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Travis Hackworth
2024 - Present
2028
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Travis Hackworth (Republican Party) is a member of the Virginia State Senate, representing District 5. He assumed office on January 10, 2024. His current term ends on January 12, 2028.
Hackworth (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Virginia State Senate to represent District 5. He won in the general election on November 7, 2023.
Biography
Travis Hackworth was born in Richlands, Virginia. Hackworth's career experience includes working as an entrepreneur.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Hackworth was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources Committee
- Local Government Committee
- Senate Privileges and Elections Committee
Elections
2023
See also: Virginia State Senate elections, 2023
General election
General election for Virginia State Senate District 5
Incumbent Travis Hackworth defeated Robert Beckman in the general election for Virginia State Senate District 5 on November 7, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Travis Hackworth (R) | 66.8 | 36,528 |
| Robert Beckman (D) | 33.1 | 18,092 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 80 | ||
| Total votes: 54,700 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Robert Beckman advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia State Senate District 5.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Travis Hackworth advanced from the Republican primary for Virginia State Senate District 5.
Endorsements
Hackworth received the following endorsements.
2021
See also: Virginia state legislative special elections, 2021
General election
Special general election for Virginia State Senate District 38
Travis Hackworth defeated Laurie Buchwald in the special general election for Virginia State Senate District 38 on March 23, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Travis Hackworth (R) | 76.2 | 18,100 |
| Laurie Buchwald (D) | 23.7 | 5,629 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 39 | ||
| Total votes: 23,768 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jony Baker (R)
Campaign finance
Campaign themes
2023
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2021
Travis Hackworth did not complete Ballotpedia's 2021 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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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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2021
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In 2021, the Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 13 to February 8.
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See also
2023 Elections
External links
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Candidate Virginia State Senate District 5 |
Officeholder Virginia State Senate District 5 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Lionell Spruill (D) |
Virginia State Senate District 5 2024-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Virginia State Senate District 38 2021-2024 |
Succeeded by Jennifer Boysko (D) |
