William Robert DeSteph Jr. (born October 28, 1964) is an American politician from Virginia. A member of the Republican Party, DeSteph is the member of the Virginia Senate, representing the 20th district.

DeSteph previously served in the Virginia House of Delegates, representing the 82nd district, after serving on the Virginia Beach City Council.

Electoral history

DateElectionCandidatePartyVotes%
Virginia House of Delegates, 82nd district
Nov 5, 2013GeneralWilliam R. DeSteph Jr.Republican13,99559.78
William W. FlemingDemocratic9,37240.03
Write Ins430.18
Bob Purkey did not seek reelection; seat stayed Republican
Virginia Senate, 8th district
Jun 9, 2015PrimaryWilliam R. DeSteph Jr.Republican2,28071.07
Craig M. HudginsRepublican92828.93
Nov 3, 2015GeneralWilliam R. DeSteph Jr.Republican15,90558.73
H. David BeloteDemocratic11,07540.90
Write Ins1010.37
Jeff McWaters did not seek reelection; seat stayed Republican

External links

  • at Vote Smart
  • at the Virginia Public Access Project
Virginia House of Delegates
Preceded byBob PurkeyMember of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 82nd district 2014–2016Succeeded byJason Miyares
Senate of Virginia
Preceded byJeff McWatersMember of the Virginia Senate from the 8th district 2016–2024Succeeded byMark Peake
Preceded byBill StanleyMember of the Virginia Senate from the 20th district 2024–PresentIncumbent