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Virginia's 11th House of Delegates district

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District map from the 2023 election

Virginia's 11th House of Delegates district elects one of the 100 members of the Virginia House of Delegates. Located in southwestern Virginia, District 11 includes the city of Fairfax and parts of Fairfax County. District 11 is represented by Democrat David Bulova.[1]

Electoral history

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2013

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The seat has been held by Democrat Sam Rasoul since 2013.[2] The previous incumbent Onzlee Ware resigned in late 2012 to spend time with an ailing family member, prompting a special election in January 2013.[3] Rasoul won the low-turnout contest, in which just 14% of eligible voters participated.[3] Rasoul earned 70% of the vote, defeating Roanoke’s Republican sheriff Octavia Johnson.[3]

District officeholders

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Years Delegate Party Electoral history
January 8, 1958

September 28, 1991
A. L. Philpott Democratic
  • Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates (1980-91)
  • Died while in office
January 1992

January 9, 2002
Ward Armstrong Democratic Unable to run for reelection due to redistricting
January 9, 2002

January 2004
Chip Woodrum Democratic Declined to seek reelection
January 2004

January 8, 2014
Onzlee Ware Democratic Resigned
January 8, 2014

January 10, 2024
Sam Rasoul Democratic First elected in 2013 (redistricted to the 38th District)
January 10, 2024

present
David Bulova Democratic Redistricted from the 37th District

References

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  1. ^ "Virginia House of Delegates Member Listings". virginiageneralassembly.gov. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
  2. ^ "Virginia House of Delegates Member Listings - Delegate Sam Rasoul". virginiageneralassembly.gov. Retrieved July 1, 2017.
  3. ^ a b c Purdy, Chase; Chittum, Matt (January 7, 2013). "Sam Rasoul easily takes Roanoke House of Delegates seat". Roanoke Times. Retrieved December 19, 2020.