Myron Keith Hodges (born May 6, 1966) is an American politician. A Republican, he was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in 2011. He currently represents the 68th district, made up of the Middle Peninsula counties of Essex, Gloucester, King and Queen, Mathews and Middlesex, and part of King William County.[2]

Early life and education

Hodges was born in Richmond, Virginia and raised on the Middle Peninsula. He received a B.S. degree from the Medical College of Virginia School of Pharmacy in 1989. He currently operates the Gloucester Pharmacy.[2][3]

Political career

The 98th district incumbent, Republican Harvey Morgan, retired in 2011. Hodges won a four-way primary for the Republican nomination with 40.92% of the vote.[1][4] He then defeated Democratic candidate Andy Shoukas with 16,647 votes to Shoukas' 4,556.[5] Hodges ran for re-election in 2013 against Independent candidate Geneva Putt. He won with 75.4% of the vote.[6] Hodges ran as an unopposed candidate in 2015, winning with 100% of the vote.[7] He acquired 65.05% of the vote in 2017, defeating Democrat Sheila Crowley.[8]

In 2022, Hodges was promoted to chair of the Counties Cities and Towns Committee.[9]

Personal life

Hodges married Shelley Gaye Williams c.1990. They have two daughters, Chloe and Ella.[2][3] Chloe attends Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Virginia, and she is a cheerleader for their football team.[10]

References

  1. ^ a b Sheppard, Quinton (August 24, 2011). "Hodges wins GOP delegate primary". Gloucester-Mathews Gazette-Journal. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved November 9, 2012.
  2. ^ a b c "Virginia House of Delegates 2012; Delegate M. Keith Hodges;". Virginia House of Delegates. Retrieved November 9, 2012.
  3. ^ a b "Keith Hodges; Republican; Delegate". Retrieved November 9, 2012.
  4. ^ "August 2011 Republican Primary Official Results". Virginia State Board of Elections. Archived from the original on December 5, 2012. Retrieved November 9, 2012.
  5. ^ "November 2011 General Election Official Results". Virginia State Board of Elections. Archived from the original on May 20, 2013. Retrieved November 8, 2012.
  6. ^ "Virginia Elections Database » Candidate Profile..." Virginia Elections Database. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
  7. ^ "Elections for Hodges, Keith". www.vpap.org. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
  8. ^ "2017 November General". results.elections.virginia.gov. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
  9. ^ "House of Delegates Committees".
  10. ^ "2019-20 Randolph-Macon Cheer and Dance Roster". Randolph-Macon. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
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