David Owen[1] is an American Republican politician from Virginia.[2] He was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in the 2023 Virginia House of Delegates election from the 57th district.[3] He represents portions of western Henrico County and eastern Goochland in the House of Delegates. He was first elected in 2023 with 51% of the vote, defeating Democratic candidate Susanna Gibson.[4]
Political career
In 2023, David Owen ran for the 57th District of the Virginia House of Delegates. He was unoppossed in the Republican Primary. Owen narrowly won the general election on Nov. 7 with 51% of the vote. Owen supports unfettered abortion access through 15 weeks, with exceptions for rape, incest, and the life of the mother in later weeks.[5] In an interview with the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Owen said, "I will always defend a woman’s choice throughout the first 15 weeks and will always protect exceptions for rape, incest, and life of the mother... I will vote against any bills that do not maintain these thresholds."[6] In 2024, Owen was one of five Republican delegates who voted with their Democratic colleagues in support of safeguarding same-sex marriage in Virginia.[7]
References
- ^ "About David". David Owen for Delegate. Retrieved December 10, 2023.
- ^ "David Owen (Virginia)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
- ^ "Owen wins Virginia legislative race over opponent who livestreamed sex videos | Jefferson City News-Tribune". www.newstribune.com. November 9, 2023. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
- ^ "Election Results: House of Delegates District 57". The Virginia Public Access Project. Retrieved December 10, 2023.
- ^ Rene Woods, Charlotte (September 5, 2023). "House candidate David Owen calls himself 'pro-life' in recording from event". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Lee Enterprises. Retrieved December 10, 2023.
David will defend women's options during the first 15 weeks of pregnancy and in instances of rape, incest and life of the mother while protecting the unborn from on-demand late-term abortions... a spokesperson for Owen's campaign said.
- ^ Rene Woods, Charlotte (September 8, 2023). "Owen-Gibson matchup for Henrico House seat one to watch for both parties". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Lee Enterprises. Retrieved December 10, 2023.
"I will always defend a woman's choice throughout the first 15 weeks and will always protect exceptions for rape, incest, and life of the mother," Owen said. "I will vote against any bills that do not maintain these thresholds."
- ^ Atkinson, Bill (January 26, 2024). "Five Republicans join Democrats to block denial of same-sex marriage licenses". The Progress-Index. Gannett. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
Two of the four Republicans representing parts of the Tri-City area in the House of Delegates crossed the aisle Friday to join their Democratic colleagues in voting for a bill that would block marriage licenses from being denied to same-sex couples in the state. Dels. Carrie Coyner of Chesterfield County and Kim Taylor of Dinwiddie County were among five GOP legislators in the 54-40 vote to pass House Bill 174... Other Republicans joining with the Democrats on House Bill 174 were Robert Bloxom Jr. of Accomack County, Chad Green of York County, and David Owen of Goochland County.
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