Virginia House of Delegates District 36

Next vote Tue, Nov 2, 2027 · Represented by Ellen McLaughlin Republican · Member list as of Oct 28

We don’t have the candidate list for this race. See the official list at the Virginia Department of Elections

Last election: Ellen H. Campbell (Republican) won by 15.4 points, 2025
Earlier results: Ellen H. Campbell (Republican) won by 20.3 points, 2023Kenneth Ray Plum (Democratic) won by 43.5 points, 2021, older linesAll 30 elections

Past results

Votes for listed candidates: 36,338
Election day: November 4, 2025
District map: Same as today

Virginia House of Delegates District 36, 1969 to 2025, 2025, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanEllen H. CampbellWon	Republican	20,94557.6%	57.6%
DemocraticMakayla R. Venable	Democratic	15,35242.3%	42.3%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	410.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 23,556
Election day: November 7, 2023
District map: Same as today

Virginia House of Delegates District 36, 1969 to 2025, 2023, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanEllen H. CampbellWon	Republican	14,15460.1%	60.1%
DemocraticRandall K. Wolf	Democratic	9,38339.8%	39.8%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	190.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 36,545
Election day: November 2, 2021
District map: Older district map (2011 to 2022)

Virginia House of Delegates District 36, 1969 to 2025, 2021, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticKenneth Ray PlumWon(incumbent)	Democratic	26,18971.7%	71.7%
RepublicanMatthew John Lang	Republican	10,28728.1%	28.1%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	690.2%	0.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 21,043
Election day: November 5, 2019
District map: Older district map (2011 to 2022)

Virginia House of Delegates District 36, 1969 to 2025, 2019, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticKenneth Ray PlumWon(incumbent)	Democratic	19,55892.9%	92.9%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	1,4857.1%	7.1%

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: 36,338
Election day: November 4, 2025
District map: Same as today

Virginia House of Delegates District 36, 1969 to 2025, 2025, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanEllen H. CampbellWon	Republican	20,94557.6%	57.6%
DemocraticMakayla R. Venable	Democratic	15,35242.3%	42.3%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	410.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 23,556
Election day: November 7, 2023
District map: Same as today

Virginia House of Delegates District 36, 1969 to 2025, 2023, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanEllen H. CampbellWon	Republican	14,15460.1%	60.1%
DemocraticRandall K. Wolf	Democratic	9,38339.8%	39.8%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	190.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 36,545
Election day: November 2, 2021
District map: Older district map (2011 to 2022)

Virginia House of Delegates District 36, 1969 to 2025, 2021, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticKenneth Ray PlumWon(incumbent)	Democratic	26,18971.7%	71.7%
RepublicanMatthew John Lang	Republican	10,28728.1%	28.1%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	690.2%	0.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 21,043
Election day: November 5, 2019
District map: Older district map (2011 to 2022)

Virginia House of Delegates District 36, 1969 to 2025, 2019, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticKenneth Ray PlumWon(incumbent)	Democratic	19,55892.9%	92.9%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	1,4857.1%	7.1%

Virginia House of Delegates District 36, 1969 to 2025, 2017, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticKenneth R. PlumWon(incumbent)	Democratic	24,149100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 11,015
Election day: November 3, 2015
District map: Older district map (2011 to 2022)

Virginia House of Delegates District 36, 1969 to 2025, 2015, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticKenneth R. PlumWon(incumbent)	Democratic	10,34493.9%	93.9%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	6716.1%	6.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 19,753
Election day: November 5, 2013
District map: Older district map (2011 to 2022)

Virginia House of Delegates District 36, 1969 to 2025, 2013, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticKenneth R. PlumWon(incumbent)	Democratic	18,42693.3%	93.3%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	1,3276.7%	6.7%

Votes for listed candidates: 14,849
Election day: November 8, 2011
District map: Older district map (2011 to 2022)

Virginia House of Delegates District 36, 1969 to 2025, 2011, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticKenneth R. PlumWon(incumbent)	Democratic	9,52264.1%	64.1%
RepublicanHugh M. Cannon	Republican	5,32735.9%	35.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 21,507
Election day: November 3, 2009
District map: Older district map (2001 to 2010)

Virginia House of Delegates District 36, 1969 to 2025, 2009, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticKenneth R. PlumWon(incumbent)	Democratic	12,89360.0%	60.0%
RepublicanHugh M. Cannon	Republican	8,58139.9%	39.9%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	330.1%	0.1%

Virginia House of Delegates District 36, 1969 to 2025, 2007, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticKenneth R. PlumWon(incumbent)	Democratic	12,101100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 20,476
Election day: November 8, 2005
District map: Older district map (2001 to 2010)

Virginia House of Delegates District 36, 1969 to 2025, 2005, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticKenneth PlumWon(incumbent)	Democratic	16,31079.7%	79.7%
LibertarianDonald E. Ferguson	Libertarian	4,16620.4%	20.4%

Virginia House of Delegates District 36, 1969 to 2025, 2003, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticKenneth PlumWon(incumbent)	Democratic	11,803100.0%	100.0%

Virginia House of Delegates District 36, 1969 to 2025, 2001, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticKenneth PlumWon(incumbent)	Democratic	16,424100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 16,868
Election day: November 2, 1999
District map: Older district map (1991 to 2000)

Virginia House of Delegates District 36, 1969 to 2025, 1999, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticKenneth PlumWon(incumbent)	Democratic	10,43061.8%	61.8%
RepublicanM. N. Pocalyko	Republican	5,97535.4%	35.4%
IndependentP. L. Thomas	Independent	4632.7%	2.7%

Votes for listed candidates: 20,428
Election day: November 4, 1997
District map: Older district map (1991 to 2000)

Virginia House of Delegates District 36, 1969 to 2025, 1997, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticKenneth PlumWon(incumbent)	Democratic	11,92458.4%	58.4%
RepublicanC. D. McGuire	Republican	7,52336.8%	36.8%
IndependentGary L. Alexander	Independent	9814.8%	4.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 15,885
Election day: November 7, 1995
District map: Older district map (1991 to 2000)

Virginia House of Delegates District 36, 1969 to 2025, 1995, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticKenneth PlumWon(incumbent)	Democratic	10,35365.2%	65.2%
RepublicanC. D. McGuire	Republican	5,53234.8%	34.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 19,528
Election day: November 2, 1993
District map: Older district map (1991 to 2000)

Virginia House of Delegates District 36, 1969 to 2025, 1993, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticKenneth PlumWon(incumbent)	Democratic	11,94361.2%	61.2%
RepublicanJ. J. Smoluk	Republican	7,58538.8%	38.8%

Virginia House of Delegates District 36, 1969 to 2025, 1991, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticKenneth PlumWon(incumbent)	Democratic	11,093100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 26,726
Election day: November 7, 1989
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1990)

Virginia House of Delegates District 36, 1969 to 2025, 1989, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticKenneth PlumWon(incumbent)	Democratic	15,33657.4%	57.4%
RepublicanGary A. Reese	Republican	11,37942.6%	42.6%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	110.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 14,770
Election day: November 3, 1987
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1990)

Virginia House of Delegates District 36, 1969 to 2025, 1987, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticKenneth PlumWon(incumbent)	Democratic	14,766100.0%	100.0%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	40.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 15,800
Election day: November 5, 1985
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1990)

Virginia House of Delegates District 36, 1969 to 2025, 1985, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticKenneth PlumWon(incumbent)	Democratic	9,98863.2%	63.2%
RepublicanLloyd L. Thoburn	Republican	5,81136.8%	36.8%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	10.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 6,415
Election day: November 8, 1983
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1990)

Virginia House of Delegates District 36, 1969 to 2025, 1983, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticKenneth PlumWon(incumbent)	Democratic	6,40899.9%	99.9%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	70.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 15,493
Election day: November 2, 1982
Type: Special election
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1990)

Virginia House of Delegates District 36, 1969 to 2025, 1982, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticKenneth PlumWon(incumbent)	Democratic	10,02564.7%	64.7%
RepublicanM. F. Rupper	Republican	5,46835.3%	35.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 29,185
Election day: November 3, 1981
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (1981)

Virginia House of Delegates District 36, 1969 to 2025, 1981, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticFrederick H. CreekmoreWon(incumbent)	Democratic	15,45152.9%	52.9%
DemocraticV. Thomas Forehand Jr.Won(incumbent)	Democratic	13,73147.0%	47.0%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	30.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 27,426
Election day: November 6, 1979
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (1971 to 1972)

Virginia House of Delegates District 36, 1969 to 2025, 1979, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanGeorge W. JonesWon(incumbent)	Republican	14,33752.3%	52.3%
DemocraticAlexander B. McMurtrieWon(incumbent)	Democratic	13,07047.7%	47.7%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	190.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 36,860
Election day: November 8, 1977
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (1971 to 1972)

Virginia House of Delegates District 36, 1969 to 2025, 1977, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanGeorge W. JonesWon(incumbent)	Republican	20,94056.8%	56.8%
DemocraticAlexander B. McMurtrieWon(incumbent)	Democratic	15,89743.1%	43.1%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	230.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 37,463
Election day: November 4, 1975
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (1971 to 1972)

Virginia House of Delegates District 36, 1969 to 2025, 1975, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticAlexander B. McMurtrieWon(incumbent)	Democratic	12,78534.1%	34.1%
RepublicanGeorge W. JonesWon(incumbent)	Republican	12,20932.6%	32.6%
DemocraticWilliam N. Humphries Jr.	Democratic	7,13919.1%	19.1%
RepublicanAl J. Krepela	Republican	5,32814.2%	14.2%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	20.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 43,360
Election day: November 6, 1973
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (1971 to 1972)

Virginia House of Delegates District 36, 1969 to 2025, 1973, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanGeorge W. JonesWon(incumbent)	Republican	15,01134.6%	34.6%
DemocraticAlexander B. McMurtrieWon(incumbent)	Democratic	14,52333.5%	33.5%
RepublicanC. J. Purdy	Republican	10,98925.3%	25.3%
IndependentWilliam B. Cox	Independent	2,8376.5%	6.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 30,188
Election day: November 2, 1971
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (1971 to 1972)

Virginia House of Delegates District 36, 1969 to 2025, 1971, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanGeorge W. JonesWon(incumbent)	Republican	8,22927.3%	27.3%
DemocraticAlexander B. McMurtrieWon	Democratic	5,84219.4%	19.4%
DemocraticC. J. Purdy	Democratic	5,52318.3%	18.3%
IndependentF. F. Dietsch	Independent	5,30117.6%	17.6%
RepublicanThomas S. Winston III	Republican	5,29317.5%	17.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 529,412
Election day: November 4, 1969
Seats: 8
District map: Older district map (1964 to 1970)

Virginia House of Delegates District 36, 1969 to 2025, 1969, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJunie L. BradshawWon(incumbent)	Democratic	52,3299.9%	9.9%
DemocraticGeorge E. Allen Jr.Won(incumbent)	Democratic	47,3058.9%	8.9%
RepublicanCarl E. BainWon	Republican	43,8158.3%	8.3%
DemocraticWilliam Ferguson ReidWon(incumbent)	Democratic	43,3758.2%	8.2%
DemocraticEleanor P. SheppardWon(incumbent)	Democratic	39,6997.5%	7.5%
DemocraticEdward E. LaneWon(incumbent)	Democratic	39,5487.5%	7.5%
DemocraticB. Earl DunnWon	Democratic	39,0327.4%	7.4%
DemocraticErnst W. Farley Jr.Won(incumbent)	Democratic	37,0187.0%	7.0%
DemocraticThomas P. Bryan(incumbent)	Democratic	35,6056.7%	6.7%
OtherTrible Dix Sutton	Other	33,0906.3%	6.3%
OtherS. Strother Smith III	Other	30,1245.7%	5.7%
OtherGeorge W. Jinkins Jr.	Other	27,9715.3%	5.3%
OtherRichard Cocke	Other	27,7975.3%	5.3%
OtherAlfred Jerome Ownings	Other	24,2574.6%	4.6%
OtherElizabeth Newton Dew	Other	8,4291.6%	1.6%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	180.0%	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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