Melanie Rapp Beale Explained

State Delegate:Virginia
District:96th
Term Start:January 10, 2001
Term End:January 9, 2008
Predecessor:Jo Ann Davis
Successor:Brenda Pogge
Party:Republican
Birth Name:Melanie Lynn Rapp
Birth Date:5 September 1964
Birth Place:Lake Worth, Florida, U.S.
Alma Mater:Christopher Newport College
Old Dominion University
Spouse:Timothy Bryan Beale

Melanie Rapp Beale (born September 5, 1964) is a former Republican member of the Virginia House of Delegates. While serving on the York County Board of Supervisors, Beale won a special election in 2000 to succeed Jo Ann Davis after her election to the United States House of Representatives.[1] She went on to be reelected three times, after which she accepted a job with Dominion Virginia Power.[2]

In 2019, Beale ran again for the House of Delegates in the 96th district.[3] She lost the Republican primary to former legislative staffer Amanda Batten.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hugh. Lessig. Rapp Fills Davis' Seat, Shoulders History. dailypress.com. January 6, 2001. December 11, 2017.
  2. Web site: Part 7: Networking and career-building in the Capitol. Dave. Ress. dailypress.com. December 11, 2017.
  3. News: Jacobs . Jack . June 8, 2019 . Voters in 96th House District will select candidates Tuesday . The Virginia Gazette . June 11, 2019 .
  4. News: Arriaza . Rodrigo . Monroe . Madeline . June 11, 2019 . Batten, Downey apparent primary winners in 96th House District race . The Virginia Gazette . June 11, 2019 .