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U.S. House · VA-09 · Democratic candidate · 2026

Joy Powers

Democratic candidate for Virginia's 9th Congressional District

Bedford cattle farmer, small business owner and agricultural nonprofit founder focused on rural healthcare, family farms and education.

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DistrictVA-09
OfficeCongress
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Joy stands.

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Data center costs and resources

  • Require data centers to cover grid and water costs rather than shifting expenses to local households

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Competition and household prices

  • Challenge price gouging and corporate consolidation that raise costs for families and small businesses

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Rural hospitals and Medicaid

  • Protect Medicaid funding and access to rural hospitals so families can obtain healthcare close to home

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Family farms and food

  • Strengthen farm safety nets, protect equipment repair rights and expand access to locally produced food

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Broadband childcare and jobs

  • Expand last-mile broadband, affordable childcare and skilled training to strengthen rural job opportunities

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Schools teachers and training

  • Invest in public schools, teacher pay, career education and community colleges serving rural students

Record and background

Record & experience.

  • Experience

    Cattle farmer

    Operates a Bedford farm.

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    Small business owner

    Works in the rural economy.

  • Experience

    Bedford County Fair superintendent

    Promotes agriculture and education.

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    Agricultural Economic Development Advisory Board member

    Advises Bedford County.

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    Restore the Harvest founder

    Established agricultural education work.

  • Accomplishment

    Agricultural education organization

    Founded Restore the Harvest to provide education and resources worldwide.

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    Foster care advocate

    Advocated for children and foster families.

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    Farm equipment dealership operator

    Ran her family dealership.

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