Edwin Harris Ragsdale (December 18, 1929 – September 13, 2017) was an American real estate developer and Republican politician from Virginia. After serving as Chairman of the Henrico County Board of Supervisors, he was elected to two terms in the Virginia House of Delegates, serving from 1972 to 1976. He ran again in 1982, defeating Delegate George W. Grayson but was bested in a rematch the next year.[1][2]
Edwin H. Ragsdale | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 97th district | |
| In office January 12, 1983 – January 11, 1984 | |
| Preceded by | None (district created) |
| Succeeded by | George W. Grayson |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 34th district | |
| In office January 12, 1972 – January 14, 1976 | |
| Succeeded by | Robinson B. James |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Edwin Harris Ragsdale December 18, 1929 DeWitt, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | September 13, 2017 (aged 87) Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Juanita Helfert |
References
edit- ^ "Photo Gallery of Henrico's Chairmen, 1934–Present - County of Henrico, Virginia". henrico.us. Retrieved 2017-12-09.
- ^ "RAGSDALE, THE HONORABLE EDWIN | Obituaries". richmond.com. Retrieved 2017-12-09.
External links
edit- Edwin H. Ragsdale at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007
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