R.C. Sullivan Jr.
R.C. Sullivan Jr. (Democratic Party) (also known as Rip) is a member of theVirginia House of Delegates, representingDistrict 6. He assumed office on January 10, 2024.
Sullivan (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to theVirginia House of Delegates to representDistrict 6. He won in the general election onNovember 4, 2025.
Biography
Sullivan received his bachelor's degree from Amherst College and his law degree from the University of Virginia. His professional experience includes serving as president of the Legal Services of Northern Virginia and serving on the Board of Governors for the Virginia Bar Association.[1]
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Sullivan was assigned to the following committees:
- House Courts of Justice Committee
- House Finance Committee,Vice chair
- Labor and Commerce Committee
- House Rules Committee
2023-2024
Sullivan was assigned to the following committees:
2020-2021
Sullivan was assigned to the following committees:
- House Courts of Justice Committee
- House Finance Committee
- Labor and Commerce Committee,Vice chair
- House Rules Committee
2019-2020
Sullivan was assigned to the following committees:
2016 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2016 legislative session, Sullivan served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2016 |
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| •Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources |
| •Finance |
2015 legislative session
In the 2015 legislative session, Sullivan served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2015 |
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| •Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources |
| •Finance |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2025
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2025
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 6
IncumbentR.C. Sullivan Jr. defeatedKristin Hoffman in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 6 on November 4, 2025.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | R.C. Sullivan Jr. (D) | 66.6 | 26,199 |
 | Kristin Hoffman (R)  | 33.4 | 13,166 | |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. Source 1 Source 2 | Total votes: 39,365 | ||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. IncumbentR.C. Sullivan Jr. advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 6.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled.Kristin Hoffman advanced from the Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 6.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Sullivan in this election.
2023
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2023
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 6
IncumbentR.C. Sullivan Jr. defeatedKristin Hoffman in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 6 on November 7, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | R.C. Sullivan Jr. (D) | 61.9 | 20,144 |
| Kristin Hoffman (R) | 37.8 | 12,303 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 81 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 32,528 | ||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. IncumbentR.C. Sullivan Jr. advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 6.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled.Kristin Hoffman advanced from the Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 6.
Endorsements
Sullivan received the following endorsements.
2021
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2021
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 48
IncumbentR.C. Sullivan Jr. defeatedEdward Monroe in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 48 on November 2, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | R.C. Sullivan Jr. (D) | 72.1 | 28,545 |
 | Edward Monroe (R) | 27.6 | 10,937 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 95 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 39,577 | ||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. IncumbentR.C. Sullivan Jr. advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 48.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled.Edward Monroe advanced from the Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 48.
Campaign finance
2019
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2019
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 48
IncumbentR.C. Sullivan Jr. won election in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 48 on November 5, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | R.C. Sullivan Jr. (D) | 94.2 | 19,762 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 5.8 | 1,220 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 20,982 | ||
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2017
General election
Elections for theVirginia House of Delegates took place in 2017. All100 house seats were up for election. The general election took place onNovember 7, 2017. A primary election took place onJune 13, 2017. The filing deadline for primary election candidates wasMarch 30, 2017. The filing deadline for non-party candidates and candidates nominated by methods other than a primary wasJune 13, 2017.[2] IncumbentR.C. Sullivan Jr. (D) ran unopposed in the Virginia House of Delegates District 48 general election.[3]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 48 General Election, 2017 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  R.C. Sullivan Jr.Incumbent (unopposed) | 100.00% | 27,670 | |
| Total Votes | 27,670 | |||
| Source:Virginia Department of Elections | ||||
Democratic primary election
IncumbentR.C. Sullivan Jr. ran unopposed in the Virginia House of Delegates District 48 Democratic primary.[4]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 48 Democratic Primary, 2017 | ||
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| Candidate | ||
| R.C. Sullivan Jr.Incumbent | ||
Republican primary election
No Republican candidate filed to run for this seat.[5]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 48 Republican Primary, 2017 | ||
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| Candidate | ||
Endorsements
In 2017, Sullivan’s endorsements included the following:
- NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia[6]
2015
Elections for theVirginia House of Delegates took place in 2015. A primary election was held on June 9, 2015. The general election took place onNovember 3, 2015. Thesignature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 26, 2015.[7] IncumbentRip Sullivan was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[8][9]
2014
R.C. Sullivan, Jr. (D) defeatedDavid M. Foster (R) in the special election, which took place on August 19.[10][11]
The seat was vacant followingBob Brink's (D) resignation on June 30 to accept the position of Deputy Commissioner for Aging Services.[12]
Aspecial election for the position ofVirginia House of Delegates District 48 was called for August 19, 2014. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was July 7.[13] Candidates were chosen by the parties rather than through a primary.
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | R.C. Sullivan, Jr. | 62.2% | 5,978 | |
| Republican | David M. Foster | 37.7% | 3,621 | |
| N/A | Write-in | 0.1% | 8 | |
| Total Votes | 9,607 | |||
Campaign themes
2025
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2023
R.C. Sullivan Jr. did not completeBallotpedia's 2023 Candidate Connection survey.
2021
R.C. Sullivan Jr. did not completeBallotpedia's 2021 Candidate Connection survey.
2019
R.C. Sullivan Jr. did not completeBallotpedia's 2019 Candidate Connection survey.
2017
Sullivan’s campaign website highlighted the following issues:[14]
| “ | Economy/Income Inequality I support raising the minimum and tipped wages, and support legislation to increase them here in Virginia. We also must acknowledge the thousands of Virginians who are currently seeking employment. I oppose efforts to roll back the social safety net that is so important to unemployed Virginians searching for work. We can grow our economy by expanding workforce training programs, increasing access to capital for small businesses, and creating incentives for small business development. Education Great teachers are the key to our children’s success, which is why we must ensure that our teachers are paid competitive salaries that reflect our deep appreciation to these outstanding public servants. Too often our teachers are forced to “teach to the test,” which is why I strongly support the SOL reforms that were passed in the House of Delegates last year (HB930). I will fight to protect and expand education funding so we can begin to tackle the issues of overcrowding and larger class sizes currently facing Arlington and Fairfax County Public Schools. I also believe that the ability to attend college should not be solely dictated by a student’s financial situation, which is why I am working to expand opportunities for post-secondary education. This includes increasing investments in our outstanding community colleges. I was honored to be named "Rookie of the Year" by the Virginia Education Association for my record on education issues in my first term in the General Assembly. Energy/Environment I oppose offshore drilling, and instead believe we should be increasing our investments in renewable energies. For example, Virginia has an incredible amount of untapped wind energy waiting to be harnessed. I support efforts to increase our renewable portfolio standard and incentives for meeting these goals, as well as mandatory energy efficiency standards for investor-owned electric utilities. Additionally, I support tax credits for individuals and businesses that install solar panels or small wind systems. Our planet’s future hinges on our ability to overcome Richmond’s climate science deniers and come up with innovative solutions to our energy problems. Climate change and our unsustainable energy demand is the greatest global dilemma we face. I will work hard to ensure that Virginia reverses course and becomes a leader in creating jobs through clean technology and energy innovation. Gun Safety As a parent with children who attended our public schools and a son at Virginia Tech, this is an issue particularly important to me. I support a ban on assault weapons, magazine restrictions, and the reinstatement of “one-gun-a-month” in Virginia. These gun control measures have the potential to save lives. Just as importantly, our mental health system must be re-evaluated to prevent future tragedies from occurring. Health Care I strongly support Medicaid Expansion in Virginia to cover more than 400,000 uninsured Virginians. I was disappointed to see Speaker Howell rule the Governor’s veto of the Stanley Amendment out of order. It’s clear that this fight is not yet over - I am confident that Virginia can achieve Medicaid Expansion, and willl be steadfast in my support for this important program.[15] | ” |
Campaign finance summary
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| Year | Office | Status | Contributions | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Virginia House of Delegates District 6 | Won general | $437,360 | $430,744 |
| 2021 | Virginia House of Delegates District 48 | Won general | $435,952 | $367,261 |
| Grand total | $873,312 | $798,005 | ||
| Sources:OpenSecrets, Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). | ||||
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2024
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In 2024, theVirginia State Legislature was in session from January 10 to March 9. Special sessions occurred May 13, 2024; June 18 to July 1; and July 18, 2024.
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2023
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In 2023, theVirginia State Legislature was in session from January 11 to February 25.
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2022
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In 2022, theVirginia State Legislature was in session from January 12 to March 12.
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2021
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In 2021, theVirginia State Legislature was in session from January 13 to February 8.
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2020
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In 2020, theVirginia State Legislature was in session from January 8 to March 12. A special session was held from August 18 to November 9.
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2019
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In 2019, theVirginia General Assembly was in session from January 9 through February 24.
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2018
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In 2018, theVirginia General Assembly was in session from January 10 through March 10. Special sessions were held from April 11 to May 30 and from August 30 to October 30.
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2017
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In 2017, theVirginia General Assembly was in session from January 11 through February 25.
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2016
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In 2016, theVirginia General Assembly was in session from January 13 through March 11.
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2015
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In 2015, theVirginia General Assembly was in session from January 14 to February 28, 2015.
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See also
2025 Elections
External links
Candidate Virginia House of Delegates District 6 | Officeholder Virginia House of Delegates District 6 | Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ripsullivan.com, "About Rip," accessed August 18, 2017
- ↑Virginia Department of Elections, "Candidacy Requirements for the November 7, 2017 General Election," accessed March 21, 2017
- ↑Virginia Department of Elections, "2017 November General Unofficial Results," accessed November 7, 2017
- ↑Virginia Department of Elections, "2017 June Democratic Primary," accessed July 6, 2017
- ↑Virginia Department of Elections, "2017 June Republican Primary," accessed July 6, 2017
- ↑NARAL, "2017 Endorsed House Candidates," accessed August 31, 2017
- ↑Virginia State Board of Elections, "2015 November Election Calendar," accessed January 2, 2015
- ↑Virginia Board of Elections, "2015 Primary election results," accessed September 1, 2015
- ↑Virginia Board of Elections, "2015 General election candidates," accessed September 1, 2015
- ↑Virginia State Board of Elections, "Official candidate list," accessed July 11, 2014
- ↑Virginia Department of Elections, "Official special election results," accessed September 30, 2014
- ↑ARLnow, "Del. Bob Brink Retiring to Join McAuliffe Administration," June 27, 2014
- ↑Washington Post, "August special elections set for 2 Va. House seats," July 1, 2014
- ↑ripsullivan.com, "Issues," accessed August 18, 2017
- ↑Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Jed Arnold (R) | Virginia House of Delegates District 6 2024-Present | Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - | Virginia House of Delegates District 48 2014-2024 | Succeeded by Les Adams (R) |
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