Alex Askew
Also served from 2020 to 2022.
Democrat
Bills Sponsored
HJ26
Light rail operations; Dept. of Rail & Public Transportation to study feasibility.
Chief Patron:
Alex Askew
Status: Killed
HJ28
Hampton Rds; joint subcommittee to study public transit systems to ensure it meets needs of region.
Chief Patron:
Alex Askew
Status: Passed
HR59
Celebrating the life of Jonathan Lane White.
Chief Patron:
Alex Askew
Status: Passed
HB167
2 Close Floor VotesTax exemptions; Confederacy organizations.
Chief Patron:
Alex Askew
Status: Passed
HB168
2 Close Floor VotesElection of certain governing bodies; conversion to single-member districts.
Chief Patron:
Alex Askew
Status: Enacted
HB169
Emerg. management; Secretary of Public Safety & Homeland Sec. shall convene work group to evaluate.
Chief Patron:
Alex Askew
Status: Passed
HB170
Real estate appraisers; ed. requirements for licensure, fair housing and appraisal bias course.
Chief Patron:
Alex Askew
Status: Passed
HB171
Student instruction; internet safety, policy to include key modern digital safety topics.
Chief Patron:
Alex Askew
Status: Passed
HR308
Commending Ebenezer Baptist Church.
Chief Patron:
Alex Askew
Status: Passed
HR309
Commending J&K Style Grill.
Chief Patron:
Alex Askew
Status: Passed
HR310
Commending Krystal Kelly.
Chief Patron:
Alex Askew
Status: Passed
HR311
Commending Bushcutz Grooming Lounge.
Chief Patron:
Alex Askew
Status: Passed
HR312
Commending New Jerusalem Ministries.
Chief Patron:
Alex Askew
Status: Passed
HR313
Commending Enoch Baptist Church.
Chief Patron:
Alex Askew
Status: Passed
HR314
Commending Matthew A. Schwaner.
Chief Patron:
Alex Askew
Status: Passed
Committees
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House Appropriations
- Compensation and Retirement (Chair)
- Higher Education
- Transportation & Public Safety
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House Counties, Cities & Towns
- Subcommittee #3 (Chair)
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House Education
- Early Childhood and Innovation
- K-12 Subcommittee
Demographics
Political Party: Democrat
(61% of legislators are Democrat)
Race: African-American
(24% of legislators are African-American)
Gender: Male
(59% of legislators are Male)
Age: 40
(32% of legislators are 45 and under)
Length of Service: Member since 2024; 4 years of service
(52% of legislators have served for 4 years or less)
Margin of Victory: Uncontested
(13% of legislators had this margin of victory in their last General Assembly election)
Birth State: Virginia
(50% of legislators were born outside of Virginia)
Region: District Office Area Code 757
(19% of legislators represent this region)
Education Level: Bachelors Degree
(32% of legislators have similar education)
Undergrad Public / Private: Private University; Hampton University
(36% of legislators have a similar undergraduate education)
Attorney: No
(75% of legislators are not attorneys)
Military: Non-Military
(86% of legislators have a similar military background)
Occupation: Other / Former Chief of Staff
(13% of legislators have a similar occupation)
Stocks/Investments: Less than $10,000
(32% of legislators have similar value of stocks/investments)
Real Estate: No property other than primary residence
(48% of legislators have similar real estate holdings)