Dave LaRock

Dave Alfred LaRock (born May 30, 1956) is an American politician from Virginia. A member of the Republican Party, LaRock is the member of the Virginia House of Delegates for the 33rd district.[1]

Dave LaRock
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
from the 33rd district
Assumed office
January 8, 2014
Preceded byJoe T. May
Personal details
Born
David Alfred LaRock

(1956-05-30) May 30, 1956
Oswego, New York, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Joanne Leslie Gilbert
ResidenceHamilton, Virginia
Alma materSUNY Canton (dropped out)
Websitehttps://www.votelarock.us

In the House of Delegates, LaRock serves on the Transportation Committee, Education Committee, and Science and Technology Committee.

He also serves on three interim study commissions: the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC), the Joint Commission on Technology and Science (JCOTS), and the Joint Commission on Transportation Accountability (JCTA)

Political career

LaRock defeated incumbent Delegate Joe T. May in the June 11, 2013 Republican primary.[2] He then defeated Democrat Mary L. Costello Daniel and Libertarian Patrick Hagerty in the November 5, 2013 general election.[3] He was reelected on November 3, 2015, defeating Democrat Chuck Hedges and Libertarian Mark Anderson, winning 60% of the vote, including every precinct in the district.[4] In 2017, he was again reelected, defeating Democrat Tia Walbridge 55%-45%.[5]

LaRock voted against a bill to eliminate a law banning sexual intercourse before marriage in the 2020 legislative session. The bill passed 91-5 with bipartisan support in the house.[6]

Legislative issues

LaRock voted against Medicaid expansion, HB5001, in the 2018 legislative session. The bill passed 68-30 in the House of Delegates with bipartisan support.[7]

Views on gender identity

LaRock has come under fire multiple times for alleged anti-LGBT, sexist, and transphobic statements. In a 2018 interview, LaRock called gay conversion therapy programs "beautiful" and refused to use the proper pronouns when referring to transgender Delegate Danica Roem.[8]

In 2019, LaRock started a petition to remove gender identity from the proposed changes to the Loudoun County Public Schools Equal Opportunity Policy. Loudoun County School Board's policy states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, and other characteristics. However, LaRock claimed that adding "gender identity" to the list would "endanger our children."[9]

Personal life

LaRock is a general contractor,[1] and resides in Hamilton, Virginia, with his wife Joanne and the youngest three of their seven children.

References
  1. Nadler, Danielle (November 6, 2013). "LaRock Defeats Daniel In 33rd". Leesburg Today. Retrieved November 22, 2013.
  2. Pershing, Ben and Errin Whack (2013-06-11). "Democrats give nod to Northam, Herring in statewide races". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2013-06-12.
  3. "Virginia Elections Database » 2013 House of Delegates General Election District 33". Virginia Elections Database. Retrieved 2018-08-14.
  4. "Virginia Elections Database » 2015 House of Delegates General Election District 33". Virginia Elections Database. Retrieved 2018-08-14.
  5. "Virginia Elections Database » 2017 House of Delegates General Election District 33". Virginia Elections Database. Retrieved 2018-08-14.
  6. "HB0425". LIS Virginia. Retrieved February 9, 2020.
  7. "HB5001". LIS Virginia. Retrieved October 31, 2019.
  8. "Talking to My Delegate: Dave LaRock". Thunderdome Politics. August 27, 2018. Retrieved October 31, 2019.
  9. Loudoun County School Board (2019). Policy 1040: Equal opportunity for equitable, safe, and inclusive environment.
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