Former RNLA Deputy Director Appointed to VA State Board of Elections

Governor Bob McDonnell announced that Justin Riemer, former Deputy Director of the RNLA, will be appointed Deputy Secretary of the Virginia State Board of Elections:

Before his appointment as Deputy Secretary, Justin Riemer began working for the State Board of Elections (SBE) in November 2010 as Confidential Policy Advisor.  Prior to his appointment to SBE, he worked on election law issues as Deputy Director for the Republican National Lawyers Association (RNLA).  Riemer also served as Associate Counsel on the McCain 2008 Presidential Campaign, where he provided legal counsel on state and federal election law issues. 

During his almost two years at the RNLA, Justin was instrumental in RNLA efforts to ensure elections were open, fair and honest.  Justin planned National Election Law Seminars and countless trainings across the country, including in Virginia.  These trainings received continuing legal education credit from non-partisan state bars across the country. 

"Governor McDonnell has appointed a highly competent and dedicated team of professionals to administer elections in Virginia," RNLA First Vice President Lee Goodman said.  "Justin Riemer is a talented lawyer and election professional, and the people of Virginia can have confidence in its elections." 

Justin proved his dedication to the nonpartisan enforcement and teaching of election law. The RNLA congratulates Justin, a dedicated, hard worker who will serve the voters of Virginia well.