Summary
Current Position: State Delegate of District 93 since 2016
Affiliation: Democrat
Mike Mullin is passionate about a lot of things, and it’s one reason he is such a good Delegate for the 93rd District of Virginia. In Mike’s first year as a legislator, he passed four bills — more than any other freshman legislator in the House of Delegates that year.
He served on the Counties, Cities and Towns Committee and the Courts of Justice Committee. In his first year, he was most proud of his bill to ensure that people who commit domestic violence aren’t eligible for “first offender status” if they have committed other violent felonies. “This bill could help stop the cycle of violence and protect women and children,” he says. “It just might save the life of somebody you love.”
OnAir Post: Michael Mullin
About
Mike is passionate about a lot of things, and it’s one reason he is such a good Delegate for the 93rd District of Virginia. In Mike’s first year as a legislator, he passed four bills — more than any other freshman legislator in the House of Delegates that year. He served on the Counties, Cities and Towns Committee and the Courts of Justice Committee. In his first year, he was most proud of his bill to ensure that people who commit domestic violence aren’t eligible for “first offender status” if they have committed other violent felonies. “This bill could help stop the cycle of violence and protect women and children,” he says. “It just might save the life of somebody you love.”
He excels at turning his experiences and understanding of the communities of the Peninsula into real results for his constituents. In his second year as a legislator, he was reappointed to the Counties, Cities, and Towns Committee and the Courts of Justice Committee, and newly appointed to the Commerce and Labor Committee. He again passed four bills, highlighted by a new law to protect victims of human trafficking. Delegate Mullin served on the House Select Committee on School Safety throughout 2018. In the 2019 Legislative Session, Delegate Mullin passed ten pieces of legislation and continues to be a leader in the General Assembly.
When Mike isn’t in Richmond in session in the House of Delegates, he is a private practice attorney and resident of Newport News. He came to the Peninsula as a 17-year-old college freshman at Christopher Newport University and loved the city so much he wanted to raise his family here, so he returned after earning his law degree from The Catholic University.
Mike is a Certified Gang Investigator by the Virginia Gang Investigator’s Association and volunteers his time to stop gang violence in our communities. He is a graduate of the Sorensen Institute of Political Leadership and a member of the Christopher Newport University Alumni Society.
Experience
Work Experience
- Criminal Prosecutor
Education
- JD
The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, Washington, DC
2007 - BA
Christopher Newport University
2004
Personal
- Birth Year: 1981
- Place of Birth: Fairfax, VA
- Gender: Male
- Race(s): Caucasian
- Religion: Roman Catholic
- Spouse: Laura Hadley Mullin
- Children: Daniel, Henry, and William
Membership & Affiliation
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church
Knights of Columbus, Walter Pollard Council #5480
Virginia Association of Commonwealth’s Attorneys
Virginia Gang Investigator’s Association
Virginia State Bar
Christopher Newport University Alumni Association
Contact
Legislative Assistant: Hannah Cannon
Administrative Assistant During Session: Jane Hornbeck
Email:
- Government – delmmullin@house.virginia.gov
Offices
Capitol Office
Pocahontas Building
900 E. Main St,
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Phone: (804) 698-1093
District Office
566 Denbigh Boulevard, Suite C
Newport News, VA 23608
Phone: (757) 525-9526
Web
Government Page, Campaign Site, YouTube
Politics
Source: none
Recent Elections
2019
| Michael P. Mullin (D) | 14,348 | 55.66% |
| Heather L. Cordasco (R) | 11,402 | 44.23% |
| Write-In (Write-in) | 28 | 0.11% |
| TOTAL | 25,778 |
2017
| Michael Mullin (D) | 15,988 | 60.0% |
| Heather Lynn Cordasco (R) | 10,625 | 39.9% |
| Write In (Write-in) | 42 | 0.2% |
| TOTAL | 26,655 |
Finances
MULLIN, MICHAEL P has run in 3 races for public office, winning 2 of them. The candidate has raised a total of $1,082,406.
Source: Follow the Money
Committees
Committees
Courts of Justice
Counties Cities and Towns
Commerce and Labor
Subcommittees
Counties Cities and Towns – Subcommittee #2
Courts of Justice – Subcommittee #1
Courts of Justice – Subcommittee #4
Courts of Justice – Ethics Subcommittee
Commerce and Labor – Subcommittee #1
Appointments
House Commerce and Labor
House Counties Cities and Towns
House Courts of Justice
Prevention and Response Protocol Subcommittee
Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program, Commission on
Voting Record
See: Vote Smart
New Legislation
Source: Virginia Legislative Information System
Issues
Source: Campaign page
Economy
Mike has been working to bring good high-paying jobs to the region. Partnering with our local colleges and universities, Mike is finding ways to grow our economy and create high quality jobs across the Peninsula. Mike believes investing in local small businesses so they can create jobs and help our area thrive and grow is critical. Mike voted to support expanding Worker Retraining tax credits that will help small businesses create the most ready and trained workforce. Mike also voted to waive tax penalties on small businesses in their first two years when they are starting up.
Women make up almost half of the workforce, so fighting to ensure equal pay for equal work becomes a reality in Virginia is a goal of Mike’s.
Mike has received endorsements from the KML Carpenters, the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation, the Virginia AFL-CIO, Virginia Professional Firefighters Association.
Education
As the father of three young boys, Mike is committed to working for a world class education for every Virginia child. Mike will work to expand early childhood education so that each child has access to a quality pre-K education. Studies show that children who attend pre-K are more prepared for school. Mike will always support efforts to fully fund our public schools and that means not diverting funds to private institutions. We must also pay teachers a better salary. Our children deserve the best teachers and our teachers deserve fair compensation. Mike is proud to have supported a 2% salary increase for teachers last session. Mike has also worked to end the culture of high-stakes testing by eliminating some of the Standards of Learning requirements.
Mike’s commitment to education has earned him the endorsement of the Virginia Education Association.
Environment
Mike is committed to making sure we have an environment that protects our region’s natural beauty and encourages job creation.
These goals are accomplished by:
Protecting the Chesapeake Bay: Jobs in Hampton Roads rely on a clean and protected Chesapeake Bay. Mike will continue to be a strong voice for providing full funding for the cleanup of the Chesapeake Bay.
Promoting Renewable Energy: Mike believes that we must find ways to promote clean energy with investments in wind, solar, and other renewable resources. Mike will also continue to advocate for legislation that will create an electric and clean vehicle infrastructure for the future.
Addressing the Problem of Climate Change: The Virginia Peninsula is created by the York and James Rivers, so the impacts of climate change, particularly flooding, are of great concern to residents and businesses. Mike is committed to expanding our efforts to curb climate change, including renewable energy, efficient modes of transportation, and recycling.
Mike is proud to be endorsed by the Sierra Club and the League of Conservation Voters.
Health Care
Mike was a strong supporter of expanding Medicaid in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Medicaid expansion, enacted in 2018, extends coverage to nearly 400,000 Virginians, and put money back into the state budget for schools, mental health, and state employee raises. Mike believes this was a common-sense solution that improves the lives of citizens of the 93rd District and Virginia.
Mike is a strong advocate and supporter of women making their own health choices. That is why Mike has stood in support of Planned Parenthood and advocated for affordable birth control.
Mike has received endorsement from NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia for these efforts.
Safety
Criminal Justice
As a former criminal prosecutor, Mike has been a leader in combating gang violence and cracking down on sex crimes in Hampton Roads. He will always make sure that the most vulnerable in our community are protected.
In Richmond, Mike has put his background in criminal justice to work, focusing on ending the school-to-prison pipeline. Too often, Virginia children go straight from the classroom to prison. Mike is working to ensure our system is more focused on educating kids than on channeling them to the criminal justice system.
Mike is a strong advocate for Virginia women and families affected by domestic or sexual abuse. This spring, Governor McAuliffe signed Mike’s legislation to ensure that violent felons will no longer be eligible for first offender status under the state’s domestic violence laws.
Mike was awarded “Champion of Justice” by the Virginia Association of Commonwealth Attorneys for his work on these issues in Richmond.
Affordable Housing
Mike will support policies that ensure that all Virginians have access to safe and stable homes and any additional resources needed that will enable them to thrive in the community. This includes:
* Increasing funding for the Virginia Housing Trust Fund, a flexible loan and grant resource that addresses a range of local housing needs from homelessness to homeownership
* Promoting home energy efficiency programs that reduce monthly utility costs and help keep housing costs sustainable
* Providing access to permanent and supportive homes for individuals with mental health and disability needs.
