Eric Phillips (politician)
Eric Phillips | |
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| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 48th district | |
| Assumed office January 10, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Les Adams (Redistricting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 31, 1976 Martinsville, Virginia, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Businessman |
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| Website | EricPhillipsForVA.com |
Eric Phillips is an American businessman serving as delegate for the 48th district of the Virginia House of Delegates.
Phillips, a Republican, defeated Democratic nominee, Melody Cartwright, in the 2024 Virginia House of Delegates Special Election of the 48th District.[1] This seat was vacated by Delegate Les Adams so he can "make [himself] available for another position of service."[2]
In 2025, Phillips defeated Democrat Melody A. "Mel" Cartwright in the 2025 Virginia House of Delegates election.
Electoral history
| Date | Election | Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia House of Delegates, 48th district | |||||
| Jan 9, 2024[3] | Special | Melody A. "Mel" Cartwright | Democrat | 1,785 | 28.20 |
| Eric Phillips | Republican | 4,320 | 70.66 | ||
| Write Ins | 9 | 0.15 | |||
| Nov 4, 2025[4] | General | Barbara M. Hancock | Independent | 519 | 1.66 |
| Melody A. "Mel" Cartwright | Democratic | 10,797 | 34.59 | ||
| Eric Phillips | Republican | 19,868 | 63.65 | ||
| Write Ins | 32 | 0.10 | |||
References
- ^ Hoffman, Cherisse (10 January 2024). "Eric Phillips wins Special Election to represent the 48th District in the Virginia House of Delegates". Martinsville Bulletin. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- ^ Gonzalez, Will (12 December 2023). "Delegate Les Adams resigns from Virginia's House of Delegates". WRIC. Retrieved 12 January 2024.
- ^ "2024 Virginia House of Delegates 48th District Special Election". virginia.gov. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
- ^ "2025 November General: November 4, 2023". virginia.gov. Retrieved 2025-01-03.