Amanda Batten

Amanda E. Batten (born 1979) is an American politician and member of the Republican Party. In 2019 she was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates. She represents the 96th district, comprising parts of James City County and York County.

Amanda Batten
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
from the 96th district
Assumed office
January 8, 2020
Preceded byBrenda Pogge
Personal details
Born1979 (age 41–42)[1]
Washington, D.C.[1]
Political partyRepublican[1]
Spouse(s)Richard Batten [1]
Children1[1]
ResidenceToano, Virginia[2]
Alma materFrederick Community College
Ashford University[1]
ProfessionLegislative aide
CommitteesEducation; Public Safety[1]
Websiteamandabatten.com

Career

Batten spent about ten years working as a legislative aide in the Virginia General Assembly. She worked for state senator Tommy Norment and state delegate Brenda Pogge.[2] She was also employed as a fundraising manager for the Medical Society of Virginia.[3]

In March 2019, Pogge announced her retirement from the House of Delegates, and endorsed Batten as her replacement.[4] Batten defeated former delegate Melanie Rapp Beale in the June primary by a 62-38 margin.[5][6] Batten's top campaign issues were workforce development and ending a regional sales tax on Virginia's Historic Triangle.[3] In the November general election, Batten defeated pediatrician Mark Downey by a 52-46 margin.[7]

References
  1. "Bio for Amanda E. Batten". Virginia House of Delegates. Retrieved 2020-03-17.
  2. Martin, Sararose (November 5, 2019). "Batten takes over 96th District seat from Pogge". The Virginia Gazette. Williamsburg. Retrieved March 17, 2020.
  3. "Candidate Profile: Amanda Batten (96th District)". WAVY-TV. Portsmouth. September 30, 2019. Retrieved March 17, 2020.
  4. Mitchell, Lynn (March 23, 2019). "Pogge Legislative Aide Amanda Batten Announces for HD-96". Bearing Drift. Retrieved March 17, 2020.
  5. Ress, Dave (June 10, 2019). "Mugler wins in 91st House district, Batten will face Downey in 96th". Daily Press. Newport News. Retrieved March 17, 2020.
  6. "2019 House of Delegates Republican Primary District 96". Virginia State Board of Elections. Retrieved March 17, 2020.
  7. "2019 House of Delegates General Election District 96". Virginia State Board of Elections. Retrieved March 17, 2020.
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