David Suetterlein

David Robert Suetterlein (born January 4, 1985) is an American politician, currently serving as a Republican member of the Senate of Virginia. He previously worked on the campaign and senate staff of Ken Cuccinelli and on the senate staff of his predecessor, Ralph K. Smith.^[1] Suetterlein was first elected in 2015, defeating Democrat Michael Hamlar and Independent Steven Nelson.^[2] He has been re-elected in 2019 and 2023.^[3][4]

David Suetterlein
Suetterlein in 2025
Member of the Virginia Senate
Incumbent
Assumed office January 13, 2016
Preceded by	Ralph Smith (19th district)
Succeeded by	Christie Craig (19th district)
Constituency	19th District (2016–2024) 4th District (since 2024)
Preceded by	Ryan McDougle (4th district)
Personal details
Born	David Robert Suetterlein (1985-01-04) January 4, 1985 (age 40)
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Ashley
Residence	Cave Spring, Virginia
Alma mater	Grove City College (B.A.)
Committees	Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources Education and Health Transportation
Website	www.suetterlein.com

Electoral history

Date	Election	Candidate	Party	Votes	%
Virginia Senate, 19th district
Nov 3, 2015[5]	General	David R. Suetterlein	Republican	33,120	64.95
		Michael L. Hamlar	Democratic	15,738	30.82
		Steven L. Nelson	Independent	2,134	4.18
		Write Ins		70	0.14
		Ralph Smith did not seek reelection; seat stayed Republican

Date	Election	Candidate	Party	Votes	%
Virginia Senate, 19th district
Nov 5, 2019[6]	General[7]	David R. Suetterlein	Republican	41,290	71.4
		Flourette Marie Moore Ketner	Democratic	16,484	28.5
		All Others		50	0.1

Date	Election	Candidate	Party	Votes	%
Virginia Senate, 4th district
Nov 7, 2023[8]	General[9]	David R. Suetterlein	Republican	32,127	53.2
		Trish White-Boyd	Democratic	28,109	46.6
		All Others		126	0.2