Katherine Waddell

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Katherine B. Waddell (born June 16, 1938) is a Virginia politician who serves in the Virginia House of Delegates. She represents the 68th District, which includes portions of the City of Richmond and Chesterfield County.

Waddell, a former Republican, is currently serving her first term after defeating incumbent Republican Delegate Brad Marrs in the 2005 General Election by 42 votes. She ran in 2005 as a moderate, pro-choice alternative to the conservative Marrs and serves as one of 3 independents in the House of Delegates.

Waddell was defeated for re-election in the November 6, 2007 general election against Republican candidate G. Manoli Loupassi and Bill Grogan, a fellow independent.

Virginia House of Delegates - 68th District
Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	G. Manoli Loupassi	8,549	54.05%
	Independent	Katherine Waddell	6,661	42.12%
	Independent	Bill Grogan	591	3.73%
	Independent	Write-Ins	13	0.08%
Majority			1888	11.93%
Turnout			15,814	33.23%
	Republican gain from Independent		Swing