House elections in Virginia
2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia Majority party Minority party Party Democratic Republican Last election 7 4 Seats won 7 4 Seat change Popular vote 2,253,974 2,047,928 Percentage 52.20% 47.42% Swing 4.49% 4.65%
Election results by district Election results by county and independent city Democratic
50–60%
60–70%
70–80%
80-90%
Republican
50–60%
60–70%
70-80%
80-90%
>90%
The 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia was held on November 3, 2020, to elect the 11 U.S. representatives from the state of Virginia , one from each of the state's 11 congressional districts . The elections coincided with the 2020 U.S. presidential election , as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections .
Statewide results [ edit ] Statewide popular vote Democratic
52.20% Republican
47.42% Independent
0.21% Write-in
0.17%
House seats Democratic
63.64% Republican
36.36%
By district [ edit ] District 1 [ edit ] 2020 Virginia's 1st congressional district election County and independent city results Precinct results Wittman: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%Rashid: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% >90%
The 1st district is based in the western Chesapeake Bay , taking in the exurbs and suburbs of Washington, D.C. , and Richmond , including Fredericksburg , Mechanicsville , and Montclair . The incumbent was Republican Rob Wittman , who was re-elected with 55.2% of the vote in 2018.[1]
Republican primary [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Democratic primary [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Endorsements [ edit ] Qasim Rashid
Federal officials André Carson , U.S. representative (IN-7), and 2nd Muslim to enter Congress.[4] Julián Castro , former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (2014–2017) and former mayor of San Antonio [5] Gerry Connolly , U.S. representative (VA-11)[4] Tim Kaine , U.S. senator from Virginia, former governor of Virginia (2006–2010), and Democratic Vice Presidential candidate in 2016 [4] Grace Meng , U.S. representative (NY-6)[4] Bobby Scott , U.S. representative (VA-3)[4] Jackie Speier , U.S. representative (CA-14) [4] Eric Swalwell , U.S. representative (CA-15) [4] Mark Warner , U.S. senator from Virginia[4] Elizabeth Warren , U.S. senator from Massachusetts[6] State officials Local officials Individuals Organizations Vangie Williams
State officials Local officials Brian Fields, Dumfries, Virginia , town council member[13] Selonia Miles, Dumfries, Virginia , town council member[13] Cydny A. Neville, Dumfries, Virginia , town council member[13] Monae Nickerson, vice mayor of Dumfries, Virginia [13] Derrick Woods, mayor of Dumfries, Virginia [13] Organizations National Organization for Women Political Action Committee (NOW PAC)[14] Individuals Primary results [ edit ] County and independent city results General election [ edit ] Predictions [ edit ] Results [ edit ] District 2 [ edit ] 2020 Virginia's 2nd congressional district election County and independent city results Precinct results Luria: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%Taylor: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
The 2nd district is based in Hampton Roads , containing the cities of Norfolk , Virginia Beach , and Hampton . The incumbent was Democrat Elaine Luria , who flipped the district and was elected with 51.1% of the vote in 2018.[1]
Democratic primary [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Endorsements [ edit ] Elaine Luria
U.S. presidents Organizations Republican primary [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Jarome Bell, U.S. Navy veteran[34] Ben Loyola, defense contractor and U.S. Navy veteran[35] Withdrawn [ edit ] Andy Baan, cybersecurity expert[36] Endorsements [ edit ] Ben Loyola
Federal officials Randy Forbes , former U.S. representative (VA-04) (2001-2017), state senator (1998-2001), state delegate (1990-1998)[38] Scott Rigell , former U.S. representative (VA-02) (2011-2017)[38] State officials Local officials Primary results [ edit ] County and independent city results General election [ edit ] Predictions [ edit ] Polling [ edit ] Results [ edit ] District 3 [ edit ] 2020 Virginia's 3rd congressional district election County and independent city results Precinct results Scott: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%Collick: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
The 3rd district encompasses the inner Hampton Roads , including parts of Hampton and Norfolk , as well as Newport News . The incumbent was Democrat Bobby Scott , who was reelected with 91.2% of the vote in 2018 without major-party opposition.[1]
Democratic primary [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Republican primary [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] John Collick, U.S. Marine Corps veteran[41] Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Primary results [ edit ] General election [ edit ] Predictions [ edit ] Results [ edit ] District 4 [ edit ] 2020 Virginia's 4th congressional district election County and independent city results Precinct results McEachin: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%Benjamin: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%Tie: 50%
The 4th district takes in Richmond and minimal portions of Southside Virginia , and stretches down into Chesapeake . The incumbent was Democrat Donald McEachin , who was re-elected with 62.6% of the vote in 2018.[1]
Democratic primary [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Primary results [ edit ] Republican primary [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Leon Benjamin, pastor[45] General election [ edit ] Predictions [ edit ] Results [ edit ] District 5 [ edit ] 2020 Virginia's 5th congressional district election County and independent city results Precinct results Good: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%Webb: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%
The 5th district stretches from Southside Virginia all the way to Northern Virginia, with the city of Charlottesville inside it. The district is larger than six states. The incumbent Republican Denver Riggleman , who was elected with 53.2% of the vote in 2018, was ousted by Bob Good in a district convention.[1]
Republican convention [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Eliminated at convention [ edit ] Endorsements [ edit ] Denver Riggleman
U.S. Presidents U.S. Representatives Organizations Individuals Convention results [ edit ] Democratic primary [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Withdrawn [ edit ] Shadi Ayyas, physician[58] Kim Daugherty, attorney (endorsed Webb) [59] Endorsements [ edit ] Roger Dean Huffstetler
State officials Local officials Organizations John Lesinski
Federal officials State officials Individuals Claire Russo
Federal officials Organizations Cameron Webb
Federal officials Local officials Organizations Primary results [ edit ] County and independent city results 40–50%
50–60%
60–70%
70–80%
80–90%
General election [ edit ] Endorsements [ edit ] Bob Good (R)
Federal officials State Senators Individuals Cameron Webb (D)
U.S. Presidents Federal officials Emanuel Cleaver , U.S. representative from Missouri's 5th congressional district [77] Jim Clyburn , U.S. representative from South Carolina's 6th congressional district [78] Sharice Davids , U.S. representative from Kansas's 3rd congressional district [79] Kamala Harris , U.S. senator from California; 2020 vice presidential nominee[69] Hakeem Jeffries , U.S. representative from New York's 8th congressional district [80] Hank Johnson , U.S. representative from Georgia's 4th congressional district [81] John Lewis , U.S. representative from Georgia's 5th congressional district [82] (deceased ) Jerry McNerney , U.S. representative from California's 9th congressional district [83] Kweisi Mfume , U.S. representative from Maryland's 7th congressional district Ilhan Omar , U.S. representative from Minnesota's 5th congressional district [84] Ayanna Pressley , U.S. representative from Massachusetts's 7th congressional district [85] Lisa Blunt Rochester , U.S. representative from Delaware's at-large congressional district Abigail Spanberger , U.S. representative from Virginia's 7th congressional district [86] Elizabeth Warren , U.S. senator from Massachusetts[87] Jennifer Wexton , U.S. representative from Virginia's 10th congressional district [88] State officials Local officials Wes Bellamy, former councilman for the Charlottesville City Council Larry Campbell, councilman for the Danville City Council Megan Clark, Prince Edward County, Virginia Commonwealth Attorney[93] Kathy Galvin, former councilwoman for the Charlottesville City Council John Lesinski, Rappahannock County supervisor, retired U.S. Marine Corps colonel, and 2020 candidate[94] Barry Mayo, councilman for the Danville City Council Kristin Szakos, former councilwoman for the Charlottesville City Council Ryant Washington, former sheriff of Fluvanna County Labor unions Organizations Individuals Zyahna Bryant, activist and community organizer[96] Leslie Cockburn , journalist, filmmaker, and Democratic nominee for Virginia's 5th congressional district in 2018[97] Roger Dean Huffstetler, U.S. Marine Corps veteran, entrepreneur, and candidate for Virginia's 5th congressional district in 2018 and 2020[98] Ann Ridgeway, 2019 Democratic nominee for Virginia's 30th House of Delegates district [99] Claire Russo, U.S. Marine Corps veteran and 2020 candidate[100] Janie Zimmerman, teacher and 2019 Democratic nominee for Virginia's 60th House of Delegates district [101] Predictions [ edit ] Polling [ edit ] Results [ edit ] District 6 [ edit ] 2020 Virginia's 6th congressional district election County and independent city results Precinct results Cline: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%Betts: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%
The 6th district is located in west-central Virginia taking in the Shenandoah Valley , including Lynchburg and Roanoke . The incumbent was Republican Ben Cline , who was elected with 59.7% of the vote in 2018.[1]
Republican primary [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Democratic primary [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Nick Betts, law clerk[102] General election [ edit ] Endorsements [ edit ] Nick Betts (D)
State Senators State Representatives Individuals Jennifer Lewis, nominee for the seat in 2018[103] Predictions [ edit ] Results [ edit ] District 7 [ edit ] 2020 Virginia's 7th congressional district election County and independent city results Precinct results Spanberger: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%Freitas: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
The 7th district is based in central Virginia and encompasses suburban Richmond . The incumbent was Democrat Abigail Spanberger , who flipped the district and was elected with 50.3% of the vote in 2018.[1]
Democratic primary [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Endorsements [ edit ] Abigail Spanberger
U.S. Presidents Federal officials Organizations Republican convention [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Eliminated at convention [ edit ] Failed to qualify for convention [ edit ] Mike Dickinson, businessman[113] Craig Ennis, construction worker[111] Declined [ edit ] Polling [ edit ] Poll source Date(s) administered Sample size[b] Margin of error Nick Freitas Peter Greenwald John McGuire Tina Ramirez Bryce Reeves Undecided WPA Intelligence (R) [D] May 13–15, 2019 400 (LV) ± 4.9% 23% 1% 9% 4% 11% 52%
Endorsements [ edit ] Nick Freitas
U.S. presidents Federal officials Governors State officials Individuals Organizations Andrew Knaggs
Organizations Black America's (BAM) PAC[129] John McGuire
Federal officials State officials General election [ edit ] Predictions [ edit ] Polling [ edit ] Poll source Date(s) administered Sample size[b] Margin of error Abigail Spanberger (D) Nick Freitas (R) Other Undecided Optimus October 31 – November 2, 2020 514 (LV) ± 4.6% 52% 41% 1%[e] 6%
Results [ edit ] District 8 [ edit ] 2020 Virginia's 8th congressional district election County and independent city results Precinct results Beyer: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%Jordan: 50–60% No data
The 8th district is based in northern Virginia and encompasses the inner Washington, D.C. , suburbs, including Arlington , Alexandria , and Falls Church . The incumbent was Democrat Don Beyer , who was re-elected with 76.1% of the vote in 2018.[1]
Democratic primary [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Endorsements [ edit ] Don Beyer (D)
Local officials Organizations Republican convention [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Jeff Jordan, defense contractor[136] Eliminated at convention [ edit ] Mark Ellmore, banker[136] General election [ edit ] Predictions [ edit ] Results [ edit ] District 9 [ edit ] 2020 Virginia's 9th congressional district election Precinct resultsGriffith: 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%
The 9th district takes in rural southwest Virginia , including Abingdon , Blacksburg , and Salem . The incumbent was Republican Morgan Griffith , who was re-elected with 65.2% of the vote in 2018.[1]
Republican primary [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Democratic primary [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Withdrawn [ edit ] Cameron Dickerson, CIA contractor (accepted Libertarian nomination instead) [137] Libertarian party [ edit ] Failed to qualify [ edit ] Cameron Dickerson, CIA contractor General election [ edit ] Predictions [ edit ] Results [ edit ] District 10 [ edit ] 2020 Virginia's 10th congressional district election County and independent city results Precinct results Wexton: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%Andrews: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% No data
The 10th district is based in northern Virginia and the D.C. metro area, encompassing Loudoun and parts of Fairfax , Prince William, Clarke and Frederick counties. The incumbent was Democrat Jennifer Wexton , who flipped the district and was elected with 56.1% of the vote in 2018.[1]
Democratic primary [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Endorsements [ edit ] Republican convention [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Aliscia Andrews, U.S. Marine Corps veteran[139] Eliminated at convention [ edit ] Endorsements [ edit ] General election [ edit ] Predictions [ edit ] 2020 Virginia 10th congressional U.S. Representative debates and forums No. Date Host Moderator Link Participants P Participant A Absent N Non-invitee I Invitee W Withdrawn Jennifer Wexton Aliscia Andrews 1 October 8, 2020 Arc of NoVA Lucy Beadnell YouTube P P 2 October 20, 2020 Loudoun Chamber Tony Howard FaceBook P P
Polling [ edit ] Poll source Date(s) administered Sample size[b] Margin of error Jennifer Wexton (D) Aliscia Andrews (R) Undecided Garin-Hart-Yang Research (D) [E] October 10–12, 2020 400 (LV) ± 5% 58% 36% –
Results [ edit ] District 11 [ edit ] 2020 Virginia's 11th congressional district election County and independent city results Precinct results Connolly: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%Anantatmula: 40–50% No data
The 11th district encompasses the southern and western suburbs of Washington, D.C. , including Dale City , Fairfax , and Reston . The incumbent was Democrat Gerry Connolly , who was re-elected with 71.1% of the vote in 2018.[1]
Democratic primary [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Zainab Mohsini, activist[143] Endorsements [ edit ] Gerry Connolly
State officials Hala Ayala , state delegate[144] Eileen Filler-Corn , state delegate and Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates [144] Jennifer Carroll Foy , state delegate and 2021 candidate for Governor of Virginia [144] Elizabeth Guzman , state delegate[144] Dan Helmer , state delegate[144] Dave Marsden , state senator[144] Ibraheem Samirah , state delegate[144] Dick Saslaw , state senator and majority leader of Senate of Virginia [144] Scott Surovell , state senator[144] Kathy Tran , state delegate[144] Local officials Organizations Primary results [ edit ] Republican primary [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Manga Anantatmula, businesswoman[146] General election [ edit ] Predictions [ edit ] Results [ edit ] Partisan clients References [ edit ] ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Wasserman, David; Flinn, Ally (November 7, 2018). "2018 House Popular Vote Tracker" . Cook Political Report. Retrieved February 15, 2019 . ^ Ress, Dave (June 17, 2020). 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