Anne Ferrell Tata

Anne Ferrell Tata is an American politician who is a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 82nd district. Elected in November 2021, she assumed office in January 2022.

Anne Ferrell Tata
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
from the 82nd district
Assumed office
January 12, 2022
Preceded byJason Miyares
Personal details
Born
Anne Ferrell Hager

Washington, D.C., U.S.
Political partyRepublican
EducationFlorida State University (BA)

She is a candidate for reelection from the 99th district in the 2023 election following the 2020 redistricting cycle.[1]

Early life and education

Tata was born in the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. Tata's father was a chaplain in the United States Army, and the family moved frequently around the United States and Europe during her childhood. Tata earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication and media studies from Florida State University.[2]

Career

Early in her career, Tata worked as a medical sales representative. She has also been a political fundraiser. She was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in November 2021 and assumed office in January 2022.[3][4]

In 2023, a bill she introduced to codify the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of antisemitism into the Virginia State Code passed with overwhelming bipartisan support.[5][6]

Personal life

Anne Ferrell is married to Robert Tata, a retired Naval officer, and they have four children. Her father in law, Bob Tata, was a longtime former member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 85th district.[7]

References
  1. "Candidates Anne Ferrell Tata, Cat Porterfield vie for new 99th District in Virginia House of Delegates". 13 News Now. WVEC. October 9, 2023. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
  2. "Anne Ferrell Tata – Christian Women in Media Association". cwima.org. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
  3. "Anne Ferrell Tata". Ballotpedia. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
  4. Nolte, Jessica. "Republican Anne Ferrell Tata to represent 82nd House District". pilotonline.com. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
  5. Times-Dispatch, CHARLOTTE RENE WOODS Richmond (February 24, 2023). "Senate passes bill to define antisemitism in state code". Fredericksburg.com. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
  6. "LIS > Bill Tracking > HB1606 > 2023 session". lis.virginia.gov. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
  7. Coutu, Peter. "Anne Ferrell Tata wins Republican nomination for 82nd district". pilotonline.com. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
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