Daun Sessoms Hester

Daun Sessoms Hester
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
from the 89th district
Assumed office
December 20, 2012
Preceded by Kenny Alexander
Personal details
Born ( 1955 -10-07) October 7, 1955
Norfolk, Virginia
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Quincey Hester, Sr.
Children Quincey Jr., Michael
Residence Norfolk, Virginia
Alma mater Virginia State University
George Washington University
Profession Teacher, Educator
Committees Education
Privileges and Elections
Religion Baptist
Website daunhester.org

Daun Sessoms Hester (born October 7, 1955) is an American politician and educator. She served on the nonpartisan Norfolk, Virginia City Council 19962010, and was vice mayor 200408. She is currently a Democratic member of the Virginia House of Delegates, having won a special election on December 18, 2012, in the 89th district in Norfolk.[1]

Early life, education, family

Hester was born in Norfolk and grew up in the Five Points neighborhood, graduating from Norview High School. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in education from Virginia State University in 1978 and a Master of Arts in education and human development from George Washington University in 1990.[2][3]

Hester worked for Norfolk Public Schools for 22 years.[4]

Electoral history

Date Election Candidate Party Votes %
Virginia House of Delegates, 89th district
Dec 18, 2012[1] Special Daun Sessoms Hester Democratic 1,123 93.50
James J. St. John 68 5.66
Write Ins 10 0.83
Kenny Alexander resigned; seat remained Democratic

Political career

Hester was first elected to Norfolk City Council in 1996, representing Superward 7. In 2004, she was chosen as vice mayor by her fellow council members, holding that position until 2008. In 2010, she ran for mayor against the incumbent, Paul D. Fraim, and two other challengers, losing to Fraim, 64% to 30%.[5] After losing the election, she resigned her council seat.

State Senator Yvonne B. Miller died in July 2012, creating an opening in the 5th Senate district. Delegate Kenneth Cooper Alexander won her seat in a September 4 special election, creating another vacancy in the 89th House district. Hester defeated Yvonne Allmond, a banker, 840-290 in a Democratic firehouse primary on October 17.[6] Hester then defeated James J. St. John, an independent, in the special election on December 18.

Notes

  1. 1 2 "December 18, 2012 Special Election Unofficial Results". Virginia State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2012-12-18.
  2. "More about Daun Hester". Retrieved 2012-12-18.
  3. "Virginia House of Delegates 2013; Delegate Daun Sessoms Hester". Virginia House of Delegates. Retrieved 2013-01-09.
  4. Mallonee, MaryKay (2010-02-15). "Daun Hester: 'No more fear tactics'; Norfolk councilwoman runs for mayor". WAVY.com. Retrieved 2012-12-18.
  5. Minium, Harry (2010-05-04). "Fraim holds off Hester for fifth term as Norfolk mayor". The Virginian-Pilot. Retrieved 2012-12-18.
  6. "Former Vice Mayor Daun Hester wins 89th House District primary caucus". WVEC.com. 2012-10-17. Retrieved 2012-12-18.

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