Virginia House of Delegates Speaker Kirk Cox (R-Colonial Heights) released the following statement Tuesday evening following Joe McNamara’s election to the Virginia House of Delegates. McNamara will represent Virginia’s 8th House of Delegates District.

“I want to congratulate Joe and his team on a hard fought victory. Joe ran a campaign focused on the issues important to the people of the Roanoke and New River Valleys, and I look forward to working with him as the newest member of the House of Delegates. Joe’s experience as a small business owner will be invaluable to the House as he joins our fight for lower taxes, fewer regulations, and creating an environment that is welcoming to businesses.”