Virginia's 48th House of Delegates district

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District map from the 2023 election

Virginia's 48th House of Delegates district elects one of 100 seats in the lower house of the state's bicameral legislature, the General Assembly. District 48 represents parts of Henry and Pittsylvania counties, and the entirety of the City of Martinsville. The seat is currently held by Republican Eric Phillips.[1]

List of delegates[edit]

Delegate Party Years Electoral history
Robert H. Brink Democratic January 14, 1998 –
June 30, 2014
Resigned to serve in the administration of governor Terry McAuliffe.
Rip Sullivan Democratic September 12, 2014 –
January 10, 2024
First elected in a 2014 special election after his predecessor's resignation. Redistricted to the 6th District.
Eric Phillips

Republican

January 10, 2024 -
Current
First elected in a 2024 special election after his predecessor's resignation.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Virginia House of Delegates Member Listings – Delegate Eric Phillips". virginiageneralassembly.gov. Retrieved January 14, 2024.