Virginia House of Delegates District 46
Next vote Tue, Nov 2, 2027 · Represented by Mitchell Cornett Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
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- Last election
- Mitchell Cornett (Republican) won by 55.1 points, 2025
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History (30 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 30,193
- Election day
- November 4, 2025
- District map
- Same as today
Virginia House of Delegates District 46, 1969 to 2025, 2025, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMitchell CornettWon Republican 23,38777.5% DemocraticJamie R. Hendry Democratic 6,74922.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 570.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,294
- Election day
- November 7, 2023
- District map
- Same as today
Virginia House of Delegates District 46, 1969 to 2025, 2023, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJonathan E. "Jed" ArnoldWon Republican 19,35195.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 9434.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,176
- Election day
- November 2, 2021
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- Older district map (2011 to 2022)
Virginia House of Delegates District 46, 1969 to 2025, 2021, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharniele Le HerringWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,44592.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1,7317.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,351
- Election day
- November 5, 2019
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- Older district map (2011 to 2022)
Virginia House of Delegates District 46, 1969 to 2025, 2019, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharniele Lerhonda HerringWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,28792.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1,0648.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,947
- Election day
- November 7, 2017
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- Older district map (2011 to 2022)
Virginia House of Delegates District 46, 1969 to 2025, 2017, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharniele L. HerringWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,947100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,211
- Election day
- November 3, 2015
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- Older district map (2011 to 2022)
Virginia House of Delegates District 46, 1969 to 2025, 2015, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharniele L. HerringWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,50767.0% RepublicanSean T. Lenehan Republican 3,17028.3% LibertarianAndrew G. Bakker Libertarian 5054.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 290.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,750
- Election day
- November 5, 2013
- District map
- Older district map (2011 to 2022)
Virginia House of Delegates District 46, 1969 to 2025, 2013, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharniele L. HerringWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,06695.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 6844.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,664
- Election day
- November 8, 2011
- District map
- Older district map (2011 to 2022)
Virginia House of Delegates District 46, 1969 to 2025, 2011, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharniele L. HerringWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,664100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,718
- Election day
- November 3, 2009
- District map
- Older district map (2001 to 2010)
Virginia House of Delegates District 46, 1969 to 2025, 2009, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharniele L. HerringWon Democratic 8,77864.0% RepublicanSasha Gong Republican 4,92935.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 110.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,624
- Election day
- November 6, 2007
- District map
- Older district map (2001 to 2010)
Virginia House of Delegates District 46, 1969 to 2025, 2007, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBrian J. MoranWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,624100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,995
- Election day
- November 8, 2005
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- Older district map (2001 to 2010)
Virginia House of Delegates District 46, 1969 to 2025, 2005, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBrian J. MoranWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,15672.6% RepublicanMatt A. Mueda Republican 3,83927.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,176
- Election day
- November 4, 2003
- District map
- Older district map (2001 to 2010)
Virginia House of Delegates District 46, 1969 to 2025, 2003, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBrian J. MoranWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,176100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,371
- Election day
- November 6, 2001
- District map
- Older district map (2001 to 2010)
Virginia House of Delegates District 46, 1969 to 2025, 2001, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBrian J. MoranWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,01169.7% RepublicanK. M. Nawash Republican 3,97527.7% OtherJ. R. Lowenstern Other 3852.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,328
- Election day
- November 2, 1999
- District map
- Older district map (1991 to 2000)
Virginia House of Delegates District 46, 1969 to 2025, 1999, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBrian J. MoranWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,328100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,203
- Election day
- November 4, 1997
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- Older district map (1991 to 2000)
Virginia House of Delegates District 46, 1969 to 2025, 1997, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBrian J. MoranWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,26662.6% RepublicanM. W. Barnes Republican 4,93737.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,610
- Election day
- November 7, 1995
- District map
- Older district map (1991 to 2000)
Virginia House of Delegates District 46, 1969 to 2025, 1995, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBrian J. MoranWon Democratic 6,77463.9% RepublicanB. D. Wilmot Republican 3,83636.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,733
- Election day
- November 2, 1993
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- Older district map (1991 to 2000)
Virginia House of Delegates District 46, 1969 to 2025, 1993, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBernard S. CohenWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,51862.0% RepublicanE. Phillip Russell Jr. Republican 5,21538.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,828
- Election day
- November 5, 1991
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- Older district map (1991 to 2000)
Virginia House of Delegates District 46, 1969 to 2025, 1991, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBernard S. CohenWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,828100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,021
- Election day
- November 7, 1989
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- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
Virginia House of Delegates District 46, 1969 to 2025, 1989, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBernard S. CohenWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,00560.0% RepublicanJohn F. Sargent Jr. Republican 6,01340.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 30.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,007
- Election day
- November 3, 1987
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
Virginia House of Delegates District 46, 1969 to 2025, 1987, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBernard S. CohenWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,77353.0% RepublicanJohn F. Sargent Jr. Republican 4,23347.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,240
- Election day
- November 5, 1985
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
Virginia House of Delegates District 46, 1969 to 2025, 1985, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBernard S. CohenWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,05853.9% RepublicanAnne H. Moore Republican 5,18246.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,329
- Election day
- November 8, 1983
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
Virginia House of Delegates District 46, 1969 to 2025, 1983, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBernard S. CohenWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,60455.3% RepublicanRobert M. Gardner Republican 3,72344.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,629
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- Type
- Special election
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
Virginia House of Delegates District 46, 1969 to 2025, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBernard S. CohenWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,84057.5% RepublicanElizabeth C. McCann Republican 5,78942.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,329
- Election day
- November 3, 1981
- District map
- Older district map (1981)
Virginia House of Delegates District 46, 1969 to 2025, 1981, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorge W. GraysonWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,321100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 80.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,432
- Election day
- November 6, 1979
- District map
- Older district map (1971 to 1972)
Virginia House of Delegates District 46, 1969 to 2025, 1979, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert S. BloxomWon(incumbent) Republican 8,432100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,002
- Election day
- November 8, 1977
- District map
- Older district map (1971 to 1972)
Virginia House of Delegates District 46, 1969 to 2025, 1977, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert S. BloxomWon Republican 8,15968.0% IndependentPaul B. Merritt Independent 3,84332.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,804
- Election day
- November 4, 1975
- District map
- Older district map (1971 to 1972)
Virginia House of Delegates District 46, 1969 to 2025, 1975, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGeorge N. McMathWon(incumbent) Republican 9,803100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,601
- Election day
- November 6, 1973
- District map
- Older district map (1971 to 1972)
Virginia House of Delegates District 46, 1969 to 2025, 1973, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGeorge N. McMathWon(incumbent) Republican 6,04152.1% DemocraticD. Page Elmore Democratic 4,68840.4% IndependentEdward H. Bender Independent 8717.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,518
- Election day
- November 2, 1971
- District map
- Older district map (1971 to 1972)
Virginia House of Delegates District 46, 1969 to 2025, 1971, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorge N. McMathWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,518100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,108
- Election day
- November 4, 1969
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1970)
Virginia House of Delegates District 46, 1969 to 2025, 1969, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn N. DaltonWon(incumbent) Republican 7,87370.9% OtherAlan D. Rex Other 3,23229.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 30.0%
- 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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Election Wrld. (2026). Virginia House of Delegates District 46, election results 1969 to 2025. https://www.electionwrld.com/va/house-of-delegates/46. Retrieved October 30, 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.
District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:va/sldl:46
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