Michael Feggans
Michael Feggans | |
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.jpg){kind=spacer} Feggans in 2013 | |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 97th district | |
| Assumed office January 10, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Karen Greenhalgh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Master Sargeant |
| Battles/wars | Operation Enduring Freedom |
Michael B. Feggans (born 1982 or 1983) is an American cybersecurity specialist and politician serving as a Democratic member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 97th district.[1]
Early life and education
Feggans was born in
Virginia Beach, his mother worked for 30+ years as a Norfolk Public Schools teacher and his father worked for 20+ years as a firefighter at Norfolk International Airport.[2]
Feggans graduated from
cybersecurity from Norfolk State University in 2019.[2]
Career
While in
CEO since 2017.[1]
U.S. Air Force
Feggans enlisted in the
Master Sergeant.[1]
Virginia House of Delegates
Feggans ran for the Virginia House of Delegates in the 97th district in 2023. He defeated Republican incumbent Karen Greenhalgh in the general election with 52% of the vote.[1] He took office on January 10, 2024.
Committees and caucuses
Feggans serves on the following committees and associated subcommittees:[2]
- Public Safety
- Public Safety - Firearms
- Transportation
- Transportation - Department of Motor Vehicles
- Transportation - Innovations (Ad Hoc)
- Labor and Commerce
- Labor and Commerce - Subcommittee #2
Additionally, he is a member of the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus.
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Michael Feggans | 12,734 | 52.37 | |
| Republican | Karen Greenhalgh (incumbent) | 11,555 | 47.52 | |
| Write-in | 28 | 0.12 | ||
| Total votes | 24,317 | 100 | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
References
- ^ a b c d e Harrison, Emily (November 8, 2023). "Democrat Michael Feggans unseats GOP Del. Karen Greenhalgh in House District 97 race". WVEC. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
- ^ a b c "Delegate Michael Feggans". Virginia House of Delegates. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
- ^ Walker, Lannie (August 11, 2019). "Disaster relief group sets up Guam branch". The Guam Daily Post. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
- ^ Cohen, Rachel (July 1, 2020). "Black Airmen Speak Out". Air & Space Forces Magazine. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
- ^ "Member, House of Delegates (97th District)". Election results. elections.virginia.gov. Retrieved April 2, 2024.