2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia

The 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia was held on November 3, 2020, to elect the 11 U.S. representatives from the state of Virginia, one from each of the state's 11 congressional districts. The elections coincided with the 2020 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate, and various state and local elections.

Statewide results PartyCandidatesVotesSeats %+/– %Democratic Party102,253,974 52.20%763.64%Republican Party112,047,92847.42%436.36%Independent19,170 0.21%00.0%Write-in117,2340.17%00.0%Total334,318,306100%11100%

By district DistrictDemocraticRepublicanOthersTotalResult Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes % 186,923 41.71% 260,614 58.15% 641 0.14% 448,178 100.0% Republican hold 185,733 51.55% 165,031 45.81% 9,513 2.64% 360,277 100.0% Democratic hold 233,326 68.35% 107,299 31.43% 736 0.22% 341,361 100.0% Democratic hold 241,142 61.62% 149,625 38.23% 578 0.15% 391,345 100.0% Democratic hold 190,315 47.31% 210,988 52.44% 1,014 0.25% 402,317 100.0% Republican hold 134,729 35.29% 246,606 64.59% 478 0.12% 381,813 100.0% Republican hold 230,893 50.82% 222,623 49.00% 823 0.18% 454,339 100.0% Democratic hold 301,454 75.79% 95,365 23.98% 926 0.23% 397,745 100.0% Democratic hold 0 0.00% 271,851 93.98% 17,423 6.02% 289,274 100.0% Republican hold 268,734 56.51% 206,253 43.37% 559 0.12% 475,546 100.0% Democratic hold 280,725 71.39% 111,380 28.32% 1,136 0.29% 393,241 100.0% Democratic holdTotal 2,253,974 51.99% 2,047,635 47.23% 33,827 0.78% 4,335,436 100.0%

District 1

The 1st district is based in the western Chesapeake Bay, taking in the exurbs and suburbs of Washington, D.C., and Richmond, including Fredericksburg, Mechanicsville, and Montclair. The incumbent was Republican Rob Wittman, who was re-elected with 55.2% of the vote in 2018.

Republican primary Candidates Nominee Rob Wittman, incumbent U.S. representative

Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Qasim Rashid, human rights lawyer and nominee for Virginia's 28th Senate district in 2019

Eliminated in primary Vangie Williams, strategic planner and nominee for Virginia's 1st congressional district in 2018

Endorsements

Primary results

General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report July 2, 2020 Inside Elections June 2, 2020 Sabato's Crystal Ball July 2, 2020PoliticoApril 19, 2020Daily Kos June 3, 2020RCPJune 9, 2020NiskanenJune 7, 2020

Results

District 2

The 2nd district is based in Hampton Roads, containing the cities of Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Hampton. The incumbent was Democrat Elaine Luria, who flipped the district and was elected with 51.1% of the vote in 2018.

Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Elaine Luria, incumbent U.S. representative (2019–2023)

Endorsements

Republican primary Candidates Nominee Scott Taylor, former U.S. representative for Virginia's 2nd congressional district (2017–2019)

Eliminated in primary Jarome Bell, U.S. Navy veteran Ben Loyola, defense contractor and U.S. Navy veteran Withdrawn Andy Baan, cybersecurity expert

Primary results

General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report October 21, 2020 Inside Elections October 28, 2020 Sabato's Crystal Ball July 2, 2020PoliticoNovember 2, 2020Daily Kos June 3, 2020RCPJune 9, 2020NiskanenJune 7, 2020

Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error ElaineLuria (D) ScottTaylor (R) Other UndecidedChristopher Newport UniversityChristopher Newport University October 8–18, 2020 807 (LV) ± 3.8%50% 43% 1% 6%Tarrance Group (R)Tarrance Group (R) July 14–16, 2020405 (LV) ± 4.9%48%48% –4%

Results

District 3

The 3rd district encompasses the inner Hampton Roads, including parts of Hampton and Norfolk, as well as Newport News. The incumbent was Democrat Bobby Scott, who was reelected with 91.2% of the vote in 2018 without major-party opposition.

Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Bobby Scott, incumbent U.S. representative

Republican primary Candidates Nominee John Collick, U.S. Marine Corps veteran

Eliminated in primary Madison Downs, teacher George Yacus, performance improvement consultant for U.S. Coast Guard

Primary results

General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report July 2, 2020 Inside Elections June 2, 2020 Sabato's Crystal Ball July 2, 2020PoliticoApril 19, 2020Daily Kos June 3, 2020RCPJune 9, 2020NiskanenJune 7, 2020

Results

District 4

The 4th district takes in Richmond and minimal portions of Southside Virginia, and stretches down into Chesapeake. The incumbent was Democrat Donald McEachin, who was re-elected with 62.6% of the vote in 2018.

Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Donald McEachin, incumbent U.S. representative

Eliminated in primary R. Cazel Levine, former federal executive within U.S. Department of Defense

Primary results

Republican primary Candidates Nominee Leon Benjamin, pastor

General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report July 2, 2020 Inside Elections June 2, 2020 Sabato's Crystal Ball July 2, 2020PoliticoApril 19, 2020Daily Kos June 3, 2020RCPJune 9, 2020NiskanenJune 7, 2020

Results

District 5

The 5th district stretches from Southside Virginia all the way to Northern Virginia, with the city of Charlottesville inside it. The district is larger than six states. The incumbent Republican Denver Riggleman, who was elected with 53.2% of the vote in 2018, was ousted by Bob Good in a district convention.

Republican convention Candidates Nominee Bob Good, former Campbell County supervisor and former athletics director at Liberty University

Eliminated at convention Denver Riggleman, incumbent U.S. representative

Endorsements

Convention results

Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Cameron Webb, internal medicine physician and former White House Fellow

Eliminated in primary Roger Dean Huffstetler, U.S. Marine Corps veteran, entrepreneur, and candidate for Virginia's 5th congressional district in 2018 John Lesinski, Rappahannock County supervisor and retired U.S. Marine Corps colonel Claire Russo, U.S. Marine Corps veteran

Withdrawn Shadi Ayyas, physician Kim Daugherty, attorney (endorsed Webb) Endorsements

Primary results

General election

Endorsements

Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report September 17, 2020 Inside Elections October 28, 2020 Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 2, 2020PoliticoJuly 6, 2020Daily KosJune 3, 2020RCPJune 9, 2020NiskanenJune 7, 2020

Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error BobGood (R) CameronWebb (D)UndecidedPublic Policy Polling (D)Public Policy Polling (D) October 21–22, 2020 910 (V) – 43%46% 11%Global Strategy Group (D)Global Strategy Group (D) October 4–8, 2020 400 (LV) ± 4.9% 45%47% –Global Strategy Group (D)Global Strategy Group (D) September 27 – October 1, 2020 500 (LV) ± 4.4% 42%45% –Global Strategy Group (D)Global Strategy Group (D) September 10–14, 2020 400 (LV) ±  4.9%47% 46% –Global Strategy Group (D)Global Strategy Group (D) July 30 – August 4, 2020 500 (LV) ±  4.4%48% 42% –Public Policy Polling (D)Public Policy Polling (D) June 24–25, 2020 1,163 (RV) ±  2.9%43% 41% 16%

Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error GenericRepublican GenericDemocratGlobal Strategy Group (D) October 4–8, 2020 400 (LV) ± 4.9%48% 43%

Results

District 6

The 6th district is located in west-central Virginia taking in the Shenandoah Valley, including Lynchburg and Roanoke. The incumbent was Republican Ben Cline, who was elected with 59.7% of the vote in 2018.

Republican primary Candidates Nominee Ben Cline, incumbent U.S. representative

Democratic primary Nominee Nick Betts, law clerk

General election Endorsements

Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report July 2, 2020 Inside Elections June 2, 2020 Sabato's Crystal Ball July 2, 2020PoliticoApril 19, 2020Daily Kos June 3, 2020RCPJune 9, 2020NiskanenJune 7, 2020

Results

District 7

The 7th district is based in central Virginia and encompasses suburban Richmond. The incumbent was Democrat Abigail Spanberger, who flipped the district and was elected with 50.3% of the vote in 2018.

Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Abigail Spanberger, incumbent U.S. representative

Endorsements

Republican convention Candidates Nominee Nick Freitas, state delegate and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2018

Eliminated at convention Peter Greenwald, U.S. Navy veteran and candidate for Virginia's 7th congressional district in 2014 Andrew Knaggs, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Combating Terrorism (2017–2019) John McGuire, state delegate Tina Ramirez, nonprofit executive, congressional foreign policy adviser, and founder of the congressional International Religious Freedom Caucus Jason Roberge, attorney

Failed to qualify for convention Mike Dickinson, businessman Craig Ennis, construction worker

Declined Bryce Reeves, state senator

Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error NickFreitas PeterGreenwald JohnMcGuire TinaRamirez BryceReeves UndecidedWPA Intelligence (R)WPA Intelligence (R) May 13–15, 2019 400 (LV) ± 4.9% 23% 1% 9% 4% 11% 52%

Endorsements

General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report October 8, 2020 Inside Elections June 2, 2020 Sabato's Crystal Ball July 2, 2020PoliticoApril 19, 2020Daily Kos June 3, 2020RCPJune 9, 2020NiskanenJune 7, 2020

Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error AbigailSpanberger (D) NickFreitas (R) Other Undecided0ptimusOptimusOctober 31 – November 2, 2020514 (LV)± 4.6%52%41%1%6%

Results

District 8

The 8th district is based in northern Virginia and encompasses the inner Washington, D.C., suburbs, including Arlington, Alexandria, and Falls Church. The incumbent was Democrat Don Beyer, who was re-elected with 76.1% of the vote in 2018.

Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Don Beyer, incumbent U.S. representative

Endorsements

Republican convention Candidates Nominee Jeff Jordan, defense contractor

Eliminated at convention Mark Ellmore, banker

General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report July 2, 2020 Inside Elections June 2, 2020 Sabato's Crystal Ball July 2, 2020PoliticoApril 19, 2020Daily Kos June 3, 2020RCPJune 9, 2020NiskanenJune 7, 2020

Results

District 9

The 9th district takes in rural southwest Virginia, including Abingdon, Blacksburg, and Salem. The incumbent was Republican Morgan Griffith, who was re-elected with 65.2% of the vote in 2018.

Republican primary Candidates Nominee Morgan Griffith, incumbent U.S. representative

Democratic primary Candidates Withdrawn Cameron Dickerson, CIA contractor (accepted Libertarian nomination instead)

Libertarian party Failed to qualify Cameron Dickerson, CIA contractor

General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report July 2, 2020 Inside Elections June 2, 2020 Sabato's Crystal Ball July 2, 2020PoliticoApril 19, 2020Daily Kos June 3, 2020RCPJune 9, 2020NiskanenJune 7, 2020

Results

District 10

The 10th district is based in northern Virginia and the D.C. metro area, encompassing Loudoun and parts of Fairfax, Prince William, Clarke, and Frederick counties. The incumbent was Democrat Jennifer Wexton, who flipped the district and was elected with 56.1% of the vote in 2018.

Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Jennifer Wexton, incumbent U.S. representative

Endorsements

Republican convention Candidates Nominee Aliscia Andrews, U.S. Marine Corps veteran

Eliminated at convention Jeff Dove, U.S. Army veteran and nominee for Virginia's 11th congressional district in 2018 Matt Truong, businessman and tech executive

Endorsements

General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report July 17, 2020 Inside Elections June 2, 2020 Sabato's Crystal Ball July 2, 2020PoliticoApril 19, 2020Daily Kos June 3, 2020RCPJune 9, 2020NiskanenJune 7, 2020