Rich Anderson | |
|---|---|
| Chair of the Virginia Republican Party | |
| Assumed office August 15, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Jack Wilson |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 51st district | |
| In office January 13, 2010 – January 10, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Paul F. Nichols |
| Succeeded by | Hala Ayala |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 30, 1955 Roanoke, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Ruth Valentine |
| Education | Virginia Tech (BA) Webster University (MPA) |
| Website | Official website |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1979–2009 |
| Rank | Colonel (USAF) Brigadier General (CAP) |
| Commands | National Commander of the Civil Air Patrol (1993–1996) |
Richard L. Anderson (born May 30, 1955) is an American politician. From 2010 through 2018 he served in the Virginia House of Delegates, representing the 51st district in the Prince William County suburbs of Washington, D.C. He is a member of the Republican Party.[1] Anderson lost his reelection bid in Virginia's November 2017 election. Since 2020, Anderson serves as the Chairman of the Republican Party of Virginia.
Anderson chaired the House Committee on Science and Technology (2010–2017), and served on the House committees on Finance (2010–2017), General Laws (2010–2017), and Transportation (2012–2017).[2]
- ^ "Bio for Richard L. Anderson". Virginia House of Delegates. Retrieved June 7, 2013.
- ^ "Legislative Information System". Virginia General Assembly. Archived from the original on December 19, 1996. Retrieved June 7, 2013.