Melanie Rapp Beale (born September 5, 1964) is a former Republican member of the Virginia House of Delegates. While serving on the York County Board of Supervisors, Beale won a special election in 2000 to succeed Jo Ann Davis after her election to the United States House of Representatives.[1] She went on to be reelected three times, after which she accepted a job with Dominion Virginia Power.[2]
Melanie Rapp Beale | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 96th district | |
| In office January 10, 2001 – January 9, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Jo Ann Davis |
| Succeeded by | Brenda Pogge |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Melanie Lynn Rapp September 5, 1964 Lake Worth, Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Timothy Bryan Beale |
| Alma mater | Christopher Newport College Old Dominion University |
In 2019, Beale ran again for the House of Delegates in the 96th district.[3] She lost the Republican primary to former legislative staffer Amanda Batten.[4]
References edit
- ^ Lessig, Hugh (January 6, 2001). "Rapp Fills Davis' Seat, Shoulders History". dailypress.com. Retrieved December 11, 2017.
- ^ Ress, Dave. "Part 7: Networking and career-building in the Capitol". dailypress.com. Retrieved December 11, 2017.
- ^ Jacobs, Jack (June 8, 2019). "Voters in 96th House District will select candidates Tuesday". The Virginia Gazette. Retrieved June 11, 2019.
- ^ Arriaza, Rodrigo; Monroe, Madeline (June 11, 2019). "Batten, Downey apparent primary winners in 96th House District race". The Virginia Gazette. Retrieved June 11, 2019.
External links edit
- Melanie Rapp Beale at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007
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