Alan Arnold Diamonstein (August 20, 1931 – October 17, 2019[1]) was an American attorney and Democratic Party politician.
Alan Diamonstein | |
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| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 94th district | |
| In office January 12, 1983 – January 9, 2002 | |
| Preceded by | None (district created) |
| Succeeded by | Glenn Oder |
| Chair of the Democratic Party of Virginia | |
| In office March 9, 1982 – June 14, 1985 | |
| Preceded by | Owen B. Pickett |
| Succeeded by | Richard J. Davis |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 48th district | |
| In office January 13, 1982 – January 12, 1983 Serving with Ted Morrison & Bobby Scott | |
| Preceded by | Harvey Morgan |
| Succeeded by | Mary A. R. Marshall |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 49th district | |
| In office January 10, 1968 – January 13, 1982 | |
| Preceded by | Charles K. Hutchens |
| Succeeded by | Robert Andrews |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Alan Arnold Diamonstein August 20, 1931 Newport News, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | October 17, 2019 (aged 88) Newport News, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Beverly Hicks |
| Alma mater | University of Virginia |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | United States Air Force |
| Battles/wars | Korean War |
Diamonstein served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1968 to 2002, representing parts of Newport News. Diamonstein chose not to run for reelection in 2001, seeking instead the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor. He came in second to Richmond mayor Tim Kaine, who would go on to win in the general election.[2][3] Diamonstein was the chair of the Democratic Party of Virginia from 1982 to 1985.
References
edit- ^ "Attorney, former lawmaker Alan Diamonstein dies at 88". SFChronicle.com. October 17, 2019.
- ^ "Alan A. Diamonstein Age: 69". The Washington Post. May 30, 2001. Retrieved December 10, 2017.
- ^ "2001 Citizen of the Year: Alan Diamonstein". Daily Press. December 30, 2001. Retrieved December 10, 2017.
External links
edit- Alan Diamonstein at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007
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