James Easley Edmunds II (born July 21, 1970) is an American politician. He served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 2010 to 2024, representing the 60th district in Southside Virginia. He is a member of the Republican Party.
Early life and 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. (campaign website)
Political career Edmunds has been a member of 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.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.
He also serves on the Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission.
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.
Date Election Candidate Party Votes % Halifax County, Virginia Board of Supervisors, District 5 November 4, 2003 General James E. Edmunds II 893 99.11 Write Ins 8 0.89 November 6, 2007 General James E. Edmunds II 884 95.16 Write Ins 45 4.84 Virginia House of Delegates, 60th district November 3, 2009 General James E. Edmunds II Republican 10,968 96.10 Write Ins 445 3.89 Clarke Hogan retired; seat stayed Republican November 8, 2011 General James E. Edmunds II Republican 13,201 99.09 Write Ins 121 0.90
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