Current Position: State Delegate of VA House District 82 since 2022
Affiliation: Republican

As the daughter of an Army Chaplain and a school teacher, Anne Ferrell knows the importance of high academic standards in our schools and will promote the safe quality of life in Virginia Beach by supporting law enforcement in their efforts to keep us all safe.

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Current Position: State Delegate of District 4
Affiliation: Republican

Will Wampler’s professional experience includes the implementation of GO Virginia – an economic development initiative that is focused on the creation of higher-paying jobs in Southwest Virginia and other regions of the state. There are several innovative GO Virginia projects now underway in our region that include: a project to retain talented young people in the region and to provide pathways for these students to get high-paying jobs with employers in the region; a project in partnership with Virginia Tech to study new methods and ways to commercialize coal by-products; and a project at Mountain Empire Community College to utilize drone technologies to improve one of our oldest and strongest industries, agriculture.

Current Position: State Delegate of VA House District 7 since 2022
Affiliation: Republican

My husband is a physician in Floyd and we own restaurants and a boardinghouse (we also believe in 2nd chances) in Christiansburg.

We moved here over 15 years ago when he attended medical school and we opened a bbq restaurant.

We now own and operate 8 small businesses, including Due South BBQ and Fatback Soul Shack.

I am proud of my track record of being a job creator and advocate for our gun owners, veterans, farmers, small businesses, and parents for the past decade.

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Current Position: State Delegate of VA House District 9 since 2022
Affiliation: Republican

Wren Williams is an Eagle Scout and the owner of Schneider & Williams Law Firm, along with his wife, Britt. Wren was born in Stuart, Virginia and his family has deep roots in Patrick County and the community.

Wren and his family have run several successful businesses including Ten Oaks Flooring and have employed thousands of people in Southwest and Southside.

Wren graduated from Patrick County High School and went on to attend Hampden-Sydney College as a Patrick Henry Scholar.

Following graduation, Wren attended Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law where he met his wife. After Law School, Wren went back to his hometown to practice law and serve his community.

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Current Position: State Delegate of VA House District 12 since 2022
Affiliation: Republican
Former Position: Veteran, Attorney

Jason Ballard is a husband, father, Veteran, attorney, and lifelong Virginian. Jason was born in Giles County in the town of Pearisburg.

He graduated from Concord College with a BA in Political Science and BS in Management, and then he attended West Virginia University for law school, where he also met his future wife, Catherine. Jason currently serves on the Pearisburg Town Council.

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Current Position: State Delegate of District 20 since 2020
Affiliation: Democrat

John Avoli’s political career started in 1990 when John ran for Staunton City Council. He served on the council for 16 years, including 14 as Staunton’s mayor.

John worked collaboratively during that time to improve life in Staunton. He worked with “great teams” of council members, city staff and numerous boards and commissions. The record of accomplishment is well-documented. Here are a few highlights of  John’s work on council in Staunton:

Current Position: State Delegate of District 23
Affiliation: Republican

Since the 1990s, Wendell Walker has served as an active leader in the Republican Party. He has served in positions at various levels of leadership and has helped to recruit, campaign with, and elect many local, state, and national officials.

Wendell understands the importance of having conservative representation at all levels of government, and has worked in every election towards that goal, from local Constitutional officers and City Council to U.S. Congressional races and our current President.

Current Position: State Delegate of District 25
Affiliation: Democrat

Chris Runion, as a business owner with an accounting background, Chris Runion is uniquely qualified to go to Richmond and try to bring some fiscal sanity to the mess that Gov. Ralph Northam’s administration is making. The Democrats in Richmond go from one fiscal issue to the next with one solution: Let’s raise taxes.

Chris will be a delegate that is faithful, honest, transparent and accountable to the citizens of the 25th District, standing firm for our God-given rights, the right to life and our Second Amendment rights.

Current Position: State Delegate of VA House District since 2022
Affiliation: Republican

Tara was motivated to seek public office after a tense encounter with rioters last summer. Tara and her daughter were stopped in their vehicle in downtown Fredericksburg.

Surrounded by an angry mob blocking the intersection, they were encircled and intimidated as rioters assaulted Tara’s vehicle.

When Tara called the police to restore safety, she was told that the mob’s actions were sanctioned by the city government, and that law enforcement had no authority to intervene to ensure their safety.

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Current Position: State Delegate of District 40 since 2020
Affiliation: Democrat

Dan Helmer is a combat veteran, business strategist, Rhodes Scholar, husband, and father.  His wife, Karen, is a public school teacher, and their two young sons, Harris and Aaron, attend class in Fairfax County Public Schools.

Dan is a leader who is ready to bring out-of-the-box thinking to deliver better transportation solutions to Northern Virginia, protect our children in school while ensuring they have a high quality education, and protecting Virginians’ access to quality, affordable healthcare.

Featured video: This interview was conducted by Shuaib Ahmed in Dan Helmer’s office in Arlington, VA on Dec. 11, 2019. Original interview recording has not been edited in any way.

Current Position: State Delegate of VA House District 45 since 2022
Affiliation: Democrat
Former Position: Vice Mayor of Alexandria

Born in Alexandria to two Naval officers, Elizabeth is dedicated to serving her community. She co-leads Together We Bake, a nonprofit job training and personal development program for underserved women.

Elizabeth is the former Vice Mayor of Alexandria. She is also the former Chair of the Virginia Railway Express.

She also represented Alexandria on a number of other boards including the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission, the Northern Virginia Regional Commission, Visit Alexandria, and the Alexandria Library Board, among others.

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Current Position: State Delegate of VA House District 51 since 2022
Affiliation: Democrat
Former Position: Prince William County District Director for Congressman Connolly

Born and raised in Prince William County, Briana is the daughter of high school sweethearts from Selma, Alabama, brought to this community by their service to our country.

Both of her parents honorably served our nation as members of the United States Air Force for over 20 years. At retirement, her father held the rank of Senior Master Sergeant, and her mother held the rank of Lieutenant Colonel—a testament to their military prowess.

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Current Position: State Delegate of District 57
Affiliation: Democrat

Sally Hudson understands that so many challenges we face are economic at their core, from the rising cost of housing and health care to the red tape holding back clean power production. She’s running for Delegate to deliver innovative reforms that secure genuine opportunity for all.

Sally also knows that real progress on policy requires fixing our democracy itself. That’s why she’s been a dedicated election reform advocate. Sally founded FairVote VA, a cross-partisan coalition working to advance ranked choice voting in Virginia. She is also an active volunteer with OneVirginia2021, the statewide anti-gerrymandering campaign, and a grassroots leader in Indivisible and Women of the Fifth.

Current Position: State Delegate of VA House District 63
Affiliation: Republican

Kim and her husband Andrew “Butch” are small business owners of two automotive repair shops in South Chesterfield & Moseley, Virginia. Their businesses employ 18 families and provide impeccable service to the customers in their community.

Kim is a mother of one daughter, Alexis, who will soon graduate from the VCU School of Business. Kim lives with her husband Butch in Dinwiddie County and their two dogs and two cats.

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Current Position: State Delegate of District 62
Affiliation: Republican

As a parent, I want the best for my children and yours – safe, nurturing schools; highly qualified teachers; and equal opportunities for every child. As a small business owner, I want graduates who are prepared for the workforce with strong values, critical thinking skills, and a drive to work hard. I want high quality, good paying jobs for our families.

Current Position: State Delegate of VA House District 66 since 2022
Affiliation: Republican

Mike was born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina and graduated from Roanoke Rapids High School in 1990. After graduation, Mike joined the United States Air Force as a Loadmaster on C-141B and C-17A aircraft.

He is a decorated veteran with many Commendations, Achievements, and Meritorious Service medals to his credit.

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Current Position: State Delegate of District 73 since 2020
Affiliation: Democrat

As an attorney, Rodney Willett represented local governments in Virginia, where he learned firsthand what good governance can look like and the positive impact it can bring to working families. He was also instrumental in establishing and expanding free legal assistance programs while running his practice.

In the late 90’s, Rodney saw the potential for technology to transform government, and created Virginia Interactive, where he led a public/private partnership with the Commonwealth to move information and citizen/business services online, helping put Virginia at the forefront of the online revolution.

Current Position: State Delegate of VA House District 75 since 2022
Affiliation: Republican

Otto Wachsmann is a proven fighter and community leader who’s dedicated his career to serving Southside families.

As a father, pharmacist, and experienced business owner, Otto will fight for rural Virginia and deliver results that help improve our community for future generations.

Over the years, Otto has helped thousands of Southside families and has seen firsthand how the loss of jobs and opportunity in the region has negatively impacted the local community.

As our Delegate, Otto will work to bring more resources into our community so that Southside is the best place to work, live, and raise a family.

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Current Position: State Delegate of District 76 since 2020
Affiliation: Democrat

After working for a time as a Subcontracts Administrator for BAE Systems Shipyard, Clint Jenkins later became the Ethics Officer for the shipyard. While employed in the ship repair industries, Clint began to work part-time as a real estate agent. Today, he manages a local real estate company with his daughter, Ashlin.

A strong commitment to service has defined Clint’s involvement in his community. He knows the needs and concerns of the people of the 76th District because he has seen and heard them firsthand. He is committed to representing his constituents with honesty, integrity, and transparency.

Current Position: State Delegate of VA House District 79 since 2022
Affiliation: Democrat

Nadarius Clark is a progressive community activist, organizer, and Delegate representing the 79th district, which covers parts of Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Chesapeake.

He comes from a military family with a background in business entrepreneurship. Nadarius grew up in a strong faith community and his family attends Holy Light Church of Deliverance in Portsmouth.

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Current Position: State Delegate of District 80 since 2020
Affiliation: Democrat

Attorney Don Scott is a former United States Naval Officer. He understands integrity, service and sacrifice.

Don graduated from Texas A&M University, where he pledged Pi Omicron Chapter, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He obtained his law degree from LSU.

Don sits on several boards and commissions, including Future of Hampton Roads, the 1st Vice President of the Southeastern Employment and Training Association, and as a Chair of the Portsmouth Economic Development Authority.

Current Position: State Delegate of VA House District 85 since 2022
Affiliation: Republican

Karen founded and developed Heritage Woodworks Inc., a highly successful custom cabinet manufacturing facility, which has spawned several growing Virginia Beach businesses.

Karen knows how to make businesses grow. She knows what it’s like to be an employer and an employee.

After selling Heritage Woodworks, Karen devoted herself to community service.  She chose to volunteer as a counselor for local crisis pregnancy centers, where her mother had been a volunteer.

When Karen’s business acumen was discovered, she was asked to join the staff as manager.  While she streamlined the business operations and improved patient care, Karen continued to serve as counselor.

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Current Position: State Delegate of VA House District 83 since 2022
Affiliation: Republican
Former Position: attorney and small business owner

Tim Anderson is a highly respected attorney and small business owner who has called Virginia Beach home for over 25 years. During his law career, he has been awarded Pro-Bono Attorney of the Year and is a two-time winner of the Legal Elite Award from Virginia Business Weekly.

Tim serves as a Board Member of the Tidewater Bankruptcy Bar, a member of the Davis Corner Rescue Squad, and is a former Cub Scout Den Leader. Tim has always prioritized community service having been part of the UpCenter mentor program and has been an active participant in the grassroots community.

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Current Position: State Delegate of VA House District 86 since 2022
Affiliation: Democrat

A resident of downtown Herndon, Irene Shin has been involved in public service in Virginia since 2014. Irene currently works as Executive Director of the Virginia Civic Engagement Table, a nonprofit organization that organizes communities to increase civic education and engagement across the Commonwealth.

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Current Position: State Delegate of District 87 since 2020
Affiliation: Democrat

Current Position: State Delegate of VA House District 88 since 2022
Affiliation: Republican

First and foremost, I am a Christian, a husband, a father, and a business owner. I am not just any dad; I am a dad to all girls, and this is an extra special blessing. I love spending time with them.

I am a devoted husband to my beautiful wife, Elisabeth. She is my support and reason. Elisabeth gives me the encouragement I need to keep pushing forward and wisdom when facing challenging decisions. I am a Virginian at heart, our great commonwealth will always be my home.

I am running for delegate because our government has gotten away from the fundamentals and has had misguided priorities in recent years. We have a constitutionally mandated responsibility to provide a high-quality public education to our children here in Virginia.

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Current Position: State Delegate of VA House District 91 since 2022
Affiliation: Republican

A.C. Cordoza was born to a family full of work ethic and a belief in service to our nation.  Growing up, A.C. spent many days working with his father learning the value of hard work and technical precision serving as an apprentice to his fathers construction projects.

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Current Position: State Delegate of District 94
Affiliation: Democrat

My husband, Paul, and I moved to Newport News in 2000, when he was hired as a NASA engineer. We soon realized that Newport News was the perfect place to raise our two daughters, Georgia and Tessa. And after my second daughter turned two, I returned to the workforce as a Spanish teacher at their school, Hilton Elementary, and discovered a new passion for teaching. I had never had a workplace where I felt like I was part of a team with such purpose. We spent our lunch breaks talking about our students and how we could encourage them.

I’ve also been a longtime environmental activist. I got my start in Virginia politics as a member of the Legislative Contact Team with the League of Conservation Voters. This work is also incredibly important to me, and something that I want to fight for in the General Assembly, if elected.

Current Position: State Delegate of District 96 since 2020
Affiliation: Republican

An active member of the community, Amanda Batten currently works as legislative aide to Delegate Brenda Pogge, representative of District 96 in the Virginia House of Delegates. She was previously employed as a fundraising manager for the Medical Society of Virginia and as legislative aide to Virginia Senator Thomas K. Norment, Jr.

Before moving to Williamsburg and working in politics, Amanda homeschooled her son and consulted for a marketing firm.

Current Position: State Delegate of District 97
Affiliation: Republican

Scott Wyatt is a strong advocate for conservative values. He believes our delegates should spend their time serving the people they represent rather than the lobbyists at the General Assembly.

Scott currently serves on the Hanover Board of Supervisors and has been involved in our community for many years.  Among his many volunteer endeavors, Scott has coached Little League and volunteered at events with the East Hanover & Black Creek Volunteer Fire Departments.