USVI Delegate to Congress 2026 — Official Campaign

A New Vision
for the Virgin Islands

"Building a Stronger, Smarter, More Prosperous USVI"

Jed JohnHope — native Crucian, investment professional, engineer, and community leader — is running for USVI Delegate to Congress to bring real economic results, accountability, and a bold new vision to our beloved islands.

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Jed JohnHope
Running For
USVI Delegate to Congress
Why Jed?

The Leader the Virgin Islands Needs

Jed JohnHope brings a rare combination of Wall Street expertise, engineering credentials, and deep roots in our community — the right background to drive real change.

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Business & Financial Acumen

20+ years at Morgan Stanley, Hess Corporation, Liberty Mutual, and ARCADIS. Co-founder of Twin City Capital — the USVI's first domestic-focused venture fund. Jed knows how to grow economies and create jobs.

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Born & Raised Here

A proud native Crucian, Jed attended Good Hope Country Day School and has dedicated his career to investing in the Virgin Islands. He understands our challenges — not as a visitor, but as one of our own.

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Accountability & Real Change

As WAPA Board Vice Chairman, Jed confronted a $225M cost overrun head-on, demanding "Change, process, and accountability." He'll bring that same relentless standard to Congress.

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World-Class Education

University of Delaware, London Business School, and Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. Jed's elite education serves one purpose: building a better Virgin Islands.

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Voice for Our Community

Co-Founder and CEO of Yellow Cedar Media, and President of Generation Next, Jed has spent years amplifying Virgin Islanders' voices and advocating for strategic, bold policies that put our people first.

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Economic Visionary

Named by BET as one of "Blacks on the Brink of Greatness," Jed has championed tax incentives, renewable energy, workforce development, and high-value industries as the path to lasting USVI prosperity.

Jed JohnHope
About Jed

A Crucian Who Has Given His Career to the USVI

Jed JohnHope was born and raised on St. Croix, where he attended Good Hope Country Day School before pursuing elite education at the University of Delaware, London Business School, and Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management.

After building his career at some of the world's leading firms — Morgan Stanley, Hess Corporation, Liberty Mutual — Jed came home to invest in the territory he loves. He co-founded Twin City Capital, the USVI's first domestic venture fund, and became a leading voice on economic development, infrastructure accountability, and community empowerment.

20+
Years Experience
Independent
Candidate
3
Islands, One Vision
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The Issues

Jed's Priorities for the USVI

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Fix WAPA & Energy Infrastructure

End the cycle of outages, overruns, and mismanagement. Jed will bring accountability to our utility authority and accelerate the transition to clean, affordable, reliable energy.

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Economic Growth & Job Creation

Attract high-value industries — pharmaceuticals, medical devices, technology, and renewable energy — while expanding the EDA's incentive programs to bring real investment to our islands.

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Education Reform

Invest in early childhood education, vocational training, and STEM programs so every Virgin Islander has the tools to compete in a global economy — and can find a good job right here at home.

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Affordable Healthcare

Expand access to quality healthcare across all three islands. Jed will fight for better-resourced hospitals, stronger mental health services, and lower costs for families.

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Environmental Stewardship

Balance responsible economic development with protecting the natural beauty that makes our islands world-class. Jed's engineering background ensures smart, evidence-based environmental policy.

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Government Accountability

End wasteful spending and corruption. Jed will apply the same financial discipline he brought to corporate boardrooms to every dollar of taxpayer money in the territory's budget.

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