Josh Thomas

Josh Thomas

Josh Thomas has served in the House of Delegates since 2024.
Democrat
Currently represents House of Delegates District 21
Contact information for 2026 Regular Session (January 14-March 14)
Office phone: (804) 698-1021
Office email:
Staff:
Legislative Assistant: Ryan Frasier; Administrative Assistant: Daphne Smith
Room: 903
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HJ21

Veterans; VSCC to propose model policy framework for treatment in criminal justice system.
Chief Patron: Josh Thomas
Status: In House

HB153

Data centers; site assessment, sound profile of the high energy use facility.
Chief Patron: Josh Thomas
Status: In Senate

HB154

Data centers; use of emergency generation unit, disclosure requirements.
Chief Patron: Josh Thomas
Status: In House

HB155

Electric utilities; certificate of operation for high-load facilities.
Chief Patron: Josh Thomas
Status: In House

HB164

Housing for local employees; grants for homeownership.
Chief Patron: Josh Thomas
Status: In Senate

HB165

Contractors, Board for; examinations available in alternative languages.
Chief Patron: Josh Thomas
Status: In Senate

HB166

Noise ordinances; removes exemption for industrial property, civil penalties.
Chief Patron: Josh Thomas
Status: In House

HB196

Virginia Residential Development Infrastructure Pilot Program; established, sunset.
Chief Patron: Josh Thomas
Status: In Senate

HB197

Zoning appeals, board of; appellate jurisdiction upon appeal from the circuit court.
Chief Patron: Josh Thomas
Status: In House

HB198

Local government; review of decision by board of zoning appeals, procedures for filing petition.
Chief Patron: Josh Thomas
Status: In Senate

HB352

Local authority; authorized by ordinance to establish affordable housing performance grant programs.
Chief Patron: Josh Thomas
Status: In Senate

HB354

Online portal; Commissioner of Department of Veterans Services to develop and maintain.
Chief Patron: Josh Thomas
Status: In House

HB356

Local housing policy; expands the range of changes that are required.
Chief Patron: Josh Thomas
Status: In Senate

HB708

Timely local decision on certain land use permits; incentives and penalties.
Chief Patron: Josh Thomas
Status: In House

HB713

Fostering Access, Innovation, and Responsibility in Artificial Intelligence Act; established.
Chief Patron: Josh Thomas
Status: In House

Floor Vote Participation 100%
Close Votes 70
Abstentions 1
Present but Not Voting 1
Changed Votes 0
Voting Unity
Democratic Caucus 92%

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

Race: Caucasian
(66% of legislators are Caucasian)

Gender: Male
(59% of legislators are Male)

Age: 38
(33% of legislators are 45 and under)

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: Georgia
(49% of legislators were born outside of Virginia)

Region: District Office Area Code 571 / 703
(29% of legislators represent this region)

Education Level: Law Degree
(25% of legislators have similar education)

Undergrad Public / Private: State University
(55% of legislators have a similar undergraduate education)

Attorney: Yes
(24% of legislators are attorneys)

Military: Veteran
(11% of legislators have a similar military background)

Occupation: Business People / Attorney, Karavas Kiely Schloss & Whitman LLP
(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)