Rozia Henson
Rozia Henson (Democratic Party) (also known as J. R.) is a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 19. He assumed office on January 10, 2024. His current term ends on January 12, 2028.
Henson (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Virginia House of Delegates to represent District 19. He won in the general election on November 4, 2025.
Biography
Rozia Henson was born in Woodbridge, Virginia. Henson graduated from Massaponax High School. He earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Virginia State University in 2016 and an M.B.A. from the University of Maryland University College. His career experience includes working as a federal contractor and program manager for the Department of Homeland Security and owning a small business.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2025-2026
Henson was assigned to the following committees:
- Communications, Technology and Innovation Committee
- House Privileges and Elections Committee
- Health and Human Services Committee
Elections
2025
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2025
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 19
Incumbent Rozia Henson won election in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 19 on November 4, 2025.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Rozia Henson (D) | 92.3 | 16,579 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 7.7 | 1,392 | ||
| Total votes: 17,971 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Rozia Henson advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 19.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Henson received the following endorsements.
2023
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2023
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 19
Rozia Henson won election in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 19 on November 7, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Rozia Henson (D) | 91.2 | 9,937 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 8.8 | 962 | ||
| Total votes: 10,899 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 19
Rozia Henson defeated Makya Little and Natalie Louise Shorter in the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 19 on June 20, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Rozia Henson | 38.7 | 1,388 |
 | Makya Little | 37.4 | 1,339 | |
 | Natalie Louise Shorter | 23.9 | 858 | |
| Total votes: 3,585 | |||
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Endorsements
Henson received the following endorsements.
2021
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2021
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 2
Incumbent Candi King defeated Gina Ciarcia in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 2 on November 2, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Candi King (D) | 57.2 | 15,310 |
 | Gina Ciarcia (R) | 42.6 | 11,393 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 60 | ||
| Total votes: 26,763 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 2
Incumbent Candi King defeated Pamela Montgomery in the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 2 on June 8, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Candi King | 67.8 | 3,553 |
 | Pamela Montgomery | 32.2 | 1,690 | |
| Total votes: 5,243 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Rozia Henson (D)
Republican convention
The Republican convention was canceled. Gina Ciarcia advanced from the Republican convention for Virginia House of Delegates District 2.
Campaign finance
Campaign themes
2025
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2023
Rozia Henson did not complete Ballotpedia's 2023 Candidate Connection survey.
2021
Rozia Henson did not complete Ballotpedia's 2021 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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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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See also
2025 Elections
External links
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Candidate Virginia House of Delegates District 19 |
Officeholder Virginia House of Delegates District 19 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Terry Austin (R) |
Virginia House of Delegates District 19 2024-Present |
Succeeded by - |
