Eric Phillips is an American businessman serving as delegate for the 48th district of the Virginia House of Delegates.
Phillips, a Republican, defeated Democratic nominee, Melody Cartwright, in the 2024 Virginia House of Delegates Special Election of the 48th District. This seat was vacated by Delegate Les Adams so he can "make [himself] available for another position of service."
In 2025, Phillips defeated Democrat Melody A. "Mel" Cartwright in the 2025 Virginia House of Delegates election.
Electoral history
Date Election Candidate Party Votes %Virginia House of Delegates, 48th districtJan 9, 2024SpecialMelody A. "Mel" CartwrightDemocrat1,78528.20Eric PhillipsRepublican4,32070.66Write Ins90.15Nov 4, 2025GeneralBarbara M. HancockIndependent5191.66Melody A. "Mel" CartwrightDemocratic10,79734.59Eric PhillipsRepublican19,86863.65Write Ins320.10
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