Virginia House of Delegates District 31
Next vote Tue, Nov 2, 2027 · Represented by Delores Oates Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
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- Last election
- Delores Oates (Republican) won by 19.7 points, 2025
- Earlier results
- Delores Oates (Republican) won by 25.2 points, 2023Elizabeth Rosalina Guzman (Democratic) won by 4.2 points, 2021, older linesAll 30 elections
Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 37,735
- Election day
- November 4, 2025
- District map
- Same as today
Virginia House of Delegates District 31, 1969 to 2025, 2025, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDelores OatesWon Republican 22,55059.8% DemocraticJ. Shane Boswell Democratic 15,13040.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 550.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,803
- Election day
- November 7, 2023
- District map
- Same as today
Virginia House of Delegates District 31, 1969 to 2025, 2023, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDelores OatesWon Republican 16,74560.2% DemocraticSteven E. Foreman Democratic 9,74535.0% IndependentGrace E. Morrison Independent 1,2524.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 610.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,326
- Election day
- November 2, 2021
- District map
- Older district map (2011 to 2022)
Virginia House of Delegates District 31, 1969 to 2025, 2021, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticElizabeth Rosalina GuzmanWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,38452.0% RepublicanBenjamin William Baldwin Republican 16,88847.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 540.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,807
- Election day
- November 5, 2019
- District map
- Older district map (2011 to 2022)
Virginia House of Delegates District 31, 1969 to 2025, 2019, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticElizabeth Rosalina GuzmanWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,63052.6% RepublicanDarrell Hamilton Jordan Jr. Republican 13,12547.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 520.2%
- 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
- 37,735
- Election day
- November 4, 2025
- District map
- Same as today
Virginia House of Delegates District 31, 1969 to 2025, 2025, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDelores OatesWon Republican 22,55059.8% DemocraticJ. Shane Boswell Democratic 15,13040.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 550.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,803
- Election day
- November 7, 2023
- District map
- Same as today
Virginia House of Delegates District 31, 1969 to 2025, 2023, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDelores OatesWon Republican 16,74560.2% DemocraticSteven E. Foreman Democratic 9,74535.0% IndependentGrace E. Morrison Independent 1,2524.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 610.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,326
- Election day
- November 2, 2021
- District map
- Older district map (2011 to 2022)
Virginia House of Delegates District 31, 1969 to 2025, 2021, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticElizabeth Rosalina GuzmanWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,38452.0% RepublicanBenjamin William Baldwin Republican 16,88847.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 540.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,807
- Election day
- November 5, 2019
- District map
- Older district map (2011 to 2022)
Virginia House of Delegates District 31, 1969 to 2025, 2019, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticElizabeth Rosalina GuzmanWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,63052.6% RepublicanDarrell Hamilton Jordan Jr. Republican 13,12547.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 520.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,605
- Election day
- November 7, 2017
- District map
- Older district map (2011 to 2022)
Virginia House of Delegates District 31, 1969 to 2025, 2017, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticElizabeth R. GuzmanWon Democratic 15,46654.1% RepublicanL. Scott Lingamfelter(incumbent) Republican 12,65844.3% IndependentNathan D. Larson Independent 4811.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,809
- Election day
- November 3, 2015
- District map
- Older district map (2011 to 2022)
Virginia House of Delegates District 31, 1969 to 2025, 2015, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanL. Scott LingamfelterWon(incumbent) Republican 9,50653.4% DemocraticSara E. Townsend Democratic 8,28746.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 160.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,833
- Election day
- November 5, 2013
- District map
- Older district map (2011 to 2022)
Virginia House of Delegates District 31, 1969 to 2025, 2013, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanL. Scott LingamfelterWon(incumbent) Republican 11,50850.4% DemocraticJeremy S. McPike Democratic 11,28049.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 450.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,365
- Election day
- November 8, 2011
- District map
- Older district map (2011 to 2022)
Virginia House of Delegates District 31, 1969 to 2025, 2011, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanL. Scott LingamfelterWon(incumbent) Republican 8,43558.7% DemocraticRoy D. Coffey Democratic 5,93041.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,321
- Election day
- November 3, 2009
- District map
- Older district map (2001 to 2010)
Virginia House of Delegates District 31, 1969 to 2025, 2009, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanL. Scott LingamfelterWon(incumbent) Republican 12,70495.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 6174.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,932
- Election day
- November 6, 2007
- District map
- Older district map (2001 to 2010)
Virginia House of Delegates District 31, 1969 to 2025, 2007, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanL. Scott LingamfelterWon(incumbent) Republican 7,72255.4% DemocraticBill S. Day Jr. Democratic 6,21044.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,548
- Election day
- November 8, 2005
- District map
- Older district map (2001 to 2010)
Virginia House of Delegates District 31, 1969 to 2025, 2005, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanL. Scott LingamfelterWon(incumbent) Republican 11,548100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,343
- Election day
- November 4, 2003
- District map
- Older district map (2001 to 2010)
Virginia House of Delegates District 31, 1969 to 2025, 2003, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanL. Scott LingamfelterWon(incumbent) Republican 6,78755.0% DemocraticDavid G. Brickley Democratic 5,55645.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,355
- Election day
- November 6, 2001
- District map
- Older district map (2001 to 2010)
Virginia House of Delegates District 31, 1969 to 2025, 2001, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanL. Scott LingamfelterWon Republican 8,57255.8% DemocraticM. D. Krause Democratic 6,78344.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,016
- Election day
- November 2, 1999
- District map
- Older district map (1991 to 2000)
Virginia House of Delegates District 31, 1969 to 2025, 1999, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJay K. KatzenWon(incumbent) Republican 10,57070.4% DemocraticM. L. Gorfein Democratic 4,44629.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,256
- Election day
- November 4, 1997
- District map
- Older district map (1991 to 2000)
Virginia House of Delegates District 31, 1969 to 2025, 1997, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJay K. KatzenWon(incumbent) Republican 11,52963.1% DemocraticPaul J. Asciolla Democratic 5,70331.2% IndependentRobert A. Buchanan Independent 1,0245.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,871
- Election day
- November 7, 1995
- District map
- Older district map (1991 to 2000)
Virginia House of Delegates District 31, 1969 to 2025, 1995, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJay K. KatzenWon(incumbent) Republican 10,89257.7% DemocraticS. H. Scheer Democratic 7,97942.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,525
- Election day
- November 2, 1993
- District map
- Older district map (1991 to 2000)
Virginia House of Delegates District 31, 1969 to 2025, 1993, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJay K. KatzenWon Republican 10,58757.1% DemocraticJerry M. Wood(incumbent) Democratic 7,93842.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,433
- Election day
- November 5, 1991
- District map
- Older district map (1991 to 2000)
Virginia House of Delegates District 31, 1969 to 2025, 1991, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJerry M. WoodWon Democratic 8,83853.8% RepublicanR. M. Darby Republican 7,59546.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,758
- Election day
- November 7, 1989
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
Virginia House of Delegates District 31, 1969 to 2025, 1989, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRaymond R. Guest Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 10,25765.1% DemocraticDavid N. Crump Jr. Democratic 5,49834.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 30.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,078
- Election day
- November 3, 1987
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
Virginia House of Delegates District 31, 1969 to 2025, 1987, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRaymond R. Guest Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 11,06399.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 150.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,197
- Election day
- November 5, 1985
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
Virginia House of Delegates District 31, 1969 to 2025, 1985, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRaymond R. Guest Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 8,18499.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 130.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,515
- Election day
- November 8, 1983
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
Virginia House of Delegates District 31, 1969 to 2025, 1983, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRaymond R. Guest Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 9,50199.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 140.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,993
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- Type
- Special election
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
Virginia House of Delegates District 31, 1969 to 2025, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRaymond R. Guest Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 8,98199.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 120.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,066
- Election day
- November 6, 1979
- District map
- Older district map (1973 to 1980)
Virginia House of Delegates District 31, 1969 to 2025, 1979, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticR. Beasley JonesWon Democratic 7,02053.7% RepublicanJoseph M. Irby Republican 6,04546.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,341
- Election day
- not on file
- Type
- Special election
- District map
- Older district map (1973 to 1980)
Virginia House of Delegates District 31, 1969 to 2025, 1979, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticR. Beasley JonesWon Democratic 6,63453.8% RepublicanJoseph M. Irby Republican 5,70646.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,691
- Election day
- November 8, 1977
- District map
- Older district map (1973 to 1980)
Virginia House of Delegates District 31, 1969 to 2025, 1977, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share IndependentEva F. ScottWon(incumbent) Independent 6,688100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 30.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,765
- Election day
- November 4, 1975
- District map
- Older district map (1973 to 1980)
Virginia House of Delegates District 31, 1969 to 2025, 1975, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share IndependentEva F. ScottWon Independent 8,764100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,592
- Election day
- November 6, 1973
- District map
- Older district map (1973 to 1980)
Virginia House of Delegates District 31, 1969 to 2025, 1973, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share IndependentL. O. ScottWon(incumbent) Independent 6,95265.6% DemocraticLarry G. Elder Democratic 3,63734.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 30.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,341
- Election day
- November 2, 1971
- District map
- Older district map (1971 to 1972)
Virginia House of Delegates District 31, 1969 to 2025, 1971, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share IndependentL. O. ScottWon Independent 5,22850.6% DemocraticRichard Maclin Smith(incumbent) Democratic 5,10749.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 60.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,366
- Election day
- November 4, 1969
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1970)
Virginia House of Delegates District 31, 1969 to 2025, 1969, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn Warren CookeWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,36199.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 50.1%
- 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