Summary
Current Position: State Senator of District 5 since 2016
Affiliation: Democrat
Former Position: State Delegate from 1994 – 2016
Lionell Spruill is a member of the Virginia Senate representing the 5th District which represents part of Chesapeake and Norfolk. Previously, he served as the House of Delegates representative, serving since 1994. That district covered parts of Chesapeake and Suffolk.
Senator Spruill was born in South Norfolk, on December 28, 1946. He was one of 15 children. He retired from Bell Atlantic as a Central Office Technician. His educational background includes Carver High School and Norfolk State University with an Honorary Doctorate of Laws.
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About
Source: Campaign page
The Honorable Lionell Spruill, Sr., is a member of the Virginia Senate representing the 5th District which represents part of Chesapeake and Norfolk. Previously, he served as the House of Delegates representative, serving since 1994. That district covered parts of Chesapeake and Suffolk.
Senator Spruill was born in South Norfolk, on December 28, 1946. He was one of 15 children. He retired from Bell Atlantic as a Central Office Technician. His educational background includes Carver High School and Norfolk State University with an Honorary Doctorate of Laws.
Experience
Work Experience
- Delegate
Virginia House of Delegates - Councilman
Chesapeake City Council - Chairman
Chesapeake Planning Commission
Education
- Honorary Doctorate of Laws
Norfolk State University
Awards
- Virginia Orthopaedic Society Legislator of the Year (2018)
- A Dog’s Best Friend Award (2018)
Personal
Born in on December 28, 1946
One daughter – Nadia and three sons – Lionell, Jr., Clayton, and Tony, and grandfather to six grandchildren.
Membership & Affiliation
Founder of Chesapeake’s first Block Security Program
Life Member of NAACP, Norfolk NAACP, The Chesapeake Men for Progress, Fourth Congressional District Committee of the Democratic Party of Virginia
Served for seven years as a member of the Democratic National Committee.
Most Worshipful Past Grand Master of Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Virginia
Past Master of Providence Lodge #189
Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity Beta Lambda Boule.
Contact
Legislative Assistants: Susan Rowland, Holly Anderson
Email:
- Government – district05@senate.virginia.gov
Offices
Capitol Office
Pocahontas Building
Room No: E524
Senate of Virginia
P. O. Box 396
Richmond, VA 23218
Phone: (804) 698-7505
District Office
P. O. Box 5403
Chesapeake, VA 23324
Phone: (757) 424-2178
Fax: (757) 321-6646
Web
Government Page, Campaign Site
Politics
Source: none
Recent Elections
2019
| Lionell Spruill Sr. (D) | 31,576 | 79.25% |
| Jeff B. Staples () | 7,812 | 19.61% |
| Write-In (Write-in) | 457 | 1.15% |
| TOTAL | 39,845 |
2016
| Lionell Spruill (D) | 66,989 | 96.2% |
| Write In (Write-in) | 2,627 | 3.8% |
| TOTAL | 69,616 |
Source: Virginia Legislative Information System
Finances
SPRUILL SR, LIONELL has run in 11 races for public office, winning 10 of them. The candidate has raised a total of $1,223,243.
Source: Follow the Money
Committees
Committees
Commerce and Labor
Privileges and Elections
Rehabilitation and Social Services
Appointments
Alcoholic Beverage Control Subcommittee
Voting Record
See: Vote Smart
New Legislation
Source: Virginia Legislative Information System
Issues
Economy
Coordinate with economic development to bring new businesses and technology to the District.
Collaborate with state workforce development to bring funds to the district
Education
Work to bring education funding to create a world class education system.
Promote vocational education for those who want to learn a trade or skill
Infrastructure
Improve Reliable Transportation
Support and work for a reliable transportation system including roads, highways, light rail, and public transit.
