Roxann Robinson
| Roxann L. Robinson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 27th district | |
|
Assumed office June 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel A. Nixon |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
January 11, 1956 Weirton, West Virginia |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Michael Earl Lind |
| Residence | Chesterfield County, Virginia |
| Alma mater |
Fairmont State College Illinois College of Optometry |
| Occupation | Optometrist |
| Committees |
Education Health, Welfare and Institutions Science and Technology General Laws |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Website | www.roxannrobinson.com |
Roxann L. Robinson (born January 11, 1956 in Weirton, West Virginia) is an American politician. A Republican, she was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in 2010. She currently represents the 27th district, in Chesterfield County, in the southern suburbs of Richmond.[1][2]
Early life, education, business career
Robinson graduated from Brooke High School in Wellsburg, West Virginia in 1974. She received a B.S. degree in biology from Fairmont State College in 1978. She then attended the Illinois College of Optometry, where she earned a B.S. in visual science and an O.D.[1][2]
Robinson married Michael Earl Lind. c. 1985. They settled in Chesterfield County, where she established an optometry practice.[1][2]
Political career
On March 24, 2010, Governor Bob McDonnell appointed the 27th district incumbent, Republican Samuel A. Nixon, as Virginia's Chief Information Officer.[3] Robinson became the Republican nominee to succeed Nixon. She defeated Democrat William Brown, a county planning commissioner, in a special election on June 15, receiving 72% of the vote.[4] Robinson was unopposed for reelection in 2011 and 2013.[5]
Notes
- 1 2 3 "Virginia House of Delegates 2012; Delegate Roxann L. Robinson;". Virginia House of Delegates. Retrieved 2012-11-01.
- 1 2 3 "Roxann Robinson for Delegate". Retrieved 2012-11-01.
- ↑ "Virginia Rep. Samuel A. Nixon Named State CIO, Replacing George Coulter". Government Technology. 2010-03-24. Retrieved 2012-11-01.
- ↑ Helderman, Rosalind S. (2010-06-15). "Republicans hold seats in House special elections". Washington Post. Retrieved 2012-11-01.
- ↑ "November 2011 General Election Official Results". Virginia State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2012-11-01.
External links
- "Delegate Roxann Robinson (R-Chesterfield)". Richmond Sunlight.
- "Roxann Robinson". Virginia Public Access Project.
- "Election Results". Virginia State Board of Elections.