John Richard Saunders (December 9, 1869 – March 17, 1934) was an American lawyer and politician who served as Attorney General of Virginia from 1918 until his death in 1934. Prior to this, he was a member of the Senate of Virginia. He was a supporter of women's suffrage while in the Senate. He was married to Blanche Hoskins Saunders who was a member of the Equal Suffrage League of Saluda.
Electoral history
Date Election Candidate Party Votes % Attorney General of Virginia November 6, 1917 General John R. Saunders Democratic - - Harry Wolcott Republican - - Josiah D. Hank, Jr. did not seek reelection; seat stayed Democratic November 8, 1921 General John R. Saunders (inc.) Democratic - - Republican - - November 5, 1929 General John R. Saunders (inc.) Democratic 183,793 63.73 Charles C. Berkeley Republican 104,606 36.27 November 7, 1933 General John R. Saunders (inc.) Democratic 125,811 75.13 Clarence R. Ahalt Republican 37,115 22.16 Herman R. Ansell Socialist 4,526 2.70
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