Bill DeSteph

William Robert DeSteph Jr. (born October 28, 1964) is an American politician from Virginia. A member of the Republican Party, DeSteph is the member of the Virginia Senate, representing the 20th district.

DeSteph previously served in the Virginia House of Delegates, representing the 82nd district, after serving on the Virginia Beach City Council.

Electoral history

Date Election Candidate Party Votes % Virginia House of Delegates, 82nd district Nov 5, 2013 General William R. DeSteph Jr. Republican 13,995 59.78 William W. Fleming Democratic 9,372 40.03 Write Ins 43 0.18 Bob Purkey did not seek reelection; seat stayed Republican Virginia Senate, 8th district Jun 9, 2015 Primary William R. DeSteph Jr. Republican 2,280 71.07 Craig M. Hudgins Republican 928 28.93 Nov 3, 2015 General William R. DeSteph Jr. Republican 15,905 58.73 H. David Belote Democratic 11,075 40.90 Write Ins 101 0.37 Jeff McWaters did not seek reelection; seat stayed Republican