Delores Oates

Delores Oates

Delores Oates has served in the House of Delegates since 2024.
Republican
Currently represents House of Delegates District 31
Contact information for 2026 Regular Session (January 14-March 14)
Office phone: (804) 698-1031
Office email:
Staff:
Legislative Assistant: Carol Coffelt; Administrative Assistant: Debby Bickford
Room: 703
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HR43

Celebrating the life of Marvin Ashby, Sr.
Chief Patron: Delores Oates
Status: In House

HJ99

Commending the Rotary Club of Front Royal.
Chief Patron: Delores Oates
Status: In House

HB779

Electric utilities; installation of small portable solar generation devices, local regulation.
Chief Patron: Delores Oates
Status: In House

HB1205

Motor vehicles insurance; hwy. use fee; tangible personal property tax relief for certain vehicles.
Chief Patron: Delores Oates
Status: In House

HB1209

Hospitals; itemized statements, non-emergent procedures, tests, or services.
Chief Patron: Delores Oates
Status: In House

HB1213

Elections; affirmation statement in lieu of identification, additional information required.
Chief Patron: Delores Oates
Status: In House

HB1215

Admission of evidence; evidentiary hearing, excluded persons.
Chief Patron: Delores Oates
Status: In House

HB1217

Keeper of livery stable; liens, requirements.
Chief Patron: Delores Oates
Status: In House

HB1239

Va. Public Procurement Act; methods of procurement, competitive sealed birds negotiation exemption.
Chief Patron: Delores Oates
Status: In House

HB1242

K-12 schools and institutions of higher education; student participation in women's sports, etc.
Chief Patron: Delores Oates
Status: In House

HB1281

Motor vehicle insurance; highway use fee, and tangible personal property tax relief.
Chief Patron: Delores Oates
Status: In House

HB1383

Teacher licensure; technical professional license; curriculum and instruction coursework; comprehensive community colleges.
Chief Patron: Delores Oates
Status: In House

Floor Vote Participation 100%
Close Votes 12
Abstentions 0
Present but Not Voting 0
Changed Votes 0
Voting Unity
Republican Caucus 94%

Political Party: Republican
(39% of legislators are Republican)

Race: Caucasian
(66% of legislators are Caucasian)

Gender: Female
(41% of legislators are Female)

Age: 62
(27% of legislators are 56-65)

Length of Service: Member since 2024; 2 years of service
(51% of legislators have served for 4 years or less)

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

Birth State: Virginia
(51% of legislators were born outside of Virginia)

Region: District Office Area Code 540
(18% of legislators represent this region)

Education Level: Bachelors Degree
(32% of legislators have similar education)

Undergrad Public / Private: Private University; Regent 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: Business People / Recruitment Firm
(27% of legislators have a similar occupation)

Stocks/Investments: Between $10,001 and $100,000
(17% of legislators have similar value of stocks/investments)

Real Estate: No property other than primary residence
(48% of legislators have similar real estate holdings)