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Joshua C. "Josh" Outsey is from Birmingham, Alabama and currently lives in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. 

Josh's campaign for State Delegate in District 45 is his first run for public office. 

Josh works for the City of Norton Parks and Recreation Department on the Trailbuilding Team. He is also a community archive coordinator and audio content developer at Appalshop. He previously worked as a youth projects coordinator at The Carpetbag Theatre, Inc.




Believes in addressing economic disparities to ensure communities receive "an equal piece of the pie."

Wants to revitalize the economy of Virginia’s coal country.

Wants to revitalize the economy of "Virginia’s coal country."

Supports using federal funds to support small businesses, improve infrastructure, and create opportunities in coal-dependent communities.

- Believes in addressing economic disparities to ensure communities receive "an equal piece of the pie."
- Wants to revitalize the economy of "Virginia’s coal country."
- Supports using federal funds to support small businesses, improve infrastructure, and create opportunities in coal-dependent communities.

Economy

Plans to invest in environmental protections for residents.

- Plans to invest in environmental protections for residents.

Energy & the Environment

As of September 17, 2025, Joshua C. "Josh" Outsey’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

Education

Supports improving pensions and disability benefits.

Wants to "ensure every mine site is a safe, well-regulated place to work."

Wants to all mining sites are safe and well-regulated. 

- Supports universal healthcare.
- Supports improving pensions and disability benefits.
- Wants to all mining sites are safe and well-regulated. 

Healthcare

Voting & Elections

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Joshua C. "Josh" Outsey

- The Virginia General Assembly, made up of the House of Delegates and the State Senate, is responsible for creating state laws.  
- Your state delegate serves your local district in the Virginia House of Delegates, advocating for your community's needs and interests.  
- Delegates have the power to write, sponsor, and vote on proposed legislation, including all bills related to the state budget, which begin in the House of Delegates.  
- The House of Delegates consists of 100 members, each elected to represent one district.  
- Delegates serve two-year terms and receive an annual salary of $17,640.