Albert Pollard was returned to Virginia’s House of Delegates, representing the 99th District, in February, 2008.  He previously served six years as the District’s representative, before a hiatus to spend time with his family and the glass etching and imprinting business where he was a partner.

While serving in the House, Pollard has concentrated his efforts on the core issues of environmental protection, health care and education. His work focuses on the particular issues of the Chesapeake Bay, rural access to obstetrical care and reforming the federal No Child Left Behind Act.

Albert's major honors include the 2004 Chesapeake Bay Foundation Legislator of the Year award, 2004 Virginia Rural Healthcare Association award, guest speaker to 2004 Annual Conference of the Virginia Association of School Superintendents and a League of Conservation Voters lifetime legislative scorecard of over 96%.

During his tenure, he has strived to work across party lines and to serve as an independent voice in Richmond. Pollard, who serves as a Democrat, doesn't mind saying that he dislikes a lot of the partisan bickering which characterizes today's politics.

In addition to rearing hogs, chickens and children in his home county of Lancaster, Mr. Pollard works in Mollusk managing properties.

Albert is a graduate Virginia Commonwealth University where he studied urban studies and planning.