Virginia House of Delegates District 10

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

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Last election: Dan Helmer (Democratic) won by 35.0 points, 2025
Earlier results: Dan Helmer (Democratic) won by 19.2 points, 2023Wendy W. Gooditis (Democratic) won by 2.0 points, 2021, older linesAll 30 elections

Past results

Votes for listed candidates: 35,541
Election day: November 4, 2025
District map: Same as today

Virginia House of Delegates District 10, 1969 to 2025, 2025, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticDan HelmerWon	Democratic	23,94667.4%	67.4%
RepublicanDavid Woodrow Guill	Republican	11,51732.4%	32.4%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	780.2%	0.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 26,192
Election day: November 7, 2023
District map: Same as today

Virginia House of Delegates District 10, 1969 to 2025, 2023, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticDan HelmerWon	Democratic	15,56959.4%	59.4%
RepublicanJames A. Thomas, Jr.	Republican	10,54740.3%	40.3%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	760.3%	0.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 41,693
Election day: November 2, 2021
District map: Older district map (2011 to 2022)

Virginia House of Delegates District 10, 1969 to 2025, 2021, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticWendy W. GooditisWon(incumbent)	Democratic	21,22950.9%	50.9%
RepublicanNicholas Schar Clemente	Republican	20,40648.9%	48.9%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	580.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 30,449
Election day: November 5, 2019
District map: Older district map (2011 to 2022)

Virginia House of Delegates District 10, 1969 to 2025, 2019, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticGwendolyn Wallace GooditisWon(incumbent)	Democratic	15,92852.3%	52.3%
RepublicanJohn Randall Minchew	Republican	14,50047.6%	47.6%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	210.1%	0.1%

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.

All elections (30 for this seat)

Votes for listed candidates: 35,541
Election day: November 4, 2025
District map: Same as today

Virginia House of Delegates District 10, 1969 to 2025, 2025, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticDan HelmerWon	Democratic	23,94667.4%	67.4%
RepublicanDavid Woodrow Guill	Republican	11,51732.4%	32.4%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	780.2%	0.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 26,192
Election day: November 7, 2023
District map: Same as today

Virginia House of Delegates District 10, 1969 to 2025, 2023, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticDan HelmerWon	Democratic	15,56959.4%	59.4%
RepublicanJames A. Thomas, Jr.	Republican	10,54740.3%	40.3%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	760.3%	0.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 41,693
Election day: November 2, 2021
District map: Older district map (2011 to 2022)

Virginia House of Delegates District 10, 1969 to 2025, 2021, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticWendy W. GooditisWon(incumbent)	Democratic	21,22950.9%	50.9%
RepublicanNicholas Schar Clemente	Republican	20,40648.9%	48.9%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	580.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 30,449
Election day: November 5, 2019
District map: Older district map (2011 to 2022)

Virginia House of Delegates District 10, 1969 to 2025, 2019, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticGwendolyn Wallace GooditisWon(incumbent)	Democratic	15,92852.3%	52.3%
RepublicanJohn Randall Minchew	Republican	14,50047.6%	47.6%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	210.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 29,186
Election day: November 7, 2017
District map: Older district map (2011 to 2022)

Virginia House of Delegates District 10, 1969 to 2025, 2017, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticWendy W. GooditisWon	Democratic	15,16152.0%	52.0%
RepublicanJ. Randall Minchew(incumbent)	Republican	14,02548.0%	48.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 16,806
Election day: November 3, 2015
District map: Older district map (2011 to 2022)

Virginia House of Delegates District 10, 1969 to 2025, 2015, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJ. Randy MinchewWon(incumbent)	Republican	10,41562.0%	62.0%
DemocraticPeter C. Rush	Democratic	6,35537.8%	37.8%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	360.2%	0.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 22,717
Election day: November 5, 2013
District map: Older district map (2011 to 2022)

Virginia House of Delegates District 10, 1969 to 2025, 2013, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJ. Randy MinchewWon(incumbent)	Republican	12,95057.0%	57.0%
DemocraticMonte A. Johnson	Democratic	9,72342.8%	42.8%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	440.2%	0.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 13,929
Election day: November 8, 2011
District map: Older district map (2011 to 2022)

Virginia House of Delegates District 10, 1969 to 2025, 2011, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJ. Randy MinchewWon	Republican	8,14058.4%	58.4%
DemocraticDavid S. Butler	Democratic	5,78941.6%	41.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 16,090
Election day: November 3, 2009
District map: Older district map (2001 to 2010)

Virginia House of Delegates District 10, 1969 to 2025, 2009, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticWard L. ArmstrongWon(incumbent)	Democratic	9,08456.5%	56.5%
RepublicanC. Edward Creed II	Republican	6,99043.4%	43.4%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	160.1%	0.1%

Virginia House of Delegates District 10, 1969 to 2025, 2007, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticWard L. ArmstrongWon(incumbent)	Democratic	15,212100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 17,930
Election day: November 8, 2005
District map: Older district map (2001 to 2010)

Virginia House of Delegates District 10, 1969 to 2025, 2005, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticWard L. ArmstrongWon(incumbent)	Democratic	11,37763.5%	63.5%
RepublicanDavid G. Young	Republican	6,55336.5%	36.5%

Virginia House of Delegates District 10, 1969 to 2025, 2003, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticWard L. ArmstrongWon(incumbent)	Democratic	13,693100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 18,923
Election day: November 6, 2001
District map: Older district map (2001 to 2010)

Virginia House of Delegates District 10, 1969 to 2025, 2001, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticWard L. ArmstrongWon(incumbent)	Democratic	10,05053.1%	53.1%
RepublicanB. L. Geisler	Republican	8,87346.9%	46.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 15,785
Election day: November 2, 1999
District map: Older district map (1991 to 2000)

Virginia House of Delegates District 10, 1969 to 2025, 1999, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticBarnie K. DayWon(incumbent)	Democratic	10,73268.0%	68.0%
RepublicanJ. A. Large	Republican	5,05332.0%	32.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 11,888
Election day: November 4, 1997
District map: Older district map (1991 to 2000)

Virginia House of Delegates District 10, 1969 to 2025, 1997, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticBarnie K. DayWon	Democratic	8,43871.0%	71.0%
OtherGina Martin Manley	Other	3,45029.0%	29.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 17,518
Election day: November 7, 1995
District map: Older district map (1991 to 2000)

Virginia House of Delegates District 10, 1969 to 2025, 1995, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticWilliam Roscoe ReynoldsWon(incumbent)	Democratic	10,36259.1%	59.1%
RepublicanD. P. Plaster	Republican	7,15640.9%	40.9%

Virginia House of Delegates District 10, 1969 to 2025, 1993, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticWilliam Roscoe ReynoldsWon(incumbent)	Democratic	9,982100.0%	100.0%

Virginia House of Delegates District 10, 1969 to 2025, 1991, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticWilliam Roscoe ReynoldsWon(incumbent)	Democratic	10,804100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 9,367
Election day: November 7, 1989
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1990)

Virginia House of Delegates District 10, 1969 to 2025, 1989, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticWilliam Roscoe ReynoldsWon(incumbent)	Democratic	9,365100.0%	100.0%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	20.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 8,485
Election day: November 3, 1987
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1990)

Virginia House of Delegates District 10, 1969 to 2025, 1987, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticWilliam Roscoe ReynoldsWon(incumbent)	Democratic	8,483100.0%	100.0%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	20.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 12,725
Election day: November 5, 1985
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1990)

Virginia House of Delegates District 10, 1969 to 2025, 1985, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticWilliam Roscoe ReynoldsWon	Democratic	7,96562.6%	62.6%
RepublicanHarry G. Copenhaver	Republican	4,76037.4%	37.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 10,585
Election day: November 8, 1983
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1990)

Virginia House of Delegates District 10, 1969 to 2025, 1983, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMary Sue TerryWon(incumbent)	Democratic	10,57499.9%	99.9%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	110.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 8,177
Election day: November 2, 1982
Type: Special election
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1990)

Virginia House of Delegates District 10, 1969 to 2025, 1982, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMary Sue TerryWon(incumbent)	Democratic	8,15999.8%	99.8%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	180.2%	0.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 50,971
Election day: November 3, 1981
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (1981)

Virginia House of Delegates District 10, 1969 to 2025, 1981, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanA. R. Giesen Jr.Won(incumbent)	Republican	16,53032.4%	32.4%
RepublicanA. Ray HullWon	Republican	12,01023.6%	23.6%
DemocraticDavid F. Garber	Democratic	9,56618.8%	18.8%
DemocraticJohn F. Reynolds	Democratic	7,65815.0%	15.0%
IndependentL. A. Brooks Jr.	Independent	5,18810.2%	10.2%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	190.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 11,811
Election day: November 6, 1979
District map: Older district map (1971 to 1972)

Virginia House of Delegates District 10, 1969 to 2025, 1979, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticWilliam T. WilsonWon(incumbent)	Democratic	7,95667.4%	67.4%
RepublicanRobert E. Thomas Jr.	Republican	3,85532.6%	32.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 13,292
Election day: November 8, 1977
District map: Older district map (1971 to 1972)

Virginia House of Delegates District 10, 1969 to 2025, 1977, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticWilliam T. WilsonWon(incumbent)	Democratic	7,96759.9%	59.9%
RepublicanJohn E. Alderson Jr.	Republican	5,32440.0%	40.0%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	10.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 11,706
Election day: November 4, 1975
District map: Older district map (1971 to 1972)

Virginia House of Delegates District 10, 1969 to 2025, 1975, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticWilliam T. WilsonWon(incumbent)	Democratic	6,31554.0%	54.0%
RepublicanCharles F. Walker	Republican	5,38846.0%	46.0%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	30.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 10,511
Election day: November 6, 1973
District map: Older district map (1971 to 1972)

Virginia House of Delegates District 10, 1969 to 2025, 1973, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticWilliam T. WilsonWon	Democratic	5,47752.1%	52.1%
RepublicanHarold Wingate	Republican	3,46333.0%	33.0%
IndependentNorman L. Douglas	Independent	1,57014.9%	14.9%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	10.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 13,032
Election day: November 2, 1971
District map: Older district map (1971 to 1972)

Virginia House of Delegates District 10, 1969 to 2025, 1971, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticDudley J. Emick Jr.Won	Democratic	5,41041.5%	41.5%
IndependentHoward A. Johnston	Independent	4,02230.9%	30.9%
RepublicanHarold Wingate	Republican	3,60027.6%	27.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 29,135
Election day: November 4, 1969
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (1964 to 1970)

Virginia House of Delegates District 10, 1969 to 2025, 1969, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanArthur R. Giesen Jr.Won(incumbent)	Republican	12,76143.8%	43.8%
RepublicanO. Beverley RollerWon(incumbent)	Republican	11,52339.5%	39.5%
OtherHubert L. Echols	Other	4,84916.6%	16.6%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	20.0%	0.0%

2023 and 2025: Virginia Department of Elections, ElectionStats CSV export 2023 and 2025, retrieved Oct 28, 2026

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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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