Eric Zehr
Eric Zehr (Republican Party) is a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 51. He assumed office on January 10, 2024. His current term ends on January 12, 2028.
Zehr (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Virginia House of Delegates to represent District 51. He won in the general election on November 4, 2025.
Biography
Eric Zehr earned a master's degree in counseling psychology from Liberty University in 1997.[1] His career experience includes working as a farmer and owning a small business.[2]
Zehr represented the Rustburg District on the Campbell County Board of Supervisors from 2014 to 2018. He was the chairman of the Campbell County Republican Party from 2015 to 2018 and of the 59th House District Republican Committee from 2016 to 2021.[2]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2025-2026
Zehr was assigned to the following committees:
Elections
2025
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2025
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 51
Incumbent Eric Zehr defeated Joy Powers in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 51 on November 4, 2025.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Eric Zehr (R) | 75.4 | 28,123 |
| Joy Powers (D) | 24.5 | 9,130 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 51 | ||
| Total votes: 37,304 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Joy Powers advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 51.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Eric Zehr advanced from the Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 51.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Zehr in this election.
2023
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2023
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 51
Eric Zehr defeated Kimberly Moran and incumbent Matt Fariss in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 51 on November 7, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Eric Zehr (R) | 72.6 | 18,934 |
 | Kimberly Moran (D) | 21.3 | 5,545 | |
 | Matt Fariss (Independent) | 6.0 | 1,574 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 39 | ||
| Total votes: 26,092 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Kimberly Moran advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 51.
Republican convention
The Republican convention was canceled. Eric Zehr advanced from the Republican convention for Virginia House of Delegates District 51.
Endorsements
Zehr received the following endorsements.
- U.S. Rep. Bob Good (R)
- Campbell County Supervisor Justin Carwile
- Campbell County Supervisor Matt Cline
- Bedford County Supervisor Mickey Johnson
- Bedford County Supervisor Tommy Scott
- Bedford County Supervisor John Sharp
- Campbell County Supervisor Steve Shockley
- Patriot Parents
Campaign themes
2025
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2023
Eric Zehr did not complete Ballotpedia's 2023 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Virginia General Assembly in 2025.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- Equality Virginia — Legislators are scored on their votes on a variety of bills impacting equity, safety, access, and overall well being for LGBTQ+ Virginians.
- REPRO Rising Virginia — Legislators are scored on their stances on policies related to reproductive health issues.
- Sierra Club Virginia Chapter — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental and conservation issues.
- The Freedom Index — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
- Virginia Citizens Defense League — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the Second Amendment.
- Virginia Education Association — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to education.
- Virginia Manufacturers Association — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the manufacturing sector.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Virginia General Assembly in 2024.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- Equality Virginia — Legislators are scored on their votes on a variety of bills impacting equity, safety, access, and overall well being for LGBTQ+ Virginians.
- Sierra Club Virginia Chapter — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental and conservation issues.
- The Freedom Index — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
- The Institute for Legislative Analysis — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
- Virginia Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Virginia Citizens Defense League — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the Second Amendment.
- Virginia Education Association — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to education.
- Virginia Manufacturers Association — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the manufacturing sector.
See also
2025 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Briana Sewell (D) |
Virginia House of Delegates District 51 2024-Present |
Succeeded by - |
