Delegate Rich Anderson has represented the 51st House District (Prince William County) in the Virginia General Assembly since 2010. He is a retired 30-year Air Force colonel who now co-chairs the joint House-Senate Military and Veterans Caucus, the central clearinghouse for bills that affect veterans.
Two years ago, Andeson ran unopposed. In 2013, Anderson won re-election by seven points with 53% of the vote.
This year marks the first time Anderson's Democratic opponent, Hala Ayala, is not only a female but the local chapter presdient of the National Organization of Women.
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