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Eric Phillips
Eric Phillips (Republican Party) is a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 48. He assumed office on January 10, 2024. His current term ends on January 14, 2026.
Phillips (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Virginia House of Delegates to represent District 48. 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
Eric Phillips' career experience includes working as a small business owner. Phillips was elected to serve as chairman of the City of Martinsville’s Industrial Development Authority.[1]
Elections
2025
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2025
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 48
Incumbent Eric Phillips, Melody Cartwright, and Barbara Mayhew Hancock are running in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 48 on November 4, 2025.
Candidate | ||
 | Eric Phillips (R) | |
 | Melody Cartwright (D) | |
| Barbara Mayhew Hancock (Independent) | ||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Melody Cartwright advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 48.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Eric Phillips advanced from the Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 48.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2024
See also: Virginia state legislative special elections, 2024
General election
Special general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 48
Eric Phillips defeated Melody Cartwright in the special general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 48 on January 9, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Eric Phillips (R) | 69.6 | 4,365 |
| Melody Cartwright (D) | 30.3 | 1,904 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 7 | ||
| Total votes: 6,276 | |||
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2025
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2024
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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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See also
2025 Elections
External links
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Candidate Virginia House of Delegates District 48 |
Officeholder Virginia House of Delegates District 48 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Les Adams (R) |
Virginia House of Delegates District 48 2024-Present |
Succeeded by - |
