Virginia P. Clagett

Virginia Lawrence (Parker) Clagett, born on July 18, 1943, is an American politician affiliated with the Democratic Party. She served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Maryland's District 30 in Anne Arundel County until her term concluded in December 2010. Clagett was elected multiple times, maintaining electoral success over several years, but was defeated in the November 2010 election by Delegate Herbert H. McMillan.

In her personal life, Virginia Parker graduated from Potomac School, Madeira School, and Smith College. She married attorney Brice McAdoo Clagett on September 18, 1968. The couple purchased Holly Hill, a historic house in Friendship, Maryland, built by Brice Clagett's ancestors more than three centuries earlier. Virginia and Brice Clagett had two children, John Brice de Treville Clagett and Ann Calvert Brooke Clagett. The marriage ended in divorce at a later date.

During her legislative career, Clagett participated in several key votes. In 2007, she voted in favor of the Tax Reform Act (HB2). She supported legislation allowing in-state tuition for Maryland high school students who attended public schools in the state for at least two years (HB6, 2007). She also voted for the Maryland Gang Prosecution Act (HB713) in 2007, which aimed to impose up to 20 years of imprisonment and fines of up to $100,000 on gang members. The same year, she supported Jessica's Law (HB930), which abolished parole for certain violent child sexual predators and established a mandatory minimum sentence of 25 years.

In 2007, Clagett was also a supporter of the Public Safety – Statewide DNA Database System (HB370), which enhanced crime-solving capabilities by analyzing DNA samples and resulted in multiple arrests. In 2008, she backed legislation tightening drunk driving laws (HB293), including mandatory license suspensions for repeat offenders within five years.

In 2009, Clagett supported the establishment of the House Emergency Medical Services System Workgroup (HB102), which allocated $52 million toward funding three new Medevac helicopters to upgrade the state's medical emergency fleet. She consistently voted to support public institutions such as schools, police, and hospitals in Anne Arundel County; since 2002, state funding for education increased significantly, contributing to Maryland's national ranking as a leader in K-12 education.

Throughout her career, Clagett's legislative activity included advocacy for public safety, education, and healthcare initiatives. In 2010, she reported high lodging expenses, nearly $11,000, despite representing a district in Annapolis, which includes her district area.

Her election history includes runs in multiple years: 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006, and 2010, where she competed in races for the Maryland House of Delegates representing District 30, a seat elected by voters to choose three representatives.