Louise Lucas

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Lillie Louise Lucas

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign State Senate
Date of Birth January 22, 1944 (Age: 82)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
Community
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Personal Background

Louise Lucas holds a Bachelor of Science in Vocational-Industrial Education and a Master of Arts in Urban Affairs with a concentration in Human Resources Planning and Administration from Norfolk State University. She began her career in the federal government, becoming the first female shipfitter at Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Lucas has held various leadership roles, including serving as the Command Federal Women’s Program Manager and Equal Employment Manager. She has also led community projects as the Executive Director of the Southeastern Tidewater Opportunity Project and held academic positions at Old Dominion University and Norfolk State University. Lucas has founded and managed multiple organizations, including Lucas Lodge, Lucas Transportation, and Portsmouth Day Support Program.

Political Ideas

Louise Lucas's political identity is marked by a blend of local advocacy and progressive ideals, often navigating complex policy waters. Her opposition to taxpayer-funded sports arenas reflects a fiscally conservative yet socially progressive stance, challenging traditional party lines. Lucas's involvement in racial equality and community service organizations underscores her commitment to social justice, yet her entanglement in gerrymandering and corruption allegations introduces an intriguing tension between her ideals and actions.

Campaigns
2023: Virginia State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

Virginia's 18th Senate District, 2023 general election

28,668 votes (58.87%)

Win

Virginia's 18th Senate District, 2023 Democratic primary

9,614 votes (53.12%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Finance and Appropriations
Member
Commerce and Labor
Member
Education and Health
Member
Rules
Member
Block Grants
Member
Crime Commission, Virginia State
Member
Early Childhood Care and Education, Joint Subcommittee
Member
Electric Utility Regulation, Commission on
Member
Elementary & Secondary Education Funding, Joint Subcommittee to Study
Member
Governor's Advisory Council on Revenue Estimates
Member
Growing in Grace
Member
Growth and Opportunity Board, Virginia
Member
Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission
Member
Health Care, Joint Commission on
Member
Health Workforce Development Authority, Virginia
Member
Higher Education Funding Policies Joint Subcommittee
Member
Historical Statues in the United States Capitol; Commission for
Member
Historic Horse Racing Workgroup
Member
Intercollegiate Athletics Review Commission
Member
Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation Board of Trustees
Member
Joint Rules
Member
Joint Subcommittee on Tax Policy
Member
MEI Project Approval Commission
Member
Public Private Partnership Advisory Commission
Member
Roanoke River Basin Advisory Committee, Virginia
Member
Roanoke River Bi-State Commission, Virginia Delegation of the
Member
Southern Virginia Higher Education Center Board of Trustees
Member
Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission
Member
Women's Health, Commission on
Member
2019: Virginia State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

Virginia's 18th Senate district general election, 2019

43,015 votes (92.49%)

Win