Mark Downey (politician)

American politician

EducationUniversity of Virginia
Virginia Commonwealth University (MD)

Mark Downey


Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 69th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 14, 2026
Preceded by	Chad Green

Personal details
Party	Democratic
Education	University of Virginia Virginia Commonwealth University (MD)
Website	downeyforva.com

Mark C. Downey is an American politician and physician who was elected as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates in 2025.^[1] A member of the Democratic Party, he defeated incumbent Republican Chad Green.^[2] Downey continues his pediatric practice with the Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters in the Williamsburg area.^[3]

Downey grew up in York County, Virginia, where his family settled after his father retired from the United States Air Force. He graduated from the University of Virginia and the Medical College of Virginia.^[4] After completing his medical training in Rochester, New York, he joined his current pediatric practice with the Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters in the Williamsburg area.^[5]

Political career

Downey ran for the Virginia House of Delegates in the old 96th District in 2019 and 2021, losing both elections against Republican Amanda Batten.^[6]^[7]

Downey was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in 2025.^[8] He defeated Republican incumbent Chad Green, who ran unopposed and won with 91.27% in 2023.^[9]

The 69th District covers parts of James City County, Gloucester County, York County, and the City of Newport News. Downey is the only doctor in the Virginia General Assembly.^[10]

References

↑ "Downey defeats incumbent Green in 69th House district". Daily Press. November 5, 2025. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
↑ "Mark Downey". Ballotpedia. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
↑ "Mark C. Downey (listed in Progressive Voters Guide)". progressivevotersguide.com. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
↑ "Meet Mark". downeyforva.com. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
↑ "Mark C. Downey (listed in Progressive Voters Guide)". progressivevotersguide.com. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
↑ "Virginia Election Results – House of Delegates District 69". Virginia Department of Elections. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
↑ "Downey challenges Batten in House of Delegates District 96 race". Daily Press. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
↑ "Downey defeats incumbent Green in 69th House district". Daily Press. November 5, 2025. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
↑ "Chad Green running unopposed for 69th District HOD seat". Gazette‑Journal. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
↑ "Meet Mark". downeyforva.com. Retrieved November 28, 2025.

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