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Luther Cifers | |
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Member of the Virginia Senate | |
Assumed office January 15, 2025 | |
Preceded by | John McGuire |
Constituency | 10th District |
Personal details | |
Born | Luther Henry Cifers III 1974 Amelia,Virginia,U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Anastasia Cifers |
Website | Campaign website |
Luther Henry Cifers III is an American politician and entrpreneur. He is currently a Virginia State Senator,representing Virginia's 10th Senate District. He was elected in a 2025 special election to replace John McGuir e with 58% of the vote,defeating Democrat Jack Trammell. [1] He represents 11 counties,including Goochland,Prince Edward,and Fluvanna in the State Senate. [2]
Cifers was born and raised in Amelia County, Virginia,in 1974. At 10 years old,he began working in nearby tobacco fields and farms,and later in construction. [3] He was homeschooled from the third grade.
Cifers announced his intention to run for the 10th District Special Election in November 2024,after the incumbent Senator,John McGuire,was elected to Congress. [4] In a December 13 mass meeting of 10th District Republicans,Cifers won the nomination on the third round of voting in an upset. He bested 6 other candidates,including former State Senator Amanda Chase,2023 10th District Candidate Duane Adams,and Republican activist Jean Gannon. [5] In the general election,Cifers faced Democrat Jack Trammell,a Professor who ran for Congress in 2014. Cifers defeated Trammell 58–42 on January 7,2025. [1]
Cifers was sworn in to the Virginia Senate on January 15,2025,in the Senate chamber. [6]