| Election Name: | 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia |
| Country: | Virginia |
| Type: | legislative |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia |
| Previous Year: | 2008 |
| Next Election: | 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia |
| Next Year: | 2012 |
| Seats For Election: | All 11 Virginia seats to the United States House of Representatives |
| Party1: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Last Election1: | 5 |
| Seats1: | 8 |
| Seat Change1: | 3 |
| Popular Vote1: | 1,186,098 |
| Percentage1: | 54.16% |
| Swing1: | 8.65% |
| Party2: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Last Election2: | 6 |
| Seats2: | 3 |
| Seat Change2: | 3 |
| Popular Vote2: | 911,116 |
| Percentage2: | 41.61% |
| Swing2: | 11.40% |
The 2010 congressional elections in Virginia were held November 2, 2010, to determine who will represent the state of Virginia in the United States House of Representatives. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; those elected served in the 112th Congress from January 2011 until January 2013.
Primary elections were held on June 9, 2010. After a poor showing in 2008, the Republican Party made significant gains and defeated three Democratic incumbents. Republicans would go onto hold a majority of House districts in Virginia until 2018.
| United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia, 2010[1] | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Votes | Percentage | Seats Before | Seats After | +/– | ||
| Republican | 1,186,098 | 54.16% | 5 | 8 | +3 | ||
| Democratic | 911,116 | 41.61% | 6 | 3 | -3 | ||
| Libertarian | 23,681 | 1.08% | 0 | 0 | - | ||
| Independent Greens | 21,374 | 0.98% | 0 | 0 | - | ||
| Independents/Write-In | 47,572 | 2.17% | 0 | 0 | - | ||
| Totals | 2,189,841 | 100.00% | 11 | 11 | — | ||
Results of the 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia by district:[2]
| scope=col rowspan=3 | District | scope=col colspan=2 | Republican | scope=col colspan=2 | Democratic | scope=col colspan=2 | Others | scope=col colspan=2 | Total | scope=col rowspan=3 | Result | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| scope=col colspan=2 style="background:" | ! | scope=col colspan=2 style="background:" | ! | scope=col colspan=2 | ! | scope=col colspan=2 | |||||||||
| scope=col data-sort-type="number" | Votes ! | scope=col data-sort-type="number" | % ! | scope=col data-sort-type="number" | Votes ! | scope=col data-sort-type="number" | % ! | scope=col data-sort-type="number" | Votes ! | scope=col data-sort-type="number" | % ! | scope=col data-sort-type="number" | Votes ! | scope=col data-sort-type="number" | % |
| 135,564 | 63.88% | 73,824 | 34.78% | 2,848 | 1.34% | 212,236 | 100.0% | Republican hold | |||||||
| District 2 | 88,340 | 53.12% | 70,591 | 42.45% | 7,358 | 4.43% | 166,289 | 100.0% | Republican gain | ||||||
| 44,553 | 27.18% | 114,754 | 70.02% | 4,593 | 2.80% | 163,900 | 100.0% | Democratic hold | |||||||
| 123,659 | 62.33% | 74,298 | 37.45% | 432 | 0.22% | 198,389 | 100.0% | Republican hold | |||||||
| District 5 | 119,560 | 50.81% | 110,562 | 46.99% | 5,177 | 2.20% | 235,299 | 100.0% | Republican gain | ||||||
| 127,487 | 76.27% | 0 | 0.00% | 39,667 | 23.73% | 167,154 | 100.0% | Republican hold | |||||||
| 138,209 | 59.22% | 79,616 | 34.11% | 15,577 | 6.67% | 233,402 | 100.0% | Republican hold | |||||||
| 71,145 | 37.30% | 116,404 | 61.02% | 3,199 | 1.68% | 190,748 | 100.0% | Democratic hold | |||||||
| District 9 | 95,726 | 51.21% | 86,743 | 46.41% | 4,448 | 2.38% | 186,917 | 100.0% | Republican gain | ||||||
| 131,116 | 62.87% | 72,604 | 34.81% | 4,836 | 2.32% | 208,556 | 100.0% | Republican hold | |||||||
| 110,739 | 48.79% | 111,720 | 49.23% | 4,492 | 1.98% | 226,951 | 100.0% | Democratic hold | |||||||
| Total | 1,186,098 | 54.16% | 911,116 | 41.61% | 92,627 | 4.23% | 2,189,841 | 100.0% |
| Election Name: | 2010 Virginia's 1st congressional district election |
| Country: | Virginia |
| Type: | Presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 1 |
| Previous Year: | 2008 |
| Next Election: | 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 1 |
| Next Year: | 2012 |
| Candidate2: | Krystal Ball |
| Party2: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote2: | 73,824 |
| Percentage2: | 34.8% |
| Image1: | File:Rob Wittman official congressional photo (cropped).jpg |
| Candidate1: | Rob Wittman |
| Party1: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote1: | 135,564 |
| Percentage1: | 63.9% |
| U.S. Representative | |
| Before Election: | Rob Wittman |
| Before Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
| After Election: | Rob Wittman |
| After Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
See also: Virginia's 1st congressional district.
Republican incumbent Rob Wittman was challenged by Democratic nominee Krystal Ball, a 28-year-old accountant and businesswoman.[3] [4] Independent Green candidate Gail "for Rail" Parker (campaign site, PVS), businesswoman, retired U.S. Air Force officer, and Vice Chair of the Independent Green Party of Virginia, was also on the ballot.[5]
In the Republican primary, Wittman won against self-described Tea Party movement member Catherine Crabill. Crabill's candidacy had been controversial due to her statements that the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was intended to help citizens protect themselves from tyranny. and that citizens may have to turn from the ballot box to the bullet box.[6] In 2009, Wittman and Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell refused to endorse her for the Virginia House of Delegates.[7] McDonnell spokesman Tucker Martin stated, "It's absolutely wrong for any candidate of any party to refer to the actions of the President of the United States and members of the United States Congress as 'domestic terrorism,' and to threaten to resort to violence if one fails to prevail in elections."[8] Crabill refused to retract her remarks, saying "Those are my convictions."[9] Wittman voted against the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 during the financial crisis, against economic stimulus packages, and against the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010,[10] so had been deemed by some commentators to be difficult to get to the right of. But there was also deemed to be good reason for Wittman to worry about the primary's outcome, given the anti-government mood of the country.[9] Wittman defeated Crabill with approximately 90% of the vote.[11]
| Election Name: | 2010 Virginia's 2nd congressional district election |
| Country: | Virginia |
| Type: | Presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 2 |
| Previous Year: | 2008 |
| Next Election: | 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 2 |
| Next Year: | 2012 |
| Candidate2: | Glenn Nye |
| Party2: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote2: | 70,591 |
| Percentage2: | 42.5% |
| Image1: | File:Scott Rigell Official Photo.jpg |
| Candidate1: | Scott Rigell |
| Party1: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote1: | 88,340 |
| Percentage1: | 53.1% |
| U.S. Representative | |
| Before Election: | Glenn Nye |
| Before Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| After Election: | Scott Rigell |
| After Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
See also: Virginia's 2nd congressional district.
Democratic incumbent Glenn Nye was challenged by Republican businessman Scott Rigell[12] and Independent Kenny Golden (site, PVS), a retired Navy Commodore.[13] [14]
Rigell won the Republican primary election over four other businessmen: Ed Maulbeck, Ben Loyola, Army Brigadier General Bert Mizusawa, former Navy SEAL turned local business owner Scott Taylor,[15] [16] and Jessica Sandlin, a single mother of 5 native to Virginia Beach. Bert Mizusawa raised more money than any candidate in the last two periods, and was considered a frontrunner. Businessman Rigell was the other frontrunner, receiving major endorsements from Thelma Drake, and Bob McDonnell's daughter.[17]
| Election Name: | 2010 Virginia's 3rd congressional district election |
| Country: | Virginia |
| Type: | Presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 3 |
| Previous Year: | 2008 |
| Next Election: | 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 3 |
| Next Year: | 2012 |
| Image1: | File:Bobbyscott.jpg |
| Candidate1: | Bobby Scott |
| Party1: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote1: | 114,754 |
| Percentage1: | 70.0% |
| Candidate2: | Chuck Smith |
| Party2: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote2: | 44,553 |
| Percentage2: | 27.2% |
| U.S. Representative | |
| Before Election: | Bobby Scott |
| Before Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| After Election: | Bobby Scott |
| After Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
See also: Virginia's 3rd congressional district.
Democratic incumbent Bobby Scott was challenged by Republican nominee former JAG Chuck Smith (campaign site, PVS) of Virginia Beach, Libertarian James Quigley (campaign site, PVS) of Hampton, and Independent John Kelly (campaign site, PVS).[14] [18]
Scott has run unopposed in five of the last six elections in what is considered a "safe" Democratic district. The district's current configuration dates to 1993, when the Justice Department ordered Virginia to create a majority-minority district.
| Election Name: | 2010 Virginia's 4th congressional district election |
| Country: | Virginia |
| Type: | Presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 4 |
| Previous Year: | 2008 |
| Next Election: | 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 4 |
| Next Year: | 2012 |
| Candidate2: | Wynne LeGrow |
| Party2: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote2: | 74,298 |
| Percentage2: | 37.5% |
| Image1: | File:J. Randy Forbes 113th Congress.jpg |
| Candidate1: | Randy Forbes |
| Party1: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote1: | 123,659 |
| Percentage1: | 62.3% |
| U.S. Representative | |
| Before Election: | Randy Forbes |
| Before Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
| After Election: | Randy Forbes |
| After Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
See also: Virginia's 4th congressional district.
Republican incumbent Randy Forbes was challenged by Democratic nominee Wynne LeGrow of Emporia. Forbes retained his seat by beating his Democratic challenger by earning 62% of votes cast.[19]
Forbes was first elected to the House in 2001 to fill a vacancy caused by the death of ten-term Democratic Congressman Norman Sisisky. Forbes defeated Democratic State Senator Louise Lucas 52-48% that year. He ran unopposed by Democrats in 2002 and 2006.
| Election Name: | 2010 Virginia's 5th congressional district election |
| Country: | Virginia |
| Type: | Presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 5 |
| Previous Year: | 2008 |
| Next Election: | 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 5 |
| Next Year: | 2012 |
| Candidate2: | Tom Perriello |
| Party2: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote2: | 110,562 |
| Percentage2: | 47.0% |
| Candidate1: | Robert Hurt |
| Party1: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote1: | 119,560 |
| Percentage1: | 50.8% |
| U.S. Representative | |
| Before Election: | Tom Perriello |
| Before Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| After Election: | Robert Hurt |
| After Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
See main article: 2010 Virginia's 5th congressional district election.
See also: Virginia's 5th congressional district.
Incumbent Democrat Tom Perriello was challenged by Republican Robert Hurt, state Senator from Chatham,[20] and independent Jeffrey A. Clark (campaign site, PVS), a businessman from Danville.[21]
In 2008, Perriello defeated Republican incumbent Virgil Goode. Goode did not seek a rematch in 2010,[22] although he said several Conservative groups asked him to run on a pro-Tea Party ticket, due to their dissatisfaction with the Republicans.[23]
Hurt won the primary election over six other candidates: Republican activist Feda Kidd Morton, private real estate investor Laurence Verga, Albemarle County Supervisor Ken Boyd, businessman Ron Ferrin, Jim McKelvey from Franklin County, and Michael McPadden.[24] Perriello faced no opposition in the Democratic primary.
| Poll Source | Dates Administered | Tom Perriello (D) | Robert Hurt (R) | Jeffrey Clark (I) | Undecided | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Survey USA[25] [26] | September 28, 2010 | 35% | align=center | 58% | 4% | 3% |
| Benenson Strategy Group[27] | September 21, 2010 | 44% | align=center | 46% | 4% | 5% |
| Global Strategy Group[28] | September 7, 2010 | 42% | align=center | 44% | 6% | 7% |
| Survey USA[29] | September 2, 2010 | 35% | align=center | 61% | 2% | 2% |
| American Action Forum[30] | August 12, 2010 | 43% | align=center | 49% | - | 8% |
| Survey USA[31] | July 20, 2010 | 35% | align=center | 58% | 4% | 3% |
| Public Policy Polling[32] | February 5–10, 2010 | 44% | 44% |
| Election Name: | 2010 Virginia's 6th congressional district election |
| Country: | Virginia |
| Type: | Presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia, 2008#District 6 |
| Previous Year: | 2008 |
| Next Election: | United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia, 2012#District 6 |
| Next Year: | 2012 |
| Candidate2: | Jeff Vanke |
| Party2: | Independent Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote2: | 21,649 |
| Percentage2: | 13.0% |
| Image1: | File:Bob Goodlatte 113th Congress.jpg |
| Candidate1: | Bob Goodlatte |
| Party1: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote1: | 127,487 |
| Percentage1: | 76.3% |
| U.S. Representative | |
| Before Election: | Bob Goodlatte |
| Before Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
| After Election: | Bob Goodlatte |
| After Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Candidate3: | Stuart Bain |
| Party3: | Libertarian Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote3: | 15,309 |
| Percentage3: | 9.2% |
| Image3: | File:3x4.svg |
See also: Virginia's 6th congressional district.
Incumbent Republican Bob Goodlatte faced no primary opposition, and was re-elected to a 10th term in the general election on November 2, capturing 76% of the vote.[33] [34]
Jeff Vanke of Roanoke ran as an Independent,[35] citing endorsements by the Modern Whig Party, American Centrist Party and Independent Green Party of Virginia,[36] and received 13% of the vote.[33] [34]
Stuart Bain of Salem ran as a Libertarian[37] [38] and received 9% of the vote.[33] [34]
| Election Name: | 2010 Virginia's 7th congressional district election |
| Country: | Virginia |
| Type: | Presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 7 |
| Previous Year: | 2008 |
| Next Election: | 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 7 |
| Next Year: | 2012 |
| Candidate2: | Rick Waugh |
| Party2: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote2: | 79,616 |
| Percentage2: | 34.1% |
| Image1: | File:Eric Cantor 113th Congress.jpg |
| Candidate1: | Eric Cantor |
| Party1: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote1: | 138,209 |
| Percentage1: | 59.2% |
| U.S. Representative | |
| Before Election: | Eric Cantor |
| Before Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
| After Election: | Eric Cantor |
| After Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
See also: Virginia's 7th congressional district.
Incumbent Republican Congressman and U.S. House Minority Whip Eric Cantor sought a sixth term and faced no primary opposition. Rick Waugh (campaign site, PVS) was the Democratic nominee, and Floyd C. Bayne (campaign site, PVS) was the Independent Greens of Virginia and Tea Party supported candidate. Tea Party-supported independent candidate Herb Lux (campaign site) had his emergency appeal to the United States Supreme Court turned aside on October 1, 2010, and so did not appear on the ballot.[39]
| Election Name: | 2010 Virginia's 8th congressional district election |
| Country: | Virginia |
| Type: | Presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 8 |
| Previous Year: | 2008 |
| Next Election: | 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 8 |
| Next Year: | 2012 |
| Candidate2: | Jay Patrick Murray |
| Party2: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote2: | 71,145 |
| Percentage2: | 37.3% |
| Image1: | File:James Moran Official Congressional Portrait.jpg |
| Candidate1: | Jim Moran |
| Party1: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote1: | 116,404 |
| Percentage1: | 61.0% |
| Map Size: | 180px |
| U.S. Representative | |
| Before Election: | Jim Moran |
| Before Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| After Election: | Jim Moran |
| After Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
See main article: Virginia's 8th congressional district election, 2010.
See also: Virginia's 8th congressional district.
Democratic incumbent Jim Moran was challenged by Republican nominee Jay Patrick Murray, a retired United States Army Colonel,[40] [41] and Independent Green Party nominee Ron Fisher (campaign site, PVS), a retired U.S. Navy captain.
Moran ran for re-election for an 11th term, and faced no primary opposition. Former Republican primary candidates were:
| Source | Dates Administered | Jim Moran (D) | Patrick Murray (R) | Undecided/Other | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pollster unavailable, results via the Washington Post[46] | October 2010 | align=center | 58% | 31% | 11% | |
| McLaughlin & Associates[47] | September 2010 | align=center | 45% | 32% | 23% |
| Election Name: | 2010 Virginia's 9th congressional district election |
| Country: | Virginia |
| Type: | Presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia, 2008#District 9 |
| Previous Year: | 2008 |
| Next Election: | United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia, 2012#District 9 |
| Next Year: | 2012 |
| Candidate2: | Rick Boucher |
| Party2: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote2: | 86,743 |
| Percentage2: | 46.4% |
| Image1: | File:Morgan Griffith, Official Portrait, 112th Congress B.jpg |
| Candidate1: | Morgan Griffith |
| Party1: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote1: | 95,726 |
| Percentage1: | 51.2% |
| U.S. Representative | |
| Before Election: | Rick Boucher |
| Before Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| After Election: | Morgan Griffith |
| After Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
See also: Virginia's 9th congressional district.
Democratic incumbent Rick Boucher was challenged by Republican nominee Morgan Griffith, the Majority Leader of the Virginia House of Delegates, and Independent Jeremiah Heaton (campaign site, PVS), a U.S. Army veteran, farmer and businessman.[48]
Boucher, who had represented the district since 1983, was unopposed on the Democratic side. On the Republican side, Griffith was selected by a convention held on May 22, 2010, at Fort Chiswell High School in Max Meadows. Delegates to the convention were selected by 23 local committee mass meetings held between February 25 and April 29.[49] [50] Other Republican candidates for the nomination were:
The 9th District covers much of Southwest Virginia.
| Election Name: | 2010 Virginia's 10th congressional district election |
| Country: | Virginia |
| Type: | Presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 10 |
| Previous Year: | 2008 |
| Next Election: | 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 10 |
| Next Year: | 2012 |
| Candidate2: | Jeff Barnett |
| Party2: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote2: | 72,604 |
| Percentage2: | 34.8% |
| Image1: | File:Franklinwolf.jpeg |
| Candidate1: | Frank Wolf |
| Party1: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote1: | 119,560 |
| Percentage1: | 62.9% |
| U.S. Representative | |
| Before Election: | Frank Wolf |
| Before Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
| After Election: | Frank Wolf |
| After Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
See also: Virginia's 10th congressional district.
Republican incumbent Frank Wolf was running for re-election for a 16th term. He was challenged by Democrat Jeff Barnett (campaign site, PVS) and Libertarian William Redpath.
Wolf was unopposed on the Republican side. Barnett won the Democratic primary election against Richard Anthony[56] and Julien Modica.[57]
Former candidates were:
The district, located in northern Virginia, includes some Washington, D.C. suburbs, but extends far west and north along the border of Maryland and West Virginia. In most Presidential elections of the past few decades, the district has been won by Republican candidates. The most recent exception is the 2008 election when Democratic then-Senator Barack Obama won the district, and became the first Democrat since Johnson to win Virginia's electoral votes. Republican Governor Mitt Romney won the district 2012, but President Obama again won Virginia.
| Election Name: | 2010 Virginia's 11th congressional district election |
| Country: | Virginia |
| Type: | Presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 11 |
| Previous Year: | 2008 |
| Next Election: | 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 11 |
| Next Year: | 2012 |
| Candidate1: | Gerry Connolly |
| Party1: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote1: | 111,720 |
| Percentage1: | 49.2% |
| Candidate2: | Keith Fimian |
| Party2: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote2: | 110,739 |
| Percentage2: | 48.8% |
| U.S. Representative | |
| Before Election: | Gerry Connolly |
| Before Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| After Election: | Gerry Connolly |
| After Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
See main article: 2010 Virginia's 11th congressional district election.
See also: Virginia's 11th congressional district.
Democratic incumbent Gerry Connolly faced Republican Keith Fimian, who lost to Connolly in 2008. Also on the ballot were Libertarian David L. Dotson (campaign site, PVS),[60] Independent Green David William Gillis Jr. (campaign site, PVS), and Independent Christopher F. DeCarlo (campaign site, PVS).[14]
Connolly was unopposed for the Democratic nomination. Fimian won against Pat Herrity in the Republican primary election,[61] [62] beating him 56%-44%, with 35,890 votes cast.[63]