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Creigh Deeds (D)
Occupation
Attorney
Attorney
Public Service
- Senator, Virginia State Senate, 2002-present
- Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates, 1992-2002
- Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, 2000-01
- Bath County Commonwealth's Attorney, 1988-1992
- Governor's Commission on Climate Change
- Member, Secure Commonwealth Panel
- Member, Millboro Ruritan Club
- Member, Millboro Presbyterian Church
Bob McDonnell (R)
Occupation
Attorney
Attorney
Public Service
- Attorney General, Commonwealth of Virginia, 2006-2009
- Member, Virginia House of Delegates, 84th District, 1991-2005
Military Service
- U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.), 1976-1997 (active duty and reserve)
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