Margaret Bevans Ransone (born April 24, 1973) is an

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. A

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, she was elected to the

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in 2011. She the 99th district, made up of the

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counties of King George, Lancaster,

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and Westmoreland, and part of Caroline County.

Early life and education

Ransone was born in

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and raised in Westmoreland County. She received a

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degree from Randolph-Macon College in 2002.

Political career

The 99th district incumbent,

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Albert C. Pollard Albert Clarkson Pollard Jr. (born September 18, 1967) is an American politician. A Democrat, he was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates 2000–2006 and 2008–2012, representing the 99th district on the Northern Neck. Pollard retir ...

, retired for the second time in 2011. Ransone won a three-way primary for the Republican nomination with 61.25% of the vote. She then defeated Democratic candidate Nicholas C. "Nick" Smith 14330–6364. In 2022, Ransone was promoted to chair of the Privileges and Elections Committee.

Personal life

She is married to Christopher Todd Ransone. They have two children, Ann and Christopher.

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* * * 1973 births Living people Republican Party members of the Virginia House of Delegates Randolph–Macon College alumni Politicians from Richmond, Virginia People from Westmoreland County, Virginia 21st-century American politicians 21st-century American women politicians Women state legislators in Virginia {{Virginia-delegate-stub