David J. Toscano
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 David Toscano, ca. 2017 |
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Democratic Minority Leader
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| Electoral District | Virginia House of Delegates | |
| Term Start | November 19, 2011 | |
| Term End | December 31, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Ward Armstrong (D) | |
| Succeeded by | Eileen Filler-Corn (D) | |
Virginia House of Delegates
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| Electoral District | District 57 | |
| Term Start | January 11, 2006 | |
| Term End | January 8, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Mitch Van Yahres (D) | |
| Succeeded by | Sally Hudson (D) | |
| Electoral District | City of Charlottesville | |
| Term Start | July 1, 1994 | |
| Term End | June 30, 1996 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Vandever (D) | |
| Succeeded by | Kay Slaughter (D) | |
| Electoral District | City of Charlottesville | |
| Term Start | July 1, 1990 | |
| Term End | June 30, 2002 | |
| Preceded by | Darden Towe (R) | |
| Succeeded by | Rob Schilling (R) | |
Biographical Information
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| Date of birth | June 28, 1950 Age 74 |
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| Place of birth | Syracuse NY | |
| Spouse | Nancy Tramontin | |
| Children | Matthew Toscano | |
| Residence | Charlottesville, Virginia | |
| Alma mater | JD, University of Virginia School of Law, 1986 PhD, Sociology, Boston College, 1972 BA, Colgate University, 1968-1972 |
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| Profession | Attorney | |
| Religion | Roman Catholic | |
| Website | www.toscano.com | |
| Campaign $ | VPAP | |
| Contributions $ | VPAP | |
David J. Toscano is a Democratic politician and lawyer.[1] A former member of the Virginia House of Delegates (Democratic Party), representing District 57 from 2006 to 2020, Toscano served as (Democratic Party) House minority leader. He did not seek re-election in 2019.
Toscano served on the City Council from 1990 to 2002 and as mayor from 1994 to 1996. In November 2005, he was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates, replacing Mitchell Van Yahres.[2]
He was unanimously elected to be the House Minority Leader by House Democrats in November 2011. He replaced Ward Armstrong, who lost his re-election bid that year. [3]
On November 16, 2018, Toscano announced he would resign from his leadership post as House Minority Leader by the end of the 2019 legislative session, which at that time was projected to adjourn on March 10, 2019.[4] On February 24, 2019 the Virginia General Assembly adjourned sine die from the 2019 Regular Session.
During a speech on the House floor on Saturday February 23, 2019, Toscano announced he would not seek an eighth term in the Virginia House of Delegates.[5]
As of April 2019, Toscano had run in 7 races for public office, winning 7 of them and raised a total of $2,467,009 in elections.[6]
Notable appearances
- April 2007 – Toscano appeared at a one-day conference on affordable housing and said one solution is an increase in subsidization of the cost of housing and that a market rate solution would not be enough. [7]
Boards and commissions
Toscano once chaired the 14-person Emergency Medical Services committee.
Civic and other Memberships
- Member, Charlottesville/Albemarle National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), present
- Member, Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce, present
- Member, Thomas Jefferson United Way, present
- Member, Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Election history
2015 election
Toscano was elected to another term in November 2015 in a year when he faced no opposition. [8]
2013 election
Toscano was elected to another term in November 2015 in a year when he faced no opposition. [9]
2011 election
Toscano was elected to another term in November 2011. [10]
2009 election
Toscano won election to a second term in the 57th House District. [11]
2007 election
2005 election
1998 election for City Council
| Candidates | Votes | % |
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| David Toscano (D) incumbent | 2,589 | 57.55 |
| J. Blake Caravati (D) | 2,345 | 52.13 |
| Michael Crafaik (R) | 1,679 | 37.32 |
| James King (I) | 1,539 | 34.21 |
Voters could cast two votes, one for each of the two seats available, hence the percentages do not total 100%.
1994 election for City Council
| Candidates | Votes | % |
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| David Toscano (D) incumbent | 3,523 | 59.54 |
| Kay Slaughter (D) incumbent | 3,160 | 53.41 |
| Brian Campbell (R) | 2,775 | 46.90 |
| Will Lyster (R) | 2,126 | 35.93 |
Voters could cast two votes, one for each of the two seats available, hence the percentages do not total 100%.
1990 election for City Council
| Candidates | Votes | % |
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| Kay Slaughter (D) | 3,648 | 56.00 |
| David Toscano (D) | 3,229 | 49.57 |
| Darden Towe (R) incumbent | 3,150 | 48.36 |
| Edward Brooks (R) | 2,637 | 40.48 |
Voters could cast two votes, one for each of the two seats available, hence the percentages do not total 100%.
References
- ↑ Web. Mayorsville: Here, everybody's a mayor, Lisa Provence, News Article, The Hook, August 10, 2006, retrieved July 28, 2022.
- ↑ About David, Constituent/Campaign website, retrieved 2009-01-22
- ↑ Web. Toscano Elected New House Minority Leader, David Toscano, retrieved November 22, 2011.
- ↑ Web. "Va. House Democratic leader Toscano plans to resign leadership post,", The Washington Post, November 16, 2018, retrieved June 22, 2019.
- ↑ Web. Toscano announces retirement from House of Delegates, Tyler Hammel, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, February 23, 2019, retrieved February 24, 2019.
- ↑ https://www.followthemoney.org/entity-details?eid=6080201&default=candidate Source: Follow the Money, retrieved April 14, 2019
- ↑ Web. Affordable living choices for our community, Sean Tubbs, News Article, Charlottesville Tomorrow, May 1, 2007, retrieved May 12, 2007.
- ↑ Web. Virginia State Board of Elections Elections Database, Elections Database, Virginia State Board of Elections, retrieved April 17, 2017.
- ↑ Web. Virginia State Board of Elections Elections Database, Elections Database, Virginia State Board of Elections, retrieved April 17, 2017.
- ↑ Web. House Democrats regroup, elect Toscano leader, Wesley Hester, Richmond Times-Dispatch, November 20, 2011, retrieved April 17, 2017.
- ↑ Web. Virginia House of Delegates Candidates Showcase, Podcast, Charlottesville Podcasting Network, August 12, 2009, retrieved April 17, 2021.
External Links
- Virginia House of Delegates 2009; Delegate David J. Toscano, Virginia House of Delegates, retreived 2009-01-22
- Constituent and campaign website
- Community Voices: Charlottesville and Albemarle Together
- David J. Toscano on wikipedia
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