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Virginia's 8th Congressional District
Virginia's 8th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives is represented by Donald Sternoff Beyer Jr. (D).
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 8th Congressional District election, 2024
Virginia's 8th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 18 Democratic primary)
Virginia's 8th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 18 Republican primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Virginia District 8
Incumbent Donald Sternoff Beyer Jr. defeated Jerry Torres, David Kennedy, and Bentley Hensel in the general election for U.S. House Virginia District 8 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Donald Sternoff Beyer Jr. (D) | 71.5 | 274,593 |
 | Jerry Torres (R) | 24.7 | 94,676 | |
 | David Kennedy (Independent)  | 2.6 | 9,956 | |
 | Bentley Hensel (Independent) | 1.0 | 3,656 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 1,034 | ||
| Total votes: 383,915 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jeramy Olmack (No Party Affiliation)
- Stephen Leon (Independent)
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Donald Sternoff Beyer Jr. advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Virginia District 8.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Andrew Campbell (D)
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Jerry Torres advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Virginia District 8.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Mike Webb (R)
- Bill Moher (R)
- Adam Sahebian (R)
- Heerak Christian Kim (R)
- Gavin Proffitt (R)
2022
General election
General election for U.S. House Virginia District 8
Incumbent Donald Sternoff Beyer Jr. defeated Karina Lipsman and Teddy Fikre in the general election for U.S. House Virginia District 8 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Donald Sternoff Beyer Jr. (D) | 73.5 | 197,760 |
 | Karina Lipsman (R) | 24.8 | 66,589 | |
 | Teddy Fikre (Independent) | 1.5 | 4,078 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 503 | ||
| Total votes: 268,930 | |||
| = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Virginia District 8
Incumbent Donald Sternoff Beyer Jr. defeated Victoria Virasingh in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Virginia District 8 on June 21, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Donald Sternoff Beyer Jr. | 77.1 | 39,062 |
 | Victoria Virasingh | 22.9 | 11,583 | |
| Total votes: 50,645 | |||
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Republican convention
Republican convention for U.S. House Virginia District 8
Karina Lipsman defeated Kezia Tunnell, Jeff Jordan, Heerak Christian Kim, and Monica Carpio in the Republican convention for U.S. House Virginia District 8 on May 21, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Karina Lipsman (R) | 61.5 | 440 |
 | Kezia Tunnell (R) | 19.1 | 137 | |
 | Jeff Jordan (R) | 15.9 | 114 | |
 | Heerak Christian Kim (R) | 2.4 | 17 | |
 | Monica Carpio (R) | 1.1 | 8 | |
| Total votes: 716 | |||
| = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. | ||||
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2020
General election
General election for U.S. House Virginia District 8
Incumbent Donald Sternoff Beyer Jr. defeated Jeff Jordan in the general election for U.S. House Virginia District 8 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Donald Sternoff Beyer Jr. (D) | 75.8 | 301,454 |
| Jeff Jordan (R) | 24.0 | 95,365 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 926 | ||
| Total votes: 397,745 | |||
| = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Andrew Straw (Independent)
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Donald Sternoff Beyer Jr. advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Virginia District 8.
Republican convention
Republican convention for U.S. House Virginia District 8
Jeff Jordan defeated Mark Ellmore in the Republican convention for U.S. House Virginia District 8 on May 30, 2020.
Candidate | ||
 | Mark Ellmore (R) | |
| ✔ | | Jeff Jordan (R) |
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Heerak Christian Kim (R)
- Mike Webb (R)
2018
General election
General election for U.S. House Virginia District 8
Incumbent Donald Sternoff Beyer Jr. defeated Thomas Oh in the general election for U.S. House Virginia District 8 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Donald Sternoff Beyer Jr. (D) | 76.1 | 247,137 |
 | Thomas Oh (R) | 23.7 | 76,899 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 712 | ||
| Total votes: 324,748 | |||
| = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Mike Webb (Independent)
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Donald Sternoff Beyer Jr. advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Virginia District 8.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Thomas Oh advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Virginia District 8.
2016
Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Democratic. Incumbent Don Beyer (D) defeated Charles Hernick (R) and Julio Gracia (I) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Hernick defeated Mike Webb in the Republican convention on May 7, 2016.[1][2]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Don Beyer Incumbent |
68.4% | 246,653 | |
| Republican | Charles Hernick | 27.3% | 98,387 | |
| Independent | Julio Gracia | 4.1% | 14,664 | |
| N/A | Write-in | 0.3% | 972 | |
| Total Votes | 360,676 | |||
| Source: Virginia Department of Elections | ||||
2014
The 8th Congressional District of Virginia held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 4, 2014. Former Lieutenant Governor Don Beyer (D) defeated Micah Edmond (R), Jeffrey Carson (L), Gerard Blais (G) and Gwendolyn Beck (I) in the general election.
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Don Beyer |
63.1% | 128,102 | |
| Republican | Micah Edmond | 31.4% | 63,810 | |
| Libertarian | Jeffrey Carson | 2.2% | 4,409 | |
| Green | Gerard Blais | 0.5% | 963 | |
| Independent | Gwendolyn Beck | 2.7% | 5,420 | |
| N/A | Write-in | 0.2% | 372 | |
| Total Votes | 203,076 | |||
| Source: Virginia Department of Elections | ||||
2012
The 8th Congressional District of Virginia held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 6, 2012. Incumbent Jim Moran won re-election in the district.[3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jim Moran Incumbent |
64.6% | 226,847 | |
| Republican | Patrick Murray | 30.6% | 107,370 | |
| Independent | Jason Howell | 2.9% | 10,180 | |
| Green | Janet Murphy | 1.7% | 5,985 | |
| Write-In | N/A | 0.2% | 805 | |
| Total Votes | 351,187 | |||
| Source: Virginia State Board of Elections "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" | ||||
2010
On November 2, 2010, Jim Moran won re-election to the United States House. He defeated J. Patrick Murray (R) and J. Ron Fisher (G) in the general election.[4]
| U.S. House, Virginia District 8 General Election, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Jim Moran incumbent |
61% | 116,404 | |
| Republican | J. Patrick Murray | 37.3% | 71,145 | |
| Green | J. Ron Fisher | 1.4% | 2,707 | |
| N/A | Write-in | 0.3% | 492 | |
| Total Votes | 190,748 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Jim Moran won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Mark W. Ellmore (R) and J. Ron Fisher (G) in the general election.[5]
| U.S. House, Virginia District 8 General Election, 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Jim Moran incumbent |
67.9% | 222,986 | |
| Republican | Mark W. Ellmore | 29.7% | 97,425 | |
| Green | J. Ron Fisher | 2.1% | 6,829 | |
| N/A | Write-in | 0.3% | 957 | |
| Total Votes | 328,197 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Jim Moran won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Tom M. O'Donoghue (R) and James "Jim" Hurysz (I) in the general election.[6]
| U.S. House, Virginia District 8 General Election, 2006 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Jim Moran incumbent |
66.4% | 144,700 | |
| Republican | Tom M. O'Donoghue | 30.6% | 66,639 | |
| Independent | James "Jim" Hurysz | 2.8% | 6,094 | |
| N/A | Write-in | 0.2% | 476 | |
| Total Votes | 217,909 | |||
2004
On November 2, 2004, Jim Moran won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Lisa Marie Cheney (R) and James Hurysz (I) in the general election.[7]
| U.S. House, Virginia District 8 General Election, 2004 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Jim Moran incumbent |
59.7% | 171,986 | |
| Republican | Lisa Marie Cheney | 36.9% | 106,231 | |
| Independent | James Hurysz | 3.1% | 9,004 | |
| N/A | Write-in | 0.2% | 698 | |
| Total Votes | 287,919 | |||
2002
On November 5, 2002, Jim Moran won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Scott C. Tate (R) and Ronald V. Crickenberger (I) in the general election.[8]
| U.S. House, Virginia District 8 General Election, 2002 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Jim Moran incumbent |
59.8% | 102,759 | |
| Republican | Scott C. Tate | 37.3% | 64,121 | |
| Independent | Ronald V. Crickenberger | 2.7% | 4,558 | |
| N/A | Write-in | 0.2% | 361 | |
| Total Votes | 171,799 | |||
2000
On November 7, 2000, Jim Moran won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Demaris H. Miller (R), Ronald V. Crickenberger (I) and Richard "Rick" Herron (I) in the general election.[9]
| U.S. House, Virginia District 8 General Election, 2000 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Jim Moran incumbent |
63.3% | 164,178 | |
| Republican | Demaris H. Miller | 34.1% | 88,262 | |
| Independent | Ronald Crickenberger | 1.3% | 3,483 | |
| Independent | Richard "Rick" Herron | 1.1% | 2,805 | |
| N/A | Write-in | 0.2% | 471 | |
| Total Votes | 259,199 | |||
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 8
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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
2026
Heading into the 2026 elections, based on results from the 2024 and 2020 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district is D+26. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 26 percentage points more Republican than the national average. This made Virginia's 8th the 25th most Republican district nationally.[15]
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 D+26. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 26 percentage points more Democratic than the national average. This made Virginia's 8th the 30th most Democratic district nationally.[16]
Daily Kos calculated what the results of the 2020 presidential election in this district would have been following redistricting. Joe Biden (D) would have defeated Donald Trump (R) 77.4%-21.3%.[17]
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 D+26. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 26 percentage points more Democratic than the national average. This made Virginia's 8th the 30th most Democratic district nationally.[18]
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 77.4% of the vote in this district and Donald Trump (R) would have received 21.3%.[19]
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 D+21. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 21 percentage points more Democratic than the national average. This made Virginia's 8th Congressional District the 58th most Democratic nationally.[20]
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 0.82. This means that for every 1 point the national political mood moved toward a party, the district was expected to move 0.82 points toward that party.[21]
See also
- Redistricting in Virginia
- Virginia's 8th Congressional District election, 2024
- Virginia's 8th Congressional District election, 2022
- Virginia's 8th Congressional District election, 2020
- Virginia's 8th Congressional District election, 2018
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Facebook, "Mike Webb for Congress," May 8, 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, "2025 Cook PVI℠: District Map and List (119th Congress)," accessed July 1, 2025
- ↑ 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
