Nick Rerras

Nick Rerras
Member of the Virginia Senate from the 6th district
In office January 12, 2000 – January 9, 2008
Preceded by	Stanley C. Walker
Succeeded by	Ralph S. Northam
Personal details
Born	Dimitrios Nick Rerras February 19, 1957 Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Gayle
Children	Nicholas Helena Costas Robert
Residence	Norfolk, Virginia
Alma mater	Philadelphia Biblical University
Occupation	Marketer
Religion	Greek Orthodox
Website	www.nickrerras.com

Dimitrios Nick Rerras (born February 19, 1957) is an American politician from the Commonwealth of Virginia. A Republican, he served in the Senate of Virginia from 2000 to 2008 representing the 6th District. At various times during his term of office, it included parts of Norfolk, Virginia Beach, the Eastern Shore of Virginia, and Mathews County.

Early life and family

Rerras was born on February 19, 1957 in Norfolk, the son of Greek immigrants. He graduated from Granby High School in Norfolk. His wife is Gayle and they have four children and reside in Norfolk. He has an associate degree in Electronics Technology from Tidewater Community College and graduated with a bachelor's degree from Philadelphia Biblical University.

Military service

Nick served in the United States Army in the 9th Infantry Division and was twice selected as the Soldier of the Quarter.^[1]

Political career

In 1995, Rerras challenged longtime Senator Stanley C. Walker, the President pro tempore of the Senate, in the 6th District, based in Norfolk and Virginia Beach. Walker won reelection 55%-45%.^[2] However, Republicans gained a 20-20 tie in the Senate statewide, and Walker's position was weakened by a power-sharing agreement.

Rerras ran again in 1999, this time upsetting Walker 59%-41%.^[3] In 2001, Rerras' district was expanded to include the Eastern Shore counties of Accomack and Northampton and Mathews County on the Middle Peninsula.

In 2003, Rerras was challenged by Norfolk trial lawyer Andrew A. Protogyrou. Rerras won reelection handily, 62%-38%.^[4]

In 2007, Ralph Northam, an Eastern Shore native who worked as a pediatric neurologist in Norfolk, defeated Rerras, 54%-46%.^[5]

References

1. "Rerras for Senate". Retrieved September 19, 2012.
2. "1995 Election Results - Senate of Virginia". Virginia State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2012-10-02.
3. "Election Results - Senate of VA - Nov99 Gen Election". Virginia State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2012-10-02.
4. "General Election - November 4, 2003". Virginia State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2012-10-02.
5. "November 6, 2007 General Election Official Results". Virginia State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2012-10-02.

External links

• Virginia Public Access Project: D. Nick Rerras