Political party Democratic Role Politician Profession Lawyer Party Democratic Party | Religion Baptist Succeeded by Clarke Hogan Name Ted Bennett | |
Born December 24, 1940
Halifax, Virginia ( 1940 -12-24 ) Alma mater University of Virginia
University of Virginia School of Law Residence Halifax County, Virginia, United States Education University of Virginia School of Law, University of Virginia | ||
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William Weldon "Ted" Bennett, Jr. (born December 24, 1940, in Halifax, Virginia) is an American politician. A Democrat, he served in the Virginia House of Delegates 1990–2002. On March 13, 2009, he announced that he was running for reelection to his old seat in the 60th district after his Republican successor, Clarke Hogan, announced his own retirement.
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Early life
Bennett was born in Halifax County, Virginia. He attended the University of Virginia, receiving a B.A. degree in 1963 and a J.D. in 1966. He then went into law practice in Halifax County.
Political career
Bennett served one term (1976–80) as Commonwealth's Attorney for Halifax County and the independent city of South Boston.
He was first elected to the House of Delegates in 1989. Bennett was co-chair of the Science and Technology committee 2000–01.