Virginia House of Delegates District 40
Next vote Tue, Nov 2, 2027 · Represented by Joe McNamara Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
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- Last election
- Joe McNamara (Republican) won by 5.9 points, 2025
- Earlier results
- Joe McNamara (Republican) won by 19.6 points, 2023Daniel Isaac Helmer (Democratic) won by 5.4 points, 2021, older linesAll 30 elections
Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 36,425
- Election day
- November 4, 2025
- District map
- Same as today
Virginia House of Delegates District 40, 1969 to 2025, 2025, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoe McNamaraWonName as filed: Joseph P. "Joe" McNamara Republican 19,25552.9% DemocraticDonna M. Littlepage Democratic 17,10147.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 690.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,612
- Election day
- November 7, 2023
- District map
- Same as today
Virginia House of Delegates District 40, 1969 to 2025, 2023, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoe McNamaraWonName as filed: Joseph P. "Joe" McNamara Republican 15,88959.7% DemocraticMisty Dawn Vickers Democratic 10,66740.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 560.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,371
- Election day
- November 2, 2021
- District map
- Older district map (2011 to 2022)
Virginia House of Delegates District 40, 1969 to 2025, 2021, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDaniel Isaac HelmerWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,20152.6% RepublicanHarold Young Pyon Republican 18,13347.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 370.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,405
- Election day
- November 5, 2019
- District map
- Older district map (2011 to 2022)
Virginia House of Delegates District 40, 1969 to 2025, 2019, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDaniel Isaac HelmerWon Democratic 15,91352.3% RepublicanTimothy D. Hugo(incumbent) Republican 14,45747.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 350.1%
- 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
- 36,425
- Election day
- November 4, 2025
- District map
- Same as today
Virginia House of Delegates District 40, 1969 to 2025, 2025, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoe McNamaraWonName as filed: Joseph P. "Joe" McNamara Republican 19,25552.9% DemocraticDonna M. Littlepage Democratic 17,10147.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 690.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,612
- Election day
- November 7, 2023
- District map
- Same as today
Virginia House of Delegates District 40, 1969 to 2025, 2023, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoe McNamaraWonName as filed: Joseph P. "Joe" McNamara Republican 15,88959.7% DemocraticMisty Dawn Vickers Democratic 10,66740.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 560.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,371
- Election day
- November 2, 2021
- District map
- Older district map (2011 to 2022)
Virginia House of Delegates District 40, 1969 to 2025, 2021, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDaniel Isaac HelmerWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,20152.6% RepublicanHarold Young Pyon Republican 18,13347.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 370.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,405
- Election day
- November 5, 2019
- District map
- Older district map (2011 to 2022)
Virginia House of Delegates District 40, 1969 to 2025, 2019, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDaniel Isaac HelmerWon Democratic 15,91352.3% RepublicanTimothy D. Hugo(incumbent) Republican 14,45747.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 350.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,114
- Election day
- November 7, 2017
- District map
- Older district map (2011 to 2022)
Virginia House of Delegates District 40, 1969 to 2025, 2017, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTimothy D. HugoWon(incumbent) Republican 15,11050.2% DemocraticDonte T. Tanner Democratic 15,00449.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,685
- Election day
- November 3, 2015
- District map
- Older district map (2011 to 2022)
Virginia House of Delegates District 40, 1969 to 2025, 2015, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTimothy D. HugoWon(incumbent) Republican 10,87565.2% DemocraticJerry L. Foltz Democratic 5,78134.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 290.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,830
- Election day
- November 5, 2013
- District map
- Older district map (2011 to 2022)
Virginia House of Delegates District 40, 1969 to 2025, 2013, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTimothy D. HugoWon(incumbent) Republican 14,88760.0% DemocraticJerry L. Foltz Democratic 9,90339.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 400.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,586
- Election day
- November 8, 2011
- District map
- Older district map (2011 to 2022)
Virginia House of Delegates District 40, 1969 to 2025, 2011, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTimothy D. HugoWon(incumbent) Republican 11,56574.2% IndependentDianne L. Blais Independent 4,02125.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,015
- Election day
- November 3, 2009
- District map
- Older district map (2001 to 2010)
Virginia House of Delegates District 40, 1969 to 2025, 2009, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTimothy D. HugoWon(incumbent) Republican 12,05663.4% DemocraticSusan S. Conrad Democratic 6,93636.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 230.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,227
- Election day
- November 6, 2007
- District map
- Older district map (2001 to 2010)
Virginia House of Delegates District 40, 1969 to 2025, 2007, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTimothy D. HugoWon(incumbent) Republican 8,70757.2% DemocraticRex A. Simmons Democratic 6,52042.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,076
- Election day
- November 8, 2005
- District map
- Older district map (2001 to 2010)
Virginia House of Delegates District 40, 1969 to 2025, 2005, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTimothy D. HugoWon(incumbent) Republican 13,076100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,400
- Election day
- November 4, 2003
- District map
- Older district map (2001 to 2010)
Virginia House of Delegates District 40, 1969 to 2025, 2003, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTimothy D. HugoWon Republican 9,400100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,773
- Election day
- November 6, 2001
- District map
- Older district map (2001 to 2010)
Virginia House of Delegates District 40, 1969 to 2025, 2001, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames Kenneth Obrien Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 14,773100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,015
- Election day
- November 2, 1999
- District map
- Older district map (1991 to 2000)
Virginia House of Delegates District 40, 1969 to 2025, 1999, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames Kenneth Obrien Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 9,77265.1% DemocraticG. K. Meriweather III Democratic 5,24334.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,290
- Election day
- November 4, 1997
- District map
- Older district map (1991 to 2000)
Virginia House of Delegates District 40, 1969 to 2025, 1997, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames Kenneth Obrien Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 14,73869.2% DemocraticRobert C. Greene Democratic 6,55230.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,214
- Election day
- November 7, 1995
- District map
- Older district map (1991 to 2000)
Virginia House of Delegates District 40, 1969 to 2025, 1995, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames Kenneth Obrien Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 9,21160.5% DemocraticJ. M. Spevacek Democratic 6,00339.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,969
- Election day
- November 2, 1993
- District map
- Older district map (1991 to 2000)
Virginia House of Delegates District 40, 1969 to 2025, 1993, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames Kenneth Obrien Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 10,56455.7% DemocraticGeorge L. Barker Democratic 8,14142.9% IndependentMichael F. Looney Independent 2641.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,214
- Election day
- November 5, 1991
- District map
- Older district map (1991 to 2000)
Virginia House of Delegates District 40, 1969 to 2025, 1991, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames Kenneth Obrien Jr.Won Republican 7,43556.3% DemocraticGeorge L. Barker Democratic 5,77943.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,650
- Election day
- November 7, 1989
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
Virginia House of Delegates District 40, 1969 to 2025, 1989, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert E. HarrisWon(incumbent) Republican 15,89162.0% DemocraticMichael D. Dwyre Democratic 9,74438.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 150.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,445
- Election day
- November 3, 1987
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
Virginia House of Delegates District 40, 1969 to 2025, 1987, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert E. HarrisWon(incumbent) Republican 14,442100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 30.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,875
- Election day
- November 5, 1985
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
Virginia House of Delegates District 40, 1969 to 2025, 1985, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert E. HarrisWon(incumbent) Republican 9,39063.1% DemocraticVernon H. Miles Sr. Democratic 5,48436.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,340
- Election day
- November 8, 1983
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
Virginia House of Delegates District 40, 1969 to 2025, 1983, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert E. HarrisWon(incumbent) Republican 6,73765.2% DemocraticVernon H. Miles Sr. Democratic 3,60334.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,526
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- Type
- Special election
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
Virginia House of Delegates District 40, 1969 to 2025, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert E. HarrisWon(incumbent) Republican 9,21363.4% DemocraticC. J. Bradshaw Democratic 5,31336.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,525
- Election day
- not on file
- Type
- Special election
- District map
- Older district map (1981)
Virginia House of Delegates District 40, 1969 to 2025, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert E. HarrisWon(incumbent) Republican 1,49459.2% RepublicanRobert L. Thoburn Republican 1,03140.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 92,823
- Election day
- November 6, 1979
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1973 to 1980)
Virginia House of Delegates District 40, 1969 to 2025, 1979, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanW. R. ObrienWon Republican 18,72120.2% DemocraticOwen B. PickettWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,15919.6% DemocraticGlenn McClananWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,16917.4% DemocraticBernard G. Barrow(incumbent) Democratic 15,74617.0% RepublicanJulie L. Smith Republican 13,87114.9% RepublicanGene A. Woolard Republican 10,15710.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 106,161
- Election day
- November 8, 1977
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1973 to 1980)
Virginia House of Delegates District 40, 1969 to 2025, 1977, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticOwen B. PickettWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,83325.3% DemocraticGlenn McClananWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,61421.3% DemocraticBernard G. BarrowWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,90320.6% RepublicanW. R. Obrien Republican 21,45820.2% RepublicanKnox R. Burchett Republican 13,35312.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 40,521
- Election day
- November 4, 1975
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1973 to 1980)
Virginia House of Delegates District 40, 1969 to 2025, 1975, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGlenn McClananWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,10534.8% DemocraticOwen B. PickettWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,74333.9% DemocraticBernard G. BarrowWon Democratic 12,65931.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 140.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 84,705
- Election day
- November 6, 1973
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1973 to 1980)
Virginia House of Delegates District 40, 1969 to 2025, 1973, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGlenn McClananWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,28726.3% DemocraticDonald H. RhodesWon Democratic 20,66824.4% DemocraticOwen B. PickettWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,87123.5% RepublicanDanny M. Dillon Republican 11,16213.2% RepublicanH. Stegemann Republican 10,71612.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 40,275
- Election day
- November 2, 1971
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1971 to 1972)
Virginia House of Delegates District 40, 1969 to 2025, 1971, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticB. R. MiddletonWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,20835.3% DemocraticGlenn McClananWon Democratic 13,34833.1% DemocraticOwen B. PickettWon Democratic 12,70931.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,945
- Election day
- November 4, 1969
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1970)
Virginia House of Delegates District 40, 1969 to 2025, 1969, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAlan DiamonsteinWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,38035.3% DemocraticLewis A. McMurran Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 12,41732.7% DemocraticTheodore V. Morrison Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 12,14832.0%
- 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