2019 Virginia State Senate Election
Virginia · State
General Election
November 5, 2019
Contests
40
Candidates
112
Valid votes
2,266,187
Regular Senate elections take place every four years. Boundary changes can affect district comparisons.
Party results
| Party | Votes | Vote % | Seats | Seats % | Seat change vs 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 1,212,836 | 53.5% | 21 | 52.5% | +2 |
| Republican | 893,877 | 39.4% | 19 | 47.5% | −2 |
| Independent | 101,277 | 4.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
| No affiliation | 46,490 | 2.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
| Libertarian | 11,707 | 0.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
| Party | 2015 seats | 2019 seats | Change | 2015 Vote % | 2019 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 19 | 21 | +2 | 43.8% | 53.5% | +9.8 pp |
| Republican | 21 | 19 | −2 | 52.6% | 39.4% | −13.1 pp |
Seat changes by party
40 → 40 seats
| Party | 2011 seats | 2019 seats | Change | 2011 Vote % | 2019 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 20 | 21 | +1 | 39.6% | 53.5% | +14.0 pp |
| Republican | 20 | 19 | −1 | 56.7% | 39.4% | −17.3 pp |
Seat changes by party
40 → 40 seats
| Party | 2015 seats | 2019 seats | Change | 2015 Vote % | 2019 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 19 | 21 | +2 | 43.8% | 53.5% | +9.8 pp |
| Republican | 21 | 19 | −2 | 52.6% | 39.4% | −13.1 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 |
| November 5, 2019 | 19 | 21 |
Republican Democratic
Chart data
| Election | Republican | Democratic |
|---|---|---|
| November 8, 2011 | 20 | 20 |
| November 3, 2015 | 21 | 19 |
| November 5, 2019 | 19 | 21 |
Republican Democratic
Chart data
| Election | Republican | Democratic |
|---|---|---|
| November 8, 2011 | 56.7% | 39.6% |
| November 3, 2015 | 52.6% | 43.8% |
| November 5, 2019 | 39.4% | 53.5% |
Source: Virginia Department of Elections
District results
41 contests
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| District | Dem | Rep | Ind | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | ||
| 26,87765.5% | 65.5% | —— | — | 13,88233.8% | 33.8% | 41,050 | |
| 22,25437.1% | 37.1% | 37,63062.8% | 62.8% | —— | — | 59,963 | |
| —— | — | 47,37493.8% | 93.8% | —— | — | 50,479 | |
| 18,73328.4% | 28.4% | 46,89071.0% | 71.0% | —— | — | 66,066 | |
| 44,77867.5% | 67.5% | —— | — | 21,31932.1% | 32.1% | 66,342 | |
| 19,94835.0% | 35.0% | 36,99864.9% | 64.9% | —— | — | 57,029 | |
| 24,11435.7% | 35.7% | 43,35364.2% | 64.2% | —— | — | 67,542 | |
| 29,69642.4% | 42.4% | 40,19357.4% | 57.4% | —— | — | 69,986 | |
| 35,14891.1% | 91.1% | —— | — | —— | — | 38,592 | |
| 42,85091.7% | 91.7% | —— | — | —— | — | 46,745 | |
| 46,65591.6% | 91.6% | —— | — | —— | — | 50,920 | |
| 48,58173.5% | 73.5% | 17,37626.3% | 26.3% | —— | — | 66,084 | |
| 34,51764.9% | 64.9% | 18,61535.0% | 35.0% | —— | — | 53,195 | |
| Special election · January 8, 2019 | 14,77969.8% | 69.8% | 6,37730.1% | 30.1% | —— | — | 21,183 |
| 44,05891.2% | 91.2% | —— | — | —— | — | 48,309 | |
| 35,13192.5% | 92.5% | —— | — | —— | — | 37,982 | |
| 37,51891.7% | 91.7% | —— | — | —— | — | 40,916 | |
| 41,27890.3% | 90.3% | —— | — | —— | — | 45,721 | |
| —— | — | 30,29563.5% | 63.5% | 16,87435.4% | 35.4% | 47,697 | |
| 40,25965.9% | 65.9% | 20,75734.0% | 34.0% | —— | — | 61,099 | |
Parties with seats, or the top three by votes. Valid votes include all candidates.
| District | Elected | Runner-up | |
|---|---|---|---|
John Saul EdwardsDem26,877 votes · 65.5%Runner-upSteven Lee NelsonInd13,882 votes · 33.8% | Steven Lee NelsonInd13,882 votes · 33.8% | 31.7percentage points | |
Mark Joseph PeakeRep37,630 votes · 62.8%Runner-upDakota Scott ClaytorDem22,254 votes · 37.1% | Dakota Scott ClaytorDem22,254 votes · 37.1% | 25.6percentage points | |
Stephen Dwayne NewmanRep47,374 votes · 93.9%Runner-upWrite-In3,105 votes · 6.2% | Write-In3,105 votes · 6.2% | 87.7percentage points | |
EMMETT WILSON HANGER Jr.Rep46,890 votes · 71.0%Runner-upAnnette Heathcock HydeDem18,733 votes · 28.4% | Annette Heathcock HydeDem18,733 votes · 28.4% | 42.6percentage points | |
Robert Creigh DeedsDem44,778 votes · 67.5%Runner-upElliott Michael HardingInd21,319 votes · 32.1% | Elliott Michael HardingInd21,319 votes · 32.1% | 35.4percentage points | |
Mark Dudley ObenshainRep36,998 votes · 64.9%Runner-upApril Dorothea MooreDem19,948 votes · 35.0% | April Dorothea MooreDem19,948 votes · 35.0% | 29.9percentage points | |
Jill Holtzman VogelRep43,353 votes · 64.2%Runner-upRonald Joseph Ross IiiDem24,114 votes · 35.7% | Ronald Joseph Ross IiiDem24,114 votes · 35.7% | 28.5percentage points | |
Richard Henry StuartRep40,193 votes · 57.4%Runner-upqasim rashidDem29,696 votes · 42.4% | qasim rashidDem29,696 votes · 42.4% | 15.0percentage points | |
Jeremy Scott McpikeDem35,148 votes · 91.1%Runner-upWrite-In3,444 votes · 8.9% | Write-In3,444 votes · 8.9% | 82.2percentage points | |
Adam Paul EbbinDem42,850 votes · 91.7%Runner-upWrite-In3,895 votes · 8.3% | Write-In3,895 votes · 8.3% | 83.3percentage points | |
BARBARA Ann FAVOLADem46,655 votes · 91.6%Runner-upWrite-In4,265 votes · 8.4% | Write-In4,265 votes · 8.4% | 83.3percentage points | |
Janet Denison HowellDem48,581 votes · 73.5%Runner-upArthur Grahame PurvesRep17,376 votes · 26.3% | Arthur Grahame PurvesRep17,376 votes · 26.3% | 47.2percentage points | |
Jennifer Barton BoyskoDem34,517 votes · 64.9%Runner-upSuzanne Denise FoxRep18,615 votes · 35.0% | Suzanne Denise FoxRep18,615 votes · 35.0% | 29.9percentage points | |
| Special election · January 8, 2019 | Jennifer Barton BoyskoDem14,779 votes · 69.8%Runner-upJoe Turner MayRep6,377 votes · 30.1% | Joe Turner MayRep6,377 votes · 30.1% | 39.7percentage points |
John Chapman PetersenDem44,058 votes · 91.2%Runner-upWrite-In4,251 votes · 8.8% | Write-In4,251 votes · 8.8% | 82.4percentage points | |
Richard Lawrence SaslawDem35,131 votes · 92.5%Runner-upWrite-In2,851 votes · 7.5% | Write-In2,851 votes · 7.5% | 85.0percentage points | |
Scott A SurovellDem37,518 votes · 91.7%Runner-upWrite-In3,398 votes · 8.3% | Write-In3,398 votes · 8.3% | 83.4percentage points | |
David William MarsdenDem41,278 votes · 90.3%Runner-upWrite-In4,443 votes · 9.7% | Write-In4,443 votes · 9.7% | 80.6percentage points | |
AUGUSTUS BENTON CHAFIN Jr.Rep30,295 votes · 63.5%Runner-upGeorge William Mccall IiiInd16,874 votes · 35.4% | George William Mccall IiiInd16,874 votes · 35.4% | 28.1percentage points | |
George Lincoln BarkerDem40,259 votes · 65.9%Runner-upSamuel Wayne HillenburgRep20,757 votes · 34.0% | Samuel Wayne HillenburgRep20,757 votes · 34.0% | 31.9percentage points |