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Terry G. Kilgore

REPUBLICAN

Terry G. Kilgore is running for Virginia State Delegate, District 45.

Personal background

Terry Kilgore holds a bachelor of arts from Clinch Valley College and a law degree from William & Mary Law School. He lives in Gate City, Virginia, with his wife, Debbie, and their 2 children. He serves as vice chair of the House Commerce and Energy Committee and is the longest sitting member on the House Courts of Justice Committee. Kilgore also serves serves on various boards and organizations, including the Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission, Coal and Energy Commission, and Southwest Virginia Health Authority.

Professional background

Terry is an attorney and practices in Gate City, VA. He is also the Dean of Institutional Advancement at the new Appalachian School of Pharmacy in Grundy, Va.

Political background

Terry currently serves as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 45. He assumed office in 1994 and is currently serving his 15th term. He previously served as the state House majority leader from January 2022 until January 2024 and began serving as state House minority leader in 2025.

Economy

Supports reducing costs and taxes for families and small businesses.

Wants to create jobs and foster economic development.

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Energy & the Environment

Supports an "all-of-the-above" energy approach, including nuclear energy.

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Public Safety

Opposes gun control.

Promises to protect "Constitutionally-protected freedoms."

Supports building safer communities and helping public safety officials.

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Education

As of September 17, 2025, Terry G. Kilgore’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Healthcare

As of September 17, 2025, Terry G. Kilgore’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Voting & Elections

Supports reducing "government overreach" in elections.

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