Eric attended Liberty University. He lives with his wife. They have four children and three grandchildren. He attends Grace Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Lynchburg.

Eric owns and operates a small farm in Rustburg and American House Wash.

Eric Zehr's campaign for state delegate is his first entry into politics.

Opposes bans on drilling for natural gas.

Wants to establish "energy independence" for Virginia.

Opposes the Green New Deal, a plan to reduce fossil fuel use and greenhouse gas initiatives while creating jobs in renewable energy.

- Opposes bans on drilling for natural gas. 
- Wants to establish "energy independence" for Virginia.
- Opposes the Green New Deal, a plan to reduce fossil fuel use and greenhouse gas initiatives while creating jobs in renewable energy.

Energy & the Environment

As of April 21, 2023, Eric Zehr’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Economy

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Opposes abortion, believes that fetuses are children, and wants Virginia state law to state that life begins at conception.

- Opposes abortion, believes that fetuses are children, and wants Virginia state law to state that life begins at conception.

Healthcare

Opposes education about race and racism in public schools.

Believes that parents should decide what students learn in public school rather than the school system.

Opposes requiring vaccines for children to attend public schools.

Wants public education to "inculcat[e] patriotism and traditional values."

- Opposes education about race and racism in public schools.
- Believes that parents should decide what students learn in public school rather than the school system. 
- Opposes requiring vaccines for children to attend public schools. 
- Wants public education to "inculcat[e] patriotism and traditional values."

Education

Opposes gun control and said, "[y]ou already have a permit to carry a concealed weapon; it’s called the Second Amendment.”

- Opposes gun control and said, "[y]ou already have a permit to carry a concealed weapon; it’s called the Second Amendment.”

Public Safety

Eric Zehr

As of April 21, 2023, Eric Zehr’s website did not contain information on this issue and Eric Zehr did not complete our questionnaire.

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- Delegates serve two-year terms and receive an annual salary of $17,640.