Barry Knight - Ballotpedia

Barry Knight is from Arlington, Virginia. He attended Kempsville High School. He lives with his wife, Paula, and their three children in the Pungo area of Virginia Beach. He attends Oak Grove Baptist Church.

Barry is a farmer. He owns and operates Barry D. Knight Farms. 

Barry is currently a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 98. He was first elected in 2024 and is currently serving his first term. Prior to serving in District 98, Barry served for 7 terms in the Virginia House of Delegates from 2009 to 2023, representing District 81. 

Supports low taxes, saying "I believe the citizens know how to spend their money better than the state."

- Supports low taxes, saying "I believe the citizens know how to spend their money better than the state."

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Supports the Best Management Practices (BMPs) for farmers to incentivize environmentally sound practices.

- Supports the Best Management Practices (BMPs) for farmers to incentivize environmentally sound practices.

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Supports parental involvement in education.

Supports affordable college education and vocational paths for trade learners.

- Supports parental involvement in education.
- Supports affordable college education and vocational paths for trade learners.

Education

As of September 17, 2025, Barry D. Knight’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Barry D. Knight

Barry is currently a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 98. He was first elected in 2024 and is currently serving his first term. Prior to serving in District 98, Barry served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 2009 to 2023, representing District 81. He was re-elected in 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2021.

Barry is a farmer. He owns and operates Barry D. Knight Farms, which spans 640 acres and produces hogs. He also worked winters as a long-haul trucker. 

As of September 17, 2025, Barry D. Knight did not have a website or any information online.

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Cheryl earned her bachelor's degree from James Madison University. She and her husband, Chris, have three children.

Cheryl is retired. She spent 38 years as a teacher for Chesapeake Public Schools.

Cheryl Smith (Virginia) - Ballotpedia

Cheryl's campaign for Virginia State Delegate, District 98 is her first entry into politics.

Supports making SNAP benefits secure, funding local food banks, and providing schools with money for free breakfasts and lunches for children in need.

- Supports making SNAP benefits secure, funding local food banks, and providing schools with money for free breakfasts and lunches for children in need.

Believes the 98th district's vulnerability to flooding and erosion due to climate change requires "smart solutions" to protect property and preserve natural habitats.

- Believes the 98th district's vulnerability to flooding and erosion due to climate change requires "smart solutions" to protect property and preserve natural habitats.

As of September 17, 2025, Cheryl Bubeck Smith’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Opposes using public funds for private schools.

- Opposes using public funds for private schools.

Supports amending Virginia's Constitution to protect abortion access and ensure quality healthcare for pregnant women.

Believes funding cuts and layoffs at the Veterans Administration hinder veteran services and supports legislation to improve veterans' and military families' lives.

- Supports amending Virginia's Constitution to protect abortion access and ensure quality healthcare for pregnant women.
- Believes funding cuts and layoffs at the Veterans Administration hinder veteran services and supports legislation to improve veterans' and military families' lives.

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Cheryl Bubeck Smith

As of September 17, 2025, Cheryl Bubeck Smith did not have a website or any information online.

- The Virginia General Assembly, made up of the House of Delegates and the State Senate, is responsible for creating state laws.  
- Your state delegate serves your local district in the Virginia House of Delegates, advocating for your community's needs and interests.  
- Delegates have the power to write, sponsor, and vote on proposed legislation, including all bills related to the state budget, which begin in the House of Delegates.  
- The House of Delegates consists of 100 members, each elected to represent one district.  
- Delegates serve two-year terms and receive an annual salary of $17,640.