Bobby Orrock
2024 - Present
2026
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Bobby Orrock (Republican Party) is a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 66. He assumed office on January 10, 2024. His current term ends on January 14, 2026.
Orrock (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Virginia House of Delegates to represent District 66. He won in the general election on November 7, 2023.
Biography
Orrock earned his B.S. in agricultural education from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 1978 and his M.Ed. in agricultural education from Virginia State University in 1988. A teacher by profession, Orrock has worked with the Ladysmith Volunteer Rescue Squad as a cardiac technician.[1]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Orrock was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Committee
- House Finance Committee
- Health, Welfare and Institutions Committee, Chair
- House Rules Committee
2020-2021
Orrock was assigned to the following committees:
- House Finance Committee
- Health, Welfare and Institutions Committee
- House Privileges and Elections Committee
2019-2020
Orrock was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Committee
- Health, Welfare and Institutions Committee, Chair
- House Finance Committee
- House Rules Committee
2016 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2016 legislative session, Orrock served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2016 |
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| • Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources |
| • Finance |
| • Health, Welfare and Institutions, Chair |
| • Rules |
2015 legislative session
In the 2015 legislative session, Orrock served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources |
| • Finance |
| • Health, Welfare and Institutions, Chair |
| • Rules |
2014 legislative session
In the 2014 legislative session, Orrock served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2014 |
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| • Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources |
| • Finance |
| • Health, Welfare and Institutions, Chair |
| • Rules |
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 legislative session, Orrock served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2012 |
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| • Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources |
| • Finance |
| • Health, Welfare and Institutions, Chair |
| • Rules |
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Orrock served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2010 |
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| • Health, Welfare and Institutions, Chair |
| • Finance |
| • Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2023
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2023
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 66
Incumbent Bobby Orrock defeated Mark Lux in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 66 on November 7, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Bobby Orrock (R) | 55.6 | 13,592 | |
| Mark Lux (D) | 44.1 | 10,786 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 65 | ||
| Total votes: 24,443 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Mark Lux advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 66.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Bobby Orrock advanced from the Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 66.
Endorsements
2021
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2021
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 54
Incumbent Bobby Orrock defeated Eric Butterworth in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 54 on November 2, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Bobby Orrock (R) | 60.9 | 21,231 | |
| Eric Butterworth (D) | 39.0 | 13,616 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 42 | ||
| Total votes: 34,889 | ||||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Bobby Orrock advanced from the Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 54.
Democratic convention
The Democratic convention was canceled. Eric Butterworth advanced from the Democratic convention for Virginia House of Delegates District 54.
Campaign finance
2019
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2019
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 54
Incumbent Bobby Orrock defeated Neri Canahui-Ortiz in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 54 on November 5, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Bobby Orrock (R) | 57.9 | 13,614 | |
 | Neri Canahui-Ortiz (D) | 41.9 | 9,852 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 27 | ||
| Total votes: 23,493 | ||||
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2017
General election
Elections for the Virginia House of Delegates took place in 2017. All 100 house seats were up for election. The general election took place on November 7, 2017. A primary election took place on June 13, 2017. The filing deadline for primary election candidates was March 30, 2017. The filing deadline for non-party candidates and candidates nominated by methods other than a primary was June 13, 2017.[2] Incumbent Bobby Orrock (R) defeated Al Durante (D) in the Virginia House of Delegates District 54 general election.[3]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 54 General Election, 2017 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Bobby Orrock Incumbent |
58.00% | 13,782 | |
| Democratic | Al Durante | 42.00% | 9,982 | |
| Total Votes | 23,764 | |||
| Source: Virginia Department of Elections | ||||
Democratic primary election
Al Durante ran unopposed in the Virginia House of Delegates District 54 Democratic primary.[4]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 54 Democratic Primary, 2017 | ||
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| Candidate | ||
| Al Durante | ||
Republican primary election
Incumbent Bobby Orrock defeated Nick Ignacio in the Virginia House of Delegates District 54 Republican primary.[5]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 54 Republican Primary, 2017 | ||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Bobby Orrock Incumbent |
81.17% | 4,254 |
| Nick Ignacio | 18.83% | 987 |
| Total Votes | 5,241 | |
2015
Elections for the Virginia House of Delegates took place in 2015. A primary election was held on June 9, 2015. The general election took place on November 3, 2015. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 26, 2015.[6] Incumbent Bobby Orrock was unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[7][8]
2013
Orrock won re-election in the 2013 election for Virginia House of Delegates District 54. Orrock defeated Dustin R. Curtis in the June 11 Republican primary. He was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 5, 2013.[9][10]
| Virginia House of Delegates District 54 Republican Primary, 2013 | ||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Robert Orrock Incumbent |
56% | 1,277 |
| Dustin Curtis | 44% | 1,002 |
| Total Votes | 2,279 | |
2011
On November 8, 2011, Orrock won re-election to District 54 of the Virginia House of Delegates. He was uncontested in the August 23 primary and defeated Matthew Simpson (I) the November 8 general election.[11]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 54 General Election, 2011 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Bobby Orrock Incumbent |
74.5% | 11,338 | |
| Independent | Matthew Simpson | 25.5% | 3,874 | |
| Total Votes | 15,212 | |||
2009
In 2009, Orrock was re-elected to the Virginia House of Delegates. He ran unopposed.[12]
| Virginia House of Delegates General Election, District 54 (2009) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Bobby Orrock (R)
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17,560 | |||
Campaign themes
2023
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2021
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2019
Bobby Orrock did not complete Ballotpedia's 2019 Candidate Connection survey.
2013
Orrock's official website listed the following issues:[13]
- Cutting Wasteful Spending
"Bobby believes that the government must live within its means and held the line on the growth of the state budget. Since 2007, the General Assembly has cut spending by nearly $7 billion, maintained core services, and balanced the budget every year without raising income taxes."
- Historic Transportation Improvements
"Working with Governor McDonnell and legislators from both parties, Bobby helped pass a major transportation improvement plan that changes our current funding stream from being based on a per gallon tax to a sales tax approach that keeps pace with the economy."
- Reducing the Tax Burden on Hard-Working Virginians
"He has supported legislation that would reduce the sales tax on food, eliminate the hurtful estate tax, increase the per-child tax credit for educational purposes, and create long-term tax credits for health insurance for senior citizens."
- No Medicaid Expansion without Reforms
"With the implementation of legislation from Washington looming, Bobby has worked with Democrats and Republicans to establish the Medicaid Innovation and Reform Commission to oversee the implementation of Medicaid reforms."
- Reforming and Expanding Education
"Bobby strongly supported the Higher Education Opportunity Act, which would expand Virginians’ access to college while making it more affordable. As a public school teacher, Bobby has supported legislation that would dedicate more of our hard earned dollars to the classroom instead of in the administrative bureaucracy."
Campaign finance summary
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2023
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In 2023, the Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 11 to February 25.
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2022
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In 2022, the Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 12 to March 12.
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2021
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In 2021, the Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 13 to February 8.
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2020
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In 2020, the Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 8 to March 12. A special session was held from August 18 to November 9.
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2019
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In 2019, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 9 through February 24.
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2018
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In 2018, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 10 through March 10. Special sessions were held from April 11 to May 30 and from August 30 to October 30.
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2017
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In 2017, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 11 through February 25.
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2016
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In 2016, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 13 through March 11.
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2015
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In 2015, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 14 to February 28, 2015.
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2014
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In 2014, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 8 through March 10.
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2013
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In 2013, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 9 to February 25.
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2012
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In 2012, the Virginia General Assembly was in regular session from January 11 to March 10.
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Endorsements
2013
In 2013, Orrock's endorsements included the following:[14]
Personal
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Orrock and his late wife, Betsy, have three children. They have resided in Thornburg, Virginia. Orrock has worked with the Virginia Game Commission as a hunter safety instructor.
See also
2023 Elections
External links
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Candidate Virginia House of Delegates District 66 |
Officeholder Virginia House of Delegates District 66 |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed May 28, 2014
- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "Candidacy Requirements for the November 7, 2017 General Election," accessed March 21, 2017
- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "2017 November General Unofficial Results," accessed November 7, 2017
- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "2017 June Democratic Primary," accessed July 6, 2017
- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "2017 June Republican Primary," accessed July 6, 2017
- ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections, "2015 November Election Calendar," accessed January 2, 2015
- ↑ Virginia Board of Elections, "2015 Primary election results," accessed September 1, 2015
- ↑ Virginia Board of Elections, "2015 General election candidates," accessed September 1, 2015
- ↑ Virginia Board of Elections, "Unofficial Primary Results," accessed June 13, 2013
- ↑ Virginia Board of Elections, “Official Results - 2013 General Election," accessed December 2, 2013
- ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections, "November 2011 General Election Official Results," accessed May 15, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Virginia House of Delegates 2009 General Election Results," accessed May 15, 2014
- ↑ Orrock for House, "Campaign website," accessed May 8, 2013
- ↑ Orrock for House, "Your Delegate," accessed for May 8, 2013
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Mike Cherry (R) |
Virginia House of Delegates District 66 2024-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Virginia House of Delegates District 54 1990-2024 |
Succeeded by Katrina Callsen (D) |
