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Roscoe Reynolds

American politician

William Roscoe Reynolds (born May 21, 1942) is an American politician. A Democrat, he served in the Virginia House of Delegates 1986–97 and was elected to the Senate of Virginia in a December 1996 special election. Prior to his election to the House of Delegates, Reynolds served as Commonwealth's Attorney for Henry County, Virginia. He represented the 20th Senate district, made up of four counties and parts of two others in southwestern Virginia, plus the cities of Galax and Martinsville.

Contents

  • 1 Elections
  • 2 Political positions
    • 2.1 Castle Doctrine
  • 3 Notes
  • 4 References
  • 5 External links

Elections

In 2007, Roscoe Reynolds defeated his opponent, Jeff Evans, 62.88% to 37.06%, winning re-election to the Senate of Virginia.After redistricting changed the composition of the 20th Senate district, Reynolds was challenged by William Stanley, the in*bent from the 19th district. In a three-way race, Stanley defeated Reynolds by 644 votes, 46.80% to 45.54%.

Political positions

Castle Doctrine

  • Reynolds has voted multiple times against Castle Doctrine bills.
    • In January 2011, Reynolds voted against Senate Bill 876 (Castle Doctrine) which would have allowed "a lawful occupant use of physical force, including deadly force, against an intruder in his dwelling who has committed an overt act against him, without civil liability."
    • In February 2011, Reynolds was one of eight senators on the Senate Courts of Justice Committee who "p*ed by indefinitely" House Bill 1573, defeating the bill by an 8 to 4 margin.

Notes

    References

    • "Senator Wm. Roscoe Reynolds; Democrat - District 20". Senate of Virginia. Archived from the original on 2009-01-15.
    • "Past member search; Roscoe Reynolds". Virginia House of Delegates. Retrieved 2009-01-27.

    External links

    • "Senator Roscoe Reynolds (D-Martinsville)". Richmond Sunlight.
    • "William Roscoe Reynolds". Virginia Public Access Project.
    • "Election Results". Virginia State Board of Elections. Archived from the original on 2010-06-17.
    • Project Vote Smart - Senator William Roscoe Reynolds (VA) profile
    • Follow the Money - Wm Roscoe Reynolds
      • 2005 2003 2001 1999 campaign contributions
    • Washington Post - Senate District 20 Race

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