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Matthew James
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
from the 80th district
In office
January 13, 2010 – January 8, 2020
Preceded byKenneth R. Melvin
Succeeded byDon Scott
Personal details
Born (1955-09-11) September 11, 1955 (age 68)
Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseKaren Scott
Alma materHampton University,
Northwestern University
ProfessionChief Executive Officer
CommitteesAgriculture Chesapeake and Natural Resources,
General Laws,
Militia Police and Public Safety

Matthew James (born September 11, 1955 in Norfolk, Virginia) is a former Democratic member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 80th district, comprising parts of the cities Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Chesapeake.[1]

He won his seat in the 2009 election after defeating Republican Jennifer Lee in the general election by nearly forty points. He succeeded incumbent Kenneth Melvin, who resigned in May 2009 to become a judge.[2]

References

  1. ^ http://dela.state.va.us/dela/MemBios.nsf/014f2f536999a31885256c0d005171db/35c6f2a6d3a43eee85257535005773f6?OpenDocument&Click=85256823005F1997.f0a3d2c6f9f07af1852570bd00646e36/$Body/0.5174
  2. ^ "2009 Virginia Election Results: House of Delegates - 80th District | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com". Archived from the original on December 30, 2009.

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