Frank Wagner (politician)
Frank Wagner | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Virginia Senate from the 7th district | |
| In office January 9, 2001 – May 8, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Ed Schrock |
| Succeeded by | Jen Kiggans[1] |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 21st district | |
| In office January 8, 1992 – January 9, 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Charles R. Hawkins |
| Succeeded by | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 18, 1955 Ruislip, England, UK |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | United States Naval Academy (BS) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1973–1982 |
Frank W. Wagner (born July 18, 1955) is an American politician. A Republican, he served in the Virginia House of Delegates 1992–2001, and was elected to the Senate of Virginia in a special election on December 19, 2000. He represented the 7th district in Virginia Beach and Norfolk from 2001 until 2019.[2][3] He was a member of the Commerce and Labor, General Laws and Technology, Rehabilitation and Social Services, and Transportation committees.
Personal life[]
Wagner was born at a United States Air Force base in England. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1977, with a B.S. degree in Ocean Engineering. He served in the United States Navy as a diving and salvage officer and an engineering duty officer,[4] then went into the boat building and repair business. He is currently the co-owner/vice president of Davis Boatworks.[2]
Political career[]
His focus and expertise is on energy policy.[citation needed]
In August 2016, Wagner announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor in 2017.[5] He ran on the slogan "One veteran, one businessman, one Virginian, one choice."[6]
He lost the primary election on June 13, 2017, placing in third and last behind Corey Stewart and Ed Gillespie, the latter of whom eventually became the nominee.
Notes[]
- ^ Vozzella, Laura (December 27, 2019). "Virginia Senate gains two political outsiders and friends". The Washington Post. Retrieved December 3, 2019.
- ^ a b Senate of Virginia bio
- ^ "Commonwealth of Virginia; December 19, 2000 - Special Election". Archived from the original on January 17, 2006. Retrieved January 27, 2009.
- ^ "Frank Wagner for Senate » About Frank". Wagnervasenate.com. Archived from the original on April 4, 2019. Retrieved March 18, 2019.
- ^ Wilson, Patrick (August 29, 2016). "Sen. Frank Wagner from Virginia Beach announces run for GOP nomination for governor of Virginia". The Virginian-Pilot. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
- ^ Armour, Evanne (May 19, 2017). "Meet the candidates: Republican Frank Wagner". WRIC. Retrieved March 18, 2019.
References[]
- "Senator Frank W. Wagner; Republican - District 7". Senate of Virginia. Archived from the original on December 3, 2012. Retrieved October 25, 2012.
- "Past member search; Frank Wagner". Virginia House of Delegates.
- "Election Results". Virginia State Board of Elections. Archived from the original on June 17, 2010.
External links[]
- "Senator Frank Wagner (R-Virginia Beach)". Richmond Sunlight.
- "Frank W Wagner". Virginia Public Access Project.
- Follow the Money - Frank W Wagner
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