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Biography
Margaret Bevans Ransone (born April 24, 1973 in Richmond, Virginia) is an American politician. A Republican, she was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in 2011. She currently represents the 99th district, made up of the Northern Neck counties of King George, Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond and Westmoreland, and part of Caroline County.
Early life, education, business career
Ransone was born in Richmond, Virginia and raised in Westmoreland County. She received a B.A. degree from Randolph-Macon College in 2002. She currently works for a family-owned oyster business.
She married Christopher Todd Ransone. They have two children, Ann and Christopher.
Political career
The 99th district incumbent, Democrat Albert C. Pollard, retired for the second time in 2011. Ransone won a three-way primary for the Republican nomination with 61.25% of the vote. She then defeated Democratic candidate Nicholas C. "Nick" Smith 14330-6364.