Virginia House of Delegates District 38

Next vote Tue, Nov 2, 2027 · Represented by Sam Rasoul Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28

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Last election: Sam Rasoul (Democratic) won by 39.9 points, 2025
Earlier results: Sam Rasoul (Democratic) was unopposed, 2023Laura Hedeen Kory (Democratic) won by 38.0 points, 2021, older linesAll 31 elections

Past results

Votes for listed candidates: 24,531
Election day: November 4, 2025
District map: Same as today

Virginia House of Delegates District 38, 1969 to 2025, 2025, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticSam RasoulWon	Democratic	17,12169.8%	69.8%
IndependentMaynard L. Keller, Jr.	Independent	7,33229.9%	29.9%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	780.3%	0.3%

Virginia House of Delegates District 38, 1969 to 2025, 2023, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticSam RasoulWon	Democratic	12,63291.8%	91.8%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	1,1278.2%	8.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 24,477
Election day: November 2, 2021
District map: Older district map (2011 to 2022)

Virginia House of Delegates District 38, 1969 to 2025, 2021, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticLaura Hedeen KoryWon(incumbent)	Democratic	16,85368.8%	68.8%
RepublicanThomas Lee Pafford	Republican	7,54430.8%	30.8%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	800.3%	0.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 14,941
Election day: November 5, 2019
District map: Older district map (2011 to 2022)

Virginia House of Delegates District 38, 1969 to 2025, 2019, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticLaura Kaye KoryWon(incumbent)	Democratic	13,93493.3%	93.3%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	1,0076.7%	6.7%

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 (31 for this seat)

Votes for listed candidates: 24,531
Election day: November 4, 2025
District map: Same as today

Virginia House of Delegates District 38, 1969 to 2025, 2025, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticSam RasoulWon	Democratic	17,12169.8%	69.8%
IndependentMaynard L. Keller, Jr.	Independent	7,33229.9%	29.9%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	780.3%	0.3%

Virginia House of Delegates District 38, 1969 to 2025, 2023, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticSam RasoulWon	Democratic	12,63291.8%	91.8%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	1,1278.2%	8.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 24,477
Election day: November 2, 2021
District map: Older district map (2011 to 2022)

Virginia House of Delegates District 38, 1969 to 2025, 2021, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticLaura Hedeen KoryWon(incumbent)	Democratic	16,85368.8%	68.8%
RepublicanThomas Lee Pafford	Republican	7,54430.8%	30.8%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	800.3%	0.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 14,941
Election day: November 5, 2019
District map: Older district map (2011 to 2022)

Virginia House of Delegates District 38, 1969 to 2025, 2019, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticLaura Kaye KoryWon(incumbent)	Democratic	13,93493.3%	93.3%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	1,0076.7%	6.7%

Votes for listed candidates: 21,746
Election day: November 7, 2017
District map: Older district map (2011 to 2022)

Virginia House of Delegates District 38, 1969 to 2025, 2017, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticL. Kaye KoryWon(incumbent)	Democratic	16,02373.7%	73.7%
RepublicanPaul B. Haring	Republican	5,72326.3%	26.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 10,589
Election day: November 3, 2015
District map: Older district map (2011 to 2022)

Virginia House of Delegates District 38, 1969 to 2025, 2015, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticL. Kaye KoryWon(incumbent)	Democratic	7,81973.8%	73.8%
GreenJames L. Leslie	Green	2,65525.1%	25.1%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	1151.1%	1.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 16,787
Election day: November 5, 2013
District map: Older district map (2011 to 2022)

Virginia House of Delegates District 38, 1969 to 2025, 2013, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticL. Kaye KoryWon(incumbent)	Democratic	12,53474.7%	74.7%
OtherJames L. Leslie	Other	4,08724.4%	24.4%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	1661.0%	1.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 10,508
Election day: November 8, 2011
District map: Older district map (2011 to 2022)

Virginia House of Delegates District 38, 1969 to 2025, 2011, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticL. Kaye KoryWon(incumbent)	Democratic	8,10677.1%	77.1%
GreenJames L. Leslie	Green	2,40222.9%	22.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 16,168
Election day: November 3, 2009
District map: Older district map (2001 to 2010)

Virginia House of Delegates District 38, 1969 to 2025, 2009, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticL. Kaye KoryWon	Democratic	9,62159.5%	59.5%
RepublicanDanny R. Smith	Republican	6,50540.2%	40.2%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	420.3%	0.3%

Virginia House of Delegates District 38, 1969 to 2025, 2007, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticRobert D. HullWon(incumbent)	Democratic	9,448100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 16,296
Election day: November 8, 2005
District map: Older district map (2001 to 2010)

Virginia House of Delegates District 38, 1969 to 2025, 2005, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticRobert D. HullWon(incumbent)	Democratic	11,27769.2%	69.2%
RepublicanB. Leland Cheung	Republican	4,61428.3%	28.3%
OtherC. W. Levy	Other	4052.5%	2.5%

Virginia House of Delegates District 38, 1969 to 2025, 2003, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticRobert D. HullWon(incumbent)	Democratic	9,674100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 17,535
Election day: November 6, 2001
District map: Older district map (2001 to 2010)

Virginia House of Delegates District 38, 1969 to 2025, 2001, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticRobert D. HullWon(incumbent)	Democratic	10,30158.8%	58.8%
RepublicanD. R. Smith	Republican	6,46836.9%	36.9%
IndependentD. J. Audi	Independent	6123.5%	3.5%
IndependentC. W. Levy	Independent	1540.9%	0.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 13,494
Election day: November 2, 1999
District map: Older district map (1991 to 2000)

Virginia House of Delegates District 38, 1969 to 2025, 1999, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticRobert D. HullWon(incumbent)	Democratic	8,02359.5%	59.5%
RepublicanS. F. Smith	Republican	5,47140.5%	40.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 16,534
Election day: November 4, 1997
District map: Older district map (1991 to 2000)

Virginia House of Delegates District 38, 1969 to 2025, 1997, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticRobert D. HullWon(incumbent)	Democratic	9,83659.5%	59.5%
RepublicanMichael G. Davis Jr.	Republican	6,69840.5%	40.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 13,543
Election day: November 7, 1995
District map: Older district map (1991 to 2000)

Virginia House of Delegates District 38, 1969 to 2025, 1995, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticRobert D. HullWon(incumbent)	Democratic	8,34461.6%	61.6%
RepublicanL. R. Gibson	Republican	5,19938.4%	38.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 17,165
Election day: November 2, 1993
District map: Older district map (1991 to 2000)

Virginia House of Delegates District 38, 1969 to 2025, 1993, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticRobert D. HullWon	Democratic	11,02364.2%	64.2%
RepublicanNorman P. Atkins	Republican	6,14235.8%	35.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 13,243
Election day: November 5, 1991
District map: Older district map (1991 to 2000)

Virginia House of Delegates District 38, 1969 to 2025, 1991, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticLeslie L. ByrneWon(incumbent)	Democratic	8,01760.5%	60.5%
RepublicanNorman A. Caron	Republican	5,22639.5%	39.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 18,511
Election day: November 7, 1989
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1990)

Virginia House of Delegates District 38, 1969 to 2025, 1989, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticLeslie L. ByrneWon(incumbent)	Democratic	10,48556.6%	56.6%
RepublicanA. Strode Brent Jr.	Republican	8,01843.3%	43.3%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	80.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 15,608
Election day: November 3, 1987
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1990)

Virginia House of Delegates District 38, 1969 to 2025, 1987, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticLeslie L. ByrneWon(incumbent)	Democratic	8,17252.4%	52.4%
RepublicanA. Strode Brent Jr.	Republican	7,43447.6%	47.6%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	20.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 15,438
Election day: November 5, 1985
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1990)

Virginia House of Delegates District 38, 1969 to 2025, 1985, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticLeslie L. ByrneWon	Democratic	8,49755.0%	55.0%
RepublicanGwendalyn F. Cody(incumbent)	Republican	6,94145.0%	45.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 12,653
Election day: November 8, 1983
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1990)

Virginia House of Delegates District 38, 1969 to 2025, 1983, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanGwendalyn F. CodyWon	Republican	6,73753.2%	53.2%
DemocraticNora Anderson Squyres(incumbent)	Democratic	5,91646.8%	46.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 16,881
Election day: November 2, 1982
Type: Special election
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1990)

Virginia House of Delegates District 38, 1969 to 2025, 1982, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticNora Anderson SquyresWon	Democratic	8,52950.5%	50.5%
RepublicanGwendalyn F. Cody(incumbent)	Republican	8,34949.5%	49.5%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	30.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 1,802
Election day: not on file
Type: Special election
District map: Older district map (1981)

Virginia House of Delegates District 38, 1969 to 2025, 1982, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticNora Anderson SquyresWon	Democratic	1,46581.3%	81.3%
DemocraticWayne M. Lynch	Democratic	33718.7%	18.7%

Votes for listed candidates: 236,234
Election day: November 3, 1981
Seats: 5
District map: Older district map (1981)

Virginia House of Delegates District 38, 1969 to 2025, 1981, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticOwen B. PickettWon(incumbent)	Democratic	31,65313.4%	13.4%
RepublicanW. R. ObrienWon(incumbent)	Republican	30,90013.1%	13.1%
DemocraticGlenn McClananWon(incumbent)	Democratic	26,59911.3%	11.3%
RepublicanMelvin M. SpenceWon	Republican	23,3169.9%	9.9%
DemocraticJoseph William Obrien Jr.Won(incumbent)	Democratic	22,2119.4%	9.4%
DemocraticRobert G. Jones	Democratic	21,4579.1%	9.1%
RepublicanCarter R. Anderson Jr.	Republican	20,6768.8%	8.8%
DemocraticJulie L. Smith	Democratic	20,5598.7%	8.7%
RepublicanRobert L. Simpson Jr.	Republican	19,6028.3%	8.3%
RepublicanJames H. Campbell	Republican	17,1607.3%	7.3%
IndependentCharles L. Bowman	Independent	2,0980.9%	0.9%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	30.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 17,563
Election day: November 6, 1979
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (1973 to 1980)

Virginia House of Delegates District 38, 1969 to 2025, 1979, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticFrederick H. CreekmoreWon(incumbent)	Democratic	9,20552.4%	52.4%
DemocraticV. Thomas Forehand Jr.Won	Democratic	8,35147.5%	47.5%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	70.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 20,676
Election day: November 8, 1977
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (1973 to 1980)

Virginia House of Delegates District 38, 1969 to 2025, 1977, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticFrederick H. CreekmoreWon(incumbent)	Democratic	10,99753.2%	53.2%
DemocraticWilliam T. ParkerWon(incumbent)	Democratic	9,67846.8%	46.8%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	10.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 18,104
Election day: November 4, 1975
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (1973 to 1980)

Virginia House of Delegates District 38, 1969 to 2025, 1975, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticFrederick H. CreekmoreWon(incumbent)	Democratic	8,19045.2%	45.2%
DemocraticWilliam T. ParkerWon	Democratic	7,23039.9%	39.9%
RepublicanJanet Kay Deal	Republican	2,68214.8%	14.8%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	20.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 28,393
Election day: November 6, 1973
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (1973 to 1980)

Virginia House of Delegates District 38, 1969 to 2025, 1973, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticFrederick H. CreekmoreWon	Democratic	11,45640.4%	40.4%
DemocraticStanley G. BryanWon(incumbent)	Democratic	11,13539.2%	39.2%
RepublicanHarold M. Thrasher	Republican	5,80220.4%	20.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 100,283
Election day: November 2, 1971
Seats: 4
District map: Older district map (1971 to 1972)

Virginia House of Delegates District 38, 1969 to 2025, 1971, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticL. Cleaves ManningWon(incumbent)	Democratic	18,33618.3%	18.3%
DemocraticLester E. SchlitzWon(incumbent)	Democratic	17,89617.9%	17.9%
DemocraticRobert E. GibsonWon(incumbent)	Democratic	17,20517.2%	17.2%
DemocraticStanley G. BryanWon(incumbent)	Democratic	15,91015.9%	15.9%
RepublicanJ. Shermer Garrison III	Republican	8,6828.7%	8.7%
RepublicanJohn F. Morris	Republican	8,0358.0%	8.0%
RepublicanJames H. Riggin Jr.	Republican	7,3817.4%	7.4%
RepublicanJoseph L. Rowe	Republican	6,8386.8%	6.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 5,753
Election day: November 4, 1969
District map: Older district map (1964 to 1970)

Virginia House of Delegates District 38, 1969 to 2025, 1969, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticSam E. PopeWon(incumbent)	Democratic	5,44394.6%	94.6%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	3105.4%	5.4%

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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