Virginia House of Delegates District 21
Next vote Tue, Nov 2, 2027 · Represented by Josh Thomas Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
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- Last election
- Josh Thomas (Democratic) won by 17.1 points, 2025
- Earlier results
- Josh Thomas (Democratic) won by 3.6 points, 2023Kelly Kristen Convirs-Fowler (Democratic) won by 1.1 points, 2021, older linesAll 30 elections
Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 31,454
- Election day
- November 4, 2025
- District map
- Same as today
Virginia House of Delegates District 21, 1969 to 2025, 2025, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJosh ThomasWonName as filed: Joshua E. Thomas Democratic 18,38658.5% RepublicanGregory Lee "Greg" Gorham Republican 13,01741.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 510.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,927
- Election day
- November 7, 2023
- District map
- Same as today
Virginia House of Delegates District 21, 1969 to 2025, 2023, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJosh ThomasWon Democratic 13,92651.7% RepublicanJohn T. Stirrup Republican 12,95148.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 500.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,020
- Election day
- November 2, 2021
- District map
- Older district map (2011 to 2022)
Virginia House of Delegates District 21, 1969 to 2025, 2021, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKelly Kristen Convirs-FowlerWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,16250.5% RepublicanTanya Monique Gould Republican 14,81849.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 400.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,747
- Election day
- November 5, 2019
- District map
- Older district map (2011 to 2022)
Virginia House of Delegates District 21, 1969 to 2025, 2019, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKelly Kristen Convirs-FowlerWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,40254.5% RepublicanShannon Denise-Snyder Kane Republican 10,30045.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 450.2%
- 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
- 31,454
- Election day
- November 4, 2025
- District map
- Same as today
Virginia House of Delegates District 21, 1969 to 2025, 2025, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJosh ThomasWonName as filed: Joshua E. Thomas Democratic 18,38658.5% RepublicanGregory Lee "Greg" Gorham Republican 13,01741.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 510.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,927
- Election day
- November 7, 2023
- District map
- Same as today
Virginia House of Delegates District 21, 1969 to 2025, 2023, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJosh ThomasWon Democratic 13,92651.7% RepublicanJohn T. Stirrup Republican 12,95148.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 500.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,020
- Election day
- November 2, 2021
- District map
- Older district map (2011 to 2022)
Virginia House of Delegates District 21, 1969 to 2025, 2021, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKelly Kristen Convirs-FowlerWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,16250.5% RepublicanTanya Monique Gould Republican 14,81849.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 400.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,747
- Election day
- November 5, 2019
- District map
- Older district map (2011 to 2022)
Virginia House of Delegates District 21, 1969 to 2025, 2019, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKelly Kristen Convirs-FowlerWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,40254.5% RepublicanShannon Denise-Snyder Kane Republican 10,30045.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 450.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,849
- Election day
- November 7, 2017
- District map
- Older district map (2011 to 2022)
Virginia House of Delegates District 21, 1969 to 2025, 2017, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKelly K. Convirs-FowlerWon Democratic 12,54052.6% RepublicanRon A. Villanueva(incumbent) Republican 11,30947.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,189
- Election day
- November 3, 2015
- District map
- Older district map (2011 to 2022)
Virginia House of Delegates District 21, 1969 to 2025, 2015, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRon A. VillanuevaWon(incumbent) Republican 6,34556.7% DemocraticSusan B. Hippen Democratic 4,81243.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 320.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,575
- Election day
- November 5, 2013
- District map
- Older district map (2011 to 2022)
Virginia House of Delegates District 21, 1969 to 2025, 2013, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRon A. VillanuevaWon(incumbent) Republican 10,64254.4% DemocraticSusan Bates Hippen Democratic 8,89545.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 380.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,794
- Election day
- November 8, 2011
- District map
- Older district map (2011 to 2022)
Virginia House of Delegates District 21, 1969 to 2025, 2011, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRon A. VillanuevaWon(incumbent) Republican 6,19457.4% DemocraticAdrianne L. Bennett Democratic 4,60042.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,365
- Election day
- November 3, 2009
- District map
- Older district map (2001 to 2010)
Virginia House of Delegates District 21, 1969 to 2025, 2009, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRon A. VillanuevaWon Republican 7,67349.9% DemocraticR. W. Mathieson(incumbent) Democratic 7,65949.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 330.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,694
- Election day
- November 6, 2007
- District map
- Older district map (2001 to 2010)
Virginia House of Delegates District 21, 1969 to 2025, 2007, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticR. W. MathiesonWon Democratic 4,44357.8% RepublicanJohn J. Welch III(incumbent) Republican 3,25142.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,877
- Election day
- November 8, 2005
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- Older district map (2001 to 2010)
Virginia House of Delegates District 21, 1969 to 2025, 2005, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn J. Welch IIIWon(incumbent) Republican 10,877100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,993
- Election day
- November 4, 2003
- District map
- Older district map (2001 to 2010)
Virginia House of Delegates District 21, 1969 to 2025, 2003, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn J. Welch IIIWon(incumbent) Republican 3,71362.0% DemocraticThomas M. Jackson Jr. Democratic 2,28038.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,563
- Election day
- November 6, 2001
- District map
- Older district map (2001 to 2010)
Virginia House of Delegates District 21, 1969 to 2025, 2001, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn J. Welch IIIWon Republican 10,563100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,185
- Election day
- November 2, 1999
- District map
- Older district map (1991 to 2000)
Virginia House of Delegates District 21, 1969 to 2025, 1999, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrank W. WagnerWon(incumbent) Republican 7,185100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,105
- Election day
- November 4, 1997
- District map
- Older district map (1991 to 2000)
Virginia House of Delegates District 21, 1969 to 2025, 1997, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrank W. WagnerWon(incumbent) Republican 10,105100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,039
- Election day
- November 7, 1995
- District map
- Older district map (1991 to 2000)
Virginia House of Delegates District 21, 1969 to 2025, 1995, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrank W. WagnerWon(incumbent) Republican 5,42167.4% DemocraticR. J. Avery Democratic 2,61832.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,681
- Election day
- November 2, 1993
- District map
- Older district map (1991 to 2000)
Virginia House of Delegates District 21, 1969 to 2025, 1993, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrank W. WagnerWon(incumbent) Republican 7,53464.5% DemocraticJ. Russell Fentress IV Democratic 4,14735.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,903
- Election day
- November 5, 1991
- District map
- Older district map (1991 to 2000)
Virginia House of Delegates District 21, 1969 to 2025, 1991, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrank W. WagnerWon Republican 4,93462.4% DemocraticR. Dean Lee Democratic 2,96937.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,718
- Election day
- November 7, 1989
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
Virginia House of Delegates District 21, 1969 to 2025, 1989, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharles R. HawkinsWon(incumbent) Republican 9,717100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,188
- Election day
- November 3, 1987
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
Virginia House of Delegates District 21, 1969 to 2025, 1987, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharles R. HawkinsWon(incumbent) Republican 8,188100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,880
- Election day
- November 5, 1985
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
Virginia House of Delegates District 21, 1969 to 2025, 1985, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharles R. HawkinsWon(incumbent) Republican 6,880100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,307
- Election day
- November 8, 1983
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
Virginia House of Delegates District 21, 1969 to 2025, 1983, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharles R. HawkinsWon(incumbent) Republican 7,74958.2% DemocraticLouise N. Bryant Democratic 5,55841.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,124
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- Type
- Special election
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
Virginia House of Delegates District 21, 1969 to 2025, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharles R. HawkinsWon(incumbent) Republican 5,95753.5% DemocraticLouise N. Bryant Democratic 5,16746.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 48,514
- Election day
- November 3, 1981
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1981)
Virginia House of Delegates District 21, 1969 to 2025, 1981, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBernard S. CohenWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,64428.1% DemocraticMarian A. VanlandinghamWon Democratic 12,79726.4% RepublicanDavid G. Speck(incumbent) Republican 11,97824.7% RepublicanElizabeth C. McCann Republican 10,09120.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 40.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,641
- Election day
- November 6, 1979
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1971 to 1972)
Virginia House of Delegates District 21, 1969 to 2025, 1979, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid G. SpeckWon Republican 7,34028.6% DemocraticBernard S. CohenWon Democratic 6,34724.8% DemocraticNancy D. Bennett Democratic 6,00723.4% RepublicanElizabeth C. McCann Republican 5,94723.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,620
- Election day
- November 8, 1977
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1971 to 1972)
Virginia House of Delegates District 21, 1969 to 2025, 1977, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGary R. MyersWon Republican 12,32635.6% DemocraticRichard R. HobsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,04934.8% DemocraticJames M. Thomson(incumbent) Democratic 10,24329.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,204
- Election day
- November 4, 1975
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1971 to 1972)
Virginia House of Delegates District 21, 1969 to 2025, 1975, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard R. HobsonWon Democratic 8,33634.4% DemocraticJames M. ThomsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,18833.8% RepublicanJelks H. Cabaniss Jr. Republican 7,67731.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 30.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,621
- Election day
- November 6, 1973
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1971 to 1972)
Virginia House of Delegates District 21, 1969 to 2025, 1973, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrank E. MannWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,36330.8% DemocraticJames M. ThomsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,73328.9% RepublicanRobert L. Calhoun Republican 6,83720.3% RepublicanFrederick Moring Republican 6,68619.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,767
- Election day
- November 2, 1971
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1971 to 1972)
Virginia House of Delegates District 21, 1969 to 2025, 1971, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrank E. MannWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,64035.1% DemocraticJames M. ThomsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,16128.3% RepublicanMildred Councilor Republican 6,07727.9% IndependentWilliam M. Topolosky Independent 1,8848.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 50.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,687
- Election day
- November 4, 1969
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1970)
Virginia House of Delegates District 21, 1969 to 2025, 1969, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRussell M. CarnealWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,684100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 30.0%
- 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.
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