Mark Obenshain

Mark Obenshain

Mark Obenshain has served in the State Senate since 2004.
Republican
Currently represents State Senate District 2
2025 Regular Session: January 8-February 22
Office phone: (804) 698-7502
Office email:
Staff:
Jennifer B. Aulgur, Legislative Director
Connor Smith, Legislative Aide
Room: 609
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SR236

Celebrating the life of Paulina Yager Campbell.
Chief Patron: Mark Obenshain
Status: Passed

SJ271

Constitutional amendment (first reference); right to work.
Chief Patron: Mark Obenshain
Status: Killed

SR279

Commending Phillip C. Stone.
Chief Patron: Mark Obenshain
Status: Passed

SJ345

Commending Stephen King.
Chief Patron: Mark Obenshain
Status: Passed

SJ386

Celebrating the life of Michael Alden Breeden.
Chief Patron: Mark Obenshain
Status: Passed

SJ387

Commending Colonel Gary T. Settle.
Chief Patron: Mark Obenshain
Status: Passed

SJ416

Commending WSVA.
Chief Patron: Mark Obenshain
Status: Passed

SB1142

Line of Duty Act; benefits for campus police and private police officers, definitions.
Chief Patron: Mark Obenshain
Status: Enacted

SB1143

Public elementary & secondary schools; copies of minor's discharge plan sent to schools and parents.
Chief Patron: Mark Obenshain
Status: Killed

SB1144

Commonwealth Rail Fund; funds applied to Shortline Railway Preservation and Development Fund.
Chief Patron: Mark Obenshain
Status: Enacted

SB1148

Crime victim rights; notification.
Chief Patron: Mark Obenshain
Status: Killed

SB1150

Shenandoah, Town of; new charter (previous charter repealed).
Chief Patron: Mark Obenshain
Status: Enacted

SB1152

Nursing homes and certified nursing facilities; professional liability insurance, proof of coverage.
Chief Patron: Mark Obenshain
Status: Enacted

SB1153

Social Services, Department of; appointment of receiver for assisted living facilities.
Chief Patron: Mark Obenshain
Status: Enacted

SB1154

Fire insurance; assignment of claims prohibited.
Chief Patron: Mark Obenshain
Status: Enacted

Floor Vote Participation 94%
Close Votes 304
Abstentions 1
Present but Not Voting 16
Changed Votes 0
Voting Unity
Republican Caucus 91%

Political Party: Republican
(49% of legislators are Republican)

Race: Caucasian
(70% of legislators are Caucasian)

Gender: Male
(65% of legislators are male)

Age: 62
(24% of legislators are 56-65)

Length of Service: Member since 2024; 21 years of service
(10% of legislators have served for more than 20 years)

Margin of Victory: Won by 10% or More
(59% of legislators had this margin of victory in their last General Assembly election)

Birth State: Virginia
(51% of legislators were born outside of Virginia)

Region: District Office Area Code 540
(18% of legislators represent this region)

Education Level: Law Degree
(27% of legislators have similar education)

Undergrad Public / Private: State University
(53% of legislators have a similar undergraduate education)

Attorney: Yes
(26% of legislators are attorneys)

Military: Non-Military
(84% of legislators have a similar military background)

Occupation: Lawyers / Attorney, Lenhart Obenshain PC
(21% of legislators have a similar occupation)

Stocks/Investments: Greater than $1,000,000
(0% of legislators have similar value of stocks/investments)

Real Estate: Owns property that generates rental income or used for business
(37% of legislators have similar real estate holdings)