Frank Wagner

For the United States Supreme Court Reporter of Decisions, see Frank D. Wagner.
Frank Wagner
Member of the Virginia Senate
from the 7th district
Assumed office
January 9, 2001
Preceded by Edward L. Schrock
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
from the 21st district
In office
January 8, 1992 – January 9, 2001
Preceded by Charles R. Hawkins
Succeeded by John J. Welch
Personal details
Born Frank W. Wagner
( 1955 -07-18) July 18, 1955
Ruislip, England, U.K.
Political party Republican
Residence Virginia Beach, Virginia
Alma mater U.S. Naval Academy (B.S.)
Occupation Shipyard owner
Religion Methodist
Military service
Allegiance  United States
Service/branch United States Navy
Years of service 1973–1982

Frank W. Wagner (born July 18, 1955) is an American politician. A Republican, he served in the Virginia House of Delegates 1992–2001, and was elected to the Senate of Virginia in a special election on December 19, 2000. He currently represents the 7th district in Virginia Beach and Norfolk.[1][2] He is a member of the Commerce and Labor, General Laws and Technology, Rehabilitation and Social Services, and Transportation committees.

Personal life

Wagner was born at a United States Air Force base in England. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1977, with a B.S. degree in Ocean Engineering. He served in the United States Navy 1973–82, then went into the boat building and repair business. He is currently the co-owner/vice president of Davis Boatworks.[1]

Political career

His focus and expertise is on energy policy.

In August 2016, Wagner announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor in 2017.[3]

Notes

  1. 1 2 Senate of Virginia bio
  2. ↑ "Commonwealth of Virginia; December 19, 2000 - Special Election". Retrieved 2009-01-27.
  3. ↑ Wilson, Patrick (August 29, 2016). "Sen. Frank Wagner from Virginia Beach announces run for GOP nomination for governor of Virginia". The Virginian-Pilot. Retrieved August 29, 2016.

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