John R. Saunders

John Richard Saunders (December 9, 1869 – March 17, 1934) was an American lawyer and politician who served as Attorney General of Virginia from 1918 until his death in 1934. Prior to this, he was a member of the Senate of Virginia.^[1][2] He was a supporter of women's suffrage while in the Senate.^[3] He was married to Blanche Hoskins Saunders who was a member of the Equal Suffrage League of Saluda.^[3]

John R. Saunders
23rd Attorney General of Virginia
In office February 1, 1918 – March 17, 1934
Governor	Westmoreland Davis Elbert Lee Trinkle Harry F. Byrd John Garland Pollard George C. Peery
Preceded by	Josiah D. Hank Jr.
Succeeded by	Abram P. Staples
Member of the Virginia Senate from the 39th district
In office January 8, 1908 – January 9, 1918
Preceded by	J. Boyd Sears
Succeeded by	J. Douglass Mitchell
Personal details
Born	John Richard Saunders (1869-12-09)December 9, 1869 King and Queen County, Virginia, U.S.
Died	March 17, 1934(1934-03-17) (aged 64) Saluda, Virginia, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Blanche Hoskins

Electoral history

Date	Election	Candidate	Party	Votes	%
Attorney General of Virginia
November 6, 1917	General	John R. Saunders	Democratic	-	-
		Harry Wolcott	Republican	-	-
		Josiah D. Hank, Jr. did not seek reelection; seat stayed Democratic
November 8, 1921	General	John R. Saunders (inc.)	Democratic	-	-
			Republican	-	-
November 5, 1929[4]	General	John R. Saunders (inc.)	Democratic	183,793	63.73
		Charles C. Berkeley	Republican	104,606	36.27
November 7, 1933[5]	General	John R. Saunders (inc.)	Democratic	125,811	75.13
		Clarence R. Ahalt	Republican	37,115	22.16
		Herman R. Ansell	Socialist	4,526	2.70