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Gerald L. Baliles


 

Gerald L. Baliles (born 1940) was the Governor of Virginia from 1986 to 1990. Before serving as governor, he was an attorney in Richmond, Virginia, a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, and Attorney General of Virginia. As governor he increased revenue for transportation, built more prisons, and appointed the first woman to the Supreme Court of Virginia.

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1940 - Governor of Virginia - 1986 - 1990 - Richmond, Virginia - Virginia House of Delegates - Attorney General of Virginia - Supreme Court of Virginia

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He and his family continued to be influential in the politics of Virginia for decades. He did not run for reelection, as Virginia governors are limited to a single term in office. He is a Democrat.

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Virginia - Democrat

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