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Christie Craig (politician)

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Christie Craig
Member of the Virginia Senate
from the 19th district
Assumed office
January 10, 2024
Preceded byDavid Suetterlein (redistricting)
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceChesapeake, Virginia

Christie New Craig is an American Republican politician from Virginia. She was elected to the Virginia Senate in the 2023 Virginia Senate election from the 19th district.[1] Her current term is set to expire in 2028.

Political career

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Craig was elected as a member of the Chesapeake City School Board for three consecutive terms, winning a seat in the 2010, 2014, and 2018 elections.[2]

In 2017, she unsuccessfully ran as a candidate in the Republican primary to be the Chesapeake City Commissioner of the Revenue. She received 44.9% of the vote, losing the nomination to Francis Xavier King.[2]

Following redistricting, Craig ran for and won a seat in the Virginia Senate, representing the 19th district.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Christie Craig (Virginia)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Christie New Craig Past Elections". Virginia Department of Elections. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
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