2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia

none related races 2016 United States House of Representatives elections February 2026 September 2023 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia Virginia legislative no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia 2018 All 11 Virginia seats to the United States House of Representatives November 8, 2016 Republican Party (United States) 8 7 1 1,843,010 48.74% 4.82% Democratic Party (United States) 3 4 1 1,859,426 49.17% 9.55% 320px Republican #F48882 Hold Democratic #92C5DE Hold #0671B0 Gain Party gains 320px Republican #E27F90 50–60% #CC2F4A 60–70% #d40000 70–80% #aa0000 80–90% Democratic #b9d7ff 40–50% #86B6F2 50–60% #4389E3 60–70% #1666CB 70–80% #0645b4 80–90% District results 320px Republican #E27F90 50–60% #CC2F4A 60–70% #d40000 70–80% #aa0000 80–90% Democratic #b9d7ff 40–50% #86B6F2 50–60% #4389E3 60–70% #1666CB 70–80% #0645b4 80–90% County and independent city results The 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia were held on November 8, 2016, to elect a U.S. representative from each of Virginia's 11 congressional districts. The elections coincided with the 2016 U.S. presidential election, as well as House of Representatives elections in other states, U.S. Senate elections and various state and local elections. The primaries were held on June 14. Virginia was one of two states in which the party that won the state's popular vote did not win a majority of seats in 2016, the other state being Wisconsin. As of , this is the last time the Republicans won a majority of House seats in Virginia. 2 Statewide results PartyCandidatesVotesSeatsNo. Number %No. Number+/– %Democratic Party111,859,42649.17%4136.36%Republican Party101,843,01048.74%7163.64%Write-in1142,5521.13%00.0%Independent336,5800.96%00.0%Total353,781,568100%11100%Statewide popular vote #ddd 600px 410px Democratic Democratic Party (United States) 49.17 Republican Republican Party (United States) 48.74Write-in Independent (United States) 1.13Independent Independent (United States) 0.96 House seats #ddd 600px 410px Republican Republican Party (United States) 63.64Democratic Democratic Party (United States) 36.36 2016 Virginia redistricting 400px|thumb|This image shows the 2016-2020 court-ordered VA Congressional districts. In October 2013, three voters from Virginia's Third Congressional District filed a lawsuit challenging Governor Bob McDonnell's 2012 congressional redistricting plan. The plaintiffs argued that the map violated the Constitution by concentrating Black voters disproportionately within the district, a practice known as racial gerrymandering. On October 7, 2014, a three-judge panel in the United States District Court ruled that the map was unconstitutional and violated the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th amendment. Despite this ruling, the court allowed the existing map to be used for the 2014 House Elections and ordered the Virginia General Assembly to redraw the districts by April 1, 2015. In response, ten current and former Republican members of the House of Representatives appealed the decision to the Supreme Court, seeking to overturn the lower court's ruling. However, the Supreme Court remanded the case to the District Court for reconsideration in light of its recent decision in Alabama Legislative Black Caucus v. Alabama, a case involving racial gerrymandering. On June 5, 2015, the District Court reaffirmed its previous ruling that the congressional map was unconstitutional and required the General Assembly to redraw the districts by September 1, 2015. However, the General Assembly failed to meet the deadline. Consequently, the District Court appointed a special master to create a new redistricting plan, which was approved on January 7, 2016. The Republican House members subsequently petitioned the Supreme Court to pause the implementation of the new map, arguing that the original appeal regarding jurisdiction had not yet been resolved. The Supreme Court denied the request, allowing for the revised map to be used for the 2016 House primaries and general election. On March 21, 2016, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments on the appeal but ultimately dismissed it, ruling that the Republican House members lacked standing under Article III of the Constitution. Following the Supreme Court's decision, some Republican members of the House filed another lawsuit challenging the District Court's revised map. Only three of the ten plaintiffs appeared before the Supreme Court, with Representative Randy Forbes arguing that the new map would alter the Fourth District from a Republican-leaning to a Democratic-leaning constituency, potentially jeopardizing his reelection. The plaintiffs contended that the new map unfairly disadvantaged incumbents. However, the Supreme Court upheld the District Court's redistricting plan, affirming its constitutionality.https://www.justice.gov/crt/file/865231/download Wittman v. Personhuballah, 578 U.S. ____ (2016) justice.gov August 9, 2023 District 1 2016 Virginia's 1st congressional district election Virginia presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 1 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 1 2018 x150px File:Rob Wittman, Official Portrait, 112th Congress (cropped).jpg Rob Wittman Republican Party (United States) 230,213 59.9% File:3x4.svg Matt Rowe Democratic Party (United States) 140,785 36.6% x230px County and independent city results x230px Precinct results Wittman: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90% Rowe: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80%#808080 No votes U.S. Representative Rob Wittman Republican Party (United States) Rob Wittman Republican Party (United States) Virginia's 1st congressional district Republican Rob Wittman had represented Virginia's 1st congressional district since 2007. He was re-elected in 2014 with 63% of the vote. Wittman announced that he intended to run for governor in 2017, but would still run for re-election in 2016.https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/gop-congressman-readies-to-jump-into-va-governors-race/2015/12/12/397f83da-a129-11e5-bce4-708fe33e3288_story.html GOP congressman Rob Wittman prepares to jump into Va. governor's race The Washington Post Portnoy Jenna December 12, 2015 December 15, 2015 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Rob Wittman, incumbent U.S. Representative Democratic convention A convention was scheduled for May 21 to select a nominee, with a filing deadline of May 7.http://www.va1stcddems.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/1st-CD-2016-Call-to-Convention.pdf Call to Convention 2016 Virginia's First Congressional District Committee March 31, 2016 Bowling Green Town Councilman Matt Rowe was the only candidate to file before the deadline and was thus automatically nominated. Democrats Nominate Matt Rowe for Congress in Virginia's First Congressional District http://www.va1stcddems.org/2016/05/07/democrats-nominate-matt-rowe-for-congress-in-virginias-first-congressional-district/ Virginia's First Congressional District Democratic Committee May 7, 2016 2016-05-24 https://web.archive.org/web/20160514075331/http://www.va1stcddems.org/2016/05/07/democrats-nominate-matt-rowe-for-congress-in-virginias-first-congressional-district/ May 14, 2016 dead Candidates Nominee Matt Rowe, Bowling Green Town Councilman Gail Parker also ran.http://www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/candidate-list/index.html Candidate Lists & Referendums - Virginia Department of Elections www.elections.virginia.gov 6 May 2017 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report2016 House Race Ratings for November 7, 2016 http://cookpolitical.com/house/charts/race-ratings House: Race Ratings Cook Political Report November 12, 2016Safe RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsDaily Kos Elections House race ratings: Initial ratings for 2016 http://www.dailykos.com/election-outlook/2016-race-ratings#house Daily Kos Elections November 7, 2016Safe RNovember 7, 2016 Rothenberg2016 House Ratings (November 3, 2016) http://rothenbergpoliticalreport.com/ratings/house House Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report November 3, 2016Safe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal Ball2016 House http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2016-house Sabato's Crystal Ball November 7, 2016 November 7, 2016Safe RNovember 7, 2016RCPBattle for the House 2016 http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2016/house/2016_elections_house_map.html Real Clear Politics October 31, 2016Safe ROctober 31, 2016 Results Virginia's 1st congressional district, 2016 Republican Party (United States) Rob Wittman (incumbent) 230,213 59.9 Democratic Party (United States) Matt Rowe 140,785 36.6 Independent (United States) Glenda Parker 12,866 3.3 737 0.2 384,601 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 2 2016 Virginia's 2nd congressional district election Virginia presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 2 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 2 2018 150x150px File:Scott Taylor official photo (1).jpg Scott Taylor Republican Party (United States) 190,475 61.3% File:Shaun Brown, a delegate from Virginia (cropped).jpg Shaun D. Brown Democratic Party (United States) 119,440 38.5% x230px County and independent city results x230px Precinct results 200px Taylor: #ed8883 50–60% #e55751 60–70% #d02823 70–80% #b00000 80–90% #850000 >90% Brown: #8da9e2 50–60% #678cd7 60–70% #416fcd 70–80% #3357a2 80–90% #244079 >90% U.S. Representative Scott Rigell Republican Party (United States) Scott Taylor Republican Party (United States)Virginia's 2nd congressional district Republican Scott Rigell was the incumbent of the 2nd district, which had a PVI of R+2. He was first elected in 2010. He declined to seek re-election.Weiner Rachel Rep. Scott Rigell retiring in 2017 https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/rep-scott-rigell-of-virginia-says-he-wont-run-for-reelection/2016/01/14/252e3960-baf8-11e5-99f3-184bc379b12d_story.html 14 January 2016 The Washington Post 14 January 2016 The district encompassed Virginia Beach and surrounding areas. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Scott Taylor, state delegate, candidate for this seat in 2010 and candidate for Mayor of Virginia Beach in 2008http://pilotonline.com/news/government/politics/local/del-scott-taylor-announces-bid-for-nd-district-congressional-seat/article_8c5571bf-3ade-53f4-adaf-f060d66c9112.html Del. Scott Taylor announces bid for 2nd District congressional seat The Virginian-Pilot Bartel Bill January 16, 2016 January 17, 2016 January 19, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160119211218/http://pilotonline.com/news/government/politics/local/del-scott-taylor-announces-bid-for-nd-district-congressional-seat/article_8c5571bf-3ade-53f4-adaf-f060d66c9112.html dead Eliminated in primary Pat Cardwell, attorneyhttp://pilotonline.com/news/government/politics/local/virginia-beach-attorney-launches-bid-to-replace-rigell-in-congress/article_53abf0d0-d186-544d-9ae6-90e6425d4107.html Virginia Beach attorney launches bid to replace Rigell in Congress The Virginian-Pilot Bartel Bill January 15, 2016 January 21, 2016 January 18, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160118013245/http://pilotonline.com/news/government/politics/local/virginia-beach-attorney-launches-bid-to-replace-rigell-in-congress/article_53abf0d0-d186-544d-9ae6-90e6425d4107.html dead Randy Forbes, incumbent U.S. Representative for Virginia's 4th congressional districthttp://pilotonline.com/news/government/politics/virginia/randy-forbes-switching-districts-in-congressional-election/article_d419f663-2871-54d5-be16-5ae828345390.html Randy Forbes switching districts in 2016 congressional election The Virginian-Pilot Bartel Bill February 8, 2016 February 8, 2016 February 10, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160210030724/http://pilotonline.com/news/government/politics/virginia/randy-forbes-switching-districts-in-congressional-election/article_d419f663-2871-54d5-be16-5ae828345390.html dead Declined Glenn Davis, state delegatehttps://twitter.com/DelGlennDavis/status/689684500708737024 I never thought about looking at #VA02 and have no intention of it. Twitter Davis Glenn January 19, 2016 February 2, 2016 Bill DeSteph, state senatorhttps://twitter.com/JamesToscano/status/694287492934189057 BREAKING: @BillDeSteph endorses @Scotttaylorva for #VA02. Makes pitch for veterans. Twitter Toscano James February 1, 2016 February 2, 2016 Ben Loyola, defense contractor, candidate for the seat in 2010 and nominee for state senate in 2011http://atr.rollcall.com/virginias-scott-rigell-not-running-re-election/ Virginia's Scott Rigell Not Running for Re-election Roll Call Pathé Simone January 14, 2016 February 1, 2016 January 18, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160118063228/http://atr.rollcall.com/virginias-scott-rigell-not-running-re-election/ dead Jeff McWaters, former state senator and founder and former CEO of Amerigrouphttp://www.dailypress.com/news/politics/dp-nws-rigell-what-next-20160117-story.html Open seat, redistricting, little time: Rigell's departure sets off scramble Daily Press Ress Dave January 17, 2016 January 17, 2016 Jason Miyares, state delegatehttps://rollcall.com/2016/01/14/rigell-retirement-shifts-seat-out-of-safe-for-gop/ Rigell Retirement Shifts Seat Out of Safe for GOP Roll Call Gonzales Nathan L. January 14, 2016 February 1, 2016 Bert Mizusawa, Army Reserve major general and candidate for the seat in 2010 Chris Stolle, state delegatehttps://twitter.com/jfradioshow/status/689479005599174656 Delegate Chris Stolle: I am NOT running for Congress! Twitter Fredericks John January 19, 2016 February 2, 2016 Frank Wagner, state senator Endorsements Randy Forbes Executive branch officials Seven former Secretaries of the Navy, including former US Senator John Warner U.S. Representatives Scott Rigell, incumbent U.S. Representative, 2nd District Rob Wittman, incumbent U.S. Representative, 1st District State legislators John Cosgrove, state senator Glenn Davis, state delegate Gordon Helsel, state delegate Barry Knight, state delegate Jason Miyares, state delegate Brenda Pogge, state delegate Ron Villanueva, state delegate Organizations Tidewater Tea Party Alliance Local officials John Atkinson, Virginia Beach City Treasurer Heather Cordasco, former James City County School Board Linda Curtis, Hampton Vice Mayor Bob Deeds, James City-Williamsburg Sheriff Danny Diggs, York-Poquoson Sheriff Bobby Dyer, Virginia Beach City Council Jim Funk, former York County Board of Supervisors Buddy Green, Poquoson City Council George Hrishak, former York County Board of Supervisors Gene Hunt, Poquoson Mayor Bob McCabe, Norfolk Sheriff John Moss, Virginia Beach City Council Kevin Onizuk, James City County Board of Supervisors Doug Pons, Williamsburg City Council Sue Sadler, James City County Board of Supervisors Phyllis Schaffly, Hampton School Board Tom Sheppard, York County Board of Supervisors Jeff Wassmer, York County Chairman Don Wiggins, former York County Board of Supervisors Walt Zaremba, York County Board of Supervisors Benny Zhang, Williamsburg City Council Individuals Matt Schlapp, Chairman of the American Conservative Union Scott Taylor State legislators Bill DeSteph, state senator Local officials Ken Stolle, Virginia Beach Sheriff Results thumb|County and independent city results #73bc84 Taylor #73bc84 50–60% #c88fe4 Forbes #c88fe4 50–60% #b368d9 60–70% Republican primary resultshttp://results.elections.virginia.gov/vaelections/2016%20June%20Republican%20Primary/Site/Congress.html 2016 June Republican Primary (Official Results) Virginia Department of Elections July 13, 2016 July 16, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160716154402/http://results.elections.virginia.gov/vaelections/2016%20June%20Republican%20Primary/Site/Congress.html dead Scott Taylor Republican Party (United States) 21,406 52.6 Randy Forbes (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 16,552 40.6 Pat Cardwell Republican Party (United States) 2,773 6.8 40,731 100.0 Democratic primary Scott Rigell's retirement was expected to make the race competitive, with the Rothenberg & Gonzales Political Report immediately changing the rating from Safe to Lean Republican.http://www.rollcall.com/news/home/rigell-retirement-shifts-seat-safe-gop Rigell Retirement Shifts Seat Out of Safe for GOP Roll Call Gonzales Nathan L. January 14, 2016 March 31, 2016 However, due to the perceived strength of Congressman Forbes's entry into the race, Shaun Brown, a community activist in Hampton, VA who had originally planned to primary US Representative Bobby Scott (D) for the 3rd district,http://koolbeansbrownforcongress.com/index.asp Kool Beans Brown for Congress Shaun Brown campaign website April 18, 2016 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160418194948/http://koolbeansbrownforcongress.com/index.asp April 18, 2016 ended up being the only candidate to file for the primary, making her automatically the nominee.http://pilotonline.com/news/government/politics/virginia/hampton-roads-congressional-elections-draw-multiple-candidates/article_c1496506-8459-5ecb-b97a-294bb56e13f9.html https://web.archive.org/web/20160409161725/http://pilotonline.com/news/government/politics/virginia/hampton-roads-congressional-elections-draw-multiple-candidates/article_c1496506-8459-5ecb-b97a-294bb56e13f9.html dead April 9, 2016 Hampton Roads congressional elections draw multiple candidates The Virginian-Pilot Bartel Bill April 5, 2016 April 6, 2016 Candidates Nominee Shaun Brown, community activist Declined Dave Belote, chair of the Virginia Beach Democratic Committee, retired Air Force colonel, former Nellis Air Force Base installation commander and 2015 state senate candidatehttp://www.dailypress.com/news/politics/dp-nws-2nd-democrat-20160331-story.html Virginia Politics: candidates file for June primary Daily Press Ress Dave April 1, 2016 April 3, 2016 Paul Hirschbiel, nominee in 2012 Lynwood Lewis, state senatorhttp://www.dailypress.com/news/politics/dp-nws-2nd-district-20160325-story.html Virginia Politics: And the 2nd District Democrats are ...? Daily Press Ress Dave March 25, 2016 March 31, 2016 Andria McClellan, businesswoman, state senate candidate in 2013 and Norfolk City councilwoman Jody Wagner, former State Treasurer, former State Secretary of Finance, nominee in 2000 and nominee for lieutenant governor in 2009 General election Endorsements Scott Taylor (R) State legislators Bill DeSteph, state senator Local officials Ken Stolle, Virginia Beach Sheriff Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe RNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe ROctober 31, 2016 Results Virginia's 2nd congressional district, 2016 Republican Party (United States) Scott Taylor 190,475 61.3 Democratic Party (United States) Shaun D. Brown 119,440 38.5 652 0.2 310,567 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 3 2016 Virginia's 3rd congressional district election Virginia presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 3 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 3 2018 x150px File:Bobby Scott, official portrait, 116th Congress (cropped).jpg Bobby Scott Democratic Party (US) 208,337 66.7% File:3x4.svg Marty Williams Republican Party (US) 103,289 33.1% U.S. Representative Bobby Scott Democratic Party (US) Bobby Scott Democratic Party (US) x200px County and independent city results x200px Precinct results Scott: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0D0596 >90%Williams: #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90%Tie: #d2b1d9 40–50% Virginia's 3rd congressional district Democrat Bobby Scott had represented Virginia's 3rd congressional district since 1993. He was re-elected in 2014 with 94% of the vote, but the district was made slightly more competitive following the court-ordered redistricting when all of its Richmond and Petersburg constituents were moved into the 4th district. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Bobby Scott, incumbent U.S. Representative Republican primary Candidates Nominee Marty Williams, former president of the Virginia State Fraternal Order of Police and chairman of the Chesapeake Planning Commissionhttp://pilotonline.com/news/government/politics/virginia/chesapeake-city-planner-to-run-against-u-s-rep-bobby/article_942ace51-4770-5711-a5c7-7110da57b947.html Chesapeake city planner to run against U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott The Virginian-Pilot Bartel Bill March 25, 2016 March 28, 2016 April 9, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160409173252/http://pilotonline.com/news/government/politics/virginia/chesapeake-city-planner-to-run-against-u-s-rep-bobby/article_942ace51-4770-5711-a5c7-7110da57b947.html dead General election A debate was scheduled for October 25, but was canceled after the debate questions were leaked to both campaigns.3rd District debate canceled after disagreement over questions https://www.dailypress.com/2016/10/24/3rd-district-debate-canceled-after-disagreement-over-questions/ Daily Press 31 August 2023 https://archive.today/20230831215442/https://www.dailypress.com/2016/10/24/3rd-district-debate-canceled-after-disagreement-over-questions/ 31 August 2023 24 October 2016 live Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016 Endorsements Bobby Scott (D) Organizations Sierra ClubEndorsements http://content.sierraclub.org/voterguide/endorsements content.sierraclub.org 28 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20161028025925/http://content.sierraclub.org/voterguide/endorsements 28 October 2016 Results Virginia's 3rd congressional district, 2016 Democratic Party (United States) Bobby Scott (incumbent) 208,337 66.7 Republican Party (United States) Marty Williams 103,289 33.1 714 0.2 312,340 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 4 2016 Virginia's 4th congressional district election Virginia presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 4 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 4 2018 x150px File:Donald McEachin, Official Portrait, 115th Congress (cropped).jpg Donald McEachin Democratic Party (US) 200,136 57.7% File:3x4.svg Mike Wade Republican Party (US) 145,731 42.0% U.S. Representative Randy Forbes Republican Party (US) Donald McEachin Democratic Party (US) x200px County and independent city results x200px Precinct results McEachin: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0D0596 >90%Wade: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90% Virginia's 4th congressional district Republican Randy Forbes, first elected in 2001, was the incumbent of the 4th district, but attempted to seek re-election in the 2nd district. The 4th district was changed from a Hampton Roads centered district to a Richmond-centered district following the court's redistricting. Notably, it gained heavily Democratic, black-majority Richmond and Petersburg, which was enough to turn the district into a strongly Democratic district on paper. The old 4th had a PVI of R+4, while the new 4th had a PVI of D+10. The district was considered a Safe Gain for the Democrats by many political analysts, including Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Mike Wade, Henrico County Sheriffhttp://www.richmond.com/news/virginia/government-politics/article_98057e4c-a07c-5346-b61f-6b5cefda2da9.html Henrico Sheriff Wade to run for Congress in redrawn 4th District Richmond Times-Dispatch Nolan Jim March 2, 2016 March 3, 2016 Eliminated in primary Jackee Gonzalez Declined Randy Forbes, incumbent U.S. Representative (running for VA-02) Suzy Kelly, Chesapeake City Councilwomanhttp://thebullelephant.com/john-fredericks-odds-on-virginias-2nd-and-4th-districts John Fredericks' Odds on Virginia's 2nd and 4th Districts The Bull Elephant Fredericks John February 8, 2016 February 10, 2016 Results Republican primary results Mike Wade Republican Party (United States) 4,987 64.0 Jackee Gonzalez Republican Party (United States) 2,801 36.0 7,788 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Donald McEachin, state senator and nominee for attorney general in 2001http://www.the-richmonder.com/2016/03/donald-mceachin-to-announce.html Donald McEachin to announce Congressional run tomorrow The Richmonder Wilmore J.C. March 14, 2016 March 14, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160315041148/http://www.the-richmonder.com/2016/03/donald-mceachin-to-announce.html March 15, 2016 dead Eliminated in primary Ella Ward, Chesapeake city councilwoman and nominee in 2012http://pilotonline.com/news/government/politics/virginia/chesapeake-s-ella-ward-running-for-forbes-congressional-seat-in/article_b2683275-edf5-5d49-a239-93808e18ded0.html Chesapeake's Ella Ward running for Forbes' congressional seat in 4th district The Virginian-Pilot Hafner Katherine March 10, 2016 March 14, 2016 April 23, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160423053124/http://pilotonline.com/news/government/politics/virginia/chesapeake-s-ella-ward-running-for-forbes-congressional-seat-in/article_b2683275-edf5-5d49-a239-93808e18ded0.html dead Declined Lamont Bagby, state delegatehttp://www.richmond.com/news/virginia/government-politics/article_3fae0afa-2123-5ecc-bfbb-7c9ea5738e58.html Forbes leaving 4th District to run for Congress in 2nd District Roll Call Cain Andrew February 8, 2016 February 8, 2016 Elliott Fausz, nominee in 2014http://atr.rollcall.com/democrats-interested-virginias-fuzzy-4th-district-bide-time/ Democrats Interested in Virginia's Fuzzy 4th District Bide Their Time Roll Call Pathé Simone December 7, 2015 February 8, 2016 February 29, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160229062243/http://atr.rollcall.com/democrats-interested-virginias-fuzzy-4th-district-bide-time/ dead Jennifer McClellan, state delegate Levar Stoney, Secretary of the Commonwealth of Virginiahttps://twitter.com/RTDNolan/status/684472375342153728 .@GovernorVA right-hand man @LevarStoney tells Dem bigs he is not interested in running for Congress in redrawn VA-4th Twitter Nolan Jim January 5, 2016 February 8, 2016 Results Democratic primary resultshttp://results.elections.virginia.gov/vaelections/2016%20June%20Democratic%20Primary/Site/Congress.html 2016 June Democratic Primary (Official Results) Virginia Department of Elections July 13, 2016 June 17, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160617054313/http://results.elections.virginia.gov/vaelections/2016%20June%20Democratic%20Primary/Site/Congress.html dead Donald McEachin Democratic Party (United States) 11,851 75.4 Ella Ward Democratic Party (United States) 3,867 24.6 15,818 100.0 General election Endorsements Donald McEachin (D) Organizations Sierra Club Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportLikely D flipNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe D flipNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe D flipNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D flipNovember 7, 2016RCPLikely D flipOctober 31, 2016 Results Virginia's 4th congressional district, 2016 Donald McEachin Democratic Party (United States) 200,136 57.7 Mike Wade Republican Party (United States) 145,731 42.1 789 0.2 346,656 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) District 5 2016 Virginia's 5th congressional district election Virginia Presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 5 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 5 2018 File:Tom Garrett official congressional photo (cropped).jpg Tom Garrett Republican Party (United States) 207,758 58.2% File:Jane Dittmar (cropped) (cropped).jpg Jane Dittmar Democratic Party (United States) 148,339 41.6% x230px County and independent city results x230px Precinct results 200px Garrett: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% #c21b18 80–90%Dittmar: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0d0596 >90% U.S. Representative Robert Hurt Republican Party (United States) Tom Garrett Republican Party (United States) Virginia's 5th congressional district Incumbent Republican Robert Hurt, first elected in 2010, retired in 2016.Weiner Rachel December 22, 2015 Va. GOP congressman Robert Hurt retiring at the end of 2016, Republicans say https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/va-gop-congressman-robert-hurt-retiring-in-2016-republicans-say/2015/12/22/83579d88-a8f1-11e5-bff5-905b92f5f94b_story.html The Washington Post December 23, 2015 The 5th district, which has a PVI of R+5, is the largest district in the state and stretches from Virginia's southern border to the exurbs of Washington, D.C. Republican convention The Republican party selected State Senator Tom Garrett as its nominee at a convention on May 14, with a filing deadline of March 31.http://www.dailyprogress.com/news/virginia_politics/gop-to-use-convention-to-pick-th-district-candidate/article_7a22ad2b-578d-5124-9c79-fb3988dbc8f2.html GOP to use convention to pick 5th District candidate The Daily Progress February 6, 2016 February 8, 2016 Candidates Nominee Tom Garrett, state senatorhttp://www.richmond.com/news/virginia/government-politics/article_43a99d79-9dd4-5a03-b0c6-288dbea684d3.html Hurt confirms plan to retire, Garrett declares for seat Richmond Times-Dispatch Cain Andrew December 23, 2015 December 23, 2015 Eliminated in primary Michael Del Rosso, technology executivehttp://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/third-republican-announces-for-hurt-s-seat/article_81f6ebae-b33e-11e5-8ab0-7f509c4138b3.html Third Republican announces for Hurt's seat The Daily Progress Suarez Chris January 4, 2016 January 5, 2016 Jim McKelvey, real estate developer, candidate in 2010 and state delegate candidate in 2013http://www.newsadvance.com/news/local/jim-mckelvey-announces-run-for-fifth-district-seat/article_ac18ce06-3a13-59d7-9f8e-ef2efd6c6741.html Jim McKelvey announces run for Fifth District seat The News & Advance Dix Katrina December 28, 2015 December 28, 2015 Joe Whited, congressional intelligence advisorhttp://www.newsadvance.com/news/local/national-intelligence-advisor-enters-race-for-th-house-of-representative/article_eb296c63-9412-5c71-8997-f2ea40c844e0.html National intelligence advisor enters race for 5th House of Representative seat The News & Advance Rohr Alex January 25, 2016 February 4, 2016 Withdrawn Andrew Griffin, former congressional stafferhttp://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/lynchburg-man-becomes-th-gop-candidate-for-hurt-s-seat/article_e314abaa-cbae-11e5-b3c6-9fcd470451b2.html Lynchburg man becomes 5th GOP candidate for Hurt's seat The Daily Progress Seal Dean February 4, 2016 February 4, 2016http://www.newsadvance.com/news/local/griffin-ends-bid-for-th-district-republican-nomination/article_5a059a8a-f74c-11e5-91b0-737a8f506bff.html Griffin ends bid for 5th District Republican nomination The News & Advance Rohr Alex March 31, 2016 March 31, 2016 Democratic convention The Democratic party had scheduled a convention on May 7 to select a nominee. Jane Dittmar, the former chair of the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors, was the only candidate to file by the filing deadline and so was declared the Democratic nominee.http://www.newsadvance.com/news/local/dittmar-officially-becomes-only-democrat-in-race-for-the-th/article_cd0a32d7-3ea4-5bb7-9c6b-bde4aae9e463.html Dittmar officially becomes only Democrat in race for the 5th The News & Advance Suarez Chris February 29, 2016 March 31, 2016 Candidates Nominee Jane Dittmar, former chair of the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors (2014–15) and Supervisor for Scottsville Magisterial District (2013–15)http://www.dailyprogress.com/news/virginia_politics/dittmar-to-run-against-hurt-in-th-district/article_78335492-5ccf-11e5-8ddd-d3448422ad90.html Dittmar to run against Hurt in 5th District The Daily Progress September 16, 2015 September 17, 2015 Withdrawn Ericke Cage, former congressional aidehttp://www.roanoke.com/news/politics/ericke-cage-drops-out-of-th-district-race/article_8baec6f3-9dce-5290-a698-47d9b4c83f7e.html Ericke Cage drops out of 5th District race Danville Register & Bee Metcalfe Trevor January 25, 2016 February 8, 2016http://www.yourgv.com/news/local_news/article_1a32feb6-e2e4-11e4-a210-83df25c2ff05.html Halifax native to make bid for Congress The Gazette-Virginian April 14, 2015 April 15, 2015 Declined Ward Armstrong, former House Minority Leaderhttp://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/news/armstrong-not-considering-run-for-congress/article_f53e2332-120f-5371-a36f-49182f674272.html Armstrong 'not considering' run for Congress Martinsville Bulletin Collins Paul January 1, 2016 February 8, 2016 Todd Haymore, Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry and former congressional aidehttp://www.richmond.com/news/virginia/government-politics/article_64b06d81-4e2e-586a-86b9-0f3f699e1834.html Todd Haymore won't run for Rep. Robert Hurt's seat Richmond Times-Dispatch Cain Andrew January 19, 2016 February 8, 2016 General election Endorsements Jane Dittmar (D) Organizations EMILY's ListU.S. HOUSE CANDIDATES http://www.emilyslist.org/candidates/gallery/house emilyslist.org/ 3 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20161012054633/http://www.emilyslist.org/candidates/gallery/house 12 October 2016 Sierra Club Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportLikely RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsLikely RNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergLikely RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallLean RNovember 7, 2016RCPLikely ROctober 31, 2016 Results Virginia's 5th congressional district, 2016 Republican Party (United States) Tom Garrett 207,758 58.2 Democratic Party (United States) Jane Dittmar 148,339 41.6 659 0.2 356,756 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 6 2016 Virginia's 6th congressional district election Virginia presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 6 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 6 2018 x150px File:Bob Goodlatte official photo (cropped).jpg Bob Goodlatte Republican Party (United States) 225,471 66.6% File:Kai Degner (2021) (cropped).png Kai Degner Democratic Party (United States) 112,170 33.2% x230px County and independent city results x230px Precinct results Goodlatte: #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90% #A80000 >90%Degner: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% U.S. Representative Bob Goodlatte Republican Party (United States) Bob Goodlatte Republican Party (United States)Virginia's 6th congressional district Republican Bob Goodlatte had represented Virginia's 6th congressional district since 1993. He was re-elected with 75% of the vote in 2014. Republican primary Harry Griego, a pilot and Air Force veteran who made a 2015 primary challenge of State Delegate Chris Head, challenged Goodlatte for the Republican nomination.http://www.roanoke.com/news/local/challengers-emerge-for-congressmen-bob-goodlatte-morgan-griffith/article_1c10a09c-cf06-5168-82d3-665c54f8974f.html Challengers emerge for Congressmen Bob Goodlatte, Morgan Griffith The Roanoke Times Petska Alicia January 5, 2016 January 6, 2016 Candidates Nominee Bob Goodlatte, incumbent U.S. Representative Eliminated in primary Harry Griego, pilot and Air Force veteran Primary results Republican primary results Bob Goodlatte (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 18,993 77.9 Harry Griego Republican Party (United States) 5,383 22.1 24,376 100.0 Democratic primary In 2014, Democratic candidate Bruce Elder, a Staunton City Councilman, had to end his campaign after being diagnosed with cancer.http://augustafreepress.com/bruce-elder-ends-congressional-campaign-fighting-cancer/ Bruce Elder ends congressional campaign: Fighting cancer Augusta Free Press February 12, 2014 February 2, 2016 Democrats did not field any candidates to challenge Goodlatte for that year's election.http://www.whsv.com/home/headlines/Democrats-Not-Challenging-Goodlatte-in-6th-District-259247811.html Democrats Not Challenging Goodlatte in 6th District WHSV-TV Ponton Brendan May 14, 2014 February 2, 2016January 2022 InternetArchiveBot yes No Democratic candidates announced in the early part of 2016, but Chris Hurst, a reporter for WDBJ in Roanoke who was the boyfriend of murdered reporter Alison Parker, had reportedly met with the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee to discuss a potential campaign for this district.https://www.foxnews.com/politics/boyfriend-of-murdered-tv-reporter-floats-house-bid/ Boyfriend of murdered TV reporter floats House bid Fox News Pergram Chad December 17, 2015 January 21, 2016 By late May, the only declared Democratic candidate was Warren County Democratic Party Chair Tom Howarth. However, citing health issues, Howarth withdrew. Kai Degner, a member of the Harrisonburg City Council and former mayor of the city, became the nominee by acclamation in early June. Candidates Nominee Kai Degner, former mayor of Harrisonburg Withdrawn Tom Howarth, Warren County Democratic Party Chair Declined Chris Hurst, reporter for WDBJ General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe RNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe ROctober 31, 2016 Results Virginia's 6th congressional district, 2016 Republican Party (United States) Bob Goodlatte (incumbent) 225,471 66.6 Democratic Party (United States) Kai Degner 112,170 33.2 768 0.2 338,409 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 7 2016 Virginia's 7th congressional district election Virginia presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 7 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 7 2018 x150px File:Dave Brat, official portrait, 114th Congress (cropped).jpg Dave Brat Republican Party (United States) 218,057 57.5% File:3x4.svg Eileen Bedell Democratic Party (United States) 160,159 42.2% x280px County and independent city results x280px Precinct results Brat: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90%Bedell: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0D0596 >90% U.S. Representative Dave Brat Republican Party (United States) Dave Brat Republican Party (United States)Virginia's 7th congressional district Republican Dave Brat had represented Virginia's 7th congressional district since 2014. He was elected in 2014 with 61% of the vote. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Dave Brat, incumbent U.S. Representative Withdrawn Mike Wade, Henrico County SheriffJIM NOLAN Henrico Sheriff Wade files to run for Congress in 7th; will challenge Rep. Brat http://www.richmond.com/news/article_2e4a0e24-81ce-5825-87c2-f6f2676ee29b.html richmond.com Richmond Times-Dispatch 27 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20180914121140/https://richmond.com/news/article_2e4a0e24-81ce-5825-87c2-f6f2676ee29b.html 14 September 2018 5 January 2016 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Eileen Bedell, small business owner and attorneyCommitted to Action http://www.bedellforvirginia.com/ bedellforvirginia.com 27 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20161103183425/http://www.bedellforvirginia.com/ 3 November 2016 General election Endorsements Eileen Bedell (D) Organizations Sierra Club Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe RNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RNovember 7, 2016RCPLikely ROctober 31, 2016 Results Virginia's 7th congressional district, 2016 Republican Party (United States) David Brat (incumbent) 218,057 57.5 Democratic Party (United States) Eileen Bedell 160,159 42.2 947 0.3 379,163 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 8 2016 Virginia's 8th congressional district election Virginia presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 8 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 8 2018 x150px File:Don Beyer, official 114th Congress photo portrait (cropped).jpeg Don Beyer Democratic Party (United States) 246,653 68.4% File:3x4.svg Charles Hernick Republican Party (United States) 98,387 27.3% x250px County and independent city results x250px Precinct results 100px Beyer: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90%Hernick: #E27F7F 50–60% U.S. Representative Don Beyer Democratic Party (United States) Don Beyer Democratic Party (United States) Virginia's 8th congressional district Democrat Don Beyer had represented Virginia's 8th congressional district since 2015. He was elected in 2014 with 63% of the vote. Republican convention The Republican Party selected a nominee at a convention on May 7.http://vagop8cd.org/2016/01/18/2016-congressional-nominee-will-be-selected-by-convention/ https://web.archive.org/web/20160123093324/http://vagop8cd.org/2016/01/18/2016-congressional-nominee-will-be-selected-by-convention/ dead January 23, 2016 2016 Congressional nominee will be selected by convention Virginia's 8th District Republican Committee January 18, 2016 February 9, 2016 Two candidates sought the Republican nomination: Charles Hernick, an environmental consultant, and Mike Webb, a retired Army officer.https://www.arlnow.com/2016/02/02/new-gop-congressional-hopeful-an-international-environmental-consultant/ New GOP Congressional Hopeful: An International Environmental Consultant ARLNow February 2, 2016 February 4, 2016https://www.arlnow.com/2015/12/23/republican-competitor-emerges-to-challenge-rep-don-beyer-in-2016/ Arlington Republican Emerges to Challenge Rep. Don Beyer in 2016 ARLNow December 23, 2015 January 5, 2016 Hernick defeated Webb to become the nominee.https://vagop8cd.org/2016/05/07/full-convention-results-2016/ Full convention results May 7, 2016 Virginia's 8th District Republican Committee May 12, 2016 Sullivan Patricia May 9, 2016 Republicans choose candidate to oppose Beyer in Northern Virginia https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/republicans-choose-candidate-to-oppose-beyer-in-northern-virginia/2016/05/09/fd9a5f34-15f9-11e6-9e16-2e5a123aac62_story.html The Washington Post May 12, 2016 Candidates Nominee Charles Hernick, environmental consultant Eliminated at the convention Mike Webb, retired Army officer Other candidates Independent candidate Julio Gracia also ran. General election Endorsements Don Beyer (D) Organizations Sierra Club Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016 Results Virginia's 8th congressional district, 2016 Democratic Party (United States) Don Beyer (incumbent) 246,653 68.4 Republican Party (United States) Charles Hernick 98,387 27.3 Independent (United States) Julio Gracia 14,664 4.0 972 0.3 360,676 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 9 2016 Virginia's 9th congressional district election Virginia presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 9 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 9 2018 x150px File:H. Morgan Griffith 113th Congress.jpg Morgan Griffith Republican Party (US) 212,838 68.6% File:3x4.svg Derek Kitts Democratic Party (United States) 87,877 28.3% U.S. Representative Morgan Griffith Republican Party (US) Morgan Griffith Republican Party (US) 300px County and independent city results 300px Precinct results Griffith: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90%Kitts: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #3933e5 80–90% #0D0596 >90%Tie: #d2b1d9 40–50% Virginia's 9th congressional district Republican Morgan Griffith represented Virginia's 9th congressional district since 2011. He won re-election to a third term in 2014 with 72% of the vote. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Morgan Griffith, incumbent U.S. Representative Democratic convention The Democratic party selected retired Army veteran Derek Kitts as the nominee in a May 21 convention. Candidates Nominee Derek Kitts, retired Army veteranPetska Alicia Derek Kitts chosen as Democratic opponent against Griffith in 9th District http://www.roanoke.com/news/politics/kitts-chosen-as-democratic-opponent-of-griffith-s-in-th/article_46956dfa-3ac1-55ed-bc55-0c680eeb0ac4.html Roanoke Times May 21, 2016 May 24, 2016 Eliminated at the convention Bill Bunch, farmer and retired postal worker Declined David Bowers, Mayor of RoanokePetska Alicia February 22, 2016 Roanoke's David Bowers says he won't challenge Morgan Griffith http://www.roanoke.com/news/politics/roanoke/roanoke-s-david-bowers-says-he-won-t-challenge-morgan/article_de41042d-784d-568e-ae42-2edc6c013b30.html Roanoke Times May 24, 2016 Other candidates Independent candidate Janice Boyd also ran. General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe RNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe ROctober 31, 2016 Results Virginia's 9th congressional district, 2016 Republican Party (United States) Morgan Griffith (incumbent) 212,838 68.6 Democratic Party (United States) Derek Kitts 87,877 28.3 Independent (United States) Janice Boyd 9,050 2.9 549 0.2 310,314 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 10 2016 Virginia's 10th congressional district election Virginia Presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 10 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 10 2018 File:Barbara Comstock official photo, 114th Congress (cropped).jpg Barbara Comstock Republican Party (United States) 210,791 52.7% File:3x4.svg LuAnn Bennett Democratic Party (United States) 187,712 46.9% 250px County and independent city results 250px Precinct results Comstock: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90%Bennett: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80%Tie: #d2b1d9 40–50% U.S. Representative Barbara Comstock Republican Party (United States) Barbara Comstock Republican Party (United States) Virginia's 10th congressional district Republican Barbara Comstock was the incumbent in the 10th district. In 2015, she succeeded Republican Frank Wolf, who served for 17 terms before choosing to not seek re-election 2014. The 10th district, which has a PVI of D+1, consists of the northernmost portions of the state. Comstock ran for re-election.https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/barbara-comstock-r-va-has-raised-more-than-1-million-for-re-election/2015/07/11/af389b34-2802-11e5-b72c-2b7d516e1e0e_story.html Virginia's Rep. Barbara Comstock has raised $1 million for reelection The Washington Post July 12, 2015 July 15, 2015 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Barbara Comstock, incumbent U.S. Representative Democratic primary Candidates Nominee LuAnn Bennett, real estate executive and ex-wife of former 8th District Congressman Jim MoranWeiner Rachel https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/luann-bennet-declares-congressional-bid-against-barbara-comstock/2015/12/09/77b1e4cc-9ec7-11e5-bce4-708fe33e3288_story.html LuAnn Bennett declares congressional bid against Barbara Comstock The Washington Post 2015-12-10 2016-07-08 Other candidates Libertarian candidate JD Thorpe ran as a write-in candidate. General election Campaign Due to the competitiveness of the district and the ability of both candidates to raise large amounts of money, the race was expected to be one of the most heavily contested in the country.http://www.nationaljournal.com/s/616961/outrunning-bellwethers-coattails-swing-state Outrunning Bellwethers and Coattails in a Swing State National Journal 2016-02-01 2016-07-08 Democratic strategist Ellen Qualls said the 10th District is "essentially the swingiest district in the swingiest state." In the first three weeks of her campaign, Bennett raised $281,000, while Comstock raised $2 million overall since January 2015.Weiner Rachel https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/rep-barbara-comstocks-challenger-raises-281000-in-first-three-weeks/2016/01/11/b5216d16-b87e-11e5-99f3-184bc379b12d_story.html Barbara Comstock challenger LuAnn Bennett raises $281,000 in three weeks The Washington Post 2012-12-14 2016-07-08 Endorsements LuAnn Bennett (D) Organizations EMILY's List Sierra Club Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportTossupNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsTossupNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergTilt RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallLean RNovember 7, 2016RCPTossupOctober 31, 2016 Results Virginia's 10th congressional district, 2016http://results.elections.virginia.gov/vaelections/2016%20November%20General/Site/Congress.html 2016 November General Congress November 20, 2016 Republican Party (United States) Barbara Comstock (incumbent) 210,791 52.7 Democratic Party (United States) LuAnn Bennett 187,712 46.9 1,580 0.4 400,083 100.0 Republican Party (United States) Comstock was re-elected even though her district voted for Clinton by 10 percentage points in the presidential race.Daily Kos Elections' presidential results by congressional district for 2020 https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2022/11/14/1163009/-Daily-Kos-Elections-presidential-results-by-congressional-district-for-2020 Daily Kos District 11 2016 Virginia's 11th congressional district election Virginia presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 11 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 11 2018 x150px File:Gerald E. Connolly 113th Congress.jpg Gerry Connolly Democratic Party (United States) 247,818 87.9% x250px County and independent city results x250px Precinct results Connolly: #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0D0596 >90%#808080 No votes U.S. Representative Gerry Connolly Democratic Party (United States) Gerry Connolly Democratic Party (United States) Virginia's 11th congressional district Democrat Gerry Connolly had represented Virginia's 11th congressional district since 2009. He was re-elected in 2014 with 57% of the vote. He was the only candidate on the ballot for the seat in 2016.http://www.elections.virginia.gov/Files/CastYourBallot/CandidateList/20161108-NovGen-State-List_of_Candidates_By_Office_District.pdf COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA List of Candidates 6 May 2017 11 May 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170511100948/http://www.elections.virginia.gov/Files/CastYourBallot/CandidateList/20161108-NovGen-State-List_of_Candidates_By_Office_District.pdf dead Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Gerry Connolly, incumbent U.S. Representative Republican convention One person, John Wolfe, filed for the Republican nomination, which was to be decided at a convention on May 14, 2016. However, Wolfe did not campaign or even attend the convention, so the convention delegates rejected his nomination by a 3-to-1 margin.http://www.insidenova.com/news/election/th-district-gop-still-on-hunt-for-opponent-to-connolly/article_7b9c69fe-271b-11e6-bfff-fba8e6d84c20.html 11th District GOP still on hunt for opponent to Connolly May 31, 2016 August 11, 2016http://rednova8.com/wordpress/2016/05/16/connolly-gets-another-term/ Connolly Gets Another Term Parker Mike May 16, 2016 Red NoVa May 24, 2016 The 11th District Republican Committee searched for a new candidate, but ultimately decided no viable candidate was available and opted to focus on the presidential race and on defeating the Fairfax County meals tax referendum.http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/jun/14/gop-opts-against-fielding-candidate-to-run-against/ GOP opts against fielding candidate to run against Connolly The Washington Times 6 May 2017 Libertarian nomination One person, Daniel Mittereder, filed for the Libertarian nomination and was accepted. However, he suffered a severe strep throat infection shortly afterward which required a tonsillectomy and was forced to withdraw his candidacy.https://ballotpedia.org/Virginia%27s_11th_Congressional_District_election,_2016#cite_note-10 Virginia's 11th Congressional District election, 2016 Ballotpedia 2022-08-01 General election Endorsements Gerry Connolly (D) Organizations Sierra Club Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016 Results Virginia's 11th congressional district, 2016 Democratic Party (United States) Gerry Connolly (incumbent) 247,818 87.9 34,185 12.1 282,003 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) References 30em External links U.S. House elections in Virginia, 2016 at Ballotpedia Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets House Virginia 2016