Michael Webert
| Michael Webert | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 18th district | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Clay Athey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 24, 1979 Denver, Colorado |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Rebecca Funkhouser |
| Children | William Frederick Webert |
| Residence | Fauquier County, Virginia |
| Alma mater | George Mason University |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Committees | Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Militia, Police and Public Safety |
| Religion | Christian |
| Website | www.michael-webert.com |
Michael J. Webert (born September 24, 1979 in Denver, Colorado) is an American politician. A Republican, he was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in 2011. He currently represents the 18th district, made up of Rappahannock County and parts of Culpeper, Fauquier and Warren counties, in the north central part of the state.[1][2]
Early life, education, business career
Webert graduated from the Kent School in 1998. He received a B.A. in communication from George Mason University in 2010.[1][2]
He is the general manager of Locust Hill Farm, LLC, a cattle farm near Middleburg, Virginia. He also owns a cattle marketing business.[1][2]
Webert married Rebecca Funkhouser. They have a son, William.[1][2]
Political career
The 18th House district incumbent, Republican Clay Athey, did not run for re-election in 2011. The following year, the General Assembly appointed him a circuit court judge.[3]
Webert defeated Kevin P. Kelley in the Republican primary, 2016-1556.[4] He then defeated Democratic candidate Bob L. Zwick in the general election, 9749-4264.[5]
In 2013, Webert defeated Democratic candidate Colin S. Harris in the general election, 15,549-8,979.[6]
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Virginia House of Delegates 2012; Delegate Michael J. Webert;". Virginia House of Delegates. Retrieved 2012-11-01.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Michael Webert, Delegate". Retrieved 2012-11-01.
- ↑ Associated Press (2012-05-15). "House Vote Sinks Openly Gay Judicial Nominee". CBS Washington. Retrieved 2012-11-01.
- ↑ "August 2011 Republican Primary Official Results". Virginia State Board of Elections.
- ↑ "November 2011 General Election Official Results". Virginia State Board of Elections.
- ↑ "Unofficial Results - General Election - November 5, 2013". Virginia State Board of Elections.
External links
- "Delegate Michael J. Webert (R-Marshall)". Richmond Sunlight.
- "Michael Webert". Virginia Public Access Project.
- "Election Results". Virginia State Board of Elections.