Preceded by Edward L. Schrock Political party Republican Party Republican Party Full Name Frank W. Wagner Role American Politician | Succeeded by John J. Welch Name Frank Wagner Preceded by Charles R. Hawkins Occupation Shipyard owner | |
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Born July 18, 1955
Ruislip, England, U.K. ( 1955 -07-18 ) Alma mater U.S. Naval Academy (B.S.) Education United States Naval Academy Residence Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States | ||
Service/branch United States Navy | ||
Virginia state senator frank wagner congratulates nns on 130 years
Frank W. Wagner (born July 18, 1955) is an American politician. A Republican, he served in the Virginia House of Delegates 1992–2001, and was elected to the Senate of Virginia in a special election on December 19, 2000. He currently represents the 7th district in Virginia Beach and Norfolk. He is a member of the Commerce and Labor, General Laws and Technology, Rehabilitation and Social Services, and Transportation committees.
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- Virginia state senator frank wagner congratulates nns on 130 years
- Personal life
- Political career
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Personal life
Wagner was born at a United States Air Force base in England. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1977, with a B.S. degree in Ocean Engineering. He served in the United States Navy as a diving and salvage officer and an engineering duty officer, then went into the boat building and repair business. He is currently the co-owner/vice president of Davis Boatworks.
Political career
His focus and expertise is on energy policy.
In August 2016, Wagner announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor in 2017. He lost the primary election on June 13, 2017, placing in third and last behind Corey Stewart and Ed Gillespie.