Virginia's 26th Senate district is one of 40 districts in the Senate of Virginia. It is currently represented by Ryan T. McDougle, who had represented the 4th District since 2006. Before the district moved, it was represented by Republican Mark Obenshain from 2004 to 2024, succeeding fellow Republican Kevin Miller.
Geography The Virginia Supreme Court approved the current district map in December of 2021, following the 2020 Census, and the changes took effect for the 2023 elections. The new map reassigned the numerical indices of the Senate districts in such a way that District 26 was effectively relocated. The district now covers all of New Kent County, Gloucester County, Mathews County, the majority of James City County, and parts of Hanover County and King and Queen County. It includes the town of Mechanicsville (northeast of Richmond) and parts of Hampton Roads.
Prior to redistricting, District 26 was located in the upper Shenandoah Valley, covering Page County, Rappahannock County, Shenandoah County, Warren County, the City of Harrisonburg, and part of Rockingham County. These localities are now split between the 1st and 2nd District.
The district is located entirely within Virginia's 1st congressional district, and overlaps with the 60th, 68th, 69th, and 71st districts of the Virginia House of Delegates.
Recent election results 2019
2015
2011
Federal and statewide results Year Office Results 2021 Governor Youngkin 71.3–28.0 2020 President Trump 63.6–34.6% 2017 Governor Gillespie 62.3–36.4% 2016 President Trump 62.0–32.7% 2014 Senate Gillespie 64.0–33.4% 2013 Governor Cuccinelli 59.7–34.8% 2012 President Romney 59.8–38.5% Senate Allen 60.7–39.3%
Historical results All election results below took place prior to 2011 redistricting, and thus were under different district lines.
2007
2003
1999
1995
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