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Virginia's 3rd Congressional District
Virginia's 3rd Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives is represented by Robert C. Scott (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 3rd Congressional District election, 2024
Virginia's 3rd Congressional District election, 2024 (June 18 Democratic primary)
Virginia's 3rd Congressional District election, 2024 (June 18 Republican primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Virginia District 3
Incumbent Robert C. Scott defeated John Sitka III in the general election for U.S. House Virginia District 3 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Robert C. Scott (D) | 70.0 | 219,926 |
 | John Sitka III (R)  | 29.8 | 93,801 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 670 | ||
| Total votes: 314,397 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Rhoda Taylor-Young (Independent)
- Shanise Williams (Independent)
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Robert C. Scott advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Virginia District 3.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. John Sitka III advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Virginia District 3.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jim Wright (R)
2022
General election
General election for U.S. House Virginia District 3
Incumbent Robert C. Scott defeated Terry Namkung in the general election for U.S. House Virginia District 3 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Robert C. Scott (D) | 67.4 | 139,659 |
 | Terry Namkung (R) | 32.6 | 67,668 | |
| Total votes: 207,327 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- JaPharii Jones (Independent)
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Robert C. Scott advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Virginia District 3.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- James Taylor (D)
- Luis Rivera (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Virginia District 3
Terry Namkung defeated Theodore Engquist in the Republican primary for U.S. House Virginia District 3 on June 21, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Terry Namkung | 60.5 | 6,293 |
 | Theodore Engquist | 39.5 | 4,116 | |
| Total votes: 10,409 | |||
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2020
General election
General election for U.S. House Virginia District 3
Incumbent Robert C. Scott defeated John Collick in the general election for U.S. House Virginia District 3 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Robert C. Scott (D) | 68.4 | 233,326 |
 | John Collick (R) | 31.4 | 107,299 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 736 | ||
| Total votes: 341,361 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Kyle Roberts (Independent)
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Robert C. Scott advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Virginia District 3.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Virginia District 3
John Collick defeated Madison Downs and George Yacus in the Republican primary for U.S. House Virginia District 3 on June 23, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John Collick | 39.7 | 9,004 |
 | Madison Downs | 34.5 | 7,816 | |
 | George Yacus | 25.8 | 5,853 | |
| Total votes: 22,673 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Geoffrey Burke (R)
2018
General election
General election for U.S. House Virginia District 3
Incumbent Robert C. Scott won election in the general election for U.S. House Virginia District 3 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Robert C. Scott (D) | 91.2 | 198,615 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 8.8 | 19,107 | ||
| Total votes: 217,722 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Robert C. Scott advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Virginia District 3.
2016
Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Democratic. Incumbent Bobby Scott (D) defeated Marty Williams (R) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Neither candidate faced an opponent at the party nominating conventions.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Bobby Scott Incumbent |
66.7% | 208,337 | |
| Republican | Marty Williams | 33.1% | 103,289 | |
| N/A | Write-in | 0.2% | 714 | |
| Total Votes | 312,340 | |||
| Source: Virginia Department of Elections | ||||
2014
The 3rd Congressional District of Virginia held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 4, 2014. Incumbent Bobby Scott ran unopposed in the general election.
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Robert C. Scott Incumbent |
94.4% | 139,197 | |
| N/A | Write-in | 5.6% | 8,205 | |
| Total Votes | 147,402 | |||
| Source: Virginia Department of Elections | ||||
2012
The 3rd Congressional District of Virginia held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 6, 2012. Incumbent Robert C. Scott won re-election in the district.[2]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Robert C. Scott Incumbent |
81.3% | 259,199 | |
| Republican | Dean Longo | 18.5% | 58,931 | |
| Write-In | N/A | 0.3% | 806 | |
| Total Votes | 318,936 | |||
| Source: Virginia State Board of Elections "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" | ||||
2010
On November 2, 2010, Robert C. Scott won re-election to the United States House. He defeated C.L. "Chuck" Smith, Jr. (R), John D. Kelly (I) and James J. Quigley (L) in the general election.[3]
| U.S. House, Virginia District 3 General Election, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Robert C. Scott incumbent |
70% | 114,754 | |
| Republican | C.L. "Chuck" Smith, Jr. | 27.2% | 44,553 | |
| Independent | John D. Kelly | 1.2% | 2,039 | |
| Libertarian | James J. Quigley | 1.5% | 2,383 | |
| N/A | Write-in | 0.1% | 171 | |
| Total Votes | 163,900 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Robert C. Scott won re-election to the United States House. He ran unopposed in the general election.[4]
| U.S. House, Virginia District 3 General Election, 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Robert C. Scott incumbent |
97% | 239,911 | |
| N/A | Write-in | 3% | 7,377 | |
| Total Votes | 247,288 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Robert C. Scott won re-election to the United States House. He ran unopposed in the general election.[5]
| U.S. House District 3 General Election, 2006 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Robert C. Scott incumbent |
96.1% | 133,546 | |
| N/A | Write-in | 3.9% | 5,448 | |
| Total Votes | 138,994 | |||
2004
On November 2, 2004, Robert C. Scott won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Winsome E. Sears (R) in the general election.[6]
| U.S. House, Virginia District 3 General Election, 2004 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Robert C. Scott incumbent |
69.3% | 159,373 | |
| Republican | Winsome E. Sears | 30.5% | 70,194 | |
| N/A | Write-in | 0.1% | 325 | |
| Total Votes | 229,892 | |||
2002
On November 5, 2002, Robert C. Scott won re-election to the United States House. He ran unopposed in the general election.[7]
| U.S. House, Virginia District 3 General Election, 2002 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Robert C. Scott incumbent |
96.1% | 87,521 | |
| N/A | Write-in | 3.9% | 3,552 | |
| Total Votes | 91,073 | |||
2000
On November 7, 2000, Robert C. Scott won re-election to the United States House. He ran unopposed in the general election.[8]
| U.S. House, Virginia District 3 General Election, 2000 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Robert C. Scott incumbent |
97.7% | 137,527 | |
| N/A | Write-in | 2.3% | 3,226 | |
| Total Votes | 140,753 | |||
District map
Redistricting
2020-2021
The Virginia Supreme Court unanimously approved congressional maps for the state on December 28, 2021.[9] The Virginia Redistricting Commission released two statewide congressional map proposals on October 14, 2021, and another on October 15, 2021.[10] 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.[11]
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.[12]
District maps are subject to the following consensus requirements:[12]
- 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.[12][13]
Virginia District 3
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Virginia District 3
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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+18. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 18 percentage points more Democratic than the national average. This made Virginia's 3rd the 73rd most Democratic district nationally.[14]
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+17. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 17 percentage points more Democratic than the national average. This made Virginia's 3rd the 83rd most Democratic district nationally.[15]
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) 68.3%-30.0%.[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 D+17. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 17 percentage points more Democratic than the national average. This made Virginia's 3rd the 82nd most Democratic 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 68.3% of the vote in this district and Donald Trump (R) would have received 30.0%.[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 D+16. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 16 percentage points more Democratic than the national average. This made Virginia's 3rd Congressional District the 84th most Democratic 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 0.94. This means that for every 1 point the national political mood moved toward a party, the district was expected to move 0.94 points toward that party.[20]
See also
- Redistricting in Virginia
- Virginia's 3rd Congressional District election, 2024
- Virginia's 3rd Congressional District election, 2022
- Virginia's 3rd Congressional District election, 2020
- Virginia's 3rd Congressional District election, 2018
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 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
