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John Bell

b. 1963

American politician, born 1963

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About John Bell

Born 1963. John Bell is an American politician.

John Joseph Bell (born January 29, 1963) is an American politician and a retired United States Air Force officer. A Democrat, he served in the Virginia Senate, representing the 13th district from 2020 to 2024. From 2016 to 2020 he served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing the 87th District. Both districts are located in Loudoun County and Prince William County.

Career Bell served in the United States Air Force from 1981 to 2007, working as a finance officer and retiring as a Major.

From 2016 to 2020, Bell represented the 87th District in the Virginia House of Delegates. Bell's announcement came with endorsements from 14 elected Democrats in Virginia, including state Attorney General Mark Herring, House of Delegates Minority Leader David Toscano, and state senator Jennifer Wexton, who was subsequently elected to U.S. Congress.

Bell declined to run for a second 4-year term in 2023, citing a cancer diagnosis.

Personal life Bell is married to wife Margaret, who is a local realtor. They have five children and three grandchildren.

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Important facts

Born
29 January 1963, Kentucky
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
United States
Education
Regis University, George Washington University, Western New England University
Positions held
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates, Member of the State Senate of Virginia
Also known as
John Joseph Bell

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Frequently asked questions

Who is John Bell?

American politician, born 1963

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John Bell was born on 29 January 1963 in Kentucky.

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John Bell is a politician.

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Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Bell

· Wikidata: Q22003352

· DBpedia: John Bell (Virginia politician)

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