Virginia House of Delegates District 15

Next vote Tue, Nov 2, 2027 · Represented by Laura Jane Cohen Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28

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Last election: Laura Jane Cohen (Democratic) won by 35.0 points, 2025

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History (32 elections for this seat)

Votes for listed candidates: 40,587
Election day: November 4, 2025
District map: Same as today

Virginia House of Delegates District 15, 1969 to 2025, 2025, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticLaura Jane CohenWon	Democratic	27,35367.4%	67.4%
RepublicanSaundra T. Davis	Republican	13,14632.4%	32.4%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	880.2%	0.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 31,355
Election day: November 7, 2023
District map: Same as today

Virginia House of Delegates District 15, 1969 to 2025, 2023, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticLaura Jane CohenWon	Democratic	19,39461.9%	61.9%
RepublicanMarcus T. Evans	Republican	11,88037.9%	37.9%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	810.3%	0.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 34,255
Election day: November 2, 2021
District map: Older district map (2011 to 2022)

Virginia House of Delegates District 15, 1969 to 2025, 2021, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanChristopher Todd GilbertWon(incumbent)	Republican	26,61377.7%	77.7%
DemocraticEmily Garnett Scott	Democratic	7,60122.2%	22.2%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	410.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 25,438
Election day: November 5, 2019
District map: Older district map (2011 to 2022)

Virginia House of Delegates District 15, 1969 to 2025, 2019, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanChristopher Todd GilbertWon(incumbent)	Republican	18,91474.3%	74.3%
DemocraticBeverly Harrison	Democratic	6,49325.5%	25.5%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	310.1%	0.1%

Virginia House of Delegates District 15, 1969 to 2025, 2017, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanC. Todd GilbertWon(incumbent)	Republican	19,284100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 16,452
Election day: November 3, 2015
District map: Older district map (2011 to 2022)

Virginia House of Delegates District 15, 1969 to 2025, 2015, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanC. Todd GilbertWon(incumbent)	Republican	16,10297.9%	97.9%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	3502.1%	2.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 17,990
Election day: November 5, 2013
District map: Older district map (2011 to 2022)

Virginia House of Delegates District 15, 1969 to 2025, 2013, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanC. Todd GilbertWon(incumbent)	Republican	17,37696.6%	96.6%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	6143.4%	3.4%

Virginia House of Delegates District 15, 1969 to 2025, 2011, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanC. Todd GilbertWon(incumbent)	Republican	13,617100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 23,342
Election day: November 3, 2009
District map: Older district map (2001 to 2010)

Virginia House of Delegates District 15, 1969 to 2025, 2009, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanC. Todd GilbertWon(incumbent)	Republican	16,16869.3%	69.3%
DemocraticJohn D. Lesinski	Democratic	7,15530.6%	30.6%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	190.1%	0.1%

Virginia House of Delegates District 15, 1969 to 2025, 2007, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanC. Todd GilbertWon(incumbent)	Republican	15,156100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 21,771
Election day: November 8, 2005
District map: Older district map (2001 to 2010)

Virginia House of Delegates District 15, 1969 to 2025, 2005, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanC. Todd GilbertWon	Republican	14,05064.5%	64.5%
DemocraticJim K. Blubaugh	Democratic	7,72135.5%	35.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 19,771
Election day: November 4, 2003
District map: Older district map (2001 to 2010)

Virginia House of Delegates District 15, 1969 to 2025, 2003, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanAllen L. LouderbackWon(incumbent)	Republican	12,49463.2%	63.2%
DemocraticThomas A. Lewis	Democratic	7,27736.8%	36.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 19,671
Election day: November 6, 2001
District map: Older district map (2001 to 2010)

Virginia House of Delegates District 15, 1969 to 2025, 2001, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanAllen L. LouderbackWon(incumbent)	Republican	12,42963.2%	63.2%
IndependentB. G. Pollack	Independent	7,24236.8%	36.8%

Virginia House of Delegates District 15, 1969 to 2025, 1999, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanAllen L. LouderbackWon	Republican	12,529100.0%	100.0%

Virginia House of Delegates District 15, 1969 to 2025, 1997, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRaymond R. Guest Jr.Won(incumbent)	Republican	12,894100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 17,093
Election day: November 7, 1995
District map: Older district map (1991 to 2000)

Virginia House of Delegates District 15, 1969 to 2025, 1995, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRaymond R. Guest Jr.Won(incumbent)	Republican	12,24171.6%	71.6%
DemocraticR. A. Orndorff Jr.	Democratic	4,85228.4%	28.4%

Virginia House of Delegates District 15, 1969 to 2025, 1993, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRaymond R. Guest Jr.Won(incumbent)	Republican	13,065100.0%	100.0%

Virginia House of Delegates District 15, 1969 to 2025, 1991, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRaymond R. Guest Jr.Won(incumbent)	Republican	10,463100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 16,764
Election day: November 7, 1989
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1990)

Virginia House of Delegates District 15, 1969 to 2025, 1989, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanG. Steven AgeeWon(incumbent)	Republican	16,758100.0%	100.0%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	60.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 18,106
Election day: November 3, 1987
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1990)

Virginia House of Delegates District 15, 1969 to 2025, 1987, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanG. Steven AgeeWon(incumbent)	Republican	10,38757.4%	57.4%
DemocraticJames M. Young	Democratic	7,71942.6%	42.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 13,257
Election day: November 5, 1985
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1990)

Virginia House of Delegates District 15, 1969 to 2025, 1985, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanG. Steven AgeeWon(incumbent)	Republican	9,29670.1%	70.1%
DemocraticW. S. Gotchey	Democratic	3,96029.9%	29.9%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	10.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 8,620
Election day: November 8, 1983
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1990)

Virginia House of Delegates District 15, 1969 to 2025, 1983, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanG. Steven AgeeWon(incumbent)	Republican	8,60699.8%	99.8%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	140.2%	0.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 11,854
Election day: November 2, 1982
Type: Special election
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1990)

Virginia House of Delegates District 15, 1969 to 2025, 1982, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanG. Steven AgeeWon(incumbent)	Republican	11,84699.9%	99.9%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	80.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 38,803
Election day: November 3, 1981
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (1981)

Virginia House of Delegates District 15, 1969 to 2025, 1981, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanI. Clinton MillerWon(incumbent)	Republican	20,16852.0%	52.0%
RepublicanKevin G. MillerWon(incumbent)	Republican	18,58247.9%	47.9%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	530.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 25,503
Election day: November 6, 1979
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (1971 to 1972)

Virginia House of Delegates District 15, 1969 to 2025, 1979, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticErwin Shad SolomonWon(incumbent)	Democratic	12,80350.2%	50.2%
RepublicanA. R. Giesen Jr.Won(incumbent)	Republican	12,68649.7%	49.7%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	140.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 45,680
Election day: November 8, 1977
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (1971 to 1972)

Virginia House of Delegates District 15, 1969 to 2025, 1977, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanA. R. Giesen Jr.Won(incumbent)	Republican	15,55934.1%	34.1%
DemocraticErwin Shad SolomonWon(incumbent)	Democratic	13,82630.3%	30.3%
RepublicanLois J. Kindt	Republican	9,33420.4%	20.4%
DemocraticJames B. Mohler	Democratic	6,96115.2%	15.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 36,208
Election day: November 4, 1975
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (1971 to 1972)

Virginia House of Delegates District 15, 1969 to 2025, 1975, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticErwin Shad SolomonWon	Democratic	13,62537.6%	37.6%
RepublicanA. R. Giesen Jr.Won(incumbent)	Republican	13,03836.0%	36.0%
RepublicanR. H. Horn	Republican	9,53426.3%	26.3%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	110.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 20,411
Election day: not on file
Type: Special election
District map: Older district map (1971 to 1972)

Virginia House of Delegates District 15, 1969 to 2025, 1974, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticErwin S. SolomonWon	Democratic	10,97853.8%	53.8%
RepublicanGordon W. Poindexter Jr.	Republican	9,43246.2%	46.2%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	10.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 29,122
Election day: November 6, 1973
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (1971 to 1972)

Virginia House of Delegates District 15, 1969 to 2025, 1973, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJ. Marshall ColemanWon	Republican	14,72050.5%	50.5%
RepublicanA. R. Giesen Jr.Won(incumbent)	Republican	14,37249.4%	49.4%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	300.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 19,437
Election day: not on file
Type: Special election
District map: Older district map (1971 to 1972)

Virginia House of Delegates District 15, 1969 to 2025, 1972, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJ. Marshall ColemanWon	Republican	19,42399.9%	99.9%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	140.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 28,130
Election day: November 2, 1971
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (1971 to 1972)

Virginia House of Delegates District 15, 1969 to 2025, 1971, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanA. R. Giesen Jr.Won(incumbent)	Republican	14,44851.4%	51.4%
RepublicanO. Beverley RollerWon(incumbent)	Republican	13,67248.6%	48.6%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	100.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 4,051
Election day: November 4, 1969
District map: Older district map (1964 to 1970)

Virginia House of Delegates District 15, 1969 to 2025, 1969, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticDonald A. McGlothlinWon(incumbent)	Democratic	4,04799.9%	99.9%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	40.1%	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.

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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.

District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:va/sldl:15

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