Morgan Griffith

Quick Facts

Full Name	Morgan Griffith
Occupation	Politician
Date Of Birth	Mar 15, 1958(1958-03-15)
Age	66
Birthplace	Philadelphia
Country	United States
Birth City	Pennsylvania
Horoscope	Pisces

Morgan Griffith Biography

Morgan Griffith is one of the most popular and richest Politician who was born on March 15, 1958 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Howard Morgan Griffith, born March 15, 1958, is an American politician. He has served as the U.S. Rep for Virginia’s 9th congressional District since 2011. The district includes large areas of southwestern Virginia including the New River Valley, and the Virginia side. He is a member the Republican Party as well as the Freedom Caucus.

Griffith was elected to Virginia House of Delegates in 1993. He defeated Howard C. Packett. He was Vice-Chairman of Rules Committee in the House of Delegates. He was a member of the Courts of Justice Committee and the Chairman of the Criminal Law Subcommittee. He was also a member of the Commerce and Labor and the Militia, Police, and Public Safety Committees. In 2000, he was elected House Majority leader and the first Republican to hold this position in Virginia’s historical history.

When surveyed in 1999 on his political positions by Project Vote Smart, Griffith indicated that he supports legalized abortion in the first trimester and to save the life of the mother, while favoring the restriction of abortion through parental notification laws and prohibition of partial-birth abortion. Griffith’s voting record has generally been consistent with his 1999 survey, voting in favor of restrictions on late term abortions such as parental- notification and parental-consent, while voting against bills that would restrict first-term abortions. In 2010 Griffith voted to restrict state funding of abortions, and to require abortion clinics to meet the same licensing requirements as surgical centers. In 2006 Griffith voted to restrict state funding for fetal stem cell research.

Griffith voted in favor of several bills to reduce restrictions on gun ownership, including a bill to allow concealed weapons in vehicles without a permit and to allow concealed weapons permit holders to carry their firearms in restaurants and bars. Griffith also voted to prohibit consumption of alcohol while in possession of a concealed weapon. In 2004 Griffith voted to prohibit carrying firearms or ammunition in the non-secure areas of airport terminals, including baggage claim areas.

Griffith was first seriously involved in politics when he was elected chairman of the Salem Republican Party in 1986. From 1986 to 1988, he held this position and from 1991 until 1994.

Morgan Griffith Net Worth

Morgan Griffith is one of the richest Politician from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Morgan Griffith 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Griffith was born in Philadelphia (Pa.) but his family moved to Salem (Virginia) when Griffith was just a baby. Griffith graduated from Andrew Lewis High School in 1976. He graduated from Emory and Henry College in 1980. Griffith received a J.D. to complete his education. Griffith graduated from the Washington and Lee University School of Law, in 1983.

Griffith was the Republican nominee to face the long-serving U.S. Rick Boucher was the first Congressman elected in 1982. His Salem home was located just outside of the 9th district’s borders at that time. It was in the 6th district of fellow Republican Bob Goodlatte. But, the majority of his House of Delegates District was located in the 9th.

He was the majority leader of the Virginia House of Delegates and represented the 8th District, serving from 1994 until 2011. The district included all of Salem, Virginia and parts of Roanoke County.

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Who is Morgan Griffith Dating?

According to our records, Morgan Griffith married to Hilary Davis. As of December 1, 2023, Morgan Griffith’s is not dating anyone.

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Just prior to the United States federal government shutdown of 2013, Griffith issued press release in which he endorsed the final House version of Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014, which would have continued funding for federal government operations while delaying implementation of the Affordable Care Act. Griffith voted against the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2014, the Senate-proposed compromise that ended the shutdown without defunding the Affordable Care Act.

Facts & Trivia

Morgan Ranked on the list of most popular Politician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Morgan Griffith celebrates birthday on March 15 of every year.

Griffith is married to the former Hilary Davis. The couple has three children. He is Episcopalian. In 2014 he founded the Friends of Wales Caucus as a result of his Welsh heritage.

Is Morgan Griffith Republican?

Republican Party

Who represents Southwest Virginia?

It has been represented by Republican Morgan Griffith since 2011. He took office after defeating 14-term incumbent Democrat Rick Boucher.

Is the House of Representatives?

United States House of Representatives
Seats| 435 voting members 6 non-voting members 218 for a majority

Who is Morgan Griffith in Virginia?

Howard Morgan Griffith (born March 15, 1958) is an American lawyer and politician who has been the U.S. representative for Virginia’s 9th congressional district since 2011. The district covers a large swath of southwestern Virginia, including the New River Valley and the Virginia side of the Tri-Cities.

What district is Morgan Griffith?

Representative (R-VA 9th District) since 2011