Eric Phillips (politician)
Virginia politician
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Eric Phillips is an American businessman serving as delegate for the 48th district of the Virginia House of Delegates.
Preceded byLes Adams (Redistricting)
BornMarch 31, 1976[citation needed]
Eric Phillips | |
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| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 48th district | |
| Assumed office January 10, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Les Adams (Redistricting) |
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| Born | March 31, 1976[citation needed] |
| Party | Republican |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Businessman |
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| Website | EricPhillipsForVA.com |
Phillips, a Republican, defeated Democratic nominee, Melody Cartwright, in the 2024 Virginia House of Delegates Special Election of the 48th District.[1] This seat was vacated by Delegate Les Adams so he can "make [himself] available for another position of service."[2]
In 2025, Phillips defeated Democrat Melody A. "Mel" Cartwright in the 2025 Virginia House of Delegates election.
Electoral history
| Date | Election | Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
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| Virginia House of Delegates, 48th district | |||||
| Jan 9, 2024[3] | Special | Melody A. "Mel" Cartwright | Democrat | 1,785 | 28.20 |
| Eric Phillips | Republican | 4,320 | 70.66 | ||
| Write Ins | 9 | 0.15 | |||
| Nov 4, 2025[4] | General | Barbara M. Hancock | Independent | 519 | 1.66 |
| Melody A. "Mel" Cartwright | Democratic | 10,797 | 34.59 | ||
| Eric Phillips | Republican | 19,868 | 63.65 | ||
| Write Ins | 32 | 0.10 | |||