Onzlee Ware

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.^[1]

Onzlee Ware
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 11th district
In office January 14, 2004 – January 8, 2014
Preceded by	Chip Woodrum
Succeeded by	Sam Rasoul
Personal details
Born	(1954-01-04)January 4, 1954 Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.
Died	February 10, 2024(2024-02-10) (aged 70)
Political party	Democratic
Children	Gabrielle
Alma mater	North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University North Carolina Central School of Law
Profession	Lawyer
Committees	Appropriations; Counties, Cities and Towns; Education
Website	delegateonzleeware.com

In November 2013, Ware announced his resignation from the House of Delegates, citing family issues.^[2] 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.^[3]

Ware died on February 10, 2024, at the age of 70.^[4]

Electoral history

Democratic Primary for Virginia House of Delegates, District 11: Results 2003 to 2011

Year		Democrat	Votes	Pct		Democrat	Votes	Pct
June 10, 2003[5]		Onzlee Ware	1,898	56.44%		Brian Shepard	1,465	43.56%
June 9, 2009[6]		Onzlee Ware	1,877	68.5%		Martin Jeffrey	863	31.49%

General Election for Virginia House of Delegates, District 11: Results 2003 to 2011

Year		Democrat	Votes	Pct		Republican	Votes	Pct		Third Party	Party	Votes	Pct
November 4, 2003[7]		Onzlee Ware	6,403	99.94%		No Candidate				Write-Ins		4	.06%
November 8, 2005[8]		Onzlee Ware	10,735	99.25%		No Candidate				Write-Ins		81	.75%
November 6, 2007[9]		Onzlee Ware	4,696	62.09%		No Candidate				Delvis McCadden	Independent	2,822	37.31%
November 3, 2009[10]		Onzlee Ware	7,519	60.28%		Troy Bird	4,934	39.56%		Write-Ins		19	.15%
November 8, 2011[11]		Onzlee Ware	9,885	97.26%		No Candidate				Write-ins		278	2.73%