Introduction
Michael J. Webert (born September 24, 1979) is an American politician. A Republican, he was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in 2011. He currently represents the 18th district, made up of Rappahannock County and parts of Culpeper, Fauquier and Warren counties, in the north central part of the state.
Early life, education, business career
Webert graduated from the Kent School in 1998. He received a BA in communication from George Mason University in 2010.
He is the general manager of Locust Hill Farm, LLC, a cattle farm near Middleburg, Virginia. He also owns a cattle marketing business.
Webert married Rebecca Funkhouser. They have a son, William.
Political career
The 18th House district incumbent, Republican Clay Athey, did not run for re-election in 2011. The following year, the General Assembly appointed him a circuit court judge.
Webert defeated Kevin P. Kelley in the Republican primary, 2016-1556. He then defeated Democratic candidate Bob L. Zwick in the general election, 9749-4264.
In 2013, Webert defeated Democratic candidate Colin S. Harris in the general election, 15,549–8,979.