Melanie Rapp Beale

Melanie Rapp Beale
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
from the 96th district
In office
January 10, 2001 – January 9, 2008
Preceded byJo Ann Davis
Succeeded byBrenda Pogge
Personal details
Born
Melanie Lynn Rapp

(1964-09-05) September 5, 1964 (age 60)
Lake Worth, Florida, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseTimothy Bryan Beale
Alma materChristopher Newport College
Old Dominion University

Melanie Rapp Beale (born September 5, 1964) is a former Republican member of the Virginia House of Delegates. While serving on the York County Board of Supervisors, Beale won a special election in 2000 to succeed Jo Ann Davis after her election to the United States House of Representatives.[1] She went on to be reelected three times, after which she accepted a job with Dominion Virginia Power.[2]

In 2019, Beale ran again for the House of Delegates in the 96th district.[3] She lost the Republican primary to former legislative staffer Amanda Batten.[4]

References

  1. ^ Lessig, Hugh (January 6, 2001). "Rapp Fills Davis' Seat, Shoulders History". dailypress.com. Retrieved December 11, 2017.
  2. ^ Ress, Dave. "Part 7: Networking and career-building in the Capitol". dailypress.com. Retrieved December 11, 2017.
  3. ^ Jacobs, Jack (June 8, 2019). "Voters in 96th House District will select candidates Tuesday". The Virginia Gazette. Retrieved June 11, 2019.
  4. ^ Arriaza, Rodrigo; Monroe, Madeline (June 11, 2019). "Batten, Downey apparent primary winners in 96th House District race". The Virginia Gazette. Retrieved June 11, 2019.
  • Melanie Rapp Beale at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007


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