2015 Virginia State Senate Election
Virginia · State
General Election
November 3, 2015
Contests
40
Candidates
108
Valid votes
1,362,664
Regular Senate elections take place every four years. Boundary changes can affect district comparisons.
Party results
| Party | Votes | Vote % | Seats | Seats % | Seat change vs 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 716,331 | 52.6% | 21 | 52.5% | +1 |
| Democratic | 596,198 | 43.8% | 19 | 47.5% | −1 |
| No affiliation | 22,255 | 1.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
| Independent | 13,867 | 1.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
| Independent Green | 13,486 | 1.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
Show 1 more parties
| Party | Votes | Vote % | Seats | Seats % | Seat change vs 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Libertarian | 527 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Party | 2011 seats | 2015 seats | Change | 2011 Vote % | 2015 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 20 | 21 | +1 | 56.7% | 52.6% | −4.2 pp |
| Democratic | 20 | 19 | −1 | 39.6% | 43.8% | +4.2 pp |
Seat changes by party
40 → 40 seats
| Party | 2011 seats | 2015 seats | Change | 2011 Vote % | 2015 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 20 | 21 | +1 | 56.7% | 52.6% | −4.2 pp |
| Democratic | 20 | 19 | −1 | 39.6% | 43.8% | +4.2 pp |
Seat changes by party
40 → 40 seats
Historical trends
Republican Democratic
Chart data
| Election | Republican | Democratic |
|---|---|---|
| November 8, 2011 | 20 | 20 |
| November 3, 2015 | 21 | 19 |
Republican Democratic
Chart data
| Election | Republican | Democratic |
|---|---|---|
| November 8, 2011 | 20 | 20 |
| November 3, 2015 | 21 | 19 |
Republican Democratic
Chart data
| Election | Republican | Democratic |
|---|---|---|
| November 8, 2011 | 56.7% | 39.6% |
| November 3, 2015 | 52.6% | 43.8% |
Source: Virginia Department of Elections
District results
40 contests
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| District | Rep | Dem | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | ||
| 12,27840.5% | 40.5% | 17,98959.3% | 59.3% | 690.2% | 0.2% | 30,336 | |
| —— | — | 17,45994.1% | 94.1% | 1,0875.9% | 5.9% | 18,546 | |
| 35,52069.5% | 69.5% | 15,43230.2% | 30.2% | 1470.3% | 0.3% | 51,099 | |
| 37,88296.0% | 96.0% | —— | — | 1,5734.0% | 4.0% | 39,455 | |
| —— | — | 13,95595.4% | 95.4% | 6684.6% | 4.6% | 14,623 | |
| 11,38640.4% | 40.4% | 16,73859.5% | 59.5% | 290.1% | 0.1% | 28,153 | |
| 18,26653.9% | 53.9% | 15,43445.5% | 45.5% | 2080.6% | 0.6% | 33,908 | |
| 15,90558.7% | 58.7% | 11,07540.9% | 40.9% | 1060.4% | 0.4% | 27,086 | |
| —— | — | 31,06795.0% | 95.0% | 1,6205.0% | 5.0% | 32,687 | |
| 27,65149.8% | 49.8% | 26,17347.1% | 47.1% | 600.1% | 0.1% | 55,547 | |
| 27,21863.6% | 63.6% | 15,48536.2% | 36.2% | 1110.3% | 0.3% | 42,814 | |
| 25,50457.6% | 57.6% | 16,79738.0% | 38.0% | 650.1% | 0.1% | 44,247 | |
| 25,89852.3% | 52.3% | 23,54447.5% | 47.5% | 840.2% | 0.2% | 49,526 | |
| 15,37192.4% | 92.4% | —— | — | 1,2667.6% | 7.6% | 16,637 | |
| 32,74598.3% | 98.3% | —— | — | 5721.7% | 1.7% | 33,317 | |
| —— | — | 17,33172.7% | 72.7% | 4281.8% | 1.8% | 23,849 | |
| 24,51962.1% | 62.1% | 14,91537.8% | 37.8% | 530.1% | 0.1% | 39,487 | |
| —— | — | 20,32195.6% | 95.6% | 9424.4% | 4.4% | 21,263 | |
| 33,12064.9% | 64.9% | 15,73830.8% | 30.8% | 710.1% | 0.1% | 51,063 | |
| 22,70157.9% | 57.9% | 16,45542.0% | 42.0% | 670.2% | 0.2% | 39,223 | |
Parties with seats, or the top three by votes. Valid votes include all candidates.
| District | Elected | Runner-up | |
|---|---|---|---|
John Clifford MillerDem17,989 votes · 59.3%Runner-upMark Randolph MatneyRep12,278 votes · 40.5% | Mark Randolph MatneyRep12,278 votes · 40.5% | 18.8percentage points | |
Mamie Evelyn LockeDem17,459 votes · 94.1%Runner-upWrite-In1,087 votes · 5.9% | Write-In1,087 votes · 5.9% | 88.3percentage points | |
THOMAS KENT NORMENT Jr.Rep35,520 votes · 69.5%Runner-upHugo Eduardo ReyesDem15,432 votes · 30.2% | Hugo Eduardo ReyesDem15,432 votes · 30.2% | 39.3percentage points | |
Ryan Todd McdougleRep37,882 votes · 96.0%Runner-upWrite-In1,573 votes · 4.0% | Write-In1,573 votes · 4.0% | 92.0percentage points | |
Kenneth Cooper AlexanderDem13,955 votes · 95.4%Runner-upWrite-In668 votes · 4.6% | Write-In668 votes · 4.6% | 90.9percentage points | |
LYNWOOD WAYNE LEWIS Jr.Dem16,738 votes · 59.5%Runner-upRichard Hooper OttingerRep11,386 votes · 40.4% | Richard Hooper OttingerRep11,386 votes · 40.4% | 19.0percentage points | |
Frank Warren WagnerRep18,266 votes · 53.9%Runner-upGary Thomas MccollumDem15,434 votes · 45.5% | Gary Thomas MccollumDem15,434 votes · 45.5% | 8.4percentage points | |
WILLIAM ROBERT DESTEPH Jr.Rep15,905 votes · 58.7%Runner-upHoward David BeloteDem11,075 votes · 40.9% | Howard David BeloteDem11,075 votes · 40.9% | 17.8percentage points | |
Aston Donald MceachinDem31,067 votes · 95.0%Runner-upWrite-In1,620 votes · 5.0% | Write-In1,620 votes · 5.0% | 90.1percentage points | |
GLEN HOWARD STURTEVANT Jr.Rep27,651 votes · 49.8%Runner-upDaniel Allen GeckerDem26,173 votes · 47.1% | Daniel Allen GeckerDem26,173 votes · 47.1% | 2.7percentage points | |
Amanda Freeman ChaseRep27,218 votes · 63.6%Runner-upErnest Wayne PowellDem15,485 votes · 36.2% | Ernest Wayne PowellDem15,485 votes · 36.2% | 27.4percentage points | |
Siobhan Stolle DunnavantRep25,504 votes · 57.6%Runner-upDeborah Macarthur ReppDem16,797 votes · 38.0% | Deborah Macarthur ReppDem16,797 votes · 38.0% | 19.7percentage points | |
Richard Hayden BlackRep25,898 votes · 52.3%Runner-upBarbra Jill MccabeDem23,544 votes · 47.5% | Barbra Jill MccabeDem23,544 votes · 47.5% | 4.8percentage points | |
JOHN ALOYSIUS COSGROVE Jr.Rep15,371 votes · 92.4%Runner-upWrite-In1,266 votes · 7.6% | Write-In1,266 votes · 7.6% | 84.8percentage points | |
FRANK MILLER RUFF Jr.Rep32,745 votes · 98.3%Runner-upWrite-In572 votes · 1.7% | Write-In572 votes · 1.7% | 96.6percentage points | |
Rosalyn Randolph DanceDem17,331 votes · 72.7%Runner-upJoseph Dee MorrisseyInd6,090 votes · 25.5% | Joseph Dee MorrisseyInd6,090 votes · 25.5% | 47.1percentage points | |
Bryce E ReevesRep24,519 votes · 62.1%Runner-upNed Lee GallawayDem14,915 votes · 37.8% | Ned Lee GallawayDem14,915 votes · 37.8% | 24.3percentage points | |
Lillie Louise Boone LucasDem20,321 votes · 95.6%Runner-upWrite-In942 votes · 4.4% | Write-In942 votes · 4.4% | 91.1percentage points | |
David Robert SuetterleinRep33,120 votes · 64.9%Runner-upMichael Lawrence HamlarDem15,738 votes · 30.8% | Michael Lawrence HamlarDem15,738 votes · 30.8% | 34.0percentage points | |
WILLIAM MARTIN STANLEY Jr.Rep22,701 votes · 57.9%Runner-upKimberly Elliott AdkinsDem16,455 votes · 42.0% | Kimberly Elliott AdkinsDem16,455 votes · 42.0% | 15.9percentage points |