Emily Brewer
Emily M. Brewer (born May 27, 1984) is an American small business owner and member of the Virginia House of Delegates representing the 64th District.
Emily Brewer | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 64th district | |
| Assumed office January 10, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Richard L. Morris |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 27, 1984 Wyandot County, Ohio, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Suffolk, Virginia |
| Occupation | Business Owner |
| Committees | General Laws
Appropriations Communications, Technology & Innovation |
| Website | http://www.brewerforva.com |
District Overview
The district includes Isle of Wight County, Virginia, Prince George County, Virginia, Surry County, Virginia, and Suffolk, Virginia (part).
Electoral History
She was elected in 2017 after the incumbent, Republican Delegate Rick Morris, opted not to run for reelection. [1]
In a June 2017 Republican Primary Brewer defeated her primary opponent, Rex W. Alphin, by a margin of 61% to 39%.[2]
In the November General Election, Brewer defeated the Democratic candidate, Rebecca S. Colaw, garnering over 62% of the vote.[3]
| Date | Election | Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 13,
2017 |
Republican Primary | Emily M. Brewer | Republican | 4,418 | 60.86% |
| Rex W. Alphin | Republican | 2,841 | 39.14% | ||
| Incumbent Rick Morris (R) did not seek reelection. | |||||
| Nov. 7,
2017 |
General Election | Emily M. Brewer | Republican | 19,223 | 62.41% |
| Rebecca S. Colaw | Democratic | 11,551 | 37.50% | ||
| Write-Ins | 25 | 0.08% | |||
Political career
Delegate Brewer was sworn in on January 10, 2018. At the age of 33, Brewer became the youngest female member ever of the Republican caucus in the House of Delegates.[4]
Delegate Brewer has received numerous awards and recognitions for her hard work in Richmond on behalf of her constituents. Brewer received the 2018 Freshman Legislator of the Year Award by the Virginia Chamber of Commerce and was nominated and selected as one of the 27 legislators nationwide to be honored as one of GOPAC’s Emerging Leaders. She also received national recognition as one of MAVPAC’s Future 40.
Personal Life
Emily and her family reside in the Holland area of Suffolk and they attend Tucker Swamp Baptist Church in Zuni.
References
- "Del. Rick Morris says he will not seek re-election". WAVY-TV. 2017-03-01. Retrieved 2018-01-14.
- "Elections for Brewer, Emily". www.vpap.org. Retrieved 2018-01-14.
- Canty, Michele (November 6, 2017). "GOP novice wins 64th District after delegate decides not to run". Daily Press.
- Nirappil, Fenit (January 10, 2018). "Meet the new class of Virginia lawmakers who are making history". The Washington Post.