Claim: Ron Villanueva, the first Filipino American elected to Virginia state government, won five general elections under the Republican party.
Evidence: Ron A. Villanueva (born March 30, 1970) is a former member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing the 21st district, which includes part of Virginia Beach; from 2010 to 2018. He is a Republican who first won election in 2009, defeating incumbent Democratic Delegate Bobby Mathieson in the general election. He was reelected to 4 consecutive terms, but lost his bid for a 5th term on November 7, 2017. In 2019, Villanueva pleaded guilty to fraud in regards to misuse of 8(a) Business Development Program; he was sentenced to serve 2 1/2 years in jail, 3 years probation, and $524,000 in restitution. Date Ron A. Villanueva Republican 49.93 Ron A. Villanueva 57.27 Ron A. Villanueva 54.37 Ron A. Villanueva 56.9% Ron A. Villanueva Republican 47.31% Kelly Fowler 52.46% Incumbent lost; seat switched from Republican to Democrat