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Louise Lucas

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State Senate D-18 · Virginia · Serving since 1992
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Overview of the Representative's office, activities, and communications.

About

Louise Lucas is a Democratic member of the Virginia State Senate, representing the 18th District since January 1992. Born in 1944 in Portsmouth, Virginia, she has served in the chamber for decades, and following Democratic gains in the 2019 election she became the Senate's president pro tempore, the first woman and first African American to hold that post. She also chairs the Committee on Finance and Appropriations, the first African American to do so.

Summary generated by AllCiv from public sources.
Years in office
34
Elections won
1
Bills sponsored
271
Cosponsored
551
Committees
4

Committee Assignments

4 committees · 1 leadership role
chair·Finance and Appropriations
member·Commerce and Labor
member·Education and Health
member·Rules
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District
Population
214,423
Median HH Income
$68K
Unemployment
6.3%
Bachelor's+
27.9%
Veterans
N/A
Median Age
36.3
Mean HH Income
N/A
Poverty Rate
15.0%
HS or Higher
91.1%
Median Home Value
$281K
Median Rent
$1,362/mo
Owner-Occupied
63.1%
Under 18 / 65+
N/A
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Data sourced from official congressional records, CRS, and FEC filings. AllCiv Score methodology available at allciv.com/methodology.