Virginia House of Delegates District 43

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

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Last election: Will Morefield (Republican) won by 65.8 points, 2025

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History (30 elections for this seat)

Votes for listed candidates: 26,905
Election day: November 4, 2025
District map: Same as today

Virginia House of Delegates District 43, 1969 to 2025, 2025, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanWill MorefieldWonName as filed: James W. "Will" Morefield	Republican	22,25782.7%	82.7%
DemocraticMary E. Sumner	Democratic	4,53716.9%	16.9%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	1110.4%	0.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 22,310
Election day: November 7, 2023
District map: Same as today

Virginia House of Delegates District 43, 1969 to 2025, 2023, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanWill MorefieldWonName as filed: James W. "Will" Morefield	Republican	19,01685.2%	85.2%
IndependentDavid M. "Tiger Dave" Ratliff	Independent	3,21114.4%	14.4%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	830.4%	0.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 31,989
Election day: November 2, 2021
District map: Older district map (2011 to 2022)

Virginia House of Delegates District 43, 1969 to 2025, 2021, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMark David SicklesWon(incumbent)	Democratic	22,44770.2%	70.2%
RepublicanBrenton Howard Hammond	Republican	9,50229.7%	29.7%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	400.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 20,486
Election day: November 5, 2019
District map: Older district map (2011 to 2022)

Virginia House of Delegates District 43, 1969 to 2025, 2019, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMark David SicklesWon(incumbent)	Democratic	15,93977.8%	77.8%
OtherGlenda Gail Parker	Other	4,21720.6%	20.6%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	3301.6%	1.6%

Virginia House of Delegates District 43, 1969 to 2025, 2017, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMark D. SicklesWon(incumbent)	Democratic	22,094100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 12,166
Election day: November 3, 2015
District map: Older district map (2011 to 2022)

Virginia House of Delegates District 43, 1969 to 2025, 2015, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMark D. SicklesWon(incumbent)	Democratic	7,69663.3%	63.3%
RepublicanAnna Urman	Republican	4,05833.4%	33.4%
IndependentPaul J. McIlvaine	Independent	3983.3%	3.3%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	140.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 20,120
Election day: November 5, 2013
District map: Older district map (2011 to 2022)

Virginia House of Delegates District 43, 1969 to 2025, 2013, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMark D. SicklesWon(incumbent)	Democratic	14,79973.5%	73.5%
OtherG. Gail Parker	Other	5,09025.3%	25.3%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	2311.1%	1.1%

Virginia House of Delegates District 43, 1969 to 2025, 2011, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMark D. SicklesWon(incumbent)	Democratic	10,175100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 18,461
Election day: November 3, 2009
District map: Older district map (2001 to 2010)

Virginia House of Delegates District 43, 1969 to 2025, 2009, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMark D. SicklesWon(incumbent)	Democratic	10,36356.1%	56.1%
RepublicanTim D. Nank	Republican	8,08143.8%	43.8%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	170.1%	0.1%

Virginia House of Delegates District 43, 1969 to 2025, 2007, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMark D. SicklesWon(incumbent)	Democratic	9,822100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 18,201
Election day: November 8, 2005
District map: Older district map (2001 to 2010)

Virginia House of Delegates District 43, 1969 to 2025, 2005, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMark D. SicklesWon(incumbent)	Democratic	11,63063.9%	63.9%
RepublicanRon M. Grignol Jr.	Republican	6,57136.1%	36.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 13,296
Election day: November 4, 2003
District map: Older district map (2001 to 2010)

Virginia House of Delegates District 43, 1969 to 2025, 2003, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMark D. SicklesWon	Democratic	7,15953.8%	53.8%
RepublicanT. M. Bolvin(incumbent)	Republican	6,13746.2%	46.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 18,787
Election day: November 6, 2001
District map: Older district map (2001 to 2010)

Virginia House of Delegates District 43, 1969 to 2025, 2001, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanThomas M. BolvinWon(incumbent)	Republican	9,55050.8%	50.8%
DemocraticM. D. Sickles	Democratic	9,23749.2%	49.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 13,842
Election day: November 2, 1999
District map: Older district map (1991 to 2000)

Virginia House of Delegates District 43, 1969 to 2025, 1999, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanThomas M. BolvinWon	Republican	7,23052.2%	52.2%
DemocraticGladys B. Keating(incumbent)	Democratic	6,61247.8%	47.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 18,122
Election day: November 4, 1997
District map: Older district map (1991 to 2000)

Virginia House of Delegates District 43, 1969 to 2025, 1997, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticGladys B. KeatingWon(incumbent)	Democratic	9,30451.3%	51.3%
RepublicanT. M. Bolvin	Republican	8,81848.7%	48.7%

Votes for listed candidates: 13,311
Election day: November 7, 1995
District map: Older district map (1991 to 2000)

Virginia House of Delegates District 43, 1969 to 2025, 1995, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticGladys B. KeatingWon(incumbent)	Democratic	7,32155.0%	55.0%
RepublicanT. M. Bolvin	Republican	5,99045.0%	45.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 15,547
Election day: November 2, 1993
District map: Older district map (1991 to 2000)

Virginia House of Delegates District 43, 1969 to 2025, 1993, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticGladys B. KeatingWon(incumbent)	Democratic	8,80956.7%	56.7%
RepublicanSteven R. Kramer	Republican	4,96831.9%	31.9%
IndependentW. A. Byrne	Independent	1,77011.4%	11.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 10,895
Election day: November 5, 1991
District map: Older district map (1991 to 2000)

Virginia House of Delegates District 43, 1969 to 2025, 1991, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticGladys B. KeatingWon(incumbent)	Democratic	5,96354.7%	54.7%
RepublicanPeter J. Mermagen	Republican	4,93245.3%	45.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 16,798
Election day: November 7, 1989
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1990)

Virginia House of Delegates District 43, 1969 to 2025, 1989, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticGladys B. KeatingWon(incumbent)	Democratic	9,99859.5%	59.5%
RepublicanPaul R. Brockman	Republican	6,79540.5%	40.5%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	50.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 9,435
Election day: November 3, 1987
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1990)

Virginia House of Delegates District 43, 1969 to 2025, 1987, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticGladys B. KeatingWon(incumbent)	Democratic	9,42699.9%	99.9%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	90.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 11,676
Election day: November 5, 1985
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1990)

Virginia House of Delegates District 43, 1969 to 2025, 1985, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticGladys B. KeatingWon(incumbent)	Democratic	7,43063.6%	63.6%
RepublicanEdith L. Stratton	Republican	4,24436.4%	36.4%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	20.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 9,438
Election day: November 8, 1983
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1990)

Virginia House of Delegates District 43, 1969 to 2025, 1983, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticGladys B. KeatingWon(incumbent)	Democratic	5,32056.4%	56.4%
RepublicanDouglas E. Brown	Republican	4,11843.6%	43.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 12,453
Election day: November 2, 1982
Type: Special election
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1990)

Virginia House of Delegates District 43, 1969 to 2025, 1982, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticGladys B. KeatingWon(incumbent)	Democratic	7,62161.2%	61.2%
RepublicanDouglas E. Brown	Republican	4,83138.8%	38.8%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	10.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 15,601
Election day: November 3, 1981
District map: Older district map (1981)

Virginia House of Delegates District 43, 1969 to 2025, 1981, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticW. Tayloe Murphy Jr.Won	Democratic	9,97764.0%	64.0%
RepublicanLawrence M. Traylor	Republican	5,62336.0%	36.0%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	10.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 2,725
Election day: November 6, 1979
District map: Older district map (1973 to 1980)

Virginia House of Delegates District 43, 1969 to 2025, 1979, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJ. Samuel GlasscockWon(incumbent)	Democratic	2,72199.8%	99.8%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	40.1%	0.1%

Virginia House of Delegates District 43, 1969 to 2025, 1977, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJ. Samuel GlasscockWon(incumbent)	Democratic	6,404100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 1,717
Election day: November 4, 1975
District map: Older district map (1973 to 1980)

Virginia House of Delegates District 43, 1969 to 2025, 1975, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJ. Samuel GlasscockWon(incumbent)	Democratic	1,71399.8%	99.8%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	40.2%	0.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 7,041
Election day: November 6, 1973
District map: Older district map (1973 to 1980)

Virginia House of Delegates District 43, 1969 to 2025, 1973, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
IndependentJ. Samuel GlasscockWon(incumbent)	Independent	7,039100.0%	100.0%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	20.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 31,531
Election day: November 2, 1971
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (1971 to 1972)

Virginia House of Delegates District 43, 1969 to 2025, 1971, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticSam E. PopeWon(incumbent)	Democratic	10,01731.8%	31.8%
DemocraticJ. Samuel GlasscockWon(incumbent)	Democratic	9,64530.6%	30.6%
IndependentSidney Rawls Sr.	Independent	5,26516.7%	16.7%
IndependentHarry D. Powell Sr.	Independent	3,42210.8%	10.8%
RepublicanMartha Powell	Republican	3,16910.1%	10.1%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	130.0%	0.0%

Virginia House of Delegates District 43, 1969 to 2025, 1969, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticWilliam M. DudleyWon(incumbent)	Democratic	4,797100.0%	100.0%

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.

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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.

District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:va/sldl:43

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