Portrait of Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr.

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Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr.

Virginia House of Delegates — District 86

Currently serving

Background and local role

Virgil Thornton represents House District 86, covering part of Hampton, part of York County and Poquoson. His background includes study at the Newport News Apprentice School and the National Automotive Dealer Academy. His community work includes youth mentoring with the Hampton Roads Committee of 200+ Men, public speaking and leadership training, and service as a certified foster and respite care parent.

Thornton’s House assignments include Counties, Cities and Towns; Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources; and Courts of Justice. He also serves on the civil and agriculture subcommittees. These committee records offer a concrete way to follow his work on local-government legislation, natural resources and the civil justice system. Use the contact information on his official House page for state legislative correspondence. Because District 86 includes only part of Hampton, confirm representation by street address rather than city name alone.

Sources and official resources

Profile reviewed November 4, 2026.

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