Virginia House of Delegates District 16
Next vote Tue, Nov 2, 2027 · Represented by Paul Krizek Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
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- Last election
- Paul Krizek (Democratic) won by 44.0 points, 2025
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History (30 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 31,258
- Election day
- November 4, 2025
- District map
- Same as today
Virginia House of Delegates District 16, 1969 to 2025, 2025, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPaul KrizekWon Democratic 22,04870.5% RepublicanRichard T. Hayden Republican 8,27526.5% IndependentShelly M. Arnoldi Independent 8662.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 690.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,745
- Election day
- November 7, 2023
- District map
- Same as today
Virginia House of Delegates District 16, 1969 to 2025, 2023, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPaul KrizekWon Democratic 16,98590.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1,7609.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,755
- Election day
- November 2, 2021
- District map
- Older district map (2011 to 2022)
Virginia House of Delegates District 16, 1969 to 2025, 2021, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLeslie Ray AdamsWon(incumbent) Republican 19,41269.9% DemocraticChance Brian Trevillian Democratic 8,30829.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 350.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,631
- Election day
- November 5, 2019
- District map
- Older district map (2011 to 2022)
Virginia House of Delegates District 16, 1969 to 2025, 2019, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLeslie Ray AdamsWon(incumbent) Republican 13,14674.6% OtherDustin Wilson Evans Other 4,40225.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 830.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,513
- Election day
- November 7, 2017
- District map
- Older district map (2011 to 2022)
Virginia House of Delegates District 16, 1969 to 2025, 2017, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLes R. AdamsWon(incumbent) Republican 16,513100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,775
- Election day
- November 3, 2015
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- Older district map (2011 to 2022)
Virginia House of Delegates District 16, 1969 to 2025, 2015, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLes R. AdamsWon(incumbent) Republican 12,53898.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 2371.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,070
- Election day
- November 5, 2013
- District map
- Older district map (2011 to 2022)
Virginia House of Delegates District 16, 1969 to 2025, 2013, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLes R. AdamsWon Republican 13,29263.1% DemocraticElizabeth Jones Democratic 7,74036.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 380.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,343
- Election day
- November 8, 2011
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- Older district map (2011 to 2022)
Virginia House of Delegates District 16, 1969 to 2025, 2011, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDonald W. MerricksWon(incumbent) Republican 14,343100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,139
- Election day
- November 3, 2009
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- Older district map (2001 to 2010)
Virginia House of Delegates District 16, 1969 to 2025, 2009, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDonald W. MerricksWon(incumbent) Republican 13,07499.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 650.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,778
- Election day
- November 6, 2007
- District map
- Older district map (2001 to 2010)
Virginia House of Delegates District 16, 1969 to 2025, 2007, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDonald W. MerricksWon Republican 10,74464.0% DemocraticG. Andy Parker Democratic 6,03436.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,821
- Election day
- November 8, 2005
- District map
- Older district map (2001 to 2010)
Virginia House of Delegates District 16, 1969 to 2025, 2005, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert HurtWon(incumbent) Republican 12,821100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,185
- Election day
- November 4, 2003
- District map
- Older district map (2001 to 2010)
Virginia House of Delegates District 16, 1969 to 2025, 2003, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert HurtWon(incumbent) Republican 8,74461.6% DemocraticK. Reynolds Jr. Democratic 5,44138.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,235
- Election day
- November 6, 2001
- District map
- Older district map (2001 to 2010)
Virginia House of Delegates District 16, 1969 to 2025, 2001, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert HurtWon Republican 11,85365.0% DemocraticD. B. Collins Democratic 6,38235.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,085
- Election day
- November 2, 1999
- District map
- Older district map (1991 to 2000)
Virginia House of Delegates District 16, 1969 to 2025, 1999, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticClifton A. WoodrumWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,79984.8% IndependentA. R. Sadjadi Independent 2,28615.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,819
- Election day
- November 4, 1997
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- Older district map (1991 to 2000)
Virginia House of Delegates District 16, 1969 to 2025, 1997, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticClifton A. WoodrumWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,819100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,278
- Election day
- November 7, 1995
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- Older district map (1991 to 2000)
Virginia House of Delegates District 16, 1969 to 2025, 1995, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticClifton A. WoodrumWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,89259.6% RepublicanN. R. Falkinburg Republican 7,38640.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,102
- Election day
- November 2, 1993
- District map
- Older district map (1991 to 2000)
Virginia House of Delegates District 16, 1969 to 2025, 1993, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticClifton A. WoodrumWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,102100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,798
- Election day
- November 5, 1991
- District map
- Older district map (1991 to 2000)
Virginia House of Delegates District 16, 1969 to 2025, 1991, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticClifton A. WoodrumWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,798100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,112
- Election day
- November 7, 1989
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
Virginia House of Delegates District 16, 1969 to 2025, 1989, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticClifton A. WoodrumWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,10599.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 70.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,292
- Election day
- November 3, 1987
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
Virginia House of Delegates District 16, 1969 to 2025, 1987, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticClifton A. WoodrumWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,292100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,320
- Election day
- November 5, 1985
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
Virginia House of Delegates District 16, 1969 to 2025, 1985, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticClifton A. WoodrumWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,19081.2% RepublicanMarc James Small Republican 2,12918.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,179
- Election day
- November 8, 1983
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
Virginia House of Delegates District 16, 1969 to 2025, 1983, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticClifton A. WoodrumWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,16999.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 100.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,228
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- Type
- Special election
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
Virginia House of Delegates District 16, 1969 to 2025, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticClifton A. WoodrumWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,227100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,781
- Election day
- November 3, 1981
- District map
- Older district map (1981)
Virginia House of Delegates District 16, 1969 to 2025, 1981, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAlson H. Smith Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 10,780100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 48,487
- Election day
- November 6, 1979
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1973 to 1980)
Virginia House of Delegates District 16, 1969 to 2025, 1979, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanI. Clinton MillerWon(incumbent) Republican 19,44040.1% RepublicanKevin G. MillerWon Republican 14,88230.7% DemocraticRoger A. Ritchie Democratic 14,16029.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 50.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 47,170
- Election day
- November 8, 1977
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1973 to 1980)
Virginia House of Delegates District 16, 1969 to 2025, 1977, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanI. Clinton MillerWon(incumbent) Republican 18,70139.6% RepublicanBonnie L. PaulWon(incumbent) Republican 17,97038.1% DemocraticRita F. Lancaster Democratic 10,49922.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 54,060
- Election day
- November 4, 1975
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1973 to 1980)
Virginia House of Delegates District 16, 1969 to 2025, 1975, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanI. Clinton MillerWon(incumbent) Republican 19,47036.0% RepublicanBonnie Lineweaver PaulWon Republican 14,79627.4% DemocraticWilliam B. Allen III Democratic 10,22418.9% DemocraticNancy B. Jones Democratic 9,56917.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,446
- Election day
- November 6, 1973
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1973 to 1980)
Virginia House of Delegates District 16, 1969 to 2025, 1973, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanNathan H. MillerWon(incumbent) Republican 16,14651.4% RepublicanI. Clinton MillerWon(incumbent) Republican 15,28848.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 120.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 47,767
- Election day
- November 2, 1971
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1971 to 1972)
Virginia House of Delegates District 16, 1969 to 2025, 1971, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanI. Clinton MillerWon Republican 15,10131.6% RepublicanNathan H. MillerWon Republican 15,02031.4% DemocraticLewis F. Jolly Democratic 9,57820.1% DemocraticPerry W. Sarver Democratic 8,06816.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,959
- Election day
- November 4, 1969
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1970)
Virginia House of Delegates District 16, 1969 to 2025, 1969, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticOlney W. EdwardsWon Democratic 6,87653.1% RepublicanRufus V. McCoy(incumbent) Republican 6,08346.9%
- 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:16
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