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James Brooks (Virginia)
James Brooks (Republican Party) (also known as Jimmy) ran for election to the Virginia House of Delegates to represent District 74. He lost in the general election on November 2, 2021.
Brooks completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
James Brooks was born in Lynchburg, Virginia. He received an associate degree from J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College in 1996. Brooks' professional experience includes working in lawn care and landscaping. He served in the U.S. Army from 1970-1972. Brooks has been associated with American Legion and 12 step recovery meetings.[1]
Elections
2021
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2021
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 74
Incumbent Lamont Bagby defeated James Brooks in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 74 on November 2, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Lamont Bagby (D) | 72.6 | 22,913 |
 | James Brooks (R)  | 27.1 | 8,539 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 113 | ||
| Total votes: 31,565 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 74
Incumbent Lamont Bagby defeated John Dantzler II in the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 74 on June 8, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Lamont Bagby | 91.4 | 7,880 |
| John Dantzler II | 8.6 | 745 | ||
| Total votes: 8,625 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. James Brooks advanced from the Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 74.
Campaign themes
2021
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
James Brooks completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Brooks' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- To help veterans end suicide and homelessness.
- Support mental health facilities and programs throughout Virginia. Help addicts seeking a way out of their bondage.
- I believe in school choice. To teach out children integrity and people based on character not on skin color. To keep our children safe.
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See also
2021 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 4, 2021
