2023 Virginia State House Election
Virginia · State
General Election
November 7, 2023
Contests
100
Candidates
280
Valid votes
2,348,195
Party results
| Party | Votes | Vote % | Seats | Seats % | Seat change vs 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 1,186,844 | 50.5% | 51 | 51.0% | +3 |
| Republican | 1,144,686 | 48.7% | 49 | 49.0% | −3 |
| Independent | 11,668 | 0.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
| Libertarian | 4,997 | 0.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
| No affiliation | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
| Party | 2021 seats | 2023 seats | Change | 2021 Vote % | 2023 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 48 | 51 | +3 | 47.5% | 50.5% | +3.0 pp |
| Republican | 52 | 49 | −3 | 51.6% | 48.7% | −2.8 pp |
Seat changes by party
100 → 100 seats
| Party | 2011 seats | 2023 seats | Change | 2011 Vote % | 2023 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 32 | 51 | +19 | 34.4% | 50.5% | +16.2 pp |
| Republican | 67 | 49 | −18 | 59.8% | 48.7% | −11.1 pp |
| Independent | 1 | 0 | −1 | 3.0% | 0.5% | −2.5 pp |
Seat changes by party
100 → 100 seats
| Party | 2013 seats | 2023 seats | Change | 2013 Vote % | 2023 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 33 | 51 | +18 | 40.4% | 50.5% | +10.2 pp |
| Republican | 67 | 49 | −18 | 53.8% | 48.7% | −5.0 pp |
Seat changes by party
100 → 100 seats
| Party | 2015 seats | 2023 seats | Change | 2015 Vote % | 2023 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 33 | 51 | +18 | 33.8% | 50.5% | +16.7 pp |
| Republican | 66 | 49 | −17 | 61.3% | 48.7% | −12.5 pp |
Seat changes by party
100 → 100 seats
| Party | 2017 seats | 2023 seats | Change | 2017 Vote % | 2023 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 49 | 51 | +2 | 53.1% | 50.5% | −2.6 pp |
| Republican | 51 | 49 | −2 | 43.8% | 48.7% | +4.9 pp |
Seat changes by party
100 → 100 seats
| Party | 2019 seats | 2023 seats | Change | 2019 Vote % | 2023 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 55 | 51 | −4 | 52.7% | 50.5% | −2.1 pp |
| Republican | 44 | 49 | +5 | 43.3% | 48.7% | +5.4 pp |
| Write-In | 1 | — | — | 0.6% | — | — |
Seat changes by party
100 → 100 seats
| Party | 2021 seats | 2023 seats | Change | 2021 Vote % | 2023 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 48 | 51 | +3 | 47.5% | 50.5% | +3.0 pp |
| Republican | 52 | 49 | −3 | 51.6% | 48.7% | −2.8 pp |
Seat changes by party
100 → 100 seats
Historical trends
Republican Democratic Independent Write-In
Chart data
| Election | Republican | Democratic | Independent | Write-In |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 8, 2011 | 67 | 32 | 1 | — |
| November 5, 2013 | 67 | 33 | 0 | — |
| November 3, 2015 | 66 | 33 | 0 | — |
| November 7, 2017 | 51 | 49 | 0 | — |
| November 5, 2019 | 44 | 55 | 0 | 1 |
| November 2, 2021 | 52 | 48 | 0 | — |
| November 7, 2023 | 49 | 51 | 0 | — |
Republican Democratic Independent Write-In
Chart data
| Election | Republican | Democratic | Independent | Write-In |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 8, 2011 | 67 | 32 | 1 | — |
| November 5, 2013 | 67 | 33 | 0 | — |
| November 3, 2015 | 66 | 33 | 0 | — |
| November 7, 2017 | 51 | 49 | 0 | — |
| November 5, 2019 | 44 | 55 | 0 | 1 |
| November 2, 2021 | 52 | 48 | 0 | — |
| November 7, 2023 | 49 | 51 | 0 | — |
Republican Democratic Independent Write-In
Chart data
| Election | Republican | Democratic | Independent | Write-In |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 8, 2011 | 59.8% | 34.4% | 3.0% | — |
| November 5, 2013 | 53.8% | 40.4% | 2.4% | — |
| November 3, 2015 | 61.3% | 33.8% | 1.3% | — |
| November 7, 2017 | 43.8% | 53.1% | 1.1% | — |
| November 5, 2019 | 43.3% | 52.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| November 2, 2021 | 51.6% | 47.5% | 0.4% | — |
| November 7, 2023 | 48.7% | 50.5% | 0.5% | — |
Source: Virginia Department of Elections
District results
102 contests
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| District | Dem | Rep | Ind | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | ||
| 13,27541.7% | 41.7% | 18,52958.3% | 58.3% | —— | — | 31,804 | |
| 11,73532.5% | 32.5% | 24,39567.5% | 67.5% | —— | — | 36,130 | |
| 10,93734.7% | 34.7% | 20,60765.3% | 65.3% | —— | — | 31,544 | |
| 10,14138.2% | 38.2% | 16,38961.8% | 61.8% | —— | — | 26,530 | |
| —— | — | 21,645100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 21,645 | |
| 12,77845.5% | 45.5% | 15,32654.5% | 54.5% | —— | — | 28,104 | |
| 15,40653.0% | 53.0% | 13,65647.0% | 47.0% | —— | — | 29,062 | |
| 10,78644.2% | 44.2% | 13,59255.8% | 55.8% | —— | — | 24,378 | |
| 9,85433.1% | 33.1% | 19,30364.8% | 64.8% | 6292.1% | 2.1% | 29,786 | |
| —— | — | 27,516100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 27,516 | |
| —— | — | 23,189100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 23,189 | |
| 13,83657.2% | 57.2% | 9,66440.0% | 40.0% | —— | — | 24,174 | |
| 17,48549.1% | 49.1% | 18,15250.9% | 50.9% | —— | — | 35,637 | |
| 10,58531.8% | 31.8% | 22,68468.2% | 68.2% | —— | — | 33,269 | |
| 16,21645.5% | 45.5% | 19,43554.5% | 54.5% | —— | — | 35,651 | |
| —— | — | 19,418100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 19,418 | |
| 9,83147.1% | 47.1% | 11,04252.9% | 52.9% | —— | — | 20,873 | |
| 14,54164.0% | 64.0% | 8,18536.0% | 36.0% | —— | — | 22,726 | |
| 18,587100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 18,587 | |
| 27,269100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 27,269 | |
Parties with seats, or the top three by votes. Valid votes include all candidates.
| District | Elected | Runner-up | |
|---|---|---|---|
H. F. "Buddy" Fowler, Jr.Rep18,529 votes · 58.3%Runner-upRachel A. LevyDem13,275 votes · 41.7% | Rachel A. LevyDem13,275 votes · 41.7% | 16.5percentage points | |
Scott A. WyattRep24,395 votes · 67.5%Runner-upKeith Patrick BraxtonDem11,735 votes · 32.5% | Keith Patrick BraxtonDem11,735 votes · 32.5% | 35.0percentage points | |
Michael J. WebertRep20,607 votes · 65.3%Runner-upLarry J. JacksonDem10,937 votes · 34.7% | Larry J. JacksonDem10,937 votes · 34.7% | 30.7percentage points | |
Nick J. FreitasRep16,389 votes · 61.8%Runner-upSara H. RatcliffeDem10,141 votes · 38.2% | Sara H. RatcliffeDem10,141 votes · 38.2% | 23.6percentage points | |
Phillip A. "Phil" ScottRep21,645 votes · 100.0%Runner-upWrite-In0 votes · 0.0% | Write-In0 votes · 0.0% | 100.0percentage points | |
Paul V. Milde IIIRep15,326 votes · 54.5%Runner-upLeonard B. LaceyDem12,778 votes · 45.5% | Leonard B. LaceyDem12,778 votes · 45.5% | 9.1percentage points | |
Joshua G. ColeDem15,406 votes · 53.0%Runner-upLee Peters, IIIRep13,656 votes · 47.0% | Lee Peters, IIIRep13,656 votes · 47.0% | 6.0percentage points | |
Robert D. "Bobby" Orrock Sr.Rep13,592 votes · 55.8%Runner-upMark J. LuxDem10,786 votes · 44.2% | Mark J. LuxDem10,786 votes · 44.2% | 11.5percentage points | |
Hillary Pugh KentRep19,303 votes · 64.8%Runner-upJohn Q. SmithDem9,854 votes · 33.1% | John Q. SmithDem9,854 votes · 33.1% | 31.7percentage points | |
M. Keith HodgesRep27,516 votes · 100.0%Runner-upWrite-In0 votes · 0.0% | Write-In0 votes · 0.0% | 100.0percentage points | |
W. Chad GreenRep23,189 votes · 100.0%Runner-upWrite-In0 votes · 0.0% | Write-In0 votes · 0.0% | 100.0percentage points | |
Shelly A. SimondsDem13,836 votes · 57.2%Runner-upMatt J. WatersRep9,664 votes · 40.0% | Matt J. WatersRep9,664 votes · 40.0% | 17.3percentage points | |
Amanda E. BattenRep18,152 votes · 50.9%Runner-upJessica L. AndersonDem17,485 votes · 49.1% | Jessica L. AndersonDem17,485 votes · 49.1% | 1.9percentage points | |
R. Lee Ware Jr.Rep22,684 votes · 68.2%Runner-upBilal Z. RaychouniDem10,585 votes · 31.8% | Bilal Z. RaychouniDem10,585 votes · 31.8% | 36.4percentage points | |
Mark L. Earley, Jr.Rep19,435 votes · 54.5%Runner-upHerb L. Walke Jr.Dem16,216 votes · 45.5% | Herb L. Walke Jr.Dem16,216 votes · 45.5% | 9.0percentage points | |
Michael A. CherryRep19,418 votes · 100.0%Runner-upWrite-In0 votes · 0.0% | Write-In0 votes · 0.0% | 100.0percentage points | |
Carrie Emerson CoynerRep11,042 votes · 52.9%Runner-upStephen C. Miller-Pitts, Jr.Dem9,831 votes · 47.1% | Stephen C. Miller-Pitts, Jr.Dem9,831 votes · 47.1% | 5.8percentage points | |
Debra D. GardnerDem14,541 votes · 64.0%Runner-upDuc M. TruongRep8,185 votes · 36.0% | Duc M. TruongRep8,185 votes · 36.0% | 28.0percentage points | |
Michael J. JonesDem18,587 votes · 100.0%Runner-upWrite-In0 votes · 0.0% | Write-In0 votes · 0.0% | 100.0percentage points | |
Betsy B. CarrDem27,269 votes · 100.0%Runner-upWrite-In0 votes · 0.0% | Write-In0 votes · 0.0% | 100.0percentage points |