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Terry Austin
2024 - Present
2026
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Terry Austin (Republican Party) is a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 37. He assumed office on January 10, 2024. His current term ends on January 14, 2026.
Austin (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Virginia House of Delegates to represent District 37. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025.[source] He advanced from the Republican primary on June 17, 2025.
Biography
Austin graduated from James River High School and later attended Virginia Western Community College. Austin's professional experience includes working as an electrician and is the owner of Austin Electrical Construction. He has served on the Botetourt County Board of Supervisors.
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Austin was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations Committee, Vice Chair
- House Rules Committee
- House Transportation Committee, Chair
2020-2021
Austin was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Austin was assigned to the following committees:
- Counties, Cities and Towns Committee
- Appropriations Committee
- House Rules Committee
- House Transportation Committee
2016 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2016 legislative session, Austin served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2016 |
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| • Counties, Cities and Towns |
| • Science and Technology |
| • Transportation |
2015 legislative session
In the 2015 legislative session, Austin served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Counties, Cities and Towns |
| • Transportation |
2014 legislative session
In the 2014 legislative session, Austin served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2014 |
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| • Counties, Cities and Towns |
| • Transportation |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2025
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2025
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 37
Incumbent Terry Austin is running in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 37 on November 4, 2025.
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Sharron Burgess (D)
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Sharron Burgess advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 37.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 37
Incumbent Terry Austin defeated Austen Schwend in the Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 37 on June 17, 2025.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Terry Austin | 68.0 | 4,409 |
| Austen Schwend | 32.0 | 2,079 | ||
| Total votes: 6,488 | |||
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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 37
Incumbent Terry Austin defeated Stephanie Clark in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 37 on November 7, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Terry Austin (R) | 69.1 | 18,707 |
| Stephanie Clark (D) | 30.5 | 8,259 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 90 | ||
| Total votes: 27,056 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Stephanie Clark advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 37.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Terry Austin advanced from the Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 37.
Endorsements
Austin received the following endorsements.
2021
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2021
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 19
Incumbent Terry Austin defeated Wendy Rowden and Dean Davison in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 19 on November 2, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Terry Austin (R) | 78.3 | 27,515 |
| Wendy Rowden (D) | 19.7 | 6,918 | ||
 | Dean Davison (L) | 1.8 | 640 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 64 | ||
| Total votes: 35,137 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Terry Austin advanced from the Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 19.
Democratic convention
The Democratic convention was canceled. Wendy Rowden advanced from the Democratic convention for Virginia House of Delegates District 19.
Campaign finance
2019
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2019
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 19
Incumbent Terry Austin won election in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 19 on November 5, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Terry Austin (R) | 97.0 | 19,331 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 3.0 | 590 | ||
| Total votes: 19,921 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Dean Davison (L)
2017
General election
Elections for the Virginia House of Delegates took place in 2017. All 100 house seats were up for election. The general election took place on November 7, 2017. A primary election took place on June 13, 2017. The filing deadline for primary election candidates was March 30, 2017. The filing deadline for non-party candidates and candidates nominated by methods other than a primary was June 13, 2017.[1] Incumbent Terry Austin (R) ran unopposed in the Virginia House of Delegates District 19 general election.[2]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 19 General Election, 2017 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Terry Austin Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 20,966 | |
| Total Votes | 20,966 | |||
| Source: Virginia Department of Elections | ||||
Democratic primary election
No Democratic candidate filed to run for this seat. [3]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 19 Democratic Primary, 2017 | ||
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Republican primary election
Incumbent Terry Austin ran unopposed in the Virginia House of Delegates District 19 Republican primary.[4]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 19 Republican Primary, 2017 | ||
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| Terry Austin Incumbent | ||
2015
Elections for the Virginia House of Delegates took place in 2015. A primary election was held on June 9, 2015. The general election took place on November 3, 2015. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 26, 2015.[5] Incumbent Terry Austin was unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[6][7]
2013
Austin won the 2013 election for Virginia House of Delegates District 19. Austin won the Republican primary held on May 7, 2013. He defeated Lewis Medlin, Jr. (D) in the general election on November 5, 2013.[8]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 19 General Election, 2013 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Terry Austin |
70% | 16,156 | |
| Democratic | Lewis Medlin, Jr | 29.7% | 6,849 | |
| Other | Write-in | 0.4% | 90 | |
| Total Votes | 23,095 | |||
| Virginia House of Delegates District 19 Republican Primary, 2013 | ||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Terry Austin |
44.5% | 787 |
| Jim McKelvey | 32.5% | 576 |
| Zach Martin | 20.1% | 356 |
| Zachary Hatcher | 2.9% | 51 |
| Total Votes | 1,770 | |
Campaign themes
2025
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2023
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2021
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2019
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2017
As of August 2017, Austin’s campaign website highlighted the following campaign themes:
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Traditional Values: |
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2013
Austin's campaign website listed the following issues:[10]
- Keeping taxes low
"On the Board of Supervisors, Terry has helped keep local taxes low while ensuring local schools remain top notch and public safety was fully funded. As your next Delegate, he will use that experience to insist that Richmond stretches every hard-earned dollar you pay in taxes and to ensure that taxes are kept low."
- Attracting new jobs
"As your next Delegate, Terry will work to reduce red tape and unnecessary regulation on small business owners so they can better compete and grow. And Terry will push for common-sense economic development programs that help market Western Virginia as a prime location for businesses looking to relocate or expand."
- Standing up for your gun rights
"Terry is committed to upholding and defending your liberties and constitutional rights as your next Delegate, especially your right to own and carry a firearm. He is a gun owner and staunch supporter of the Second Amendment."
- Defending the traditional values that build strong communities
"He is proudly pro-life and will support additional efforts to protect the unborn. Terry also supports laws that protect every Virginian’s right to openly proclaim and practice their faith."
- Making sure Western Virginia children have world-class schools
"As your next Delegate, Terry will continue to stand up for educational excellence that is measurable so that parents can continually assess their local school’s quality. And Terry will work to ensure that Virginia’s public colleges and universities continue to be among the best in the nation."
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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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2021
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In 2021, the Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 13 to February 8.
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2020
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In 2020, the Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 8 to March 12. A special session was held from August 18 to November 9.
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2019
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In 2019, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 9 through February 24.
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2018
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In 2018, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 10 through March 10. Special sessions were held from April 11 to May 30 and from August 30 to October 30.
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2017
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In 2017, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 11 through February 25.
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2016
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In 2016, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 13 through March 11.
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2015
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In 2015, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 14 to February 28, 2015.
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2014
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In 2014, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 8 through March 10.
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Personal
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Austin and his wife, Kathy, have three children and five grandchildren. They currently reside in Buchanan, Virginia.
See also
2025 Elections
External links
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Candidate Virginia House of Delegates District 37 |
Officeholder Virginia House of Delegates District 37 |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "Candidacy Requirements for the November 7, 2017 General Election," accessed March 21, 2017
- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "2017 November General Unofficial Results," accessed November 7, 2017
- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "2017 June Democratic Primary," accessed July 6, 2017
- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "2017 June Republican Primary," accessed July 6, 2017
- ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections, "2015 November Election Calendar," accessed January 2, 2015
- ↑ Virginia Board of Elections, "2015 Primary election results," accessed September 1, 2015
- ↑ Virginia Board of Elections, "2015 General election candidates," accessed September 1, 2015
- ↑ Virginia Board of Elections, “Official Results - 2013 General Election," accessed December 2, 2013
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Austin for Delegate, "Issues," accessed May 31, 2013
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by David Bulova (D) |
Virginia House of Delegates District 37 2024-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Virginia House of Delegates District 19 2014-2024 |
Succeeded by Rozia Henson (D) |
| Preceded by - |
Botetourt County Board of Supervisors 1997 |
Succeeded by - |
