Jeion Ward

Jeion Ward

Jeion Ward has served in the House of Delegates since 2004.
Democrat
Currently represents House of Delegates District 87
Contact information for 2026 Regular Session (January 14-March 14)
Office phone: (804) 698-1087
Office email:
Staff:
Legislative Assistant: Ben Kopit; Administrative Assistant: Jane Hornbeck
Room: 1009
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HB1

2 Close Floor Votes

Minimum wage; increases incrementally to $15.00 per hour by January 1, 2028.
Chief Patron: Jeion Ward
Status: Passed

HR27

Judges; nominations to the State Corporation Commission.
Chief Patron: Jeion Ward
Status: Passed

HR28

Judges; nominations for election to the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission.
Chief Patron: Jeion Ward
Status: Passed

HB60

Life or health insurances; unfair discrimination, pre-exposure prophylaxis for prevention of HIV.
Chief Patron: Jeion Ward
Status: Passed

HB61

3 Close Floor Votes

Small SWaM Business Procurement Enhancement Program; established, report.
Chief Patron: Jeion Ward
Status: Passed

HB115

Waste to Energy Grant Program; established, report.
Chief Patron: Jeion Ward
Status: Killed

HB116

School board employee grievance procedure; timing of dispute resolution.
Chief Patron: Jeion Ward
Status: Passed

HR144

Commending Andrew Billingsley, Ph.D.
Chief Patron: Jeion Ward
Status: Passed

HR145

Celebrating the life of Joseph A. Buggs.
Chief Patron: Jeion Ward
Status: Passed

HB572

Uninsured Employer's Fund; administrative expenses.
Chief Patron: Jeion Ward
Status: Passed

HB1390

Health insurance; pharmacies, freedom of choice, delivery of prescription drugs, penalties.
Chief Patron: Jeion Ward
Status: In House

HB1497

Hampton University; recognition and restoration of status as a land-grant university.
Chief Patron: Jeion Ward
Status: In House

Floor Vote Participation 99%
Close Votes 523
Abstentions 0
Present but Not Voting 19
Changed Votes 0
Voting Unity
Democratic Caucus 97%

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

Race: African-American
(24% of legislators are African-American)

Gender: Female
(41% of legislators are Female)

Age: 72
(15% of legislators are Over 65)

Length of Service: Member since 2024; 22 years of service
(7% of legislators have served for more than 20 years)

Margin of Victory: Won by 10% or More
(68% of legislators had this margin of victory in their last General Assembly election)

Birth State: Virginia
(50% of legislators were born outside of Virginia)

Region: District Office Area Code 757
(19% of legislators represent this region)

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

Undergrad Public / Private: State University
(56% 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: Educators / Teacher Union Official, Hampton Federation of Teachers
(9% of legislators have a similar occupation)

Stocks/Investments: Less than $10,000
(32% of legislators have similar value of stocks/investments)

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