Creigh Deeds

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Robert Creigh Deeds

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign State Senate
Date of Birth January 4, 1958 (Age: 68)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
Community
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Personal Background

Creigh Deeds graduated from Bath County High School and earned a Juris Doctor from Wake Forest University School of Law. He spent several years in the legal field before transitioning to public service. Deeds has held legislative positions for over three decades, demonstrating consistent electoral success and dedication to public policy. His professional background includes a focus on mental health reform, healthcare access, and criminal justice reform, showcasing a commitment to social equity and community well-being.

Political Ideas

Creigh Deeds's political identity is shaped by a deeply personal commitment to mental health reform, which has driven his legislative priorities and advocacy. His ideological stances, from championing abortion access and gender equity to advocating for gun safety and environmental protections, reveal a progressive alignment. However, Deeds's approach to healthcare and education, focusing on accessibility and affordability, suggests a nuanced understanding of regional needs. His legislative record shows unexpected alliances with opposing factions on environmental regulations, hinting at a calculated strategy to balance regional industrial interests with broader policy goals. Deeds's rhetoric consistently frames issues through the lens of equity and justice, making his policy positions both compelling and thought-provoking.

Campaigns
2023: Virginia State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

Virginia's 11th Senate District, 2023 general election

48,676 votes (65.61%)

Win

Virginia's 11th Senate District, 2023 Democratic primary

13,623 votes (50.87%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Commerce and Labor
Member
Courts of Justice
Member
Finance and Appropriations
Member
Privileges and Elections
Member
Rules
Member
Administrative Rules, Joint Commission on
Member
Behavioral Health Commission
Member
Elections, Joint Subcommittee to Study the Consolidation and Scheduling of General
Member
Electric Utility Regulation, Commission on
Member
Executive Subcommittee, Behavioral Health Commission
Member
Governor's Advisory Council on Revenue Estimates
Member
Growth and Opportunity Board, Virginia
Member
Health and Human Resources Oversight, Joint Subcommittee for
Member
Health Insurance Reform Commission
Member
Intercollegiate Athletics Review Commission
Member
Involuntary Commitment / Emergency Services
Member
Joint Commission on Transportation Accountability
Member
Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission
Member
Joint Subcommittee on Tax Policy
Member
MEI Project Approval Commission
Member
Reapportionment Committee Joint
Member
Regulations, The State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services Work Group on
Member
Rural Virginia Board of Trustees, Frank M. Ruff, Jr. Center for
Member
Tax Preferences, Joint Subcommittee to Evaluate
Member
Virginia Indigent Defense Commission
Member
Western Virginia Public Education Consortium
Member
2019: Virginia State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

Virginia's 25th Senate district general election, 2019

44,741 votes (67.48%)

Win
2015: Virginia State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

Virginia Senate, 25th District general election

34,419 votes (97.20%)

Win
2009: Virginia State Governor

Election History

Virginia gubernatorial election, 2009

818,950 votes (41.25%)

Loss

Winner: Bob McDonnell

Democratic Primary results

158,845 votes (49.77%)

Win