This election will be held on November 4, 2025. Incumbent Republican Delegate Scott Wyatt faces a challenge from Democrat Andrew Ward in HD-60.
Virginia’s House District 60 covers portions of Hanover County and New Kent County northeast of Richmond. In the 2024 election it remained a strong Republican district by comfortable double-digit margins.
Virginia’s House District 60 covers portions of Hanover County and New Kent County northeast of Richmond. In the 2024 election it remained a strong Republican district by comfortable double-digit margins.
Democrat Andrew Ward is an educator who was born and raised in Denver, Colorado. Ward is a teacher in Chesterfield County. He previously taught in Henrico and Hanover. He lives in Mechanicsville with his wife and their son.
Andrew Ward is a career educator. He supports smaller class sizes and fair school funding. He pledges to ensure teachers are empowered and have the resources they need.
Ward is committed to policies that help working families by lowering costs across the board. He supports affordable housing and renters’ rights.
Ward believes that quality healthcare is a fundamental right, not a privilege. He wants to prioritize affordable, accessible healthcare for all and ensure everyone has access to preventative and mental health care. He supports lower prescription drug prices and expanded access to health insurance coverage.
He promotes democracy and ensuring our elections remain free and fair. He believes in equality, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
Andrew Ward is a career educator. He supports smaller class sizes and fair school funding. He pledges to ensure teachers are empowered and have the resources they need.
Ward is committed to policies that help working families by lowering costs across the board. He supports affordable housing and renters’ rights.
Ward believes that quality healthcare is a fundamental right, not a privilege. He wants to prioritize affordable, accessible healthcare for all and ensure everyone has access to preventative and mental health care. He supports lower prescription drug prices and expanded access to health insurance coverage.
He promotes democracy and ensuring our elections remain free and fair. He believes in equality, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
The Opposition
Incumbent Republican Delegate Scott Wyatt was first elected to the House of Delegates in 2019. He previously served as the Hanover County Supervisor for the Cold Harbor District. He is a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association. In 2021, Delegate Scott Wyatt was revealed to be a member of Sons of Confederate Veterans, a neo-Confederate organization.Recommendation
Based on his advocacy for quality public education, workers' rights, and access to affordable healthcare, Andrew Ward is the progressive candidate in this race.
Last updated: 2025-09-22