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James Tully
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Republican Party

Elections and appointments
Last election

November 4, 2025

Education

High school

Langley High School

Associate

Northern Virginia Community College, 1997

Bachelor's

George Mason University, 1999

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Marine Corps

Years of service

1986 - 1991

Personal
Birthplace
Alexandria, Va.
Religion
Roman Catholic
Profession
Public servant
Contact

Campaign website

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James Tully (Republican Party) ran for election to the Virginia House of Delegates to represent District 23. He lost in the general election on November 4, 2025.

Biography

James Tully was born in Alexandria, Virginia. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1986 to 1991. Tully earned a high school diploma from Langley High School, an associate degree from Northern Virginia Community College in 1997, and a bachelor's degree from George Mason University in 1999. His career experience includes working as a public servant. Tully has been affiliated with Scouting and Rotary.[1]

Elections

2025

See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2025

General election

General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 23

Incumbent Candi King defeated James Tully in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 23 on November 4, 2025.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Candi King
Candi King (D)
 
76.1
 
17,303
Image of James Tully
James Tully (R)
 
23.9
 
5,441

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. Source

Total votes: 22,744
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Candi King advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 23.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. James Tully advanced from the Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 23.

Campaign finance

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Tully in this election.

2023

See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2023

General election

General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 23

Incumbent Candi King defeated James Tully in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 23 on November 7, 2023.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Candi King
Candi King (D)
 
67.9
 
10,155
Image of James Tully
James Tully (R) Candidate Connection
 
31.7
 
4,733
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.4
 
57

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 14,945
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Candi King advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 23.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. James Tully advanced from the Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 23.

Endorsements

Tully received the following endorsements.

Campaign themes

2025

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2023

Candidate Connection

James Tully completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Tully's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I’ve served Virginia and the United States for three and a half decades. I enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1986 and served until 1991 on active duty and another four years in the Reserve. While in the reserves, I attended George Mason University as a part-time student. I graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Administration of Justice in 1999. When I hung up his Marine Corps uniform, I donned another public safety uniform and have served in multiple jurisdictions in Virginia. I know this area because I’ve lived here, gone to school here, worked here, and raised my three kids here with my loving wife, Stacey.
  • Transportation is broken in the 23rd District. Interstate 95 and Route 1 are failing to handle the growth in Virginia.
  • Our students and families are struggling after COVID-19. A quality education and career and technical programs can help close that gap.
  • Building cross cultural understanding in public safety and addressing the opioid and mental health needs will build safer communities.
Veteran Affairs, Transportation, Public Safety, Metal Health, Schools.
My father. He was a consummate professional. When he set out to do something, he would get it done.
Integrity, Flexibility, Responsiveness, Compassion and Honesty.
I am a well organized and collaborative thinker. I will work across the aisle to build bipartisan support.
The passing of bills, preparing of state budget on spending, setting the tax rates, and to uphold or override gubernatorial vetoes.
My only legacy is my children. So making Virginia a place that my children and all the residence of the Commonwealth have a place where their legacy can prosper,
Attempted assassination of Ronald Reagan, 12
Courtesy Clerk, Giant Foods, 3 years.
Governors have tremendous power over the legislative branch because they serve year-round and hold office alone. Three of the governor’s chief functions are to influence the legislative process through an executive budget proposal, a policy agenda, and vetoes. So good communication and collaboration legislators can influence the Governor.
Transportation, Infrastructure, Mental Health, and the Opioid Epidemic.
No, we the people serve the people. Politics should not be a full time job, it should be a public service.
Yes, good relationships and bipartisanship create sound legislation.
Wendell Walker
Stafford Board of Supervisors.
Why does a chicken coop only have two doors?

If it had four it would be a chicken sedan.
Compromise and collaboration are very important to making good policy. There are plenty of issues that all sides can agree on and find meaningful solutions to better the commonwealth.
Transportation, Education, Public Safety.

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Campaign finance summary

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James Tully campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2023Virginia House of Delegates District 23Lost general$12,096 $6,954
Grand total$12,096 $6,954
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 5, 2023


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