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James A. "Jay" Leftwich Jr.
Member From: 2014 - Present
- Birth Date: 1962 Birth Place:Portsmouth, VA
- Gender: Male Race: Caucasian
- Spouse: Renee D.
- Children: Logan, Austin, Faith, Hope, and Trey
- Religion: Presbyterian
- Education: James Madison University (B.S., 1985)
T.C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond (J.D., 1988) - Military Service:
- Occupation/Profession: Attorney
- Memberships/Affiliations: Great Bridge Presbyterian Church (former elder)
Ruritan (former president)
Jaycees (former president)
Chesapeake Bar Association (former president)
Chesapeake Care Inc. (former director)
American Cancer Society (former director) - Awards: Multiple Sclerosis Leadership Award (1987)
Top 40 Under 40 Professionals in Hampton Roads (2000)
- Other Notable Service and/or Elected Offices: Chesapeake School Board (2002-13; chairman 2012-13)
| Session | District | District Number | Party | Leadership | Committees |
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| 2014 | City of Chesapeake (part) | Republican | Courts of Justice,
Education, Science and Technology |
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| 2015 | City of Chesapeake (part) | Republican | Courts of Justice,
Education, Science and Technology |
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| 2016 | City of Chesapeake (part) | 78 | Republican | Courts of Justice Education General Laws Science and Technology |
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| 2017 | City of Chesapeake (part) | 78 | Republican | Courts of Justice Education General Laws Science and Technology |
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| 2018 | City of Chesapeake (part) | 78 | Republican | Courts of Justice Education General Laws Privileges and Elections |
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| 2019 | City of Chesapeake (part) | 78 | Republican | Courts of Justice (Vice Chair) Education General Laws Privileges and Elections |
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| 2020 | City of Chesapeake (part) | 78 | Republican | Counties Cities and Towns Courts of Justice General Laws |
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| 2021 | City of Chesapeake (part) | 78 | Republican | Counties Cities and Towns Courts of Justice General Laws |
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| 2022 | City of Chesapeake (part) | 78 | Republican | General Laws (Chair) Courts of Justice Privileges and Elections |
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| 2023 | City of Chesapeake (part) | 78 | Republican | General Laws (Chair) Courts of Justice Privileges and Elections |
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| 2024 | City of Chesapeake (part) | 90 | Republican | Courts of Justice General Laws Privileges and Elections |
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