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Joy Powers
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Joy Powers (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 9th Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Powers also ran for election to the Virginia House of Delegates to represent District 51. She lost in the general election on November 4, 2025.
Elections
2026
See also: Virginia's 9th Congressional District election, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for U.S. House Virginia District 9
Incumbent H. Morgan Griffith (R), Brandi Hall (D), Adam Murphy (D), Joy Powers (D), and Brandon Cook (R) are running in the general election for U.S. House Virginia District 9 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | H. Morgan Griffith (R) | |
 | Brandi Hall (D) | |
 | Adam Murphy (D)  | |
| Joy Powers (D) | ||
| Brandon Cook (R) | ||
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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) | 76.7 | 23,592 |
| Joy Powers (D) | 23.3 | 7,182 | ||
| Total votes: 30,774 | |||
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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 Powers in this election.
Campaign themes
2026
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2025
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
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