Donnie Tuck

Donnie Ray Tuck (born August 16, 1954) is an American politician who is currently serving as mayor of Hampton, Virginia. Tuck made his first bid for elected office in 2003, to succeed Mary Christian in the Virginia House of Delegates; he lost the Democratic primary to Jeion Ward. He defeated incumbent mayor George E. Wallace in 2016.[1][2] In 2020, Tuck won reelection over Chris Carter and Richelle D. Wallace.[3]

Donnie Tuck
Mayor of Hampton, Virginia
Assumed office
July 1, 2016
Preceded byGeorge E. Wallace
Personal details
Born
Donnie Ray Tuck

(1954-08-16) August 16, 1954
Orange, North Carolina, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseRobie E. Retherford
Alma materDuke University (BA)
Old Dominion University (MPA)
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Electoral history

2016
2016 Hampton mayoral election [4]
Party Candidate Votes %
Nonpartisan Donnie R. Tuck 8,865 59.45
Nonpartisan George E. Wallace (incumbent) 6,014 40.33
Write-in 33 0.22
Total votes 14,912 100
Turnout 15,031 16.8

2020
2020 Hampton mayoral election[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Nonpartisan Donnie R. Tuck (incumbent) 10,057 63.14
Nonpartisan Chris Carter 4,763 29.90
Nonpartisan Richelle D. Wallace 1,036 6.50
Write-in 73 0.46
Total votes 15,929 100
Turnout 16,072 16.9

See also

References
  1. "Wallace seeks re-election, Tuck seeks change in Hampton mayor's race". Daily Press. Retrieved January 23, 2017.
  2. "Donnie Tuck unseats incumbent Hampton mayor George Wallace". Daily Press. Retrieved January 23, 2017.
  3. Vernon Sparks, Lisa (May 19, 2020). "Hampton Mayor Donnie Tuck wins 2nd term". Daily Press. Retrieved November 7, 2020.
  4. Voter Registrar's Office. "May 3, 2016 General and Special Election". City of Hampton. Retrieved November 7, 2020.
  5. Voter Registrar's Office (May 19, 2020). "Official results from May 19, 2020, election". City of Hampton. Retrieved November 7, 2020.


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