Richard L. Saslaw
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Member of the Virginia State Senate
from the 35th district |
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| Born | February 5, 1940 Washington, DC |
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| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Eleanor |
| Profession | service station dealer |
Richard Lawrence "Dick" Saslaw (born February 5, 1940) is a Democratic member of the Senate of Virginia, representing the 35th District since 1980 and serving as the Minority Leader since 1998. His district includes part of the city of Alexandria as well as parts of Fairfax County, Annandale and Springfield.
Saslaw served as Senate Democratic Minority Leader from 1996 through 2007, and was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1976 through 1980. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the University of Maryland.
[edit] Majority Leader
In the 2007 Virginia legislative elections, Democrats gained a majority by picking up four seats in the Virginia State Senate. Senator Saslaw was named Majority Leader when the Democrats assumed control of the chamber in 2008.
[edit] External links
- Re-Elect Senator Dick Saslaw official campaign website
- Senate of Virginia - Senator Richard L. Saslaw official government site
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Richard Lawrence 'Dick' Saslaw (VA) profile
- Follow the Money - Henry Marsh III
- Washington Post - Senate District 35 Race
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