Shelly Simonds

Shelly Simonds

Shelly Simonds has served in the House of Delegates since 2020.
Democrat
Currently represents House of Delegates District 70
Contact information for 2026 Regular Session (January 14-March 14)
Office phone: (804) 698-1070
Office email:
Staff:
Legislative Assistant: Cheryl Wilfred; Administrative Assistant: Johanna McKee
Room: 1106
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HB593

Summons for unlawful detainer; legal resources, plain-language overview of process.
Chief Patron: Shelly Simonds
Status: In House

HB594

Affordable housing developments, certain; expedited approval.
Chief Patron: Shelly Simonds
Status: In Senate

HB595

Advanced studies diploma; requirements for graduation, approval for certain credit requirements.
Chief Patron: Shelly Simonds
Status: In House

HB596

Wildlife Corridor Action Plan; interagency implementation group, report.
Chief Patron: Shelly Simonds
Status: In House

HB597

Wildlife Corridor Grant Fund; created, voluntary contributions, report.
Chief Patron: Shelly Simonds
Status: In House

HB598

Film industry community zones; local designation.
Chief Patron: Shelly Simonds
Status: In House

HB599

Marine Science, Virginia Institute of; duties, oyster stock assessment, report.
Chief Patron: Shelly Simonds
Status: In House

HB600

Short-term rental properties; rental operator to complete human trafficking awareness training.
Chief Patron: Shelly Simonds
Status: In House

HB840

Restaurants; exempts certain facilities or programs.
Chief Patron: Shelly Simonds
Status: In House

HB1465

Blue catfish; marketing & production, Marine Prod. Board to establish full-time equivalent position.
Chief Patron: Shelly Simonds
Status: In House

Floor Vote Participation 100%
Close Votes 70
Abstentions 0
Present but Not Voting 1
Changed Votes 0
Voting Unity
Democratic Caucus 97%

Political Party: Democrat
(61% of legislators are Democrat)

Race: Caucasian
(66% of legislators are Caucasian)

Gender: Female
(41% of legislators are Female)

Age: 58
(27% of legislators are 56-65)

Length of Service: Member since 2024; 6 years of service
(28% of legislators have served for 5-12 years)

Margin of Victory: Won by 10% or More
(67% of legislators had this margin of victory in their last General Assembly election)

Birth State: Ohio
(49% of legislators were born outside of Virginia)

Region: District Office Area Code 757
(20% of legislators represent this region)

Education Level: Master's Degree
(28% of legislators have similar education)

Undergrad Public / Private: Private University; Bucknell University
(36% of legislators have a similar undergraduate education)

Attorney: No
(75% of legislators are not attorneys)

Military: Non-Military
(86% of legislators have a similar military background)

Occupation: Other / Property Manager
(14% of legislators have a similar occupation)

Stocks/Investments: Between $500,001 and $999,999
(10% of legislators have similar value of stocks/investments)

Real Estate: Owns property that generates rental income or used for business
(36% of legislators have similar real estate holdings)