Bill DeSteph

William Robert DeSteph Jr. (born October 28, 1964) is an American politician from Virginia. A member of the Republican Party, DeSteph is the member of the Virginia Senate, representing the 8th district.^[1]

Bill DeSteph
Member of the Virginia Senate
Incumbent
Assumed office January 13, 2016
Preceded by	Jeff McWaters
Constituency	8th District (2016–2024) 20th District (since 2024)
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 82nd district
In office January 8, 2014 – January 13, 2016
Preceded by	Bob Purkey
Succeeded by	Jason Miyares
Member of the Virginia Beach City Council At-Large
In office July 1, 2006 – December 31, 2013
Preceded by	Peter W. Schmidt
Succeeded by	Brad Martin
Personal details
Born	William Robert DeSteph Jr. (1964-10-28) October 28, 1964 (age 60) Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Residence	Virginia Beach, Virginia
Alma mater	University of Maryland (BS)
Committees	Local Government Rehabilitation and Social Services Transportation
Website	www.billdesteph.org
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Navy

DeSteph previously served in the Virginia House of Delegates, representing the 82nd district,^[2] after serving on the Virginia Beach City Council.^[3]

Electoral history

Date	Election	Candidate	Party	Votes	%
Virginia House of Delegates, 82nd district
Nov 5, 2013[4]	General	William R. DeSteph Jr.	Republican	13,995	59.78
		William W. Fleming	Democratic	9,372	40.03
		Write Ins		43	0.18
		Bob Purkey did not seek reelection; seat stayed Republican
Virginia Senate, 8th district
Jun 9, 2015[5]	Primary	William R. DeSteph Jr.	Republican	2,280	71.07
		Craig M. Hudgins	Republican	928	28.93
Nov 3, 2015[6]	General	William R. DeSteph Jr.	Republican	15,905	58.73
		H. David Belote	Democratic	11,075	40.90
		Write Ins		101	0.37
		Jeff McWaters did not seek reelection; seat stayed Republican