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 McGuire 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]
Early life
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.
Political career
Campaigns
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]
State Senate
Cifers was sworn in to the Virginia Senate on January 15, 2025, in the Senate chamber.[6]
References
- ^ a b Beyer, Elizabeth (2025-01-08). "Republican Cifers wins special election; two Northern Virginia seats stay in Democratic hands". Cardinal News. Retrieved 2025-01-19.
- ^ "State Senate District 10". www.vpap.org. Retrieved 2025-01-19.
- ^ "Luther H. Cifers III - biography". cifersfoundation.org. Retrieved 2025-01-19.
- ^ Bryson, Anna (2024-11-11). "5th Republican joins Virginia Senate race for McGuire seat". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved 2025-01-19.
- ^ Beyer, Elizabeth (2024-12-14). "Republicans nominate Cifers for state Senate seat that McGuire is vacating". Cardinal News. Retrieved 2025-01-19.
- ^ "Facebook, Senator Luther Cifers". Facebook. Archived from the original on January 19, 2025.