Delegate Kris Amundson (D-Mount Vernon)

Party Democratic Photo of Kris Amundson
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
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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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Bills Passed 21.7% in 2009
Bio

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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Donor Sector Total
Virginia Democratic Party Democratic Party committees $15,152
Virginia Assoc Of Realtors Real estate $7,000
Fire Fighters Local 2068 Police & fire fighters unions and associations $7,000
Virginia Bankers Assoc Commercial banks & bank holding companies $5,250
Fairfax Deputy Sheriffs Coalition Local 5016 Police & fire fighters unions and associations $5,000
Dominion Energy production & distribution $5,000
Northern Virginia Assoc Of Realtors Real estate $4,500
Alexander, Elizabeth M Uncoded $4,000
Virginia State Afl-Cio Labor unions $3,500
Food & Commercial Workers Local 400 Retail trade unions $3,500

Data provided by The National Institute on Money in State Politics.

Recent Mentions on Blogs

Not Larry Sabato: LANDSLIDE EILEEN WINS BY 37

March 2, 2010
I've been waiting 11 years to say this.... Congratulations to Delegate-Elect Eileen Filler-Corn!!! ... Kris Amundson. Tennessee women's coach Pat Summit says, "Here's how I'm going to beat you. I'm going to outwork you." Eileen is from that same school. Great win! Posted by: Kris Amundson | March 02, 2010 at 09:06 PM. Robin Abbott. Congrats to Sandy Evans as well. I hear great things about you from my seatmate, the gentlewoman from Fairfax, Kaye Kory. ...

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

January 19, 2010
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 who the candidates were. ...

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 ...

Blue Virginia: Kris Amundson to Retire; Scott Surovell for Delegate!

June 24, 2009
Kris Amundson to Retire; Scott Surovell for Delegate! I like Kris Amundson and am sorry to see her go, but I am happy about about the rest of the news: Del. Kristen J. Amundson (D-Fairfax) announced today she was retiring after ten ...

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