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Mike Cherry
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Republican Party

Virginia House of Delegates District 74
Tenure

2024 - Present

Term ends

2026

Years in position

1

Predecessor
Prior offices
Virginia House of Delegates District 66
Successor: Bobby Orrock
Predecessor: Kirk Cox

Compensation

Base salary

$17,640/year

Per diem

$237/day

Elections and appointments
Last elected

November 4, 2025

Education

Bachelor's

Liberty University, 2010

Graduate

Regent University, 2015

Other

Regent University, 2017

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Air Force

Years of service

1990 - 2010

Personal
Birthplace
Rocky Mount, N.C.
Religion
Christian
Profession
Pastor
Contact

Official website

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Mike Cherry (Republican Party) is a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 74. He assumed office on January 10, 2024.

Cherry (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Virginia House of Delegates to represent District 74. He won in the general election on November 4, 2025.

Biography

Mike Cherry was born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Cherry served in the U.S. Air Force from 1990 to 2010. He earned a bachelor's degree from Liberty University in 2010 and a graduate degree from Regent University in 2015. His career experience includes working as a staff pastor at Life Church and as head of school at Life Christian Academy. Cherry has served as a volunteer chaplain with the Colonial Heights Police Department.[1][2]

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.


Committee assignments

2025-2026

Cherry was assigned to the following committees:

2023-2024

Cherry 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 74

Incumbent Mike Cherry defeated Jonas J. Eppert in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 74 on November 4, 2025.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Mike Cherry
Mike Cherry (R)
 
53.3
 
20,674
Image of Jonas J. Eppert
Jonas J. Eppert (D) Candidate Connection
 
46.7
 
18,139

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. Source

Total votes: 38,813
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Jonas J. Eppert advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 74.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Mike Cherry advanced from the Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 74.

Campaign finance

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Cherry in this election.

2023

See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2023

General election

General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 74

Incumbent Mike Cherry won election in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 74 on November 7, 2023.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Mike Cherry
Mike Cherry (R)
 
87.1
 
19,418
 Other/Write-in votes
 
12.9
 
2,867

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

Total votes: 22,285
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Jessica Rowland advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 74.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Mike Cherry advanced from the Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 74.

Endorsements

Cherry received the following endorsements.

2021

See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2021

General election

General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 66

Mike Cherry defeated Katie Sponsler in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 66 on November 2, 2021.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Mike Cherry
Mike Cherry (R) Candidate Connection
 
52.3
 
16,833
Image of Katie Sponsler
Katie Sponsler (D) Candidate Connection
 
47.4
 
15,254
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.3
 
87

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 32,174
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 66

Katie Sponsler defeated Linnard Harris Sr. in the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 66 on June 8, 2021.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Katie Sponsler
Katie Sponsler Candidate Connection
 
61.3
 
2,916
Image of Linnard Harris Sr.
Linnard Harris Sr.
 
38.7
 
1,842

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 4,758
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Mike Cherry advanced from the Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 66.

Campaign finance

Endorsements

To view Cherry's endorsements in the 2021 election, please click here.

Campaign themes

2025

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Mike Cherry did not complete Ballotpedia's 2025 Candidate Connection survey.

2023

Mike Cherry did not complete Ballotpedia's 2023 Candidate Connection survey.

2021

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Candidate Connection

Mike Cherry completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Cherry's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Mike Cherry is an educator, veteran, pastor, and patriot. From the flight line to the classroom to City Council, Mike has proven he will work with anyone and everyone to support and protect our community. Mike’s deep belief in Faith, Family, and Freedom drives his commitment to protect the American Dream for all Virginians. Mike was born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, and graduated from Roanoke Rapids High School in 1990. After graduation, Mike joined the United States Air Force as a Loadmaster on C-141B and C-17A aircraft. He is a decorated veteran with many Commendations, Achievements, and Meritorious Service medals to his credit. Mike traveled around the world defending our values and our freedom — visiting 6 of the 7 continents and more than 75 different countries. That exposure to different parts of the world strengthened his love for our country and his dedication to protecting our values. He is married to Teresa. They have two children, Jonathan and Madison, a daughter-in-law, Mikala, and the most precious granddaughter, Jovie. Mike is a Staff Pastor at Life Church and is Head of School at Life Christian Academy, a growing, thriving, a fully accredited school in South Chesterfield and Colonial Heights.

  • When Mike entered the USAF, he took an oath to protect our constitutional rights. He believes all Americans have the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

  • Mike believes a strong and safe Virginia is only possible with a strong police system.
  • As an educator, Mike has a very clear understanding of what is going on in today's education system.
Preservation of constitutional rights and individual liberties. Support for law enforcement and allowing the flexibility to do their jobs and preserving qualified immunity.
Frederick Bastiat - The Law
Honesty. Integrity.
Honest, caring, integrity, personable.
To represent the district and its citizens well by passing legislation that limits governmental influence over people's lives.
Change in the direction of returning this state back to its conservative values.
The Bible. It is the most impactful book in the history of mankind. It is the instructions for a successful life.
No. I tend to be someone that can find peace in every situation.
Bicameral gives more representation to the citizen. But with today's division culture, the unicameral can sometimes accomplish more through the lack of gridlock.
Yes. It gives the citizens a real representation of how you will vote and represent them in the legislature.
Yes. You are more likely to get a positive response if you know them and they know you.
Citizen empowered panels that include both citizens and elected representation.
Education, public safety, and transportation.
Recently there was a young man who ran 100 miles to raise money for a new police dog. That is the kind of community togetherness that I love and appreciate.
Yes. Checks and balances should be a regular part of all phases of government.

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Campaign finance summary

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Mike Cherry campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2023Virginia House of Delegates District 74Won general$164,196 $134,225
2021Virginia House of Delegates District 66Won general$900,825 $733,926
Grand total$1,065,020 $868,151
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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    1. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 19, 2021
    2. ↑ Mike Cherry for Virginia, "Meet Mike," accessed December 13, 2021
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    Kirk Cox (R)     		Virginia House of Delegates District 66
    2022–present     		Succeeded by
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