Virginia House of Delegates District 48

Next vote Tue, Nov 2, 2027 · Represented by Eric Phillips 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: Eric Phillips (Republican) won by 29.1 points, 2025
Earlier results: Les R. Adams (Republican) was unopposed, 2023Richard C. Sullivan Jr. (Democratic) won by 44.5 points, 2021, older linesAll 30 elections

Past results

Votes for listed candidates: 31,216
Election day: November 4, 2025
District map: Same as today

Virginia House of Delegates District 48, 1969 to 2025, 2025, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanEric PhillipsWon	Republican	19,86863.6%	63.6%
DemocraticMelody A. "Mel" Cartwright	Democratic	10,79734.6%	34.6%
IndependentBarbara Mayhew Hancock	Independent	5191.7%	1.7%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	320.1%	0.1%

Virginia House of Delegates District 48, 1969 to 2025, 2023, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanLes R. AdamsWon	Republican	17,89196.8%	96.8%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	5823.1%	3.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 39,577
Election day: November 2, 2021
District map: Older district map (2011 to 2022)

Virginia House of Delegates District 48, 1969 to 2025, 2021, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticRichard C. Sullivan Jr.Won(incumbent)	Democratic	28,54572.1%	72.1%
RepublicanEdward William Monroe Jr.	Republican	10,93727.6%	27.6%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	950.2%	0.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 20,983
Election day: November 5, 2019
District map: Older district map (2011 to 2022)

Virginia House of Delegates District 48, 1969 to 2025, 2019, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticRichard C. Sullivan Jr.Won(incumbent)	Democratic	19,76294.2%	94.2%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	1,2215.8%	5.8%

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: 31,216
Election day: November 4, 2025
District map: Same as today

Virginia House of Delegates District 48, 1969 to 2025, 2025, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanEric PhillipsWon	Republican	19,86863.6%	63.6%
DemocraticMelody A. "Mel" Cartwright	Democratic	10,79734.6%	34.6%
IndependentBarbara Mayhew Hancock	Independent	5191.7%	1.7%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	320.1%	0.1%

Virginia House of Delegates District 48, 1969 to 2025, 2023, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanLes R. AdamsWon	Republican	17,89196.8%	96.8%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	5823.1%	3.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 39,577
Election day: November 2, 2021
District map: Older district map (2011 to 2022)

Virginia House of Delegates District 48, 1969 to 2025, 2021, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticRichard C. Sullivan Jr.Won(incumbent)	Democratic	28,54572.1%	72.1%
RepublicanEdward William Monroe Jr.	Republican	10,93727.6%	27.6%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	950.2%	0.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 20,983
Election day: November 5, 2019
District map: Older district map (2011 to 2022)

Virginia House of Delegates District 48, 1969 to 2025, 2019, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticRichard C. Sullivan Jr.Won(incumbent)	Democratic	19,76294.2%	94.2%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	1,2215.8%	5.8%

Virginia House of Delegates District 48, 1969 to 2025, 2017, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticR. C. Sullivan Jr.Won(incumbent)	Democratic	27,670100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 13,781
Election day: November 3, 2015
District map: Older district map (2011 to 2022)

Virginia House of Delegates District 48, 1969 to 2025, 2015, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticR. C. Sullivan Jr.Won	Democratic	13,14195.4%	95.4%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	6404.6%	4.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 23,350
Election day: November 5, 2013
District map: Older district map (2011 to 2022)

Virginia House of Delegates District 48, 1969 to 2025, 2013, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticRobert H. BrinkWon(incumbent)	Democratic	22,11094.7%	94.7%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	1,2405.3%	5.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 16,726
Election day: November 8, 2011
District map: Older district map (2011 to 2022)

Virginia House of Delegates District 48, 1969 to 2025, 2011, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticRobert H. BrinkWon(incumbent)	Democratic	11,49268.7%	68.7%
IndependentKathy D. Gillettemallard	Independent	4,08124.4%	24.4%
GreenJanet Murphy	Green	1,1536.9%	6.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 24,657
Election day: November 3, 2009
District map: Older district map (2001 to 2010)

Virginia House of Delegates District 48, 1969 to 2025, 2009, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticRobert H. BrinkWon(incumbent)	Democratic	15,36662.3%	62.3%
RepublicanAaron E. Ringel	Republican	9,26537.6%	37.6%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	260.1%	0.1%

Virginia House of Delegates District 48, 1969 to 2025, 2007, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticRobert H. BrinkWon(incumbent)	Democratic	10,947100.0%	100.0%

Virginia House of Delegates District 48, 1969 to 2025, 2005, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticRobert H. BrinkWon(incumbent)	Democratic	19,703100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 14,895
Election day: November 4, 2003
District map: Older district map (2001 to 2010)

Virginia House of Delegates District 48, 1969 to 2025, 2003, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticRobert H. BrinkWon(incumbent)	Democratic	9,07460.9%	60.9%
RepublicanS. V. Sass	Republican	5,82139.1%	39.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 22,695
Election day: November 6, 2001
District map: Older district map (2001 to 2010)

Virginia House of Delegates District 48, 1969 to 2025, 2001, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticRobert H. BrinkWon(incumbent)	Democratic	14,65264.6%	64.6%
RepublicanV. K. Williams	Republican	8,04335.4%	35.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 15,542
Election day: November 2, 1999
District map: Older district map (1991 to 2000)

Virginia House of Delegates District 48, 1969 to 2025, 1999, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticRobert H. BrinkWon(incumbent)	Democratic	9,75962.8%	62.8%
RepublicanS. John Massoud	Republican	5,78337.2%	37.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 19,908
Election day: November 4, 1997
District map: Older district map (1991 to 2000)

Virginia House of Delegates District 48, 1969 to 2025, 1997, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticRobert H. BrinkWon	Democratic	11,51057.8%	57.8%
RepublicanS. John Massoud	Republican	7,15636.0%	36.0%
OtherR. D. Smith	Other	1,2426.2%	6.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 16,345
Election day: November 7, 1995
District map: Older district map (1991 to 2000)

Virginia House of Delegates District 48, 1969 to 2025, 1995, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJulia A. ConnallyWon(incumbent)	Democratic	11,05667.6%	67.6%
RepublicanJ. S. Fitzpatrick	Republican	5,28932.4%	32.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 20,757
Election day: November 2, 1993
District map: Older district map (1991 to 2000)

Virginia House of Delegates District 48, 1969 to 2025, 1993, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJulia A. ConnallyWon(incumbent)	Democratic	14,19168.4%	68.4%
RepublicanGustavo M. Ventura	Republican	6,56631.6%	31.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 13,534
Election day: November 5, 1991
District map: Older district map (1991 to 2000)

Virginia House of Delegates District 48, 1969 to 2025, 1991, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJulia A. ConnallyWon	Democratic	8,15360.2%	60.2%
RepublicanJohn Marshall	Republican	5,38139.8%	39.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 13,768
Election day: November 7, 1989
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1990)

Virginia House of Delegates District 48, 1969 to 2025, 1989, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMary A. MarshallWon(incumbent)	Democratic	13,75899.9%	99.9%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	100.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 10,410
Election day: November 3, 1987
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1990)

Virginia House of Delegates District 48, 1969 to 2025, 1987, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMary A. MarshallWon(incumbent)	Democratic	10,40299.9%	99.9%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	80.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 10,729
Election day: November 5, 1985
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1990)

Virginia House of Delegates District 48, 1969 to 2025, 1985, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMary A. MarshallWon(incumbent)	Democratic	10,72299.9%	99.9%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	70.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 12,292
Election day: November 8, 1983
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1990)

Virginia House of Delegates District 48, 1969 to 2025, 1983, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMary A. MarshallWon(incumbent)	Democratic	7,48460.9%	60.9%
IndependentBonnie L. Newlon	Independent	4,80739.1%	39.1%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	10.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 17,196
Election day: November 2, 1982
Type: Special election
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1990)

Virginia House of Delegates District 48, 1969 to 2025, 1982, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMary A. MarshallWon(incumbent)	Democratic	10,36560.3%	60.3%
RepublicanDavid M. Mason	Republican	6,83039.7%	39.7%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	10.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 74,123
Election day: November 3, 1981
Seats: 3
District map: Older district map (1981)

Virginia House of Delegates District 48, 1969 to 2025, 1981, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticTheodore V. Morrison Jr.Won(incumbent)	Democratic	24,01032.4%	32.4%
DemocraticAlan A. DiamonsteinWon(incumbent)	Democratic	23,70632.0%	32.0%
DemocraticRobert C. ScottWon(incumbent)	Democratic	21,72729.3%	29.3%
IndependentJonnie L. Hall	Independent	4,6636.3%	6.3%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	170.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 18,193
Election day: November 6, 1979
District map: Older district map (1973 to 1980)

Virginia House of Delegates District 48, 1969 to 2025, 1979, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanHarvey B. MorganWon	Republican	10,72258.9%	58.9%
DemocraticBoyd M. Sears Jr.	Democratic	7,46941.0%	41.0%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	20.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 10,152
Election day: November 8, 1977
District map: Older district map (1973 to 1980)

Virginia House of Delegates District 48, 1969 to 2025, 1977, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJohn Warren CookeWon(incumbent)	Democratic	10,151100.0%	100.0%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	10.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 10,357
Election day: November 4, 1975
District map: Older district map (1973 to 1980)

Virginia House of Delegates District 48, 1969 to 2025, 1975, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJohn Warren CookeWon(incumbent)	Democratic	10,355100.0%	100.0%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	20.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 9,516
Election day: November 6, 1973
District map: Older district map (1973 to 1980)

Virginia House of Delegates District 48, 1969 to 2025, 1973, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJohn Warren CookeWon(incumbent)	Democratic	9,514100.0%	100.0%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	20.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 9,854
Election day: November 2, 1971
District map: Older district map (1971 to 1972)

Virginia House of Delegates District 48, 1969 to 2025, 1971, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJohn Warren CookeWon(incumbent)	Democratic	9,853100.0%	100.0%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	10.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 4,791
Election day: November 4, 1969
District map: Older district map (1964 to 1970)

Virginia House of Delegates District 48, 1969 to 2025, 1969, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticClaude W. AndersonWon(incumbent)	Democratic	4,78499.8%	99.8%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	70.1%	0.1%

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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