Janet Howell
Prior offices
Virginia State Senate District 32
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Janet Howell (Democratic Party) was a member of the Virginia State Senate, representing District 32. She assumed office in 1991. She left office on January 10, 2024.
Howell (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Virginia State Senate to represent District 32. She won in the general election on November 5, 2019.
Biography
Howell received a B.A. at Oberlin College and M.A. at the University of Pennsylvania.
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Howell was assigned to the following committees:
2020-2021
Howell was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Howell was assigned to the following committees:
2016 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2016 legislative session, Howell served on the following committees:
2015 legislative session
In the 2015 legislative session, Howell served on the following committees:
2014 legislative session
In the 2014 legislative session, Howell served on the following committees:
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 legislative session, Howell served on the following committees:
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Howell served on the following committees:
Ethics committee
In January 2014, Howell assumed control of the Privileges and Elections Committee, which reviews ethics legislation. "We have to beef (ethics) up in Virginia," Howell said in an interview. "We have found out the hard way you just can’t trust people." Howell came under fire in 2013 when she warned the Northern Virginia Technology Council PAC against endorsing Republican gubernatorial candidate Ken Cuccinelli.[1]
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Elections
2023
- See also: Virginia State Senate elections, 2023
Janet Howell did not file to run for re-election.
2019
See also: Virginia State Senate elections, 2019
General election
2015
- See also: Virginia State Senate elections, 2015
Elections for the Virginia State Senate 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.[2] Incumbent Janet Howell was unopposed in the Democratic primary. No Republican candidates filed for election. Howell was unchallenged in the general election.[3]
2011
- See also: Virginia State Senate elections, 2011
On November 8, 2011, Howell won re-election to District 32 of the Virginia State Senate. She was unchallenged in the August 23 primary and defeated Patrick Forrest in the November 8 general election.[4]
Virginia State Senate, District 32 General Election, 2011 |
Party |
Candidate |
Vote % |
Votes |
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Democratic |
Janet Howell Incumbent |
60.3% |
26,026 |
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Republican |
Patrick Forrest |
39.7% |
17,122 |
Total Votes |
43,148 |
2007
- See also: Virginia State Senate elections, 2007
On November 6, 2007, Howell won re-election to the 32nd District Seat in the Virginia State Senate.[5]
Howell raised $241,951 for her campaign.[6]
Virginia State Senate, District 32 (2007)
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Candidates
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Votes
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Percent
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Janet Howell (D)
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28,089
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97.17%
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Write-in
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818
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2.82%
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2019
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2011
Howell's website highlighted the following campaign themes:
- Excerpt: "Among her many accomplishments for children and families, Janet authored the legislation to set up the nation’s first online sexual predator registry. She headed the Commission to Prevent Family Violence that totally overhauled Virginia’s response to family violence."
- Excerpt: "As a former public school teacher and PTA leader, Janet fights to improve Virginia's public schools and universities by reducing class size, hiring and retaining the best and brightest teachers, and securing funding for new facilities and programs."
- Excerpt: "Janet has succeeded in reducing taxes on cars, food, taxpayers 62 and older, over-the-counter medicines and nonprofit organizations."
- Excerpt: "Janet is fighting to balance our region's growth and its infrastructure. She has implemented ingenious methods of funding transportation at low cost to taxpayers."
- Excerpt: "Janet works with business leaders to assure our region's economic vitality. She is called "the Technology Senator" and has received more awards from that industry than any other legislator."
- Excerpt: "Janet believes government has no business in personal, family decisions. End-of-life decisions are best made by families and doctors without government interference. Janet strongly defends a woman's right to choose."
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2023
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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- Legislators are scored by the Family Foundation on their votes on bills related to "principles of life, marriage, parental authority, constitutional government and religious liberty."
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the Second Amendment.
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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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- Legislators are scored by the Family Foundation on their votes on bills related to "principles of life, marriage, parental authority, constitutional government and religious liberty."
- Legislators are scored based on their voting record on reproductive issues.
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- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the Second Amendment.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
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- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the climate and energy.
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2019
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In 2019, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 9 through February 24.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- Legislators are scored based on their votes on small business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Legislators are scored by the Family Foundation on their votes on bills related to "principles of life, marriage, parental authority, constitutional government and religious liberty."
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the climate and energy.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the Second Amendment.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to education.
- Legislators are scored based on legislation related to business and industry issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental and conservation issues.
- Virginia Tea Party Patriots Federation House and Senate
- Legislators are scored based on their votes toward various bills supported by the organization
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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.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Legislators are scored by the Family Foundation on their votes on bills related to "principles of life, marriage, parental authority, constitutional government and religious liberty."
- Legislators are scored on their voting record related to The Middle Resolution's priorities.
- Legislators are scored based on their voting record on reproductive issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the climate and energy.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the Second Amendment.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to education.
- Legislators are scored based on legislation related to business and industry issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental and conservation issues.
- Virginia Tea Party Patriots Federation House and Senate
- Legislators are scored based on their votes toward various bills supported by the organization
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2017
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In 2017, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 11 through February 25.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Legislators are scored by the Family Foundation on their votes on bills related to "principles of life, marriage, parental authority, constitutional government and religious liberty."
- Legislators are scored based on their voting record on reproductive issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the climate and energy.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the Second Amendment.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to education.
- Legislators are scored based on legislation related to business and industry issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental and conservation issues.
- Virginia Tea Party Patriots Federation House and Senate
- Legislators are scored based on their votes toward various bills supported by the organization
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2016
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In 2016, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 13 through March 11.
- Legislators are scored based on their voting record on reproductive issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on business and quality of life issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Legislators are scored by the Family Foundation on their votes on bills related to "principles of life, marriage, parental authority, constitutional government and religious liberty."
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the Second Amendment.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues during the 2016-2017 legislative session.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the climate and energy.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to education.
- Legislators are scored based on legislation related to business and industry issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental and conservation issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on 11 bills chosen by the Virginia Tea Party Patriots.
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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.
- Legislators are scored based on their voting record on reproductive issues.
- Legislators are scored based on their votes on small business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on business and quality of life issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Legislators are scored by the Family Foundation on their votes on bills related to "principles of life, marriage, parental authority, constitutional government and religious liberty."
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues during the 2014-2015 legislative session.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the climate and energy.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the Second Amendment.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to education.
- Legislators are scored based on legislation related to business and industry issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental and conservation issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on 16 bills chosen by the Virginia Tea Party Patriots.
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2014
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In 2014, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 8 through March 10.
- Legislators are scored based on their voting record on reproductive issues.
- Legislators are scored based on their votes on small business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on business and quality of life issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Legislators are scored by the Family Foundation on their votes on bills related to "principles of life, marriage, parental authority, constitutional government and religious liberty."
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues during the 2014-2015 legislative session.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the climate and energy.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the Second Amendment.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to education.
- Legislators are scored based on legislation related to business and industry issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental and conservation issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills that VMA introduced or was part of a coalition that introduced it.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on ten bills chosen by the Virginia Tea Party Patriots.
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2013
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In 2013, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 9 to February 25.
- Legislators are scored based on their voting record on the issue of equality.
- Legislators are scored based on their voting record on reproductive issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Legislators are scored by the Family Foundation on their votes on bills related to "principles of life, marriage, parental authority, constitutional government and religious liberty."
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the Second Amendment.
- Legislators are scored based on legislation related to business and industry issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental and conservation issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on fifteen bills chosen by the Virginia Tea Party Patriots.
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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.
- Legislators are scored based on their voting record on the issue of equality.
- Legislators are scored based on their voting record on reproductive issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Legislators are scored by the Family Foundation on their votes on bills related to "principles of life, marriage, parental authority, constitutional government and religious liberty."
- Legislators are scored based on legislation related to business and industry issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental and conservation issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on twelve bills chosen by the Virginia Tea Party Patriots.
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Personal
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Howell was born in Washington, D.C. on May 7, 1944.
See also
External links
- ↑ WatchDog.org, "Bully for her: Sen. Howell is ready to oversee ethics reform," January 7, 2014
- ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections, "2015 November Election Calendar," accessed January 2, 2015
- ↑ Virginia Board of Elections, "2015 General election candidates," accessed August 21, 2015
- ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections, "November 2011 General Election Official Results," accessed May 15, 2014
- ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections, "November 6, 2007 General Election Official Results," accessed May 28, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2007 Campaign contributions," accessed May 28, 2014
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