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Aijalon Cordoza
2024 - Present
2026
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Aijalon Cordoza (Republican Party) (also known as A. C.) is a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 86. He assumed office on January 10, 2024. His current term ends on January 14, 2026.
Cordoza (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Virginia House of Delegates to represent District 86. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025.[source] The Republican primary for this office on June 17, 2025, was canceled.
Biography
Aijalon Cordoza was born in New York, New York. Cordoza graduated from Hampton High School in 2008. He served in the U.S. Air Force.[1][2][3]
Cordoza earned an A.S. in information technology from Thomas Nelson Community College in 2016 and a B.S. in management information systems from Norfolk State University in 2017. His career experience includes working in cybersecurity for Newport News Shipbuilding, an engineering technician with Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc., as a realtor, and in construction.[1][2][3]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Cordoza was assigned to the following committees:
- Communications, Technology and Innovation Committee
- Counties, Cities and Towns Committee
- Public Safety Committee
Elections
2025
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2025
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 86
Incumbent Aijalon Cordoza and Virgil Thornton Sr. are running in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 86 on November 4, 2025.
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| Virgil Thornton Sr. (D) | ||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Virgil Thornton Sr. advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 86.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Aijalon Cordoza advanced from the Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 86.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2023
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2023
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 86
Incumbent Aijalon Cordoza defeated Jarris Taylor Jr. in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 86 on November 7, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Aijalon Cordoza (R) | 56.3 | 14,362 |
 | Jarris Taylor Jr. (D) | 43.5 | 11,083 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 44 | ||
| Total votes: 25,489 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Jarris Taylor Jr. advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 86.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Ron Lee (D)
- Alycia Singletary (D)
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Aijalon Cordoza advanced from the Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 86.
Endorsements
Cordoza received the following endorsements.
2021
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2021
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 91
Aijalon Cordoza defeated incumbent Martha Mugler and Charles West in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 91 on November 2, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Aijalon Cordoza (R) | 49.4 | 13,741 |
 | Martha Mugler (D) | 49.0 | 13,647 | |
 | Charles West (L) | 1.5 | 417 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 31 | ||
| Total votes: 27,836 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Martha Mugler advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 91.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Aijalon Cordoza advanced from the Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 91.
Campaign finance
Campaign themes
2025
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2023
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2021
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Enlisting into the Air Force to serve America was my destiny as generations of Cordozas had done. Following a service of 3 years I honorably left the Air Force and sought to further my education at Thomas Nelson Community College. I began to gain interest in politics during the 2008 Presidential Campaign as the possibility of the nation electing the first black President. Soon after the election, I began reflecting on the policies of the new Democratic Party finding that my core values did not align with the Democrats, but the Republicans.
Today I work in cyber security for Newport News Shipbuilding where I focus on keeping our Naval assets safe against enemy threats. I live in Hampton where I serve as Vice-Chairman of the Hampton Republican Party.
- As your delegate I will work to stabilize our economy by lowering your costs and implementing policies to help businesses start and grow quickly.
- As your delegate I will work ensure that Virginia has the best education system in the country. We will focus on making sure the voices of our parents are heard while ensuring that teachers are paid a proper wage for the excellent work that they do.
- As your delegate I will work to lower health care costs and expand health insurance coverage so that all Virginians are able to afford it.
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2024
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In 2024, the Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 10 to March 9. Special sessions occurred May 13, 2024; June 18 to July 1; and July 18, 2024.
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2023
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In 2023, the Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 11 to February 25.
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2022
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In 2022, the Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 12 to March 12.
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See also
2025 Elections
External links
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Candidate Virginia House of Delegates District 86 |
Officeholder Virginia House of Delegates District 86 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on November 1, 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 LinkedIn, "aijalon cordoza," accessed December 14, 2021
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 AC Cordoza, "Meet A.C.," accessed December 14, 2021
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| Preceded by Martha Mugler (D) |
Virginia House of Delegates District 91 2022–present |
Succeeded by NA |
