Karen Hamilton
Karen Hamilton (Republican Party) is a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 62. She assumed office on January 14, 2026. Her current term ends on January 12, 2028.
Hamilton (Republican Party) ran for election to the Virginia House of Delegates to represent District 62. She won in the general election on November 4, 2025.
Biography
Karen Hamilton earned a bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina, Charlotte. Her career experience includes working as a structural engineer and stay at home mom.[1]
Elections
2025
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2025
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 62
Karen Hamilton defeated Sara Ratcliffe in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 62 on November 4, 2025.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Karen Hamilton (R) | 58.2 | 21,580 |
 | Sara Ratcliffe (D) | 41.5 | 15,397 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 100 | ||
| Total votes: 37,077 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Sara Ratcliffe advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 62.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 62
Karen Hamilton defeated R. Clay Jackson in the Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 62 on June 17, 2025.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Karen Hamilton | 58.1 | 2,454 |
| R. Clay Jackson | 41.9 | 1,767 | ||
| Total votes: 4,221 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Nick Freitas (R)
Campaign finance
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2025
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Sponsored legislation
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See also
2025 Elections
External links
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Candidate Virginia House of Delegates District 62 |
Officeholder Virginia House of Delegates District 62 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Nick Freitas (R) |
Virginia House of Delegates District 62 2026-Present |
Succeeded by - |
