Alan Diamonstein

Alan Diamonstein
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
(1931-08-20) August 20, 1931
Warwick, Virginia, U.S.
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Beverly Hicks
Residence Newport News, Virginia
Alma mater University of Virginia
Military service
Allegiance  United States
Service/branch United States Air Force
Battles/wars Korean War

Alan Arnold Diamonstein (born August 20, 1931) is an American attorney and former Democratic Party politician.

Diamonstein served from 1968 to 2002 in the Virginia House of Delegates, representing parts of Newport News. From 1982 to 1985, he was state party chair. Diamonstein chose not to run for reelection in 2001, instead seeking 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.[1][2]

References

  1. ↑ "Alan A. Diamonstein Age: 69". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2017-12-10.
  2. ↑ "2001 Citizen of the Year: Alan Diamonstein". Daily Press. Retrieved 2017-12-10.
  • Alan Diamonstein at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007


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