State Senate, District 13

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The Candidates

Richard H. "Dick" Black (R)

Occupation
Lawyer.

Public Service

Former officer and pilot, U.S. Marine Corps; former Judge Advocate Officer, U.S. Army; former member, Loudoun County Library Board; former member, Virginia House of Delegates; member, Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church; member, NFIB, NRA, VFW, American Legion, Law Enforcement Alliance, Izaak Walton League.

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J. Shawn Mitchell (D)

Occupation
President, Modern Mechanical.

Public Service

President-elect, Rotary Club of Ashburn; member, Plumbing and Mechanical Professionals of Virginia; Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce; Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce.

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