Rodney Willett
2024 - Present
2026
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Rodney Willett (Democratic Party) is a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 58. He assumed office on January 10, 2024. His current term ends on January 14, 2026.
Willett (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Virginia House of Delegates to represent District 58. He won in the general election on November 7, 2023.
Biography
Rodney Willett was born in Portsmouth, Virginia. He earned a B.A. in 1985 and a J.D. in 1990, both from The College of William & Mary in Virginia. His career experience includes working as a consultant.[1]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Willett was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Committee
- House Finance Committee
- Health, Welfare and Institutions Committee
2020-2021
Willett was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Committee
- House Finance Committee
- Health, Welfare and Institutions Committee
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 58
Incumbent Rodney Willett defeated Riley Shaia in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 58 on November 7, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Rodney Willett (D) | 54.5 | 18,367 | |
| Riley Shaia (R) | 45.4 | 15,317 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 35 | ||
| Total votes: 33,719 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Rodney Willett advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 58.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Riley Shaia advanced from the Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 58.
Endorsements
Willett received the following endorsements.
- Pres. Joe Biden (D)
- Vice Pres. Kamala D. Harris (D)
- Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia
2021
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2021
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 73
Incumbent Rodney Willett defeated Mary Margaret Kastelberg in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 73 on November 2, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Rodney Willett (D) | 52.5 | 17,972 | |
 | Mary Margaret Kastelberg (R) | 47.4 | 16,248 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 45 | ||
| Total votes: 34,265 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Rodney Willett advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 73.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Mary Margaret Kastelberg advanced from the Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 73.
Campaign finance
2019
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2019
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 73
Rodney Willett defeated Mary Margaret Kastelberg in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 73 on November 5, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Rodney Willett (D) | 52.2 | 14,893 | |
| Mary Margaret Kastelberg (R) | 47.7 | 13,600 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 38 | ||
| Total votes: 28,531 | ||||
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Campaign themes
2023
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2021
Rodney Willett did not complete Ballotpedia's 2021 Candidate Connection survey.
2019
Rodney Willett did not complete Ballotpedia's 2019 Candidate Connection survey.
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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See also
2023 Elections
External links
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Candidate Virginia House of Delegates District 58 |
Officeholder Virginia House of Delegates District 58 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Rob Bell (R) |
Virginia House of Delegates District 58 2024-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by Debra Rodman (D) |
Virginia House of Delegates District 73 2020-2024 |
Succeeded by Mark Earley Jr. (R) |
