David Yancey

Not to be confused with David Yankey.
David Yancey
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
from the 94th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 2012
Preceded by Glenn Oder
Personal details
Born April 6, 1972
Newport News, Virginia
Political party Republican
Alma mater University of Georgia
Occupation Businessperson
Committees Education
Transportation
Religion Roman Catholic
Website davidyanceyfordelegate.com

David E. Yancey (born April 6, 1972 in Newport News, Virginia) is an American politician. A Republican, he was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in 2011. He currently represents the 94th district in Newport News.[1][2]

Early life, education, business career

Yancey was born in Newport News, Virginia. He graduated from Peninsula Catholic High School in 1990, and received a B.A. degree in political science and history from the University of Georgia in 1995.[1][2]

In 2003 Yancey started a real estate development and property management firm, and in 2009 he went into commercial fishing.[2]

Political career

On August 9, 2011, the 94th district incumbent and Republican nominee, Glenn Oder, announced his resignation from the House of Delegates to become the executive director of the Fort Monroe Authority, overseeing the dispoal of the Fort Monroe military reservation after the United States Army's closing of the base.[3] Two days later, Yancey was chosen to replace him on the November ballot.[4] Yancey then defeated Democratic lawyer Gary R. West, also a last-minute nominee, 9251-6165.[5]

Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Virginia House of Delegates 2012; Delegate David A. Yancey;". Virginia House of Delegates. Retrieved 2012-11-08.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 "David Yancey; Delegate". Retrieved 2012-11-08.
  3. Walker, Julian (2011-08-10). "Oder departure prompts candidate search". The Virginian-Pilot. Retrieved 2012-11-08.
  4. Walker, Julian (2011-08-12). "GOP picks businessman to replace Oder". The Virginian-Pilot. Retrieved 2012-11-08.
  5. "November 2011 General Election Official Results". Virginia State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2012-11-08.

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