2012 United States House Election in Virginia
Virginia · Federal
General Election
November 6, 2012
Contests
11
Candidates
42
Valid votes
3,743,290
Party results
| Party | Votes | Vote % | Seats | Seats % | Seat change vs 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 1,876,761 | 50.1% | 8 | 72.7% | 0 |
| Democratic | 1,806,025 | 48.2% | 3 | 27.3% | 0 |
| Independent | 26,868 | 0.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
| Independent Green | 21,712 | 0.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
| No affiliation | 9,729 | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
Show 1 more parties
| Party | Votes | Vote % | Seats | Seats % | Seat change vs 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green | 2,195 | 0.1% | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Party | 2010 seats | 2012 seats | Change | 2010 Vote % | 2012 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 8 | 8 | 0 | 54.2% | 50.1% | −4.0 pp |
| Democratic | 3 | 3 | 0 | 41.6% | 48.2% | +6.6 pp |
Seat changes by party
11 → 11 seats
| Party | 2010 seats | 2012 seats | Change | 2010 Vote % | 2012 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 8 | 8 | 0 | 54.2% | 50.1% | −4.0 pp |
| Democratic | 3 | 3 | 0 | 41.6% | 48.2% | +6.6 pp |
Seat changes by party
11 → 11 seats
Historical trends
Republican Democratic
Chart data
| Election | Republican | Democratic |
|---|---|---|
| November 2, 2010 | 8 | 3 |
| November 6, 2012 | 8 | 3 |
Republican Democratic
Chart data
| Election | Republican | Democratic |
|---|---|---|
| November 2, 2010 | 8 | 3 |
| November 6, 2012 | 8 | 3 |
Republican Democratic
Chart data
| Election | Republican | Democratic |
|---|---|---|
| November 2, 2010 | 54.2% | 41.6% |
| November 6, 2012 | 50.1% | 48.2% |
Source: Virginia Department of Elections
District results
11 contests
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| District | Rep | Dem | Ind | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | ||
| 200,84556.3% | 56.3% | 147,03641.2% | 41.2% | —— | — | 356,982 | |
| 166,23153.7% | 53.7% | 142,54846.0% | 46.0% | —— | — | 309,570 | |
| 58,93118.5% | 18.5% | 259,19981.2% | 81.2% | —— | — | 319,366 | |
| 199,29256.9% | 56.9% | 150,19042.9% | 42.9% | —— | — | 350,070 | |
| 193,00955.4% | 55.4% | 149,21442.9% | 42.9% | —— | — | 348,222 | |
| 211,27865.2% | 65.2% | 111,94934.6% | 34.6% | —— | — | 323,915 | |
| 222,98358.3% | 58.3% | 158,01241.3% | 41.3% | —— | — | 382,347 | |
| 107,37030.5% | 30.5% | 226,84764.5% | 64.5% | 10,1802.9% | 2.9% | 351,676 | |
| 184,88261.3% | 61.3% | 116,40038.6% | 38.6% | —— | — | 301,676 | |
| 214,03858.4% | 58.4% | 142,02438.7% | 38.7% | 9,8552.7% | 2.7% | 366,711 | |
| 117,90235.4% | 35.4% | 202,60660.9% | 60.9% | 6,8332.1% | 2.1% | 332,755 | |
Parties with seats, or the top three by votes. Valid votes include all candidates.
| District | Elected | Runner-up | |
|---|---|---|---|
Robert Joseph WittmanRep200,845 votes · 56.3%Runner-upAdam Michael CookDem147,036 votes · 41.2% | Adam Michael CookDem147,036 votes · 41.2% | 15.1percentage points | |
Edward Scott RigellRep166,231 votes · 53.7%Runner-upPAUL ODELL HIRSCHBIEL Jr.Dem142,548 votes · 46.1% | PAUL ODELL HIRSCHBIEL Jr.Dem142,548 votes · 46.1% | 7.7percentage points | |
Robert Cortez ScottDem259,199 votes · 81.2%Runner-upDean J LongoRep58,931 votes · 18.5% | Dean J LongoRep58,931 votes · 18.5% | 62.7percentage points | |
James Randy ForbesRep199,292 votes · 56.9%Runner-upElla Porter WardDem150,190 votes · 42.9% | Ella Porter WardDem150,190 votes · 42.9% | 14.0percentage points | |
Robert HurtRep193,009 votes · 55.4%Runner-upJohn Wade DouglassDem149,214 votes · 42.9% | John Wade DouglassDem149,214 votes · 42.9% | 12.6percentage points | |
Robert William GoodlatteRep211,278 votes · 65.2%Runner-upAndrew Bard SchmooklerDem111,949 votes · 34.6% | Andrew Bard SchmooklerDem111,949 votes · 34.6% | 30.7percentage points | |
Eric Ivan CantorRep222,983 votes · 58.3%Runner-upErnest Wayne PowellDem158,012 votes · 41.3% | Ernest Wayne PowellDem158,012 votes · 41.3% | 17.0percentage points | |
JAMES PATRICK MORAN Jr.Dem226,847 votes · 64.5%Runner-upJay Patrick MurrayRep107,370 votes · 30.5% | Jay Patrick MurrayRep107,370 votes · 30.5% | 34.0percentage points | |
Howard Morgan GriffithRep184,882 votes · 61.3%Runner-upAnthony Jude FlaccaventoDem116,400 votes · 38.6% | Anthony Jude FlaccaventoDem116,400 votes · 38.6% | 22.7percentage points | |
Frank Rudolph WolfRep214,038 votes · 58.4%Runner-upKristin A. CabralDem142,024 votes · 38.7% | Kristin A. CabralDem142,024 votes · 38.7% | 19.6percentage points | |
Gerald Edward ConnollyDem202,606 votes · 60.9%Runner-upChristopher S. PerkinsRep117,902 votes · 35.4% | Christopher S. PerkinsRep117,902 votes · 35.4% | 25.5percentage points |