2001 Virginia's 4th congressional district special election

none March 2026 March 2026 2001 Virginia's 4th congressional district special election Virginia by-election no 2000 United States House of Representatives elections#Virginia 2000 2002 2002 United States House of Representatives elections#Virginia VA 4 June 19, 2001 x150px Randy Forbes.jpg Randy Forbes Republican Party (United States) 70,917 52.02% Louise Lucas.jpg L. Louise Lucas Democratic Party (United States) 65,190 47.82% 230px County and independent city results 230px Precinct results Forbes: #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90% Lucas: #7996E2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70% #584CDE 70–80% #3933E5 80–90% #0D0596 90–100% U.S. Representative Norman Sisisky Democratic Party (United States) Randy Forbes Republican Party (United States) The 2001 Virginia's 4th congressional district special election was held on June 19, 2001, following the death of Democratic Congressman Norman Sisisky on March 29, 2001. State Senator Randy Forbes won the Republican nomination over State Delegate Kirk Cox and faced the Democratic nominee, State Senator L. Louise Lucas, in the general election. Hopewell Mayor Anthony Zevgolis, a Republican, originally planned to run in the special election as an independent, but ended his campaign and supported Forbes. In the general election, Forbes narrowly defeated Lucas, and flipped the seat to Republican control. Republican nomination Shortly after Sisisky's death, State Senator Randy Forbes, who was running in the Republican primary for lieutenant governor, ended his campaign to run in the special election after he was recruited by national Republicans.Forbes switches races, aims for Congress Roanoke Times April 6, 2001 B4 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-roanoke-times/200795059/ Newspapers.com July 2, 2026 State Delegate Kirk Cox and Emporia Mayor F. Woodrow Harris also announced that they would seek the Republican nomination.Another Republican enters 4th District race Roanoke Times April 8, 2001 B6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-roanoke-times/200795257/ Newspapers.com July 2, 2026Emporia leader eyes Sisisky seat Richmond Times-Dispatch April 12, 2001 B5 https://www.newspapers.com/article/richmond-times-dispatch/200795521/ Newspapers.com July 2, 2026 State Delegate Riley Ingram considered running, but he instead opted to support Cox's campaign.Whitley Tyler Ingram won't seek nod in 4th Richmond Times-Dispatch April 10, 2001 B3 https://www.newspapers.com/article/richmond-times-dispatch/200795332/ Newspapers.com July 2, 2026 The Republican convention was held on Saturday, April 28, 2001, at Prince George High School. The vote at the convention was contentious, but Forbes ultimately defeated Cox.Whitley Tyler Forbes wins GOP nod amid catcalls, acrimony Richmond Times-Dispatch April 29, 2001 A1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/richmond-times-dispatch/200795616/ Newspapers.com July 2, 2026 Candidates Randy Forbes, State Senator Kirk Cox, State Delegate F. Woodrow Harris, Mayor of Emporia Declined Riley Ingram, State Delegate Convention vote Republican convention results Randy Forbes Republican Party (United States) 467.77 58.40% Kirk Cox Republican Party (United States) 332.75 41.54% F. Woodrow Harris Republican Party (United States) 0.48 0.06% 801 100.00% Democratic nomination State Senator L. Louise Lucas announced that she would run in the special election, citing her experience as a shipfitter and arguing that she understood the needs of the district.Whitley Tyler Lucas seeks Sisisky's seat Richmond Times-Dispatch April 7, 2001 B4 https://www.newspapers.com/article/richmond-times-dispatch/200795971/ Newspapers.com July 2, 2026 She was joined in the campaign by Jo Ann Walthall, a businesswoman and member of the Alberta Town Council.Whitley Tyler Businesswoman seeks Sisisky's former seat Richmond Times-Dispatch April 16, 2001 B2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/richmond-times-dispatch/200796146/ Newspapers.com July 2, 2026 Though Mark Sisisky, the son of Congressman Sisisky, considered launching a campaign to succeed his father, he ultimately declined to do so.Sisisky's son won't seek father's seat Daily Press April 17, 2001 Newport News, Virginia C3 https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-press/200796091/ Newspapers.com July 2, 2026 Lucas was the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination, and ultimately won the convention vote by a wide margin over Walthall.Democrats pick Lucas for 4th District race Roanoke Times May 6, 2001 B8 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-roanoke-times/200795861/ Newspapers.com July 2, 2026 Candidates L. Louise Lucas, State Senator Jo Ann Walthall, member of the Alberta Town Council Declined Mark Sisisky, businessman, son of Congressman Sisisky Convention vote Democratic convention vote L. Louise Lucas Democratic Party (United States) 286 96.62% Jo Ann Walthall Democratic Party (United States) 10 3.38% 296 100.00% General election Candidates Randy Forbes (Republican) L. Louise Lucas (Democratic) Dropped out Anthony J. Zevgolis, Mayor of Hopewell (independent) (endorsed Forbes)Lessig Hugh GOP Zevgolis leaves race, backs Forbes Daily Press May 22, 2001 Newport News, Virginia C3 https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-press/200796284/ Newspapers.com July 2, 2026 Results 2001 Virginia's 4th congressional district special electionU.S. House • Congressional District 4 • Special Election https://historical.elections.virginia.gov/contest/42644 Virginia Department of Elections July 2, 2026 Randy Forbes Republican Party (United States) 70,917 52.02% L. Louise Lucas Democratic Party (United States) 65,190 47.82% Write-ins 208 0.15% 136,315 100.00% Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) References 2001 04 Virginia 04 Virginia 2001 04 United States House of Representatives 04 United States House of Representatives 2001 04