Greg Habeeb

Habeeb got his start in politics during college as an intern for then Governor George Allen and subsequently for then Senator John Warner (R-VA). After practicing law in Richmond, Virginia from 2001 to 2004, Habeeb moved back to the Roanoke Valley. ^{[citation needed]}

In 2007 he was elected Chairman of the Salem Republican Committee. During his tenure, the Salem Republican Committee grew from about 10 members to over 120 members. His work as Salem Republican Committee Chair was recognized by the Republican Party of Virginia which named him its statewide Unit Chair of the Year in 2007 and the 6th District Unit Chair of the Year in 2008. During this time, Habeeb also worked closely with then Delegate Morgan Griffith, who was the House Majority Leader. In November 2010, Griffith was elected to Congress in Virginia's 9th Congressional District, defeating long-time incumbent Rick Boucher. Griffith resigned from the House of Delegates in December. Habeeb, initially uninterested, reconsidered after receiving calls from many community members and several prominent party officials. ^{[citation needed]}

On July 27, 2018, he announced that he would resign from the House of Delegates effective August 31, 2018, citing a desire to spend more time with his family.^[2]

Date	Election	Candidate	Party	Votes	%
Virginia House of Delegates, 8th district
January 11, 2011[3]	Special	Gregory D. Habeeb	Republican	6,570	63.52
		Ginger R. Mumpower	Democratic	3,747	36.22
		Write Ins		26	0.25
		Morgan Griffith was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives; seat stayed Republican
November 8, 2011[4]	General	Gregory D. Habeeb	Republican	14,882	96.54
		Write Ins		533	3.45
November 8, 2013[5]	General	Gregory D. Habeeb	Republican	20,058	95.63
		Write Ins		916	4.37
November 3, 2015[6]	General	Gregory D. Habeeb	Republican	16,684	95.96
		Write Ins		702	4.04
November 7, 2017 [7]	General	Gregory D. Habeeb	Republican	18,311	63.89
		Steve G. McBride	Democratic	10,294	35.92
		Write Ins		54	0.19

Habeeb announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for the 8th District seat in the Virginia House of Delegates on November 7, 2010. His candidacy was supported by, among others, Congressman-elect Griffith, 6th District Congressman Bob Goodlatte and Virginia State Senator Ralph Smith.^[8]

Habeeb was also endorsed during his primary by Governor Bob McDonnell, Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling and Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli. Due in part to the overwhelming level of support he received by party leaders and Republican voters, Habeeb ultimately won the Republican nomination without opposition. McDonnell set the date for the special election as January 11, 2011 - giving candidates just under two months to campaign. Habeeb's opponent was Democrat Ginger Mumpower, a business owner from Roanoke County. Habeeb defeated Mumpower by a margin of 64% to 36%, winning every precinct in the District. ^{[citation needed]}

Habeeb announced in April 2011 his intention to seek a full term in the House of Delegates.^[9] Habeeb went unchallenged for the Republican nomination and eventually won re-election without opposition.

In 2013, Habeeb went unchallenged for the Republican nomination and eventually won re-election to a second full term without opposition.

In 2015, Habeeb went unchallenged for the Republican nomination and eventually won re-election to a third full term without opposition.

In 2017, Habeeb went unchallenged for the Republican nomination and eventually won re-election to a fourth full term, defeating Democrat Steve McBride, a teacher and scientist who works at Virginia Tech. Habeeb defeated McBride with a margin of 64% to 36%.^[10]

Habeeb was sworn-in as a member of the Virginia General Assembly just over 14 hours after thanking his supporters on Election night.

During his first session, Habeeb sponsored several pieces of legislation aimed at reducing the size of government, making it more efficient, transparent and accountable.^[11]

He was initially assigned to three committees: House Courts of Justice, House Transportation and House Militia, Police, and Public Safety.^[12]

After serving just half a term in the House, Habeeb was appointed to the influential House Committee on Commerce & Labor. In addition, he currently also serves on the Courts of Justice and Privileges and Elections committee. Habeeb was also appointed to the important Rules committee, which is in charge of determining under what rule a bill will be considered under.^[13]

Habeeb announced that he would resign his House of Delegates seat on July 27, 2018. He resigned in order to be a full-time dad and take a more significant role at the Gentry Locke law firm.^[14]