Virginia House of Delegates District 1

Next vote Tue, Nov 2, 2027 · Represented by Patrick Hope Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28

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Last election: Patrick Hope (Democratic) won by 63.2 points, 2025

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History (30 elections for this seat)

Votes for listed candidates: 41,541
Election day: November 4, 2025
District map: Same as today

Virginia House of Delegates District 1, 1969 to 2025, 2025, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticPatrick HopeWon	Democratic	33,85081.5%	81.5%
RepublicanWilliam J. "Bill" Moher III	Republican	7,59518.3%	18.3%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	960.2%	0.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 25,625
Election day: November 7, 2023
District map: Same as today

Virginia House of Delegates District 1, 1969 to 2025, 2023, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticPatrick HopeWon	Democratic	24,48395.5%	95.5%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	1,1424.5%	4.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 22,512
Election day: November 2, 2021
District map: Older district map (2011 to 2022)

Virginia House of Delegates District 1, 1969 to 2025, 2021, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanTerry Gene KilgoreWon(incumbent)	Republican	21,91097.3%	97.3%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	6022.7%	2.7%

Votes for listed candidates: 17,502
Election day: November 5, 2019
District map: Older district map (2011 to 2022)

Virginia House of Delegates District 1, 1969 to 2025, 2019, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanTerry Gene KilgoreWon(incumbent)	Republican	16,74895.7%	95.7%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	7544.3%	4.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 19,487
Election day: November 7, 2017
District map: Older district map (2011 to 2022)

Virginia House of Delegates District 1, 1969 to 2025, 2017, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanTerry G. KilgoreWon(incumbent)	Republican	14,84876.2%	76.2%
DemocraticAlicia D. Kallen	Democratic	4,63923.8%	23.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 16,987
Election day: November 3, 2015
District map: Older district map (2011 to 2022)

Virginia House of Delegates District 1, 1969 to 2025, 2015, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanTerry G. KilgoreWon(incumbent)	Republican	16,71698.4%	98.4%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	2711.6%	1.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 14,583
Election day: November 5, 2013
District map: Older district map (2011 to 2022)

Virginia House of Delegates District 1, 1969 to 2025, 2013, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanTerry G. KilgoreWon(incumbent)	Republican	14,33098.3%	98.3%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	2531.7%	1.7%

Virginia House of Delegates District 1, 1969 to 2025, 2011, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanTerry G. KilgoreWon(incumbent)	Republican	16,465100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 13,240
Election day: November 3, 2009
District map: Older district map (2001 to 2010)

Virginia House of Delegates District 1, 1969 to 2025, 2009, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanTerry G. KilgoreWon(incumbent)	Republican	13,09898.9%	98.9%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	1421.1%	1.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 19,865
Election day: November 6, 2007
District map: Older district map (2001 to 2010)

Virginia House of Delegates District 1, 1969 to 2025, 2007, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanTerry G. KilgoreWon(incumbent)	Republican	14,37472.4%	72.4%
DemocraticJerry D. Taylor	Democratic	5,49127.6%	27.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 20,639
Election day: November 8, 2005
District map: Older district map (2001 to 2010)

Virginia House of Delegates District 1, 1969 to 2025, 2005, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanTerry G. KilgoreWon(incumbent)	Republican	14,19468.8%	68.8%
DemocraticRex E. McCarty	Democratic	6,44531.2%	31.2%

Virginia House of Delegates District 1, 1969 to 2025, 2003, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanTerry G. KilgoreWon(incumbent)	Republican	14,279100.0%	100.0%

Virginia House of Delegates District 1, 1969 to 2025, 2001, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanTerry G. KilgoreWon(incumbent)	Republican	12,777100.0%	100.0%

Virginia House of Delegates District 1, 1969 to 2025, 1999, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanTerry G. KilgoreWon(incumbent)	Republican	13,983100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 16,833
Election day: November 4, 1997
District map: Older district map (1991 to 2000)

Virginia House of Delegates District 1, 1969 to 2025, 1997, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanTerry G. KilgoreWon(incumbent)	Republican	12,13072.1%	72.1%
DemocraticJerry D. Taylor	Democratic	4,70327.9%	27.9%

Virginia House of Delegates District 1, 1969 to 2025, 1995, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanTerry G. KilgoreWon(incumbent)	Republican	13,909100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 19,044
Election day: November 2, 1993
District map: Older district map (1991 to 2000)

Virginia House of Delegates District 1, 1969 to 2025, 1993, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanTerry G. KilgoreWon	Republican	10,88257.1%	57.1%
DemocraticGeorge F. Cridlin	Democratic	8,16242.9%	42.9%

Virginia House of Delegates District 1, 1969 to 2025, 1991, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticFord C. QuillenWon(incumbent)	Democratic	13,492100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 8,893
Election day: November 7, 1989
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1990)

Virginia House of Delegates District 1, 1969 to 2025, 1989, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticFord C. QuillenWon(incumbent)	Democratic	8,87099.7%	99.7%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	230.3%	0.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 19,132
Election day: November 3, 1987
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1990)

Virginia House of Delegates District 1, 1969 to 2025, 1987, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticFord C. QuillenWon(incumbent)	Democratic	10,91957.1%	57.1%
RepublicanH. Ronnie Montgomery	Republican	8,21242.9%	42.9%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	10.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 13,191
Election day: November 5, 1985
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1990)

Virginia House of Delegates District 1, 1969 to 2025, 1985, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticFord C. QuillenWon(incumbent)	Democratic	8,40563.7%	63.7%
RepublicanGary E. Waddell	Republican	4,78636.3%	36.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 13,231
Election day: November 8, 1983
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1990)

Virginia House of Delegates District 1, 1969 to 2025, 1983, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticFord C. QuillenWon(incumbent)	Democratic	13,22199.9%	99.9%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	100.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 16,353
Election day: November 2, 1982
Type: Special election
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1990)

Virginia House of Delegates District 1, 1969 to 2025, 1982, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticFord C. QuillenWon(incumbent)	Democratic	10,04461.4%	61.4%
RepublicanJames E. Jennings	Republican	6,30938.6%	38.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 38,525
Election day: November 3, 1981
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (1981)

Virginia House of Delegates District 1, 1969 to 2025, 1981, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticOrby L. CantrellWon(incumbent)	Democratic	19,45650.5%	50.5%
DemocraticFord C. QuillenWon(incumbent)	Democratic	19,04549.4%	49.4%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	240.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 37,384
Election day: November 6, 1979
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (1973 to 1980)

Virginia House of Delegates District 1, 1969 to 2025, 1979, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticFord C. QuillenWon(incumbent)	Democratic	18,87450.5%	50.5%
DemocraticOrby L. CantrellWon(incumbent)	Democratic	18,49649.5%	49.5%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	140.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 39,384
Election day: November 8, 1977
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (1973 to 1980)

Virginia House of Delegates District 1, 1969 to 2025, 1977, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticFord C. QuillenWon(incumbent)	Democratic	14,95038.0%	38.0%
DemocraticOrby L. CantrellWon(incumbent)	Democratic	14,73337.4%	37.4%
RepublicanGordon Neal Diem	Republican	9,69824.6%	24.6%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	30.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 68,882
Election day: November 4, 1975
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (1973 to 1980)

Virginia House of Delegates District 1, 1969 to 2025, 1975, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticOrby L. CantrellWon(incumbent)	Democratic	20,24629.4%	29.4%
DemocraticFord C. QuillenWon(incumbent)	Democratic	19,95529.0%	29.0%
RepublicanJoseph E. Wolfe	Republican	14,35220.8%	20.8%
RepublicanGavin M. Bledsoe	Republican	14,32920.8%	20.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 42,158
Election day: November 6, 1973
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (1973 to 1980)

Virginia House of Delegates District 1, 1969 to 2025, 1973, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticOrby L. CantrellWon(incumbent)	Democratic	14,22933.8%	33.8%
DemocraticFord C. QuillenWon(incumbent)	Democratic	14,01633.3%	33.3%
RepublicanBirg E. Sergent	Republican	10,86925.8%	25.8%
IndependentBilly M. Bledsoe	Independent	3,0447.2%	7.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 68,806
Election day: November 2, 1971
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (1971 to 1972)

Virginia House of Delegates District 1, 1969 to 2025, 1971, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticOrby L. CantrellWon(incumbent)	Democratic	19,09227.8%	27.8%
DemocraticFord C. QuillenWon(incumbent)	Democratic	18,66127.1%	27.1%
RepublicanJames Richard Kiser	Republican	15,81023.0%	23.0%
RepublicanJoseph R. Morton	Republican	15,24322.1%	22.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 22,138
Election day: November 4, 1969
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (1964 to 1970)

Virginia House of Delegates District 1, 1969 to 2025, 1969, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticRobert E. GibsonWon(incumbent)	Democratic	9,93844.9%	44.9%
DemocraticStanley G. BryanWon(incumbent)	Democratic	8,85840.0%	40.0%
OtherRobert G. Shaw Jr.	Other	3,34215.1%	15.1%

2023 and 2025: Virginia Department of Elections, ElectionStats CSV export 2023 and 2025, retrieved Oct 28, 2026
1969 to 2021: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns; not an official source

Last contest in this district on file: 2025.

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Sources: Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open Civic Data division identifiers (census_autogenerated us_sldl/us_sldu and openstates state files); also (sld-recent.json): Open Civic Data division identifiers (country-us) (CC0 (repository); also (sld-recent.json): CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open States people (current) CSVs (CC0-1.0 (Open States people data)), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Open States volunteers and staff (rosters from state legislature sites) from official returns, not an official source; Virginia Department of Elections, ElectionStats CSV export 2023 and 2025 (US state public record), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse) (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns, not an official source.

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DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), Virginia Department of Elections, ElectionStats CSV export 2023 and 2025Data as of Oct 28, 2026