Jeion Ward
Jeion Ward (Democratic Party) is a member of theVirginia House of Delegates, representingDistrict 87. She assumed office on January 10, 2024. Her current term ends on January 12, 2028.
Ward (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to theVirginia House of Delegates to representDistrict 87. She won in the general election onNovember 4, 2025.
Biography
Ward earned her B.A. from Christopher Newport University in 1995. She served as president of the Hampton Federation of Teachers and has worked as a middle school teacher at Hampton City Schools.[1]
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Ward was assigned to the following committees:
- Communications, Technology and Innovation Committee
- Labor and Commerce Committee,Chair
- House Rules Committee
- House Transportation Committee
2023-2024
Ward was assigned to the following committees:
2020-2021
Ward was assigned to the following committees:
- Communications, Technology and Innovation Committee
- Labor and Commerce Committee,Chair
- House Rules Committee
- House Transportation Committee
2019-2020
Ward was assigned to the following committees:
- Labor and Commerce Committee
- General Laws Committee
- House Rules Committee
- House Transportation Committee
2016 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2016 legislative session, Ward served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2016 |
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| •Commerce and Labor |
| •General laws |
| •Transportation |
2015 legislative session
In the 2015 legislative session, Ward served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2015 |
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| •Commerce and Labor |
| •General laws |
| •Transportation |
2014 legislative session
In the 2014 legislative session, Ward served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2014 |
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| •Commerce and Labor |
| •General laws |
| •Transportation |
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 legislative session, Ward served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2012 |
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| •Commerce and Labor |
| •General laws |
| •Transportation |
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Ward served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2010 |
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| •Commerce and Labor |
| •General laws |
| •Transportation |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2025
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2025
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 87
IncumbentJeion Ward defeatedJohn Chapman in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 87 on November 4, 2025.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jeion Ward (D) | 79.5 | 23,342 | |
| John Chapman (R) | 20.2 | 5,930 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 103 | ||
Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 29,375 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. IncumbentJeion Ward advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 87.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled.John Chapman advanced from the Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 87.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ward received the following endorsements.
2023
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2023
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 87
IncumbentJeion Ward defeatedJohn Chapman in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 87 on November 7, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jeion Ward (D) | 77.4 | 14,847 | |
John Chapman (R) ![]() | 22.1 | 4,234 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.5 | 89 | ||
Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 19,170 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. IncumbentJeion Ward advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 87.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled.John Chapman advanced from the Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 87.
Endorsements
Ward received the following endorsements.
2021
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2021
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 92
IncumbentJeion Ward defeatedBenjamin Siff in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 92 on November 2, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jeion Ward (D) | 73.7 | 19,235 | |
Benjamin Siff (R) ![]() | 26.0 | 6,787 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 64 | ||
Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 26,086 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. IncumbentJeion Ward advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 92.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled.Benjamin Siff advanced from the Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 92.
Campaign finance
2019
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2019
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 92
IncumbentJeion Ward won election in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 92 on November 5, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jeion Ward (D) | 93.5 | 15,608 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 6.5 | 1,083 | ||
Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 16,691 | |||
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2017
General election
Elections for theVirginia House of Delegates took place in 2017. All100 house seats were up for election. The general election took place onNovember 7, 2017. A primary election took place onJune 13, 2017. The filing deadline for primary election candidates wasMarch 30, 2017. The filing deadline for non-party candidates and candidates nominated by methods other than a primary wasJune 13, 2017.[2] IncumbentJeion Ward (D) ran unopposed in the Virginia House of Delegates District 92 general election.[3]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 92 General Election, 2017 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | 100.00% | 18,873 | ||
| Total Votes | 18,873 | |||
| Source:Virginia Department of Elections | ||||
Democratic primary election
IncumbentJeion Ward defeatedMichael Harris in the Virginia House of Delegates District 92 Democratic primary.[4]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 92 Democratic Primary, 2017 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| 87.98% | 7,030 | |
| Michael Harris | 12.02% | 960 |
| Total Votes | 7,990 | |
Republican primary election
No Republican candidate filed to run for this seat.[5]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 92 Republican Primary, 2017 | ||
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Endorsements
In 2017, Ward’s endorsements included the following:
2015
Elections for theVirginia House of Delegates took place in 2015. A primary election was held on June 9, 2015. The general election took place onNovember 3, 2015. Thesignature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 26, 2015.[9] IncumbentJeion Ward was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[10][11]
2013
Ward won re-election in the2013 election forVirginia House of Delegates District 92. Ward ran unopposed in the June 11Democratic Primary. She was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 5, 2013.[12]
2011
On November 8, 2011, Ward won re-election to District 92 of theVirginia House of Delegates. She was uncontested in the August 23 primary and ran unopposed in the November 8 general election.[13]
2009
In 2009, Ward was re-elected to the Virginia House of Delegates.[14]
| Virginia House of Delegates General Election, District 92 (2009) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| 11,443 | ||||
Campaign themes
2025
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2023
Jeion Ward did not completeBallotpedia's 2023 Candidate Connection survey.
2021
Jeion Ward did not completeBallotpedia's 2021 Candidate Connection survey.
2019
Jeion Ward did not completeBallotpedia's 2019 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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| Year | Office | Status | Contributions | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Virginia House of Delegates District 87 | Won general | $238,988 | $364,898 |
| 2021 | Virginia House of Delegates District 92 | Won general | $465,400 | $306,694 |
| 2019 | Virginia House of Delegates District 92 | Won general | $198,213 | N/A** |
| 2017 | Virginia House of Delegates District 92 | Won general | $129,710 | N/A** |
| Grand total | $1,032,311 | $671,592 | ||
| Sources:OpenSecrets, Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). | ||||
| ** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle | ||||
| Note: Totals above reflect only available data. | ||||
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2024
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In 2024, theVirginia State Legislature was in session from January 10 to March 9. Special sessions occurred May 13, 2024; June 18 to July 1; and July 18, 2024.
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2023
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In 2023, theVirginia State Legislature was in session from January 11 to February 25.
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2022
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In 2022, theVirginia State Legislature was in session from January 12 to March 12.
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2021
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In 2021, theVirginia State Legislature was in session from January 13 to February 8.
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2020
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In 2020, theVirginia State Legislature was in session from January 8 to March 12. A special session was held from August 18 to November 9.
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2019
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In 2019, theVirginia General Assembly was in session from January 9 through February 24.
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2018
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In 2018, theVirginia General Assembly was in session from January 10 through March 10. Special sessions were held from April 11 to May 30 and from August 30 to October 30.
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2017
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In 2017, theVirginia General Assembly was in session from January 11 through February 25.
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2016
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In 2016, theVirginia General Assembly was in session from January 13 through March 11.
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2015
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In 2015, theVirginia General Assembly was in session from January 14 to February 28, 2015.
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2014
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In 2014, theVirginia General Assembly was in session from January 8 through March 10.
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2013
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In 2013, theVirginia General Assembly was in session from January 9 to February 25.
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2012
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In 2012, theVirginia General Assembly was in regular session from January 11 to March 10.
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Personal
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Ward and her husband, James, have three children.
See also
2025 Elections
External links
Candidate Virginia House of Delegates District 87 | Officeholder Virginia House of Delegates District 87 | Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed May 28, 2014
- ↑Virginia Department of Elections, "Candidacy Requirements for the November 7, 2017 General Election," accessed March 21, 2017
- ↑Virginia Department of Elections, "2017 November General Unofficial Results," accessed November 7, 2017
- ↑Virginia Department of Elections, "2017 June Democratic Primary," accessed July 6, 2017
- ↑Virginia Department of Elections, "2017 June Republican Primary," accessed July 6, 2017
- ↑Blue Virginia,DFA Endorses Justin Fairfax for LG; Eight Virginia House of Delegates Candidates," accessed March 21, 2017
- ↑Virginia's List, "Virginia's List Announces 11 Endorsements for House of Delegates, Lieutenant Governor," May 2, 2017
- ↑NARAL, "2017 Endorsed House Candidates," accessed August 31, 2017
- ↑Virginia State Board of Elections, "2015 November Election Calendar," accessed January 2, 2015
- ↑Virginia Board of Elections, "2015 Primary election results," accessed September 1, 2015
- ↑Virginia Board of Elections, "2015 General election candidates," accessed September 1, 2015
- ↑Virginia Board of Elections, “Official Results - 2013 General Election," accessed December 2, 2013
- ↑Virginia State Board of Elections, "November 2011 General Election Official Results," accessed May 15, 2014
- ↑Follow the Money, "Virginia House of Delegates 2009 General Election Results," accessed May 15, 2014
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| Preceded by Suhas Subramanyam (D) | Virginia House of Delegates District 87 2024-Present | Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - | Virginia House of Delegates District 92 2004-2024 | Succeeded by Bonita Anthony (D) |
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