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United States House of Representatives election in the U.S. Virgin Islands, 2024
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| Virgin Islands' At-large Congressional District |
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| Democratic primary Republican primary General election |
| Election details |
| Filing deadline: May 21, 2024 |
| Primary: August 3, 2024 General: November 5, 2024 General runoff: November 19, 2024 |
| How to vote |
| Poll times: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voting in U.S. Virgin Islands |
| Ballotpedia analysis |
| U.S. Senate battlegrounds U.S. House battlegrounds Federal and state primary competitiveness Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub, 2024 |
| See also |
At-large U.S. Virgin Islands elections, 2024 U.S. Congress elections, 2024 U.S. Senate elections, 2024 U.S. House elections, 2024 |
The U.S. House of Representatives election in the U.S. Virgin Islands was on November 5, 2024. Voters elected one non-voting member to serve in the U.S. House from the territory’s one at-large U.S. House district. The primary was August 3, 2024. The general runoff was November 19, 2024. The filing deadline was May 21, 2024.
To learn more about other elections on the ballot, click here.
Candidates and election results
General election
General election for U.S. House Virgin Islands At-large District
Incumbent Stacey Plaskett defeated Ida Smith and Ronald Pickard in the general election for U.S. House Virgin Islands At-large District on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Stacey Plaskett (D) | 73.4 | 10,397 |
 | Ida Smith (Independent) | 16.4 | 2,323 | |
 | Ronald Pickard (R)  | 9.5 | 1,348 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.7 | 99 | ||
| Total votes: 14,167 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Stacey Plaskett advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Virgin Islands At-large District.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Ronald Pickard advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Virgin Islands At-large District.
Candidate profiles
This section includes candidate profiles that may be created in one of two ways: either the candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey, or Ballotpedia staff may compile a profile based on campaign websites, advertisements, and public statements after identifying the candidate as noteworthy. For more on how we select candidates to include, click here.
Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "My name is Ronald Pickard, a servant of the people deeply committed to transforming the US Virgin Islands as your next Congressional Delegate in the upcoming 2024 election. As a proud Virgin Islander, I am driven by a profound love for my community and a vision of a better future for the residents. With hands-on experience running a small family-owned laundromat, I understand firsthand the challenges businesses face without affordable and reliable power, regrettably affecting even our most elderly population. That’s why I am committed to addressing critical issues that affect our community, from energy and infrastructure to water and food supply chains and education for the youth. I represented the Virgin Islands at the 1988 Olympics in Seoul Korea in the 50 meters freestyle. As a former Law Enforcement Officer I will always back the blue. I come from a family of politicians. My mother Mary Ann Pickard is a former Senator on the island of St. Croix. My sister Norma Pickard is a former Senator on the island of St. Thomas. I was the President of The Young Democratic Party. I ran and won 2 seats at the Terroitorial Democratic Party in 2018. I have since transitioned to the Republican Party. Through my radio talk show on Radio 1000 AM, I actively listen to the concerns of our residents, ensuring every voice is heard. Whether you’re a youth seeking better educational opportunities, a small business striving for success or a family navigating everyday challenges."
This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Virgin Islands At-large District in 2024.
Voting information
- See also: Voting in Virgin Islands
Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses
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Survey responses from candidates in this race
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Ronald Pickard (R)
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2. Representation: A Representative is elected to serve the interests of their constituents. This involves listening to the concerns of residents in their district, advocating on their behalf, and ensuring their voices are heard in legislative decisions. 3. Constituent Services: Providing assistance to constituents is a key role, whether it's helping with federal agency issues, providing information on government services, or resolving problems related to Social Security, immigration, veterans' benefits, or other federal matters. 4. Budget and Appropriations:Representatives participate in the budgeting process, which includes allocating funds to various federal programs and ensuring that resources are directed toward the needs of their district and the nation. 5. Oversight and Accountability:As part of checks and balances, Representatives are responsible for overseeing the executive branch and federal agencies. This includes conducting investigations, holding hearings, and ensuring government accountability and transparency. 6. Advocacy and Policy Development: Representatives advocate for policies that align with their district's needs and work to develop and refine policies on national issues. This includes engaging with stakeholders, negotiating with other lawmakers, and building coalitions to advance legislative goals.
7. Community Engagement and Communication:Regularly engaging with the community through town halls, public forums, and other events is crucial. Representatives must effectively communicate their work, listen to feedback, and keep their constituents informed about legislative developments.
Ronald Pickard (R)
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Campaign finance
| Name | Party | Receipts* | Disbursements** | Cash on hand | Date |
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| Stacey Plaskett | Democratic Party | $680,671 | $716,163 | $11,246 | As of December 31, 2024 |
| Ronald Pickard | Republican Party | $19,683 | $18,463 | $1,533 | As of December 31, 2024 |
| Ida Smith | Independent | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
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Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2024. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." |
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District history
The section below details election results for this office in elections dating back to 2018.
2022
General election
General election for U.S. House Virgin Islands At-large District
Incumbent Stacey Plaskett won election in the general election for U.S. House Virgin Islands At-large District on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Stacey Plaskett (D) | 98.7 | 16,354 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.3 | 209 | ||
| Total votes: 16,563 | |||
| = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Stacey Plaskett advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Virgin Islands At-large District.
2020
General election
General election for U.S. House Virgin Islands At-large District
Incumbent Stacey Plaskett defeated Shekema George in the general election for U.S. House Virgin Islands At-large District on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Stacey Plaskett (D) | 87.9 | 13,620 |
 | Shekema George (Independent) | 11.5 | 1,782 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.5 | 85 | ||
| Total votes: 15,487 | |||
| = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Stacey Plaskett advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Virgin Islands At-large District.
2018
General election
General election for U.S. House Virgin Islands At-large District
Incumbent Stacey Plaskett won election in the general election for U.S. House Virgin Islands At-large District on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Stacey Plaskett (D) | 98.4 | 16,341 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.6 | 264 | ||
| Total votes: 16,605 | |||
| = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. | ||||
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