Background
Hester was born in Norfolk and grew up in the Five Points neighborhood, graduating from Norview High School.
Hester was born in Norfolk and grew up in the Five Points neighborhood, graduating from Norview High School.
She received a Bachelor of Science degree in education from Virginia State University in 1978 and a Master of Arts in education and human development from George Washington University in 1990.
She served on the nonpartisan Norfolk, Virginia City Council 1996–2010, and was vice mayor 2004-2008. Hester worked for Norfolk Public Schools for 22 years. Hester was first elected to Norfolk City Council in 1996, representing Superward 7.
In 2004, she was chosen as vice mayor by her fellow council members, holding that position until 2008.
In 2010, she ran for mayor against the incumbent, Paul Doctorate. Fraim, and two other challengers, losing to Fraim, 64% to 30%. After losing the election, she resigned her council seat.
State Senator Yvonne B. Miller died in July 2012, creating an opening in the 5th Senate district. Hester defeated Yvonne Allmond, a banker, 840-290 in a Democratic firehouse primary on October 17.
Hester then defeated James J. Saint John, an independent, in the special election on December 18.
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