Amanda Chase

Amanda Chase (née Freeman; born December 1, 1969) is an American Republican politician. From 2016 to 2024 she was a member of the Virginia Senate for the 11th District, and represented Amelia County, the city of Colonial Heights, and part of Chesterfield County. Chase, self-described as "Trump in heels" was narrowly defeated in the primary of her reelection campaign for a redrawn 12th District in June 2023 and left office in January 2024.

Amanda Chase
Chase in 2022
Member of the Virginia Senate
from the 11th district
In office
January 13, 2016  January 10, 2024
Preceded bySteve Martin
Succeeded byGlen Sturtevant (Redistricting)
Personal details
Born
Amanda Freeman

(1969-12-01) December 1, 1969
Sheffield, Alabama, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseMichael Chase
Children4
EducationVirginia Tech (BS)
WebsiteCampaign website

Chase has been deemed one of the most "prominent spreaders of election conspiracy theories in Virginia politics" and has been noted for her attendance at Donald Trump's rally preceding the 2021 storming of the United States Capitol, where she appeared to voice support for rioters by calling them "patriots" and suggesting that Trump might still be sworn in as president, despite losing the election to Joe Biden. She also stated, "The insurrection is actually the deep state with the politicians working against the people to overthrow our government."

The Virginia State Senate censured Chase on a 24–9 vote (with three Republicans joining the majority) for "conduct unbecoming a senator" and "fomenting insurrection against the United States," stripping Chase of her lone committee assignment. This was the first censure of a Virginia state senator since 1987. Despite saying she would "wear the censure as a badge of honor," Chase filed a federal lawsuit against the Virginia State Senate, but the suit was subsequently dismissed.

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