Eric Phillips (politician)

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Eric Phillips
Member of the VirginiaHouseofDelegates from the 48th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 10, 2024
Occupation	Businessman
Committees	Public Safety Privileges and Elections
Website	EricPhillipsForVA.com

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. ^[1] This seat was vacated by Delegate Les Adams so he can "make [himself] available for another position of service." ^[2]

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 district
Jan 9, 2024 [3]	Special	Melody A. "Mel" Cartwright	Democrat	1,785	28.20
		Eric Phillips	Republican	4,320	70.66
		Write Ins		9	0.15
Nov 4, 2025 [4]	General	Barbara M. Hancock	Independent	519	1.66
		Melody A. "Mel" Cartwright	Democratic	10,797	34.59
		Eric Phillips	Republican	19,868	63.65
		Write Ins		32	0.10

References

1. Hoffman, Cherisse (10 January 2024). "Eric Phillips wins Special Election to represent the 48th District in the Virginia House of Delegates". Martinsville Bulletin . Retrieved 11 January 2024.
2. Gonzalez, Will (12 December 2023). "Delegate Les Adams resigns from Virginia's House of Delegates". WRIC. Retrieved 12 January 2024.
3. "2024 Virginia House of Delegates 48th District Special Election". virginia.gov. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
4. "2025 November General: November 4, 2023". virginia.gov. Retrieved 2025-01-03.