James LeMunyon
| James LeMunyon | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 67th district | |
|
Assumed office January 13, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Chuck Caputo |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
March 12, 1959 Elizabeth, New Jersey |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Robin Lynn Shepard |
| Residence | Fairfax County, Virginia |
| Alma mater |
Valparaiso University University of Wisconsin–Madison |
| Profession | Businessman |
| Committees |
Counties Cities and Towns Education General Laws |
| Religion | Lutheran |
James M. "Jim" LeMunyon (/lɛˈmʌnjən/; born March 12, 1959) is an American politician and serial entrepreneur in several technology businesses. Since 2010 he has served in the Virginia House of Delegates, representing the 67th district in the Fairfax and Loudoun County suburbs of Washington, D.C. He is a member of the Republican Party.[1]
LeMunyon has served on the House committees on Counties, Cities and Towns (2010–2013), Education (2010–), General Laws (2012–), Transportation (2014–), and Science and Technology (2010–2011).[2]
Early life, education, career
LeMunyon was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey and grew up in Linwood, New Jersey. He received a B.S. degree in physics and mathematics from Valparaiso University in 1981, and an M.S. in meteorology from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1987.[1] In between, he was chief of staff to Republican United States Representative Ed Zschau of California.[1][3]
LeMunyon was Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Export Administration 1989–1993. He was an executive at two technology companies: Sterling Semiconductor, which he co-founded and which later was acquired by Dow Corning; and HexaTech. He now works with PowerAmerica.[3]
In the 1990s, LeMunyon was an adjunct faculty member of a graduate program at George Mason University.[3]
Electoral history
LeMunyon defeated 67th House district incumbent Democrat Chuck Caputo on November 3, 2009.[4]
| Date | Election | Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia House of Delegates, 67th district | |||||
| Nov 3, 2009[5] | General | James M. "Jim" LeMunyon | Republican | 10,857 | 52.67 |
| Chuck Caputo | Democratic | 9,743 | 47.25 | ||
| Write Ins | 20 | 0.09 | |||
| Incumbent lost; seat switched from Democratic to Republican | |||||
| Nov 8, 2011[6] | General | James M. "Jim" LeMunyon | Republican | 9,172 | 59.12 |
| Eric E. Clingan | Democratic | 6,320 | 40.74 | ||
| Write Ins | 20 | 0.12 | |||
References
- 1 2 3 "Bio for James M. LeMunyon". Virginia House of Delegates. Retrieved 2013-06-24.
- ↑ "Legislative Information System". Virginia General Assembly. Retrieved 2013-06-24.
- 1 2 3 "About Jim". LeMunyon for Delegate. Retrieved 2013-06-24. (campaign/constituent website)
- ↑ Gardner, Amy (September 20, 2009). "GOP Takes Page From Democrats in N.Va. House Races". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2009-10-18.
- ↑ "November 2009 General Election Official Results". Virginia State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2013-06-24.
- ↑ "November 2011 General Election Official Results". Virginia State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2013-06-24.
External links
- "Jim LeMunyon". Virginia Public Access Project. (campaign finance)
- "Delegate Jim LeMunyon (R-Oak Hill)". Richmond Sunlight.
- "Election Results". Virginia State Board of Elections.