Preceded by Clarke Hogan Name James Edmunds Political party Republican Role Politician | Alma mater Averett University Education Averett University Profession Farmer Party Republican Party | |
Born June 21, 1970 (age 53)
South Boston, Virginia ( 1970-06-21 ) Spouse(s) Jennifer Leigh Wilkerson Committees Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
Counties, Cities and Towns
Militia, Police and Public Safety Residence Halifax County, Virginia, United States | ||
James E. Edmunds II, Halifax, VA | HB1933
James E. Edmunds II (born July 21, 1970) is an American politician. He has served in the Virginia House of Delegates since 2010, representing the 60th district in Southside Virginia, including Charlotte, Halifax, and Prince Edward Counties and part of Campbell County. He is a member of the Republican Party.
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Edmunds has served on the House committees on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources; Counties, Cities and Towns; and Militia, Police and Public Safety.
His first legislation was to legalize possession of shed antlers.
Early life, education
Edmunds was born in South Boston, Virginia. He graduated from Halifax County High School in 1988, then received a B.S. degree in business administration from Averett University in 1996.
Electoral history
Edmunds was elected to the Halifax County Board of Supervisors from the 5th district in 1999, and became vice chair a year later. He was reelected without opposition in 2003 and 2007.
In 2009, Clarke Hogan, Virginia House of Delegates member from the 60th district, announced he would not run for a fifth term. Edmunds received the Republican nomination and was elected unopposed.