Virginia's 6th Congressional District
Virginia's 6th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives is represented by Benjamin Lee Cline (R).
As of the 2020 Census, Virginia representatives represented an average of 786,777 residents. After the 2010 Census, each member represented 730,703 residents.
Elections
2024
See also: Virginia's 6th Congressional District election, 2024
Virginia's 6th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 18 Republican primary)
Virginia's 6th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 18 Democratic primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Virginia District 6
Incumbent Benjamin Lee Cline defeated Ken Mitchell and Robert Wells Jr. in the general election for U.S. House Virginia District 6 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Benjamin Lee Cline (R) | 63.1 | 256,933 | |
Ken Mitchell (D) | 34.8 | 141,612 | ||
Robert Wells Jr. (Independent) | 2.0 | 7,980 | ||
Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 510 |
Total votes: 407,035 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Ken Mitchell advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Virginia District 6.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Rod Grandon (D)
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Benjamin Lee Cline advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Virginia District 6.
2022
General election
General election for U.S. House Virginia District 6
Incumbent Benjamin Lee Cline defeated Jennifer Lewis in the general election for U.S. House Virginia District 6 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Benjamin Lee Cline (R) | 64.4 | 173,352 | |
Jennifer Lewis (D) | 35.4 | 95,410 | ||
Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 588 |
Total votes: 269,350 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Danny LeBeau (Independent)
Democratic primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jennifer Lewis (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Virginia District 6
Incumbent Benjamin Lee Cline defeated Merritt Hale in the Republican primary for U.S. House Virginia District 6 on June 21, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Benjamin Lee Cline | 82.1 | 19,620 | |
Merritt Hale | 17.9 | 4,264 |
Total votes: 23,884 | ||||
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Democratic convention
The Democratic convention was canceled. Jennifer Lewis advanced from the Democratic convention for U.S. House Virginia District 6.
2020
General election
General election for U.S. House Virginia District 6
Incumbent Benjamin Lee Cline defeated Nicholas Betts in the general election for U.S. House Virginia District 6 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Benjamin Lee Cline (R) | 64.6 | 246,606 | |
Nicholas Betts (D) | 35.3 | 134,729 | ||
Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 478 |
Total votes: 381,813 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Aaron Luciani (Independent)
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Benjamin Lee Cline advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Virginia District 6.
Green primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Caleb Quinton (G)
Democratic convention
Democratic convention for U.S. House Virginia District 6
Nicholas Betts advanced from the Democratic convention for U.S. House Virginia District 6 on May 9, 2020.
Candidate | ||
✔ | Nicholas Betts (D) |
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2018
General election
General election for U.S. House Virginia District 6
Benjamin Lee Cline defeated Jennifer Lewis in the general election for U.S. House Virginia District 6 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Benjamin Lee Cline (R) | 59.7 | 167,957 | |
Jennifer Lewis (D) | 40.2 | 113,133 | ||
Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 287 |
Total votes: 281,377 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Michael Frend (Independent)
- Steve America (Independent)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Virginia District 6
Jennifer Lewis defeated Peter Volosin, Charlotte Moore, and Sergio Coppola in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Virginia District 6 on June 12, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Jennifer Lewis | 47.7 | 8,202 | |
Peter Volosin | 27.2 | 4,678 | ||
Charlotte Moore | 18.5 | 3,175 | ||
Sergio Coppola | 6.7 | 1,150 |
Total votes: 17,205 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Virginia District 6
Benjamin Lee Cline advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Virginia District 6 on June 12, 2018.
Candidate | ||
✔ | Benjamin Lee Cline |
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2016
Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Republican. Incumbent Bob Goodlatte (R) defeated Kai Degner (D) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Goodlatte defeated Harry Griego in the Republican primary on June 14, 2016.[1][2]
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | 66.6% | 225,471 | ||
Democratic | Kai Degner | 33.1% | 112,170 | |
N/A | Write-in | 0.2% | 768 | |
Total Votes | 338,409 | |||
Source: Virginia Department of Elections |
Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
|
77.9% | 18,993 | ||
Harry Griego | 22.1% | 5,383 | ||
Total Votes | 24,376 | |||
Source: Virginia Department of Elections |
2014
The 6th Congressional District of Virginia held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 4, 2014. Incumbent Bob Goodlatte defeated Libertarian Will Hammer and Green Party candidate Elaine Hildebrandt in the general election.
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | 74.5% | 133,898 | ||
Libertarian | Will Hammer | 12.3% | 22,161 | |
Green | Elaine Hildebrandt | 11.9% | 21,447 | |
N/A | Write-in | 1.2% | 2,202 | |
Total Votes | 179,708 | |||
Source: Virginia Department of Elections |
2012
The 6th Congressional District of Virginia held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 6, 2012. Incumbent Bob Goodlatte won re-election in the district.[3]
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Andy Schmookler | 34.6% | 111,949 | |
Republican | 65.2% | 211,278 | ||
Write-In | N/A | 0.2% | 666 | |
Total Votes | 323,893 | |||
Source: Virginia State Board of Elections "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" |
2010
On November 2, 2010, Bob Goodlatte won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Jeffrey W. Vanke (I) and Stuart M. Bain (L) in the general election.[4]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Bob Goodlatte won re-election to the United States House. He defeated S. "Sam" Rasoul (D) and Janice Lee Allen (I) in the general election.[5]
2006
On November 7, 2006, Bob Goodlatte won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Barbara Jean Pryor (I) and Andre D. Peery (I) in the general election.[6]
2004
On November 2, 2004, Bob Goodlatte won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Write-in challengers in the general election.[7]
U.S. House, Virginia District 6 General Election, 2004 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Republican | 96.7% | 206,560 | ||
N/A | Write-in | 3.3% | 7,088 | |
Total Votes | 213,648 |
2002
On November 5, 2002, Bob Goodlatte won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Write-in challengers in the general election.[8]
U.S. House, Virginia District 6 General Election, 2002 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Republican | 97.1% | 105,530 | ||
N/A | Write-in | 2.9% | 3,202 | |
Total Votes | 108,732 |
2000
On November 7, 2000, Bob Goodlatte won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Write-in challengers in the general election.[9]
U.S. House, Virginia District 6 General Election, 2000 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Republican | 99.3% | 153,338 | ||
N/A | Write-in | 0.7% | 1,145 | |
Total Votes | 154,483 |
District map
Redistricting
2020-2021
The Virginia Supreme Court unanimously approved congressional maps for the state on December 28, 2021.[10] The Virginia Redistricting Commission released two statewide congressional map proposals on October 14, 2021, and another on October 15, 2021.[11] After the commission missed its deadline for approving map proposals and the Virginia Supreme Court assumed authority over the process, the two special masters selected by the court released proposals for congressional districts on December 8, 2021.[12]
How does redistricting in Virginia work? On November 3, 2020, Virginia voters approved a constitutional amendment establishing a commission-driven congressional and state legislative redistricting process. The 16-member commission comprises eight legislators and eight non-legislator members. Leaders of the legislature's two largest political parties select legislators to serve on the commission. The commission's eight citizen members are recommended by legislative leaders and selected by a committee of five retired circuit court judges. The commissioners themselves select one of the eight citizens to serve as chairperson.[13]
District maps are subject to the following consensus requirements:[13]
- Congressional maps: Approval by 12 commissioners, including six legislators and six non-legislators.
- Virginia State Senate: Approval by 12 commissioners, including six legislators (with three state senators) and six non-legislators.
- Virginia House of Delegates: Approval by 12 commissioners, including six legislators (with three state delegates) and six non-legislators.
The commission submits its maps to the General Assembly, which can vote to approve the maps or reject them. The General Assembly cannot amend the maps. If the General Assembly rejects a map, the commission must draft a second map. If the General Assembly rejects that map, the Virginia Supreme Court is tasked with enacting a new map.[13][14]
Virginia District 6
until January 2, 2023
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Virginia District 6
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2010-2011
In 2011, the Virginia State Legislature re-drew the congressional districts based on updated population information from the 2010 census.
District analysis
- See also: The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index
- See also: FiveThirtyEight's elasticity scores
2024
Heading into the 2024 elections, based on results from the 2020 and 2016 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was R+14. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 14 percentage points more Republican than the national average. This made Virginia's 6th the 98th most Republican district nationally.[15]
Daily Kos calculated what the results of the 2020 presidential election in this district would have been following redistricting. Donald Trump (R) would have defeated Joe Biden (D) 60.0%-38.4%.[16]
2022
Heading into the 2022 elections, based on results from the 2020 and 2016 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was R+14. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 14 percentage points more Republican than the national average. This made Virginia's 6th the 102nd most Republican district nationally.[17]
Daily Kos calculated what the results of the 2020 presidential election in this district would have been following redistricting. Joe Biden (D) would have received 38.4% of the vote in this district and Donald Trump (R) would have received 60.0%.[18]
2018
Heading into the 2018 elections, based on results from the 2016 and 2012 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was R+13. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 13 percentage points more Republican than the national average. This made Virginia's 6th Congressional District the 100th most Republican nationally.[19]
FiveThirtyEight's September 2018 elasticity score for states and congressional districts measured "how sensitive it is to changes in the national political environment." This district's elasticity score was 0.98. This means that for every 1 point the national political mood moved toward a party, the district was expected to move 0.98 points toward that party.[20]
See also
- Redistricting in Virginia
- Virginia's 6th Congressional District election, 2024
- Virginia's 6th Congressional District election, 2022
- Virginia's 6th Congressional District election, 2020
- Virginia's 6th Congressional District election, 2018
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ The New York Times, "Virginia Primary Results," June 14, 2016
- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "List of Candidates," accessed September 8, 2016
- ↑ Politico, "2012 Election Map, Virginia"
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 4, 2008," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2006," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2004," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 5, 2002," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2000," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ 13News Now, "Virginia has new voting maps after redistricting process finishes," December 30, 2021
- ↑ Virginia Redistricting, "Congressional," accessed October 19, 2021
- ↑ Associated Press, "Proposed congressional maps give Dems an edge in Virginia," December 9, 2021
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 Virginia's Legislative Information System, "HJ 615 Constitutional amendment; Virginia Redistricting Commission (first reference)," accessed November 18, 2020
- ↑ All About Redistricting, "Virginia," accessed May 8, 2015
- ↑ Cook Political Report, "The 2022 Cook Partisan Voting Index (Cook PVI℠)," accessed January 10, 2024
- ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' 2020 presidential results by congressional district, for new and old districts," accessed September 15, 2022
- ↑ Cook Political Report, "The 2022 Cook Partisan Voting Index (Cook PVI℠)," accessed February 6, 2023
- ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' 2020 presidential results by congressional district, for new and old districts," accessed September 15, 2022
- ↑ Cook Political Report, "Introducing the 2017 Cook Political Report Partisan Voter Index," April 7, 2017
- ↑ FiveThirtyEight, "Election Update: The Most (And Least) Elastic States And Districts," September 6, 2018