Majority Leader, Commonwealth of Virginia Senate, 2020-2024

Senator, Commonwealth of Virginia Senate, District 35, 1980-2024

Minority Leader, Commonwealth of Virginia Senate, 1998-2008, 2012-2020

Candidate, Commonwealth of Virginia Senate, District 35, 2019

Majority Leader, Commonwealth of Virginia Senate, 2008-2011

Floor Leader, Commonwealth of Virginia Senate Democratic Caucus, 1996-1998

Delegate, Commonwealth of Virginia House of Delegates, 1976-1980

Former Member, Courts of Justice Committee, Commonwealth of Virginia Senate

Former Member, Finance Committee, Commonwealth of Virginia Senate

Former Member, Subcommittee on Capital Outlay and General Government, Commonwealth of Virginia Senate

Former Member, Subcommittee on Capital Outlay and General Government, Commonwealth of Virginia Senate

Former Member, Subcommittee on Criminal Law, Commonwealth of Virginia State Senate

Former Member, Subcommittee on Education, Commonwealth of Virginia Senate

Former Member, Subcommittee on Electric Utility, Commonwealth of Virginia Senate

Former Member, Subcommittee on Elementary and Secondary Education Funding, Virginia State Senate

Former Member, Subcommittee on Ethics and Conflict of Interest, Commonwealth of Virginia Senate

Former Chair, Subcommittee on Higher Education, Commonwealth of Virginia Senate

Former Member, Subcommittee on Resources, Commonwealth of Virginia Senate

Owner/Operator, Mobil Service Station Dealer, Amoco

Served, United States Army, 1958-1960

Member, Council on Virginia's Future

Member, Revenue Estimates Advisory Council

Awards:

Healthcare Hero, 2018, Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association
Legislator of the Year, Virginia Education Association
Leader of the Year, The Hispanic Alliance
Legislative Hero, League of Conservation Voters
NOVA Forward Legacy Award, Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce
Leadership in Energy Award, Virginia Chamber of Commerce
Free Enterprise Award, Virginia Chamber of Commerce
Distinguished Legislative Leadership Award, Virginia Transit Association
Legislator of the Year, Virginia Professional Fire Fighters
Virginia's Most Effective Senator, Virginia FREE
Autism Champion, VA Autism Project & Autism Speaks