Delegate Kris Amundson (D-Mount Vernon)

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District 44: County of Fairfax (part) [map]
Took Office January 2000
Left Office January 2010
Committees Health, Welfare and Institutions, Rules, Science and Technology
Age 60
Website amundson.org
Copatroning Habits 75% of bills she copatroned were introduced by Democrats. Of all of the copatrons of her bills, 91% of them are Democrats. Of all of the copatrons of all of the bills that she also copatroned, 63% of them are Democrats.
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Served as the Chairman of the Democratic House Campaign Committee. Education writer and consultant. Born in Brainerd, MN. Before being elected as a member of the General Assembly, she served for nearly a decade on the Fairfax County School Board, including two years as its chairman. She received a BA from Macalester College and an MA from the American University. The mother of one adult daughter.

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Recent Mentions on Blogs

Not Larry Sabato: Eileen Filler-Corn To File Today For Delegate!

January 19, 2010
Kris Amundson. This is indeed great news. Eileen would be a terrific delegate. Posted by: Kris Amundson | January 19, 2010 at 12:10 PM. John. Finally some word as to what's going on in the 41st. I had been thinking about filing pending ...

7 West has wrapped up.

January 10, 2010
After three and a half years and 400 posts, Kris Amundson and Bob Brink are wrapping up their blog, 7 West. Del. Amundson has retired from the legislature, leaving Del. Brink like one half of a horse costume (I'm not saying which half), ...

del. kris amundson starts new job next week

August 18, 2009
earlier today del. kris amundson announced that she will be starting a new job next week as the communications director for education sector. in addition to saying their motto of "independent analysis, innovative ideas" is part of what ...

back to school

August 17, 2009
well, not exactly. but one week from today, i am starting a new job at education sector, an education think tank in washington, dc. i'll be their communications manager, helping them get the word out about their thoughtful reports and ...

another farewell

July 17, 2009
today, our friend chris saxman announced he would not be running for re-election to the house. he'll be missed. chris is that rare breed of partisan who always takes the issues seriously–but never takes himself seriously. ...

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