Denise Lunsford
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| Denise Lunsford | ||
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| Electoral District | Albemarle County | |
| Term Start | 2008 | |
| Term End | 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Camblos | |
| Succeeded by | Robert N. Tracci | |
Biographical Information
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| Date of birth | July 13, 1964 Age 59 |
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| Place of birth | Cleveland, Tennessee | |
| Website | Campaign website | |
| Campaign $ | VPAP | |
| Contributions $ | VPAP | |
Denise Lunsford served as Albemarle County Commonwealth's Attorney from 2008 to 2015. She won election to the position in 2007, defeating Jim Camblos. However, she lost in a narrow vote to Republican Robert N. Tracci. [1]
Biography
Lunsford is a native of Cleveland, Tennessee. After graduating from Washington and Lee University's Law School, Lunsford moved to Charlottesville where she began work for Michie, Hamlett, Lowry, Rassmussen and Tweel. She also taught as an adjunct professor at University of Virginia Law School[2].
Public service
Lunsford has served on the boards of the Monticello Area Community Action Agency (MACCA), AIDS/HIV Services Group, Augusta County SPCA and On Our Own.
2007 Election
| Candidates | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Denise Lunsford (D) | 12,190 | 53.00 |
| J. L. "Jim" Camblos III (R-incumbent) | 10,800 | 46.96 |
| Write-In | 9 | 0.04 |
2015 Election
| Candidates | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Robert N. Tracci (R) | 11,113 | 51.26 |
| Denise Lunsford (D) | 10,063 | 48.9 |
| Write-In | 53 | 0.23 |
References
- ↑ Web. Tracci Defeats Lunsford for Albemarle Co. Commonwealth’s Attorney, NBC29, November 3, 2015, retrieved December 19, 2015.
- ↑ "Denise Lunsford for Commonwealth's Attorney, Albemarle County VA." Denise Lunsford, Commonwealth's Attorney, Albemarle County VA. Web. 14 Dec. 2009. <http://www.deniselunsford.com/about-denise-lunsford.php>.
Media appearances
- December 16, 2007 installment of Charlottesville Right Now
- October 31, 2015 Straight Talk campaign forum with Robert Tracci