Rob Wittman
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| Assumed office December 13, 2007 |
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| Preceded by | Jo Ann Davis |
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| Born | February 3, 1959 Washington, D.C. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Kathryn Jane Sisson |
| Religion | Episcopalian |
| Website | Congressman Rob Wittman |
Robert J. Wittman (born February 3, 1959) is currently the Republican representative of Virginia's 1st congressional district. The district stretches from the Washington suburbs to the Hampton Roads area, with much of its population in the cities of Hampton and Newport News. It is sometimes called "America's First District" because the site of Jamestown is located there.[1]
Wittman received a Bachelor's degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, a Master's degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Ph. D. from Virginia Commonwealth University.
Wittman previously served on the Montross Town Council from 1986 to 1996 and as Mayor of the Town of Montross from 1992 to 1996. From 1996 to 2005, Wittman served on the Westmoreland County Board of Supervisors, the last two years as chairman. In 2005, Wittman was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates, representing the 99th district.
On November 10, 2007 Wittman was nominated by the 1st District Republican committee as the Republican candidate in the special election to succeed the late Jo Ann Davis who died in October 2007. Wittman defeated Democrat Phil Forgit. Wittman executed the oath of office on December 13, 2007[2][3].
Wittman has carried on many of Jo Ann Davis' issues, including removal of the ghost fleet; support of the Fairtax; and veterans' issues.
He is a candidate for re-election in Virginia's 1st congressional district election, 2008.
[edit] References
- ^ Jo Ann Davis
- ^ List of vacancies according to the Office of the Clerk
- ^ Ohio's new congressman Bob Latta sworn in (also mentions Wittman)
[edit] External links
- Congressman Rob Wittman official U.S. House website
- Rob Wittman official campaign website
- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Voting record maintained by The Washington Post
- Campaign finance reports and data at the Federal Election Commission
- Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets.org
- Biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Project Vote Smart
- Issue positions and quotes at On The Issues
| Preceded by Jo Ann Davis |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 1st congressional district December 13, 2007 – present |
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