Onzlee Ware (January 4, 1954 – February 10, 2024) was an American politician and judge. A Democrat, he was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in November 2003. He formerly represented the 11th District, which is made up of part of the City of Roanoke. He also served as the Minority Caucus Sergeant at Arms.

In November 2013, Ware announced his resignation from the House of Delegates, citing family issues. Ware then became the chief judge for Roanoke County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, in the 23rd Judicial District of Virginia, sworn in on September 18, 2014.

Ware died on February 10, 2024, at the age of 70.

Electoral history

Democratic Primary for Virginia House of Delegates, District 11: Results 2003 to 2011
YearDemocratVotesPctDemocratVotesPct
June 10, 2003Onzlee Ware1,89856.44%Brian Shepard1,46543.56%
June 9, 2009Onzlee Ware1,87768.5%Martin Jeffrey86331.49%
General Election for Virginia House of Delegates, District 11: Results 2003 to 2011
YearDemocratVotesPctRepublicanVotesPctThird PartyPartyVotesPct
November 4, 2003Onzlee Ware6,40399.94%No CandidateWrite-Ins4.06%
November 8, 2005Onzlee Ware10,73599.25%No CandidateWrite-Ins81.75%
November 6, 2007Onzlee Ware4,69662.09%No CandidateDelvis McCaddenIndependent2,82237.31%
November 3, 2009Onzlee Ware7,51960.28%Troy Bird4,93439.56%Write-Ins19.15%
November 8, 2011Onzlee Ware9,88597.26%No CandidateWrite-ins2782.73%

Notes

  • . Virginia House of Delegates.

External links

  • . Virginia State Board of Elections. Archived from on June 17, 2010.
  • . Virginia Public Access Project.
  • . Richmond Sunlight.
  • at Vote Smart
  • Follow the Money - Onzlee Ware campaign contributions