Alex Askew
Also served from 2020 to 2022.
Democrat
Bills Sponsored
HB401
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts; powers of the board.
Chief Patron:
Alex Askew
Status: In Senate
HB544
School Construction and Modernization, Commission on; revisions, elimination of sunset.
Chief Patron:
Alex Askew
Status: In Senate
HB947
Virginia Youth Empowerment and Mentoring Grant Fund and Program; created and established.
Chief Patron:
Alex Askew
Status: In House
HB1477
Norfolk, City of; amending charter, conformity with zoning ordinance.
Chief Patron:
Alex Askew
Status: In House
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
(33% of legislators are 45 and under)
Length of Service: Member since 2024; 4 years of service
(51% of legislators have served for 4 years or less)
Margin of Victory: Uncontested
(14% of legislators had this margin of victory in their last General Assembly election)
Birth State: Virginia
(51% of legislators were born outside of Virginia)
Region: District Office Area Code 757
(20% 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
(14% of legislators have a similar occupation)
Stocks/Investments: Less than $10,000
(31% of legislators have similar value of stocks/investments)
Real Estate: No property other than primary residence
(48% of legislators have similar real estate holdings)