Margaret Ransone

American politician

Margaret Ransone

Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
from the 99th district
In office
January 11, 2012 – January 10, 2024
Preceded by| Albert Pollard
Succeeded by| Hillary Pugh Kent (Redistricting)
Personal details
Born|  (1973-04-24) April 24, 1973 (age 51)
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Political party| Republican
Spouse| Christopher Todd Ransone
Children| 2
Residence(s)| Kinsale, Virginia, U.S.
Alma mater| Randolph–Macon College
Occupation| Sales management
Committees| Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
Health, Welfare and Institutions
Privileges and Elections[update]
Website| www.margaretransone.com

Margaret Bevans Ransone (born April 24, 1973) is a retired American politician. A Republican, she was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in 2011. She represented the 99th district, made up of the Northern Neck counties of King George, Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond and Westmoreland, and part of Caroline County.[1][2]

## Early life and education

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Ransone was born in Richmond, Virginia and raised in Westmoreland County. She received a B.A. degree from Randolph-Macon College in 2002. She currently works for a family-owned oyster business.[update][1][2]

## Political career

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The 99th district incumbent, Democrat Albert C. Pollard, retired for the second time in 2011. Ransone won a three-way primary for the Republican nomination with 61.25% of the vote.[3] She then defeated Democratic candidate Nicholas C. "Nick" Smith 14,330–6,364.[4]

In 2022, Ransone was promoted to chair of the Privileges and Elections Committee.[5]

## Personal life

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She is married to Christopher Todd Ransone. They have two children, Ann and Christopher.[1][2]

## Notes

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1. ^ a b c "Virginia House of Delegates 2012; Delegate Margaret B. Ransone;". Virginia House of Delegates. Retrieved 2012-11-09.
2. ^ a b c "Margaret Ransone; Delegate". Retrieved 2012-11-09.
3. ^ "August 2011 Republican Primary Official Results". Virginia State Board of Elections. Archived from the original on 2012-12-05. Retrieved 2012-11-09.
4. ^ "November 2011 General Election Official Results". Virginia State Board of Elections. Archived from the original on 2013-05-20. Retrieved 2012-11-09.
5. ^ "House of Delegates Committees".

## External links

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* "Delegate Margaret Ransone (R-Kinsale)". Richmond Sunlight.
* "Margaret Ransone". Virginia Public Access Project.
* "Election Results". Virginia State Board of Elections. Archived from the original on 2010-06-17.

Virginia House of Delegates

Preceded by

Albert Pollard

|  Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
from the 99th district
2012–2024  | Succeeded by

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