Summary
Current Position: State Delegate of District 3 since 2010
Affiliation: Republican
Even though Will Morefield is one of the youngest delegates at 33, he is a senior member in the House who proudly represents the counties of Bland, Buchanan, Russell, and Tazewell. This gives him a strong and unique voice in Richmond for our area.
As delegate, Will was the first elected official to publicly stand up for coal. As a member of the Natural Resources Committee, he advocates for coal and natural gas jobs and has initiated Project Jonah, which will be the largest aquaculture project in the world – creating hundreds of jobs right here in Southwest Virginia. As a member of the Counties, Cities and Town Committee, Will successfully fights for teacher pay raises and for expanding infrastructure and drinking water projects.
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About
Source: Campaign page
Will Morefield grew up in Tazewell County to a multi-generation coalmining family. He attended and graduated Tazewell County Schools and was raised in a Christian home, learning at an early age the strong values that makes Southwest Virginia great.
After graduating from Midwestern State University in Texas in 2007, Will Morefield returned to Virginia and ran for the House of Delegates in 2010. Will ran because the people of this district who grapple with and overcome challenges every day deserve a representative who will deliver solutions to their problems and not just talk about them.
Even though Will Morefield is one of the youngest delegates at 33, he is a senior member in the House who proudly represents the counties of Bland, Buchanan, Russell, and Tazewell. This gives him a strong and unique voice in Richmond for our area. As delegate, Will was the first elected official to publicly stand up for coal. As a member of the Natural Resources Committee, he advocates for coal and natural gas jobs and has initiated Project Jonah, which will be the largest aquaculture project in the world – creating hundreds of jobs right here in Southwest Virginia. As a member of the Counties, Cities and Town Committee, Will successfully fights for teacher pay raises and for expanding infrastructure and drinking water projects.
Will is married to his wife April and they recently welcomed their beautiful daughter Kennedy into the world. Will and April Morefield both refuse to see Kennedy grow up in an area with few opportunities to succeed. This is why Will Morefield will continue to fight for a regional authority that will attract new industry to our region. He will continue to stand up for the coalminers, farmers and teachers who are the bedrock of our community. Will Morefield will continue to fight for Southwest Virginia because the hardworking people of the 3rd District deserve the hardest working delegate in Richmond!
Experience
Work Experience
- Small business owner
Education
- M.B.A
King College, TN
2013 - B.A.A.S
Midwestern State University, TX
2007
Personal
- Birth Year: 1984
- Place of Birth: Bluefield, WV
- Gender: Male
- Race(s): Caucasian
- Religion: Baptist
- Spouse: April
- Children: Kennedy and Charleston
Membership & Affiliation
Tazewell Area Chamber of Commerce
Coal and Energy Commission
Contact
Legislative Assistant: M. E. Marty Hall, Jr., Chief of Staff
Administrative Assistant During Session: Lynn Yarbrough
Email:
- Government – DelJMorefield@house.virginia.gov
Offices
Capitol Office
Pocahontas Building
900 E. Main St,
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Phone: (804) 698-1003
District Office
P.O. Box 828
North Tazewell, VA 24630
Phone: (276) 345-4300
Web
Government Page, Campaign Site, YouTube, Facebook
Politics
Source: Campaign
Recent Elections
2019
| Will Morefield (R) | 17,099 | 98.03% |
| Write In (Write-in) | 343 | 1.97% |
| TOTAL | 17,442 |
2017
| Will Morefield (R) | 13,572 | 78.13% |
| William Carey Bunch, Jr (D) | 3,759 | 21.64% |
| Write In (Write-in) | 40 | 0.23% |
| TOTAL | 17,371 |
Source: Virginia Legislative Information System
Finances
MOREFIELD, JAMES W (WILL) has run in 6 races for public office, winning 5 of them. The candidate has raised a total of $854,177.
Source: Follow the Money
Committees
Committees
Vice Chair: Militia, Police and Public Safety
Counties Cities and Towns
Agriculture Chesapeake and Natural Resources
General Laws
Subcommittees
Chair: Counties Cities and Towns – Subcommittee #3
Agriculture Chesapeake and Natural Resources – Subcommittee #1
Agriculture Chesapeake and Natural Resources – Subcommittee #2
General Laws – Subcommittee #3
Militia, Police and Public Safety – Subcommittee #2
Appointments
- Appalachian Region Interstate Compact Commission
- Coal and Energy, Virginia Commission on
- House Agriculture Chesapeake and Natural Resources
- House Counties Cities and Towns
- House General Laws
- House Militia Police and Public Safety
- Intergovernmental Cooperation, Virginia Commission on
- Southern States Energy Board
- Southern Virginia Higher Education Center Board of Trustees
- Southwest Virginia Cultural Heritage Foundation
- Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center Board of Trustees
- Southwest Virginia Public Education Consortium Governing Board
- Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission
Voting Record
See: Vote Smart
New Legislation
Source: Ballotpedia
Issues
Source: Campaign page
Civil Rights
Sanctity of Life
As a new father who looks into the innocent and trusting eyes of our newborn daughter, I know the value of protecting the lives of the unborn. Our U.S. Constitution guarantees Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of happiness. As your state delegate, I will always passionately defend life.
Second Amendment
I have always recognized our God given right to keep and bear arms. This includes both for recreational use and to protect ourselves and our family. I will always be a stanch supporter of your Second Amendment rights.
Economy
Job Creation
One of my main priorities is attracting more quality jobs to our district. I am currently working to create a regional authority to bring new industry to our region. I initiated Project Jonah (the largest aquaculture project in the world) bringing hundreds of jobs to our area. I don’t believe in just talking about job creation, I believe in rolling up my sleeves and actually making it happen!
Education
Education is the foundation for success, but in order to have a successful education system we need qualified teachers. This is why I fought for teacher pay raises. This will allow us to be competitive and to retain quality educators instead of losing them to larger areas.
Coal
In my time as Delegate, I have fought hard to advocate for coal and natural gas jobs. I know the significant role coal plays in our community and in our state! I am proud to be the the first elected official to publicly stand up for coal and am honored to have the support and trust of Virginia Coal and Energy Alliance as I fight for our district.
