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Jason Ballard
2024 - Present
2026
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Jason Ballard (Republican Party) is a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 42. He assumed office on January 10, 2024. His current term ends on January 14, 2026.
Ballard (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Virginia House of Delegates to represent District 42. 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
Jason Ballard was born and lives in Pearisburg, Virginia. Ballard served in the U.S. Army. He currently serves in the U.S. Army Reserve and has reached the rank of lieutenant colonel.[1]
Ballard earned bachelor's degrees in political science and management from Concord College and a law degree from West Virginia University. His career experience includes working as an attorney.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Ballard 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 42
Incumbent Jason Ballard and Biko Agozino are running in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 42 on November 4, 2025.
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| Biko Agozino (D) | ||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Biko Agozino advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 42.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jason Ballard advanced from the Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 42.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2023
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2023
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 42
Incumbent Jason Ballard won election in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 42 on November 7, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jason Ballard (R) | 92.5 | 18,743 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 7.5 | 1,525 | ||
| Total votes: 20,268 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 42
Incumbent Jason Ballard defeated Jody Pyles in the Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 42 on June 3, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jason Ballard | 92.3 | 1,041 |
| Jody Pyles | 7.7 | 87 | ||
| Total votes: 1,128 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballard received the following endorsements.
2021
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2021
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 12
Jason Ballard defeated incumbent Chris Hurst in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 12 on November 2, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jason Ballard (R) | 55.1 | 13,871 |
 | Chris Hurst (D) | 44.6 | 11,224 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 88 | ||
| Total votes: 25,183 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Chris Hurst advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 12.
Republican convention
The Republican convention was canceled. Jason Ballard advanced from the Republican convention for Virginia House of Delegates District 12.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Larry Linkous (R)
Campaign finance
Campaign themes
2025
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2023
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2021
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Scorecards
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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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2023
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In 2023, the Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 11 to February 25.
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2022
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In 2022, the Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 12 to March 12.
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See also
2025 Elections
External links
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Candidate Virginia House of Delegates District 42 |
Officeholder Virginia House of Delegates District 42 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Chris Hurst (D) |
Virginia House of Delegates District 12 2022–present |
Succeeded by NA |
