Lamont Bagby facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lamont Bagby
Chair of the Virginia Democratic Party
Incumbent
Assumed office March 22, 2025
Preceded by	Susan Swecker
Member of the Virginia Senate
Incumbent
Assumed office April 11, 2023
Preceded by	Jennifer McClellan
Constituency	9th district (2023–2024) 14th district (2024–present)
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 74th district
In office July 23, 2015 – April 11, 2023
Preceded by	Joe Morrissey
Succeeded by	Destiny Levere Bolling (redistricted)
Personal details
Born	(1976-12-21) December 21, 1976 (age 48) Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Children	1
Education	Norfolk State University (BS) Virginia Commonwealth University (MEd)

Lamont Bagby was born on December 21, 1976. He is an American politician and a member of the Democratic Party. He represents people in Virginia.

Mr. Bagby was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates on November 3, 2015. This group of lawmakers represents the 74th district. This area includes Charles City County, parts of Henrico County, and the city of Richmond.

Today, Lamont Bagby is the leader of the Democratic Party of Virginia. He also leads the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus. This group includes lawmakers from both parts of Virginia's government. Before becoming a state lawmaker, he was a member of the Henrico County School Board.

In a special election on March 28, 2023, Mr. Bagby won a seat in the Virginia Senate. He became a Senator on April 11, 2023. He represents the 9th Senate district, and later the 14th Senate district.

Lamont Bagby's Political Journey

Starting in Local Government

Lamont Bagby began his public service on the Henrico County School Board. He served on the board from 2008 to 2015. In 2011, he was the chairman of the school board.

In July 2015, Mr. Bagby was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates. He won a special election to fill a spot that became open. He took his oath of office on July 23, 2015. He also won the general election later that year in November.

Working for the State

In 2014, the Governor of Virginia, Terry McAuliffe, chose Mr. Bagby to join the Board of Visitors for Norfolk State University. This board helps guide the university.

As a member of the Virginia General Assembly, Senator Bagby works with other lawmakers. He is also the chairman of the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus. He has supported laws that help stop the "school-to-prison pipeline." This means he works to keep students in school and out of trouble.

He also works on laws for affordable housing. He supports changes to the justice system. He helps protect voting rights and the environment. He also works to protect consumers.

His Roles in the Senate

Senator Bagby is part of several important groups in the Senate. These include committees on Commerce and Labor, Courts of Justice, and Education and Health. He also serves on committees for Local Government and Transportation.

He is also part of many special groups and commissions. These groups study different issues. For example, he is on the Criminal Justice Services Board. He also helps identify the history of formerly enslaved African Americans in Virginia.

Awards and Leadership

In 2009, Lamont Bagby was recognized as one of the top 40 leaders under 40 in Richmond. This recognition came from a local newspaper called Style Weekly.

Today, he leads the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus. This group works to improve life for African Americans and other groups in Virginia. They focus on economic, educational, political, and social conditions.

About His Life

Senator Bagby went to Henrico High School. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Norfolk State University. He also received a master's degree in Education Leadership from Virginia Commonwealth University. He has also received special honorary doctorates from Norfolk State University and Virginia Union University.

Before he became a politician, Senator Bagby was a teacher. He also worked as an administrator at his old high school, Henrico High School.