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Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr.
86th District
Preferred Name: Virgil Thornton
D - County of York (part); Cities of Hampton (part) and Poquoson
Member Since: January 14, 2026
Room Number: 802 Map It
Office: (804)698-1086
Email Address: DelVThornton@house.virginia.gov
Legislative Assistant: Thomas Sarsfield
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County of York (part); Cities of Hampton (part) and Poquoson
House District: 86th
Congressional District: 1st and 3rd
Congressional District Residence: 3rd
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Birth Year: 1961
Place of Birth: Newport News, Virginia
Gender: Male
Race(s)/Ethnicity: African American
Religion: Christian
Spouse: Dr. Michelle Boon-Thornton
Children: Courtney Thornton, Marrisa Thornton, Virgil Thornton Jr.
Occupation/Profession: Retired
Military Service: N/A
Membership & Affiliation
- International Toastmasters/Membership Chair, Hampton Roads Committee of 200+ Men/Youth Mentor, Certified Foster and Respite Care Parent, John C. Maxwell Certified Public Speaking Trainer, Leadership Trainer, and Personal Development Coach
Education: Newport News Apprentice School, National Automotive Dealer Academy (NADA)
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