Margaret Ransone
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
from the 99th district
In office
January 11, 2012 – January 10, 2024
Preceded byAlbert Pollard
Succeeded byHillary Pugh Kent (Redistricting)
Personal details
Born (1973-04-24) April 24, 1973
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseChristopher Todd Ransone
Children2
Residence(s)Kinsale, Virginia, U.S.
Alma materRandolph–Macon College
OccupationSales management
CommitteesAgriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
Health, Welfare and Institutions
Privileges and Elections
Websitewww.margaretransone.com

Margaret Bevans Ransone (born April 24, 1973) is an American politician. A Republican, she was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in 2011. She currently represents the 99th district, made up of the Northern Neck counties of King George, Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond and Westmoreland, and part of Caroline County.[1][2]

Early life and education

Ransone was born in Richmond, Virginia and raised in Westmoreland County. She received a B.A. degree from Randolph-Macon College in 2002. She currently works for a family-owned oyster business.[1][2]

Political career

The 99th district incumbent, Democrat Albert C. Pollard, retired for the second time in 2011. Ransone won a three-way primary for the Republican nomination with 61.25% of the vote.[3] She then defeated Democratic candidate Nicholas C. "Nick" Smith 14330–6364.[4]

In 2022, Ransone was promoted to chair of the Privileges and Elections Committee.[5]

Personal life

She is married to Christopher Todd Ransone. They have two children, Ann and Christopher.[1][2]

Notes

  1. 1 2 3 "Virginia House of Delegates 2012; Delegate Margaret B. Ransone;". Virginia House of Delegates. Retrieved 2012-11-09.
  2. 1 2 3 "Margaret Ransone; Delegate". Retrieved 2012-11-09.
  3. ↑ "August 2011 Republican Primary Official Results". Virginia State Board of Elections. Archived from the original on 2012-12-05. Retrieved 2012-11-09.
  4. ↑ "November 2011 General Election Official Results". Virginia State Board of Elections. Archived from the original on 2013-05-20. Retrieved 2012-11-09.
  5. ↑ "House of Delegates Committees".


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