Data centers
Opposes projects that shift electricity costs onto residents, strain water resources or rely on taxpayer-funded giveaways.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Joy A. Powers
Candidate for U.S. House · Virginia · District 9
THE PERSON
Background
Joy Powers is a Bedford County cattle farmer, small-business owner and foster-care advocate. Her campaign biography describes running the family farm-equipment dealership and serving in agricultural and community organizations.
Roots
- Home community: Bedford County, Virginia
- Career: Cattle farming, farm-equipment business and community leadership
Background sources checked October 27, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Healthcare
Supports protecting Medicaid funding needed by rural hospitals.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Agriculture
Supports a Farm Bill serving independent producers, fair access to programs, local food systems and equipment right-to-repair.
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Supports public-school funding, teacher pay, career and technical education and community colleges.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Gun policy
Supports the Second Amendment and protections for law-abiding gun owners.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Competition
Supports action against price gouging and corporate consolidation in food, seed and medicines.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 9 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 21, 2026.
Virginia Department of Elections · November 3, 2026 federal candidates ↗The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.