.
  • Crisis in Math & Science Education: What is to be Done-The scientific and academic community has been concerned about the crisis in math and science education for years; our schools are not producing the scientists, engineers and mathematicians necessary for this country to maintain its science and technological preeminence, thereby putting our global economic prominence at risk.
  • Higher Education: Ensuring the Commonwealth’s Ability to Compete-For many Virginians, a college degree is essential to succeed in today’s economy, yet only 35% of college-age Virginians are actually enrolled in a two or four year college. Increasing these enrollments means keeping tuition within reasonable limits and making more grants as appropriate to permit our children to access our colleges and universities.

Preservation and Environmental Quality
Our natural resources not only enhance our quality of life but are essential to certain industries such as agriculture, forestry, sea food, and tourism.

Transportation
Despite numerous efforts over the last four years, the Commonwealth is not adequately addressing our transportation needs.

Reproductive Choice
The Constitutional Right to freedom of reproductive choice must remain legal, and its exercise safe and rare.

Healthcare
Access to reasonably priced quality health care is challenging for many Virginians of all ages and backgrounds.[12]

”
—David Toscano, [13]

2011

Toscano’s website highlighted the following campaign themes:

  • Reproductive choice

Excerpt: "The Constitutional Right to freedom of reproductive choice must remain legal, and its exercise safe and rare."

  • Transportation

Excerpt: "Land use and transportation needs are inextricably linked. To move our citizens and commerce, we need to ensure that our transportation networks are maintained and improved."

  • Economic vitality and opportunity

Excerpt: "To compete and thrive in the 21st Century, we will need to reinforce our economic vitality and redouble our efforts to expand opportunity for all citizens to participate in the wealth and success of the region."

Campaign finance summary

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David Toscano campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2017Virginia House of Delegates District 57Won general$596,787 N/A**
Grand total$596,787 N/A**
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

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2020

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.

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
Legislators are scored by the Family Foundation on their votes on bills related to "principles of life, marriage, parental authority, constitutional government and religious liberty."
Legislators are scored based on their voting record on reproductive issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the Second Amendment.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to education.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the climate and energy.
Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental and conservation issues.


2019


2018


2017


2016


2015


2014


2013


2012

Endorsements

2017

In 2017, Toscano’s endorsements included the following:[14]

  • Sierra Club
  • Virginia Education Association Fund
  • NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia[15]

See also

External links

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed May 28, 2014
  2. ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "Candidacy Requirements for the November 7, 2017 General Election," accessed March 21, 2017
  3. ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "2017 November General Unofficial Results," accessed November 7, 2017
  4. ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "2017 June Democratic Primary," accessed July 6, 2017
  5. ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "2017 June Republican Primary," accessed July 6, 2017
  6. ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections, "2015 November Election Calendar," accessed January 2, 2015
  7. ↑ Virginia Board of Elections, "2015 Primary election results," accessed September 1, 2015
  8. ↑ Virginia Board of Elections, "2015 General election candidates," accessed September 1, 2015
  9. ↑ Virginia Board of Elections, “Official Results - 2013 General Election," accessed December 2, 2013
  10. ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections, "November 2011 General Election Official Results," accessed May 15, 2014
  11. ↑ Follow the Money, "Virginia House of Delegates 2009 General Election Results," accessed May 15, 2014
  12. ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
  13. ↑ DavidToscano.com, "Issues," accessed May 16, 2017
  14. ↑ DavidToscano.com, "Sierra Club Added To List Of Endorsements," May 3, 2017
  15. ↑ NARAL, "2017 Endorsed House Candidates," accessed August 31, 2017
Political offices
Preceded by
- 		Virginia House of Delegates District 57
2006-2020 		Succeeded by
Sally Hudson (D)


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