Virgil Thornton Sr.

Democratic Party

Virginia House of Delegates District 86

Tenure

2026 - Present

Term ends

2028

Years in position

0

Predecessor:Aijalon Cordoza (R)

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 4, 2025

Education

Other

National Automotive Dealer Academy

Other

Newport News Apprentice School

Personal

Birthplace

Newport News, VA

Profession

Executive coach

Contact

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Virgil Thornton Sr. (Democratic Party) is a member of theVirginia House of Delegates, representingDistrict 86. He assumed office on January 14, 2026. His current term ends on January 12, 2028.

Thornton (Democratic Party) ran for election to theVirginia House of Delegates to representDistrict 86. He won in the general election onNovember 4, 2025.

Biography

Virgil Thornton Sr. was born inNewport News, Virginia. He graduated from Newport News Apprentice School and the National Automotive Dealer Academy. His career experience includes working as an executive coach.^[1][2]

Elections

2025

See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2025

General election

General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 86

Virgil Thornton Sr. defeated incumbentAijalon Cordoza in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 86 on November 4, 2025.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Virgil Thornton Sr. (D)	53.9	17,081
		Aijalon Cordoza (R)	45.9	14,563
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	75

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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled.Virgil Thornton Sr. advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 86.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. IncumbentAijalon Cordoza advanced from the Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 86.

Campaign finance

Endorsements

Campaign themes

2025

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