Virginia House District 5 Election Results
Virginia House District 5 was held by Republican after the 2017 general election, a two-party margin of 100.0 points. This page covers every general election on record for this district from 1985 to 2017.
This page covers the state House (lower chamber) general election only, two-party vote totals (Democratic vs. Republican). District lines here are redrawn at least once a decade, so an older and newer election under the same district number don't necessarily cover the same voters -- see the sourcing note below.
Results by Election
| Election | Winning Party | Dem. Votes | GOP Votes | Dem. Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Republican | 0 | 6,790 | 0.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 1987 | Republican | 6,386 | 9,404 | 40.4% | 19.1 pts |
| 1989 | Republican | 0 | 8,395 | 0.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 1991 | Democratic | 11,433 | 7,265 | 61.1% | 22.3 pts |
| 1993 | Republican | 6,858 | 10,155 | 40.3% | 19.4 pts |
| 1995 | Democratic | 10,591 | 9,724 | 52.1% | 4.3 pts |
| 1997 | Democratic | 8,656 | 8,205 | 51.3% | 2.7 pts |
| 1999 | Democratic | 10,410 | 8,323 | 55.6% | 11.1 pts |
| 2001 | Republican | 8,072 | 11,561 | 41.1% | 17.8 pts |
| 2003 | Republican | 7,783 | 9,492 | 45.0% | 9.9 pts |
| 2005 | Republican | 0 | 14,038 | 0.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 2007 | Republican | 7,881 | 9,813 | 44.5% | 10.9 pts |
| 2009 | Republican | 0 | 13,724 | 0.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 2011 | Republican | 0 | 12,166 | 0.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 2013 | Republican | 0 | 16,771 | 0.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 2015 | Republican | 0 | 12,771 | 0.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 2017 | Republican | 0 | 18,402 | 0.0% | 100.0 pts |
Winning Margin Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions
Which party held Virginia House District 5 at the 2017 election?
Republican held Virginia House District 5 at the 2017 general election, with a two-party margin of 100.0 points.
Which parties have held Virginia House District 5 since 1985?
Since 1985, Virginia House District 5 has been held by: Democratic, Republican.
What was the closest two-party race on record in Virginia House District 5?
The closest two-party margin on record for Virginia House District 5 was 1997, at just 2.7 percentage points.