Kenneth Ray Plum (born November 3, 1941) is an American politician and Democratic member of the

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, representing the 36th District since 1982. He earlier served from 1978 through 1980. His district includes a large part of

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, including the entirety of Reston. Plum was selected as chair of the House Democratic caucus on January 14, 2009. He was previously a chair of the

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. He currently serves as Caucus Chair Emeritus. He also serves as the Chair of the Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Committee.

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, - 1941 births 20th-century American politicians 21st-century American politicians Democratic Party of Virginia chairs Living people Democratic Party members of the Virginia House of Delegates Old Dominion University alumni People from Reston, Virginia People from Shenandoah, Virginia United Church of Christ members Curry School of Education alumni American gun control activists {{Virginia-delegate-stub