House of Delegates, District 10, Republican Primary

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The Candidates

J. Randall "Randy" Minchew (R)

Occupation
Managing shareholder, Loudoun County office, Walsh, Colucci, Lubeley, Emrich & Walsh.

Public Service

Deputy counselor, adviser, Gov. Robert F. McDonnell, 2010-present; chairman, Loudoun County Republican Committee, 2003-06; district chairman, troop & national jamboree scoutmaster, Boy Scouts of America, 2006-present; board of directors, Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce, 2006-present; chairman, Loudoun County Rural Economic Development Task Force, 1997-2000; chairman, Loudoun County Economic Development Commission, 1997-99.

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Cara M. Townsend (R)

Occupation
Public policy consultant; co-founder, health care nonprofit focused on advocacy for patients and fam

Public Service

Sorensen Virginia Political Leaders Program; Loudoun County Young Republicans.

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John C. Whitbeck Jr. (R)

Occupation
Lawyer, Whitbeck & Cisneros; adjunct professor, George Mason Law School.

Public Service

Substitute judge, Virginia's General District Courts, Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts, 2005-10; special justice, Loudoun Co. General District Court, 2005-10; past president, 2008-10, vice pres., 2010-present, Lansdowne on the Potomac HOA; director, GMU Law and Mental Illness Clinic; past at-large representative, Loudoun Co. Community Criminal Justice Board; member, Loudoun Co. Republican Committee.

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