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Eric Phillips, R-Henry, will be the new delegate for District 48, representing Martinsville, Henry and Pittyslvania counties in the Virginia House of Delegates when the session begins Wednesday.
Melody Cartwright, D-Martinsville, and Eric Phillips, R-Henry County, are running to represent District 48 in the Virginia House of Delegates, an area that includes the city of Martinsville and the counties of Henry and Pittsylvania County.
Eric Phillips won a contentious mass meeting vote Thursday night, becoming the Republican s choice to replace Del. Les Adams, who announced plans to resign at the end of his current term next month.