Daniel Woodrow Bird Jr. (born December 26, 1938) is an American attorney and politician who served as a member of the Virginia state senate from 1976 to 1992. He mounted an unsuccessful bid for Governor in 1989, dropping out and supporting Douglas Wilder before the Democratic primary.[1]
Danny Bird | |
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| Member of the Virginia Senate from the 38th district | |
| In office January 14, 1976 – January 8, 1992 | |
| Preceded by | George F. Barnes |
| Succeeded by | Jackson Reasor |
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| Born | Daniel Woodrow Bird Jr. December 26, 1938 Bland, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Barbara Joan McEldowney |
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| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Rank | Captain |
His father, D. Woodrow Bird, served for many years in the General Assembly.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Bird to Seek Governorship". Kingsport Times-News. January 30, 1988. p. 3A. Retrieved May 16, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Bird Files for Nomination". Bluefield Daily Telegraph. April 6, 1975. Retrieved May 16, 2020 – via NewspaperArchive.
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- Daniel W. Bird Jr. at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007
