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Virginia House of Delegates Member Listings

Eric Zehr is from Lowville, New York. He earned a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in counseling from Liberty University. He and his wife, Jodi, have four children. He is an elder at Grace Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Lynchburg.

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Eric has worked as a farmer and a small business owner.

Eric is currently a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 51. He assumed office in 2024 and is serving his first term. He previously represented the Rustburg District on the Campbell County Board of Supervisors from 2014 to 2018.

Opposed the 2024 budget, believing it would not provide adequate tax relief for Virginians.

- Opposed the 2024 budget, believing it would not provide adequate tax relief for Virginians.

Economy

Plans to repeal "Democrat energy policies" and end the "Green Raw Deal" in Virginia.

Plans to repeal "Democrat energy policies."

- Plans to repeal "Democrat energy policies."

Energy & the Environment

Public Safety

Opposes teaching of "critical race theory" and the "1619 Project" in schools.

- Opposes teaching of "critical race theory" and the "1619 Project" in schools.

Education

Healthcare

Supports requiring in-person voting on Election Day and an auditable paper trail for ballots.

- Supports requiring in-person voting on Election Day and an auditable paper trail for ballots.

Voting & Elections

Eric R. Zehr

Eric Zehr is from Lowville, New York. He has a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in counseling from Liberty University. He lives with his wife, Jodi, and their four children in Rustburg, Virginia. He is an elder at Grace Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Lynchburg.

Eric is currently a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 51. He assumed office in 2024 and is currently serving his first term. He previously represented the Rustburg District on the Campbell County Board of Supervisors from 2014 to 2018.

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