Counties, Cities and Towns
Chair: Helmer, Dan
Vice Chair: Sewell, Briana
Typical Meeting Time: 9:00 a.m.
Meeting Day: Friday
Typical Meeting Location: House Committee Room B - 205
DLS Staff:
Jeff Sharp; Doug Weimer
Sharp (804) 698-1864; Weimer (804) 698-1881
Counties, Cities and Towns Membership
Helmer, Dan
D | District 10th
Capitol Office: 1013
District Phone: (571) 445-0251
Capitol Phone: (804) 698-1010
Email: DelDHelmer@house.virginia.gov
10th
D
P.O. Box 10 Clifton, VA 20124
General Assembly Building 201 North 9th Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219
34
County of Fairfax (part)
2020
45
New Brunswick, NJ
University of Oxford (MPhil, 2006)<br />United States Military Academy (BSc, 2003)
Male
USA (2003-2014; Reserves, 2014- )
Management Consultant
Jewish
Sewell, Briana D.
D | District 25th
Capitol Office: 905
District Phone: (703) 261-4787
Capitol Phone: (804) 698-1025
Email: DelBSewell@house.virginia.gov
25th
D
P.O. Box 1849 Woodbridge, VA 22195
General Assembly Building 201 North 9th Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219
41
County of Prince William (part)
2022
36
Prince George's County, MD
The College of William and Mary (B.A., Public Policy, Minor in Sociology, 2012) American University (M.A., Public Administration with a Policy Analysis Concentration, 2014)
Female
Chief of Staff
African American
Baptist
Shin, Irene
D | District 8th
Capitol Office: 1115
District Phone: (703) 677-8334
Capitol Phone: (804) 698-1008
Email: DelIShin@house.virginia.gov
8th
D
P.O. Box 5501 Herndon, VA 20172
General Assembly Building 201 North 9th Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219
48
Fairfax County, Herndon
2022
N/A
Glendale, CA
University of California Riverside (B.A., 2010)
Female
Nonprofit executive
Asian American
Buddhist
Simonds, Shelly A.
D | District 70th
Capitol Office: 1106
District Phone: (757) 276-3022
Capitol Phone: (804) 698-1070
Email: DelSSimonds@house.virginia.gov
70th
D
P.O. Box 2296 Newport News, VA 23609
General Assembly Building 201 North 9th Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219
36
City of Newport News (part)
2020
59
Oxford, OH
Bucknell University (B.A., 1991)<br />Stanford University (M.A., 1994)
Female
Family Property Manager
Caucasian
Presbyterian
Askew, Alex Q.
D | District 95th
Capitol Office: 910
District Phone: (757) 298-7163
Capitol Phone: (804) 698-1095
Email: DelAAskew@house.virginia.gov
95th
D
P.O. Box 64544 Virginia Beach, VA 23467
General Assembly Building 201 North 9th Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219
55
Cities of Norfolk (part) and Virginia Beach (part)
January 10, 2024
41
Virginia Beach, VA
Hampton University (B.A., History, 2007)
Male
Community Relations Coordinator Sentara Health
African American
Christian
Cohen, Laura Jane
D | District 15th
Capitol Office: 1003
District Phone: (703) 261-9171
Capitol Phone: (804) 698-1015
Email: DelLJCohen@house.virginia.gov
15th
D
P.O. Box 273 Burke, VA 22009-0723
General Assembly Building 201 North 9th Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219
71
County of Fairfax (part)
January 10, 2024
51
Atlanta, Georgia
University of Georgia (B.A. Political Science, 1997)
Female
School Board Member
Caucasian
Jewish
Martinez, Fernando J.
D | District 29th
Capitol Office: 904
District Phone: (804) 698-1029
Capitol Phone: (804) 698-1029
Email: DelMMartinez@house.virginia.gov
29th
D
P.O. Box 6366 Leesburg, VA 20178
General Assembly Building 201 North 9th Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219
77
County of Loudoun (part)
January 10, 2024
74
Victorville, California
Mt. Hood Community College (Associates of Science in Economics, 1983), Portland State University (B.S. Computer Science and B.S. Economics, 1986)
United States Air Force (12/31/1970 - 3/20/1978)
Retired
Hispanic
Catholic
Keys-Gamarra, Karen
D | District 7th
Capitol Office: 1001
District Phone: (804) 698-1007
Capitol Phone: (804) 698-1007
Email: DelKKeys-Gamarra@house.virginia.gov
7th
D
P.O. Box 212 Oakton, Virginia 22124-1111
General Assembly Building 201 North 9th Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219
74
County of Fairfax (part)
January 10, 2024
N/A
St. Louis, Missouri
Washington University School of Law (JD, 1987), Tulane University (B.A., 1982)
Female
Attorney
African American
Christian
Downey, Mark C.
D | District 69th
Capitol Office: 803
District Phone: (757) 912-0022
Capitol Phone: (804) 698-1069
Email: DelMDowney@house.virginia.gov
69th
D
,
General Assembly Building 201 North 9th Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219
88
Counties of Gloucester (part), James City (part), and York (part); City of Newport News (part)
January 14, 2026
59
Washington, DC
Bruton High School 1984 University of Virginia 1988, B.S. Chemical Engineering Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine 1996 Strong Memorial Hospital Internal Medicine/Pediatric Residency Program 2000
Male
None
Pediatrician
Caucasian
Lutheran
Nivar, May
D | District 57th
Capitol Office: 918
District Phone: (804) 698-1057
Capitol Phone: (804) 698-1057
Email: DelMNivar@house.virginia.gov
57th
D
P. O. Box 3721 Glen Allen, VA 23058
General Assembly Building 201 North 9th Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219
89
Counties of Goochland (part) and Henrico (part)
January 14, 2026
56
Philadelphia, PA
APAICS National Leadership Academy 2024; Sorensen Political Leaders Program 2023; Leadership Metro Richmond 2017; New York University, B.A. Journalism 1993
Female
Corporate Social Responsibility
Asian American
Thornton, Virgil Gene, Sr.
D | District 86th
Capitol Office: 802
District Phone: (757) 732-1397
Capitol Phone: (804) 698-1086
Email: DelVThornton@house.virginia.gov
86th
D
,
General Assembly Building 201 North 9th Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219
90
County of York (part); Cities of Hampton (part) and Poquoson
January 14, 2026
65
Newport News, Virginia
Newport News Apprentice School, National Automotive Dealer Academy (NADA)
Male
N/A
Retired
African American
Christian
Anderson, Jessica L.
D | District 71st
Capitol Office: 804
District Phone: (757) 707-1673
Capitol Phone: (804) 698-1071
Email: DelJAnderson@house.virginia.gov
71st
D
P. O. Box 1495 Williamsburg, VA 23187
General Assembly Building 201 North 9th Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219
92
Counties of James City (part) and New Kent (part); City of Williamsburg
January 14, 2026
45
Newport News, VA
Thomas Nelson Community College (AS, Business Administration, 2007)
N/A
Front Office Receptionist at a public elementary school
Caucasian, Latino
Christian
Cole, Nicole
D | District 66th
Capitol Office: 818
District Phone: (540) 255-0993
Capitol Phone: (804) 698-1066
Email: DelNCole@house.virginia.gov
66th
D
,
General Assembly Building 201 North 9th Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219
93
Counties of Caroline (part) and Spotsylvania (part)
January 14, 2026
56
Hampton, VA
Highland Springs High School, Diploma, June 87 University of Maryland College Park, Bachelor of Science in Business Management 12/91 Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Business Management, Masters in Business Administration in Finance and Health Services Management 6/97
Female
Financial Advisor
African American
Franklin, Margaret Angela
D | District 23rd
Capitol Office: 816
District Phone:
Capitol Phone: (804) 698-1023
Email: DelMFranklin@house.virginia.gov
23rd
D
,
General Assembly Building 201 North 9th Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219
98
Counties of Prince William (part) and Stafford (part)
January 19, 2026
N/A
Female
McGuire, Garrett
D | District 17th
Capitol Office: 917
District Phone: (804) 698-1017
Capitol Phone: (804) 698-1017
Email: DelGMcGuire@house.virginia.gov
17th
D
,
General Assembly Building 201 North 9th Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219
100
County of Fairfax (part)
January 21, 2026
41
Washington, D.C.
Virginia Tech, Masters of Public Administration Virginia Tech, Bachelor of Arts
Male
Caucasian
Knight, Barry D.
R | District 98th
Capitol Office: 809
District Phone: (757) 426-6387
Capitol Phone: (804) 698-1098
Email: DelBKnight@house.virginia.gov
98th
R
1852 Mill Landing Road Virginia Beach, VA 23457
General Assembly Building 201 North 9th Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219
6
City of Virginia Beach (part)
January 14, 2009
72
Arlington, VA
Kempsville High School
Male
Farmer
Caucasian
Baptist
Morefield, James W. (Will)
R | District 43rd
Capitol Office: 808
District Phone: (276) 345-4300
Capitol Phone: (804) 698-1043
Email: DelJMorefield@house.virginia.gov
43rd
R
P.O. Box 828 North Tazewell, VA 24630
General Assembly Building 201 North 9th Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219
10
Counties of Bland, Buchanan, Dickenson (part), Russell (part), and Tazewell
2010
42
Bluefield, WV
Midwestern State University, TX (B.A.A.S., 2007)<br />King College, TN (M.B.A., 2013)
Male
Small business owner
Caucasian
Baptist
Hodges, M. Keith
R | District 68th
Capitol Office: 1007
District Phone: (804) 277-9801
Capitol Phone: (804) 698-1068
Email: DelKHodges@house.virginia.gov
68th
R
P.O. Box 928 Urbanna, VA 23175
General Assembly Building 201 North 9th Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219
16
Counties of Essex, Gloucester (part), King and Queen, King William, Mathews, and Middlesex
2012
60
Richmond, Virginia
Medical College of Virginia, School of Pharmacy (B.S., 1989)
Male
Pharmacist
Caucasian
Methodist
McNamara, Joseph P.
R | District 40th
Capitol Office: 813
District Phone: (540) 384-0276
Capitol Phone: (804) 698-1040
Email: DelJMcNamara@house.virginia.gov
40th
R
P.O. Box 21094 Roanoke, VA 24018
General Assembly Building 201 North 9th Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219
32
County of Roanoke (part); Cities of Roanoke (part) and Salem
November 26, 2018
63
Cleveland, OH
<span>University of Virginia (B.S., Commerce, Accounting and Finance, 1985)</span>
Male
Caucasian
Catholic
Wyatt, Scott A.
R | District 60th
Capitol Office: 806
District Phone: (804) 442-2737
Capitol Phone: (804) 698-1060
Email: DelSWyatt@house.virginia.gov
60th
R
P.O. Box 365 Mechanicsville, VA 23111
General Assembly Building 201 North 9th Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219
38
Counties of Hanover (part) and New Kent (part)
2020
63
Richmond, VA
Henrico High School (1981)<br />J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College<br />Virginia Commonwealth University
Male
Telecommunications Manager (retired)
Caucasian
Catholic
Tata, Anne Ferrell H.
R | District 99th
Capitol Office: 719
District Phone: (757) 213-5193
Capitol Phone: (804) 698-1099
Email: DelAFTata@house.virginia.gov
99th
R
P.O. Box 1442 Virginia Beach, VA 23451
General Assembly Building 201 North 9th Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219
49
City of Virginia Beach (part)
2022
N/A
Washington, DC
Florida State University, FL (B.S., Communications)
Female
Christian Media
Caucasian
Episcopalian
McLaughlin, Ellen H.
R | District 36th
Capitol Office: 805
District Phone: (540) 280-0778
Capitol Phone: (804) 698-1036
Email: DelEMcLaughlin@house.virginia.gov
36th
R
P.O. Box 366 Fairfield, VA 24435
General Assembly Building 201 North 9th Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219
53
Counties of Augusta (part) and Rockbridge (part); Cities of Staunton and Waynesboro
2023
57
Staunton, Virginia
Averett University (B.A., Business Administration); Virginia Bankers School of Bank Management, University of Virginia Darden School of Business
Female
Caucasian
Baptist
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