Bill DeSteph

Bill DeSteph
Member of the Virginia Senate from the 8th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 13, 2016
Preceded by	Jeff McWaters
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 82nd district
In office January 8, 2014 – January 13, 2016
Preceded by	Bob Purkey
Succeeded by	Jason Miyares
Personal details
Born	William Robert DeSteph, Jr. (1964-10-28) October 28, 1964 Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Residence	Virginia Beach, Virginia
Alma mater	University of Maryland (B.S.)
Website	www.billdesteph.org
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	United States Navy

William Robert "Bill" DeSteph, Jr. (born October 28, 1964) is an American politician from Virginia. A member of the Republican Party, DeSteph is the member of the Virginia Senate, representing the 8th district. He previously served in the Virginia House of Delegates, representing the 82nd district. Before that, he served on the Virginia Beach City Council.

Electoral history

Date	Election	Candidate	Party	Votes	%
Virginia House of Delegates, 82nd district
Nov 5, 2013	General	William R. DeSteph, Jr.	Republican	13,995	59.78
		William W. Fleming	Democratic	9,372	40.03
		Write Ins		43	0.18
		Bob Purkey did not seek reelection; seat stayed Republican
Virginia Senate, 8th district
Jun 9, 2015	Primary	William R. DeSteph, Jr.	Republican	2,280	71.07
		Craig M. Hudgins	Republican	928	28.93
Nov 3, 2015	General	William R. DeSteph, Jr.	Republican	15,905	58.73
		H. David Belote	Democratic	11,075	40.90
		Write Ins		101	0.37
		Jeff McWaters did not seek reelection; seat stayed Republican

External links

• Profile at Project Vote Smart

• Bill DeSteph at the Virginia Public Access Project
• Official Legislative website

Virginia House of Delegates
Preceded by Bob Purkey	Virginia Delegate for the 82nd District 2014–2016	Succeeded by Jason Miyares
Senate of Virginia
Preceded by Jeff McWaters	Virginia Senator for the 8th District 2016–present	Succeeded by Incumbent