Rich Anderson (Virginia politician)
Rich Anderson | |
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Official portrait, 1993 | |
| Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs | |
Nominee | |
| Assuming office TBD | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Succeeding | Alex Wagner |
| Chair of the Virginia Republican Party | |
| In office August 15, 2020 – April 12, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Jack Wilson |
| Succeeded by | Mark Peake |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 51st district | |
| In office January 13, 2010 – January 10, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Paul F. Nichols |
| Succeeded by | Hala Ayala |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 30, 1955 Roanoke, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Ruth Valentine |
| Education | Virginia Tech (BA) Webster University (MPA) |
| Website | Official website |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | |
| Years of service | 1979–2009 |
| Rank | Colonel (USAF) Brigadier General (CAP) |
| Commands | National Commander of the Civil Air Patrol (1993–1996) |
Richard L. Anderson (born May 30, 1955) is an American politician. From 2010 through 2018 he served in the Virginia House of Delegates, representing the 51st district in the Prince William County suburbs of Washington, D.C. He is a member of the Republican Party. Anderson lost his reelection bid in Virginia's November 2017 election. From 2020 to 2025, Anderson served as the Chairman of the Republican Party of Virginia. He was nominated to become an Assistant Secretary of the Air Force by President Donald Trump in March 2025.
Anderson chaired the House Committee on Science and Technology (2010–2017), and served on the House committees on Finance (2010–2017), General Laws (2010–2017), and Transportation (2012–2017).