Your State Legislators
The TJPDC Legislative Liaison represents the interests and positions of the region’s localities before the state legislature and other state policymakers. Much of this effort occurs at the General Assembly during January-March of each year as well as, during the off season, attending meetings of interest to local governments.
Delegates
You can find specific members of the Virginia House of Delegates, Virginia Senate, and U.S. Congress who represent your home address at: Who’s My Legislator on the Virginia Assembly Website.

The honorable John G. Avoli
G. John Avoli, a Republican from Staunton, represents the 20th House District, which includes part of Nelson County. Elected to the House in 2019, Delegate Avoli is a member of the Education; and Health, Welfare and Institutions Committees.
Contact
Richmond
- P.O. Box 406
- Richmond, VA 23218
- (804) 698-1020
- DelJAvoli@house.virgina.gov
(540) 200-8112
- P.O. Box 1942
- Staunton, VA 24402
- (540) 200-8112
- DelJAvoli@house.virgina.gov

The Honorable Robert B. Bell III
Robert B. Bell, a Republican from Charlottesville, was elected to the 58th House District seat in 2001. He represents Greene County and part of Albemarle and Fluvanna counties. Delegate Bell is a member of the Transportation; Courts of Justice; and Health, Welfare and Institutions Committees.
Contact
Richmond
- P.O. Box 406
- Richmond, VA 23218
- (804) 698-1058
- DelRBell@house.virginia.gov
Home
- 2309 Finch Court
- Charlottesville, VA 22911
- (434) 245-8900
- DelRBell@house.virginia.gov

The Honorable C. Matthew Fariss
C. Matthew Farris, a Republican from Rustburg, was elected to the 59th House District in 2011. He represents part of Albemarle and Nelson Counties. Delegate Fariss is a member of the Public Safety and Appropriations Committees.
Contact
Richmond
- P.O. Box 406
- Richmond, VA 23218
- (804) 698-1059
- DelMFariss@house.virginia.gov
Home
- 243-C Livestock Rd.
- Rustburg, VA 24588
- (434) 821-5929
- DelMFariss@house.virginia.gov

The Honorable Sally L. Hudson
Sally L. Hudson, a Democrat from Charlottesville, was elected to the 57th House District in 2019. She represents Charlottesville and part of Albemarle County. Delegate Hudson serves on the Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources; Communications, Technology and Innovations; and Finance Committees.
Contact
Richmond
- P.O. Box 406
- Richmond, VA 23218
- (804) 698-1057
- DelSHudson@house.virginia.gov
Home
- P.O. Box 2375
- Charlottesville, VA 22902
- (434) 214-0280
- DelSHudson@house.virginia.gov

The Honorable R. Lee Ware, Jr.
R. Lee Ware, Jr., a Republican from Powhatan, represents the 65th House District which includes part of Fluvanna County. Delegate Ware has served in the House since 1998, and sits on the Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources; Labor and Commerce; and Finance Committees.
Contact
Richmond
- P.O. Box 406
- Richmond, VA 23218
- (804) 698-1065
- DelLWare@house.virginia.gov
Home
- P.O. Box 689
- Powhatan, VA 23139
- (804) 598-6696
- DelLWare@house.virginia.gov
Senators

The Honorable R. Creigh Deeds
R. Creigh Deeds, a Democrat from Hot Springs, was elected to the 25th Senate District seat in 2001, after having served 10 years in the House. He represents Charlottesville City, Nelson and part of Albemarle County. He is a member of the Commerce and Labor; Finance and Appropriations; Judiciary; Privileges and Elections; and Rules Committees.
Contact
Richmond
- General Assembly Building
- Richmond, Virginia 23219
- (804) 698-7525
- district25@senate.virginia.gov
Home
- P.O. Box 5462
- Charlottesville, VA 22905
- (434) 296-5491
- district25@senate.virginia.gov

The Honorable Mark J. Peake
Mark J. Peake, a Republican from Lynchburg, was elected to the 22nd Senate District in early 2017. He represents Fluvanna County and part of Louisa County. He sits on the Education and Health; Privileges and Elections; and Transportation Committees.
Contact
Richmond
- General Assembly Building
- Richmond, Virginia 23219
- (804) 698-7522
- district22@senate.virginia.gov
Home
- 4925 Boonsboro Road, Box 172
- Lynchburg, VA 24503
- district22@senate.virginia.gov

The Honorable Emmett W. Hanger, Jr.
Emmett W. Hanger, Jr., a Republican from Mount Solon, represents the 24th Senate District, which includes Greene County. Senator Hanger has served in the Senate since 1996 and previously served 10 years in the House. He is a member of the Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources; Finance and Appropriations; Local Government; and Rehabilitation and Social Services Committees.
Contact
Richmond
- General Assembly Building
- Richmond, Virginia 23219
- (804) 698-7524
- district24@senate.virginia.gov
Home
- P.O. Box 2
- Mount Solon, VA 22843
- (540) 885-6898
- district24@senate.virginia.gov

The Honorable Bryce E. Reeves
Bryce E. Reeves, a Republican from Spotsylvania, represents the 17th Senate District, which includes part of Albemarle and Louisa counties. Elected in 2011, Senator Reeves is a member of the General Laws and Technology; Privileges and Elections; and Rehabilitation and Social Services Committees.
Contact
Richmond
- General Assembly Building
- Richmond, Virginia 23219
- (804) 698-7517
- district17@senate.virginia.gov
Home
- 10054 Southpoint Parkway
- Fredericksburg, VA 22407
- (540) 891-5473
- district17@senate.virginia.gov