Chris Peace
Christopher K. Peace was a Republican member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 97. He was first elected to the chamber in a special election in January 2006.[1] He served until January 2020.
Peace filed to run for re-election in 2019 in a local Republican Party convention. His opponent Scott Wyatt claimed victory at a convention on May 4, 2019, while Peace claimed victory at a firehouse primary on June 1, 2019.[2] The issue went to the state Republican Party on June 22, 2019, which ruled in favor of Wyatt.[3]
Biography
Peace earned his B.A. in English from Hampden-Sydney College and his J.D. from the University of Richmond. Peace worked as a multi-state government relations consultant and attorney.[4]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Peace was assigned to the following committees:
2016 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2016 legislative session, Peace served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2016 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • General laws, Vice-Chair |
| • Health, Welfare and Institutions |
2015 legislative session
In the 2015 legislative session, Peace served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • General laws, Vice-Chair |
| • Health, Welfare and Institutions |
2014 legislative session
In the 2014 legislative session, Peace served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2014 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • General laws, Vice-Chair |
| • Health, Welfare and Institutions |
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 legislative session, Peace served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2012 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • General laws |
| • Health, Welfare and Institutions |
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Peace served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2010 |
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| • Courts of Justice |
| • Health, Welfare and Institutions |
| • General laws |
| • Finance |
Issues
Immigrants without legal permission in public colleges
Peace pre-filed a bill to prohibit immigrants in the United States without legal permission from attending public colleges in Virginia.
"There’s wide-spread sentiment that public benefit should not be going to those who are here illegally," Peace said. "We’re not trying to be mean-spirited here. We're trying to open our doors to Virginians."[5]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2019
Peace filed to run for re-election in 2019, but he did not make it to the general election ballot.
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.[6] Incumbent Chris Peace (R) defeated Cori Johnson (D) in the Virginia House of Delegates District 97 general election.[7]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 97 General Election, 2017 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Chris Peace Incumbent |
72.33% | 24,363 | |
| Democratic | Cori Johnson | 27.67% | 9,319 | |
| Total Votes | 33,682 | |||
| Source: Virginia Department of Elections | ||||
Democratic primary election
Cori Johnson ran unopposed in the Virginia House of Delegates District 97 Democratic primary.[8]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 97 Democratic Primary, 2017 | ||
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| Cori Johnson | ||
Republican primary election
Incumbent Chris Peace ran unopposed in the Virginia House of Delegates District 97 Republican primary.[9]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 97 Republican Primary, 2017 | ||
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| Candidate | ||
| Chris Peace Incumbent | ||
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.[10] Incumbent Chris Peace was unopposed in the Republican primary. Erica Lawler ran as an Independent Green candidate. Peace defeated Lawler in the general election.[11][12]
2013
Peace won re-election in the 2013 election for Virginia House of Delegates District 97. Peace ran unopposed in the June 11 Republican primary. He was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 5, 2013.[13]
2011
On November 8, 2011, Peace won re-election to District 97 of the Virginia House of Delegates. He was uncontested in the August 23 primary and ran unopposed in the November 8 general election.[14]
2009
In 2009, Peace was re-elected to the Virginia House of Delegates.[15]
| Virginia House of Delegates General Election, District 97 (2009) | ||||
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| Chris Peace (R)
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Campaign finance summary
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2020
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
Presidential preference
2012
Chris Peace endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.[16]
Personal
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Peace and his wife, Ashley, have two children.
See also
- Virginia State Legislature
- Virginia House of Delegates
- Virginia House of Delegates Committees
- Virginia state legislative districts
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Official website
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions:2009, 2007
- Virginia Public Access Project profile
- Richmond Sunlight profile
- Chris Peace on Facebook
- Chris Peace on Twitter
Footnotes
- ↑ Chrispeace.com, "Peace to Serve as Adjunct Faculty," June 6, 2006
- ↑ The Washington Post, "Virginians vote Tuesday in primary elections that highlight tensions within parties," June 13, 2019
- ↑ The Washington Times, "Virginia GOP backs hardline conservative challenger over incumbent in House seat fight," June 23, 2019
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed May 28, 2014
- ↑ Virginia Statehouse News, "Bill to bar illegal immigrants from state colleges pre-filed for next session," December 10, 2010
- ↑ 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, “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
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Virginia Leadership Team," December 29, 2011
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| Preceded by - |
Virginia House of Delegates District 97 2006-2020 |
Succeeded by Scott Wyatt (R) |
