Wendell Walker
2024 - Present
2026
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Wendell Walker (Republican Party) is a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 52. He assumed office on January 10, 2024. His current term ends on January 14, 2026.
Walker (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Virginia House of Delegates to represent District 52. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on June 17, 2025.[source]
Biography
Wendell Walker was born in Macon, Georgia, and lives in Lynchburg, Virginia. He earned a degree in pastoral ministry from Liberty University in 1984. His career experience includes operating a landscaping business in Lynchburg and working in workforce development.[1][2]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Walker was assigned to the following committees:
2020-2021
Walker was assigned to the following committees:
- Health, Welfare and Institutions Committee
- House Privileges and Elections Committee
- House Transportation Committee
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2025
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2025
General election
The primary will occur on June 17, 2025. The general election will occur on November 4, 2025. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 52
Rise Hayes is running in the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 52 on June 17, 2025.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 52
Incumbent Wendell Walker is running in the Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 52 on June 17, 2025.
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| Wendell Walker | ||
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2023
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2023
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 52
Incumbent Wendell Walker defeated Jennifer Woofter in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 52 on November 7, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Wendell Walker (R) | 54.5 | 10,574 | |
| Jennifer Woofter (D) | 45.4 | 8,825 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 18 | ||
| Total votes: 19,417 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Jennifer Woofter advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 52.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Wendell Walker advanced from the Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 52.
Endorsements
2021
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2021
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 23
Incumbent Wendell Walker defeated Natalie Short in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 23 on November 2, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Wendell Walker (R) | 66.6 | 22,045 | |
| Natalie Short (D) | 33.2 | 11,007 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 64 | ||
| Total votes: 33,116 | ||||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Wendell Walker advanced from the Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 23.
Democratic convention
The Democratic convention was canceled. Natalie Short advanced from the Democratic convention for Virginia House of Delegates District 23.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- David Zilles (D)
Campaign finance
2019
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2019
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 23
Wendell Walker defeated David Zilles in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 23 on November 5, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Wendell Walker (R) | 63.8 | 13,529 | |
| David Zilles (D) | 35.9 | 7,609 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 53 | ||
| Total votes: 21,191 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 23
Wendell Walker defeated E.J. Turner Perrow Jr. and Ronald Berman in the Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 23 on June 11, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Wendell Walker | 41.7 | 2,486 | |
| E.J. Turner Perrow Jr. | 39.3 | 2,339 | ||
| Ronald Berman | 19.0 | 1,133 | ||
| Total votes: 5,958 | ||||
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Campaign themes
2025
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2023
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2021
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2019
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2024
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In 2024, the Virginia 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, the Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 11 to February 25.
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2022
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In 2022, the Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 12 to March 12.
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2021
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In 2021, the Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 13 to February 8.
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2020
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In 2020, the Virginia 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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See also
2025 Elections
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Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Luke Torian (D) |
Virginia House of Delegates District 52 2024-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by Scott Garrett (R) |
Virginia House of Delegates District 23 2020-2024 |
Succeeded by Candi King (D) |
