Charlie Schmidt
Charlie Schmidt (Democratic Party) is a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 77. He assumed office on January 17, 2026. His current term ends on January 12, 2028.
Schmidt (Democratic Party) ran in a special election to the Virginia House of Delegates to represent District 77. He won in the special general election on January 6, 2026.
Biography
Charlie Schmidt earned a bachelor's degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2004 and a law degree from Charlotte School of Law in 2012. His career experience includes working as an attorney.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Virginia state legislative special elections, 2026
General election
Special general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 77
Charlie Schmidt (D) defeated Richard Stonage Jr. (R) in the special general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 77 on January 6, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Charlie Schmidt (D) | 79.5 | 5,727 |
| Richard Stonage Jr. (R) | 20.5 | 1,476 | ||
| Total votes: 7,203 | |||
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
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Campaign finance summary
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Sponsored legislation
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate Virginia House of Delegates District 77 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Michael Jones (D) |
Virginia House of Delegates District 77 2026-Present |
Succeeded by - |
