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Mike Cherry
2024 - Present
2026
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Mike Cherry (Republican Party) is a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 74. He assumed office on January 10, 2024. His current term ends on January 14, 2026.
Cherry (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Virginia House of Delegates to represent District 74. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025.[source] The Republican primary for this office on June 17, 2025, was canceled.
Biography
Mike Cherry was born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Cherry served in the U.S. Air Force from 1990 to 2010. He earned a bachelor's degree from Liberty University in 2010 and a graduate degree from Regent University in 2015. His career experience includes working as a staff pastor at Life Church and as head of school at Life Christian Academy. Cherry has served as a volunteer chaplain with the Colonial Heights Police Department.[1][2]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Cherry was assigned to the following committees:
Elections
2025
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2025
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 74
Incumbent Mike Cherry and Jonas J. Eppert are running in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 74 on November 4, 2025.
Candidate | ||
| Mike Cherry (R) | ||
| Jonas J. Eppert (D) | ||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Jonas J. Eppert advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 74.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Mike Cherry advanced from the Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 74.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2023
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2023
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 74
Incumbent Mike Cherry won election in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 74 on November 7, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Mike Cherry (R) | 87.1 | 19,418 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 12.9 | 2,867 | ||
| Total votes: 22,285 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jessica Rowland (D)
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Jessica Rowland advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 74.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Mike Cherry advanced from the Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 74.
Endorsements
Cherry received the following endorsements.
2021
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2021
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 66
Mike Cherry defeated Katie Sponsler in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 66 on November 2, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Mike Cherry (R) | 52.3 | 16,833 | |
| Katie Sponsler (D) | 47.4 | 15,254 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 87 | ||
| Total votes: 32,174 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 66
Katie Sponsler defeated Linnard Harris Sr. in the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 66 on June 8, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Katie Sponsler | 61.3 | 2,916 | |
| Linnard Harris Sr. | 38.7 | 1,842 | ||
| Total votes: 4,758 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Mike Cherry advanced from the Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 66.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2025
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2023
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2021
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When Mike entered the USAF, he took an oath to protect our constitutional rights. He believes all Americans have the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
- Mike believes a strong and safe Virginia is only possible with a strong police system.
- As an educator, Mike has a very clear understanding of what is going on in today's education system.
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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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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See also
2025 Elections
External links
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Candidate Virginia House of Delegates District 74 |
Officeholder Virginia House of Delegates District 74 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 19, 2021
- ↑ Mike Cherry for Virginia, "Meet Mike," accessed December 13, 2021
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| Preceded by Kirk Cox (R) |
Virginia House of Delegates District 66 2022–present |
Succeeded by NA |
