Roscoe Reynolds
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William Roscoe Reynolds (born May 21, 1942, in Martinsville, Virginia
) is an American politician. A Democrat
, he served in the Virginia House of Delegates
1986–97 and was elected to the Senate of Virginia
in a December 1996 special election. Prior to his election to the House of Delegates, Reynolds served as Commonwealth's Attorney
for Henry County, Virginia
. He the 20th Senate district, made up of four counties and parts of two others in southwestern Virginia, plus the cities of Galax
and Martinsville.
In 2007, Roscoe Reynolds defeated his opponent 62.88% to 37.06%, winning re-election to the Senate of the Virginia General Assembly.
Martinsville, Virginia
Martinsville is an independent city which is surrounded by Henry County, Virginia, United States. The population was 13,821 in 2010. The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the city of Martinsville with Henry County for statistical purposes...
) is an American politician. A Democrat
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
, he served in the Virginia House of Delegates
Virginia House of Delegates
The Virginia House of Delegates is the lower house of the Virginia General Assembly. It has 100 members elected for terms of two years; unlike most states, these elections take place during odd-numbered years. The House is presided over by the Speaker of the House, who is elected from among the...
1986–97 and was elected to the Senate of Virginia
Senate of Virginia
The Senate of Virginia is the upper house of the Virginia General Assembly. The Senate is composed of 40 Senators representing an equal number of single-member constituent districts. The Senate is presided over by the Lieutenant Governor of Virginia...
in a December 1996 special election. Prior to his election to the House of Delegates, Reynolds served as Commonwealth's Attorney
Commonwealth's Attorney
Commonwealth's Attorney is the title given to the elected prosecutor of felony crimes in Kentucky and Virginia. Other states refer to similar prosecutors as District Attorney or State's Attorney....
for Henry County, Virginia
Henry County, Virginia
As of the census of 2000, there were 57,930 people, 23,910 households, and 16,952 families residing in the county. The population density was 152 people per square mile . There were 25,921 housing units at an average density of 68 per square mile...
. He the 20th Senate district, made up of four counties and parts of two others in southwestern Virginia, plus the cities of Galax
Galax, Virginia
Galax is an independent city in the southwestern part of the Commonwealth of Virginia. It is bounded to the northeast by Carroll County and to the southwest by Grayson County. The population was 7,042 as of 2010...
and Martinsville.
In 2007, Roscoe Reynolds defeated his opponent 62.88% to 37.06%, winning re-election to the Senate of the Virginia General Assembly.
Castle Doctrine
- Reynolds has voted multiple times against Castle Doctrine bills
- In January 2011, Reynolds voted against Senate Bill 876 (Castle Doctrine) which would have allowed “a lawful occupant use of physical force, including deadly force, against an intruder in his dwelling who has committed an overt act against him, without civil liability.”
- In February 2011, Reynolds was one of eight senators on the Senate Courts of Justice Committee who “passed by indefinitely” House Bill 1573, defeating the bill by an 8 to 4 margin.
External links
- Project Vote Smart - Senator William Roscoe Reynolds (VA) profile
- Follow the Money - Wm Roscoe Reynolds
- Washington Post - Senate District 20 Race