John Watkins (Virginia politician, born 1947)
John Chewning Watkins (born March 1, 1947) is a Virginia businessman and politician, who served in the Virginia General Assembly for 34 years. A Republican, Watkins served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1982 to 1998, when he was elected to the Senate of Virginia. He represented the 10th district, situated in part of the city of Richmond and its westerly suburbs, including all of Amelia and Powhatan counties and parts of four others.
John Watkins | |
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| Member of the Virginia Senate from the 10th district | |
| In office January 16, 1998 – January 13, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph B. Benedetti |
| Succeeded by | Glen Sturtevant |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 65th district | |
| In office January 12, 1983 – January 13, 1998 | |
| Preceded by | None (district created) |
| Succeeded by | Lee Ware |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 34th district | |
| In office January 13, 1982 – January 12, 1983 Serving with George Jones & Bob Russell | |
| Preceded by | Robert B. Ball |
| Succeeded by | Vince Callahan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Chewning Watkins March 1, 1947 Petersburg, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Kathy |
| Children | 3 sons |
| Residence | Midlothian, Virginia |
| Alma mater | Virginia Tech (BS) |
| Occupation | Nursery owner |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1970–1971 |
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