Chris Hurst (Virginia politician)
Christopher Laird Hurst (born July 9, 1987) is an American journalist, former news anchor and former member of the Virginia House of Delegates for the state's 12th district.
Chris Hurst | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 12th district | |
| In office January 10, 2018 – January 12, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph R. Yost |
| Succeeded by | Jason Ballard |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Christopher Laird Hurst July 9, 1987 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Emerson College (BA) |
| Occupation | Journalist, politician |
Hurst entered politics following the high-profile 2015 on-air murders of his fiancee, Alison Parker, and her co-worker, Adam Ward. He made gun control one of his top legislative priorities. In 2021, he was defeated for reelection by Jason Ballard.
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