Betsy Carr

Betsy Carr

Betsy Carr has served in the House of Delegates since 2010.
Democrat
Currently represents House of Delegates District 78
Contact information for 2026 Regular Session (January 14-March 14)
Office phone: (804) 698-1078
Office email:
Staff:
Legislative Assistant: Luke Sweeney; Administrative Assistant: Carolyn Campbell
Room: 1232
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HB1041

Inmates; functional literacy prog., data sharing & tracking, Va. Prison Ed. Task Force established.
Chief Patron: Betsy Carr
Status: In House

HB1042

Zoning for Housing Production Pilot Program; created, affordable dwelling unit policy incentives.
Chief Patron: Betsy Carr
Status: In House

HB1043

Affordable and Special Needs Housing program; applicant notification.
Chief Patron: Betsy Carr
Status: In House

HB1044

Virginia Public Procurement Act; cooperative procurement, re-roofing.
Chief Patron: Betsy Carr
Status: In House

HB1045

Va. Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority; annual mixed beverage performing arts facility license.
Chief Patron: Betsy Carr
Status: In House

HB1046

Virginia Public Procurement Act; additional public works contract requirements.
Chief Patron: Betsy Carr
Status: In House

HB1047

Virginia War Memorial Foundation; removes obsolete language authorizing DVS to provide supervision.
Chief Patron: Betsy Carr
Status: In House

HB1048

Menhaden reduction fishing; Marine Resources Commission to prohibit in the Chesapeake Bay.
Chief Patron: Betsy Carr
Status: In House

HB1049

Menhaden reduction fishery; quota periods in Chesapeake Bay.
Chief Patron: Betsy Carr
Status: In House

Floor Vote Participation 100%
Close Votes 26
Abstentions 1
Present but Not Voting 0
Changed Votes 0
Voting Unity
Democratic Caucus 100%
  • House Appropriations
    • Commerce Agriculture & Natural Resources
    • Health & Human Resources
    • Higher Education (Chair)
  • House General Laws
    • Housing/Consumer Protection
    • Procurement/Open Government
    • Subcommittee #5
  • House Rules
    • Amendments and Other Matters Subcommittee
  • House Transportation
    • Innovations (Ad Hoc)
    • Transportation Infrastructure and Funding (Chair)

Political Party: Democrat
(61% of legislators are Democrat)

Race: Caucasian
(66% of legislators are Caucasian)

Gender: Female
(41% of legislators are Female)

Age: 79
(16% of legislators are Over 65)

Length of Service: Member since 2024; 16 years of service
(14% of legislators have served for 13-20 years)

Margin of Victory: Won by 10% or More
(67% 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 804
(17% of legislators represent this region)

Education Level: Bachelors Degree
(32% of legislators have similar education)

Undergrad Public / Private: Private University; Hollins College
(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: Nonprofit and Community Workers / Church Worker, St Pauls Episcopal Church
(9% of legislators have a similar occupation)

Stocks/Investments: Greater than $1,000,000
(0% of legislators have similar value of stocks/investments)

Real Estate: Owns property that generates rental income or used for business
(36% of legislators have similar real estate holdings)