Siobhan Dunnavant

Siobhan Stolle Dunnavant (born September 12, 1964) is an American physician and politician serving as a member of the Senate of Virginia. She is the sister of former Delegate Chris Stolle, Virginia Beach Sheriff Ken Stolle, and Virginia Beach Commonwealth Attorney Colin Stolle. Dunnavant represents Virginia’s 12th district, covering portions of western Henrico and Hanover counties.

Siobhan Dunnavant
Dunnavant in 2023
Member of the Virginia Senate
from the 12th district
Assumed office
January 13, 2016
Preceded byWalter Stosch
Personal details
Born
Siobhan Marie Stolle

(1964-09-12) September 12, 1964
Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseLloyd Dunnavant
RelationsChris Stolle (brother)
Ken Stolle (brother)
Children4
Residence(s)Henrico County, Virginia, U.S.
EducationRandolph College (BS)
University of Virginia (BSN)
Eastern Virginia Medical School (MD)

Early life and education

Dunnavant was born on September 12, 1964, in Norfolk, Virginia.[1] She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Randolph College and a Bachelor of Nursing from the University of Virginia. After working as a nurse, Dunnavant earned a medical degree from the Eastern Virginia Medical School.[2]

Career

Dunnavant was elected to the Senate of Virginia in November 2015 and assumed office on January 13, 2016. In 2019, Dunnavant was re-elected over Democrat Debra Rodman by a slim 50.76%-49.06%.[3] In the 2023 election, Dunnavant is running against Democrat Delegate Schuyler VanValkenburg in the newly redrawn 16th District. The race is considered highly competitive for control of the State Senate.[4]

Dunnavant practices medicine as an OB-GYN and is the only doctor serving in the Virginia Senate.[5]

Personal life

Dunnavant is married to Lloyd Dunnavant. They have four children together.[1]

References
  1. "Senate of Virginia". apps.senate.virginia.gov. Retrieved 2019-02-25.
  2. "Senator Siobhan Dunnavant | The Virginia Senate Republican Caucus". www.senators4va.com. Retrieved 2021-04-07.
  3. "vpap.org". The Virginia Public Access Project. Retrieved 2023-10-17.
  4. Moomaw, Graham (2023-10-10). "Senate District 16 race: Democrat VanValkenburg vs. Republican incumbent Dunnavant". Virginia Mercury. Retrieved 2023-10-17.
  5. "Siobhan Dunnavant". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-04-07.
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