Jason Ballard

Jason Ballard is an American politician and attorney who is a member of the Virginia House of Delegates for the 42nd district. Elected to the 12th district seat in November 2021, Ballard assumed office on January 12, 2022.

Education
Ballard earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Concord University, a Juris Doctor from the West Virginia University College of Law, and a Master of Laws from The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School.

Career
Ballard served in the United States Army for 12 years, including as a lawyer for the United States Army Judge Advocate General's Corps. Since retiring from the military, he has worked as an attorney and partner at Headley Ballard LLC. He is also a former member of the Pearisburg Town Council. He was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in November 2021, defeating Democratic incumbent Chris Hurst.