2023 Virginia State Senate Election
Virginia · State
General Election
November 7, 2023
Contests
40
Candidates
124
Valid votes
2,437,462
Regular Senate elections take place every four years. Boundary changes can affect district comparisons.
Party results
| Party | Votes | Vote % | Seats | Seats % | Seat change vs 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 1,229,293 | 50.4% | 21 | 52.5% | 0 |
| Republican | 1,193,564 | 49.0% | 19 | 47.5% | 0 |
| Independent | 13,497 | 0.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
| Libertarian | 1,108 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
| No affiliation | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
| Party | 2019 seats | 2023 seats | Change | 2019 Vote % | 2023 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 21 | 21 | 0 | 53.5% | 50.4% | −3.1 pp |
| Republican | 19 | 19 | 0 | 39.4% | 49.0% | +9.5 pp |
Seat changes by party
40 → 40 seats
| Party | 2011 seats | 2023 seats | Change | 2011 Vote % | 2023 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 20 | 21 | +1 | 39.6% | 50.4% | +10.9 pp |
| Republican | 20 | 19 | −1 | 56.7% | 49.0% | −7.8 pp |
Seat changes by party
40 → 40 seats
| Party | 2015 seats | 2023 seats | Change | 2015 Vote % | 2023 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 19 | 21 | +2 | 43.8% | 50.4% | +6.7 pp |
| Republican | 21 | 19 | −2 | 52.6% | 49.0% | −3.6 pp |
Seat changes by party
40 → 40 seats
| Party | 2019 seats | 2023 seats | Change | 2019 Vote % | 2023 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 21 | 21 | 0 | 53.5% | 50.4% | −3.1 pp |
| Republican | 19 | 19 | 0 | 39.4% | 49.0% | +9.5 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 |
| November 7, 2023 | 19 | 21 |
Republican Democratic
Chart data
| Election | Republican | Democratic |
|---|---|---|
| November 8, 2011 | 20 | 20 |
| November 3, 2015 | 21 | 19 |
| November 5, 2019 | 19 | 21 |
| November 7, 2023 | 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% |
| November 7, 2023 | 49.0% | 50.4% |
Source: Virginia Department of Elections
District results
42 contests
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| District | Dem | Rep | Ind | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | ||
| 40,67578.6% | 78.6% | 11,10021.4% | 21.4% | —— | — | 51,775 | |
| 48,05581.2% | 81.2% | 11,14918.8% | 18.8% | —— | — | 59,204 | |
Parties with seats, or the top three by votes. Valid votes include all candidates.
| District | Elected | Runner-up | |
|---|---|---|---|
Adam P. EbbinDem40,675 votes · 78.6%Runner-upSophia C. MoshashaRep11,100 votes · 21.4% | Sophia C. MoshashaRep11,100 votes · 21.4% | 57.1percentage points | |
Barbara A. FavolaDem48,055 votes · 81.2%Runner-upDavid A. HenshawRep11,149 votes · 18.8% | David A. HenshawRep11,149 votes · 18.8% | 62.3percentage points |