Virgil Thornton Sr.

Virgil Thornton Sr.
Member-elect of the Virginia House of Delegates
from the 86th district
Assuming office
January 14, 2026
SucceedingA.C. Cordoza
Personal details
PartyDemocratic
Websitevirgilthorntonsr.com

Virgil Thornton Sr. is an American politician who was elected as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates in 2025.[1] A member of the Democratic Party, he defeated incumbent Republican A.C. Cordoza.[2] He is an executive coach and former Naval submarine technician.[3]

Political career

In the 2025 Virginia House of Delegates election, Thornton was elected in the 86th district.[4]

Personal life

He and his wife Michelle-Boone Thornton are parents of twin daughters and one son.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Virgil Thornton Sr". Ballotpedia. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
  2. ^ "Virgil Thornton Sr. flips District 86 for Democrats, defeats A.C. Cordoza". The Virginian-Pilot. November 5, 2025. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
  3. ^ "Meet the candidate: Virgil Thornton Sr". The Virginia Independent. August 29, 2025. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
  4. ^ "Virgil Thornton Sr". Virginia House Democrats. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
  5. ^ "Coaches/Speakers". CMV Communicators, LLC. Retrieved November 6, 2025.