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Baumgardner noted that an early announcement of his candidacy was imperative if he was to effectively represent his views on the issues to county voters.

Baumgardner graduated from Virginia Military Institute with a degree in economics in 1973 and earned a law degree from the University of Virginia in 1976. While a graduate student, he was director of Virginia Legal Legislative Service and legislative assistant to D. French Slaughter, member of the House of Delegates from Rappahannock's district.

Since 1976, Baumgardner has practiced law in Rappahannock, Culpeper and Madison Counties. He is married to the former Margaret Averill DeJarnette of Culpeper. Active in county affairs, Baumgardner is chairman of the Rappahannock County

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