Virginia House of Delegates District 59

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

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Last election: Buddy Fowler (Republican) won by 13.8 points, 2025
Earlier results: Buddy Fowler (Republican) won by 16.5 points, 2023Charles Matthew Fariss (Republican) won by 32.3 points, 2021, older linesAll 24 elections

Past results

Votes for listed candidates: 44,750
Election day: November 4, 2025
District map: Same as today

Virginia House of Delegates District 59, 1969 to 2025, 2025, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanBuddy FowlerWonName as filed: H. F. "Buddy" Fowler Jr.	Republican	25,42556.8%	56.8%
DemocraticScott O. "K" Konopasek	Democratic	19,24743.0%	43.0%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	780.2%	0.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 31,863
Election day: November 7, 2023
District map: Same as today

Virginia House of Delegates District 59, 1969 to 2025, 2023, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanBuddy FowlerWonName as filed: H. F. "Buddy" Fowler, Jr.	Republican	18,52958.1%	58.1%
DemocraticRachel A. Levy	Democratic	13,27541.7%	41.7%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	590.2%	0.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 35,458
Election day: November 2, 2021
District map: Older district map (2011 to 2022)

Virginia House of Delegates District 59, 1969 to 2025, 2021, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanCharles Matthew FarissWon(incumbent)	Republican	22,89164.6%	64.6%
DemocraticBenjamin Abram Moses	Democratic	11,42132.2%	32.2%
IndependentLouis Vincent Scicli	Independent	1,1053.1%	3.1%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	410.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 26,019
Election day: November 5, 2019
District map: Older district map (2011 to 2022)

Virginia House of Delegates District 59, 1969 to 2025, 2019, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanCharles Matthew FarissWon(incumbent)	Republican	16,44763.2%	63.2%
DemocraticTimothy Joseph Hickey	Democratic	9,54336.7%	36.7%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	290.1%	0.1%

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 (24 for this seat)

Votes for listed candidates: 44,750
Election day: November 4, 2025
District map: Same as today

Virginia House of Delegates District 59, 1969 to 2025, 2025, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanBuddy FowlerWonName as filed: H. F. "Buddy" Fowler Jr.	Republican	25,42556.8%	56.8%
DemocraticScott O. "K" Konopasek	Democratic	19,24743.0%	43.0%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	780.2%	0.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 31,863
Election day: November 7, 2023
District map: Same as today

Virginia House of Delegates District 59, 1969 to 2025, 2023, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanBuddy FowlerWonName as filed: H. F. "Buddy" Fowler, Jr.	Republican	18,52958.1%	58.1%
DemocraticRachel A. Levy	Democratic	13,27541.7%	41.7%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	590.2%	0.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 35,458
Election day: November 2, 2021
District map: Older district map (2011 to 2022)

Virginia House of Delegates District 59, 1969 to 2025, 2021, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanCharles Matthew FarissWon(incumbent)	Republican	22,89164.6%	64.6%
DemocraticBenjamin Abram Moses	Democratic	11,42132.2%	32.2%
IndependentLouis Vincent Scicli	Independent	1,1053.1%	3.1%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	410.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 26,019
Election day: November 5, 2019
District map: Older district map (2011 to 2022)

Virginia House of Delegates District 59, 1969 to 2025, 2019, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanCharles Matthew FarissWon(incumbent)	Republican	16,44763.2%	63.2%
DemocraticTimothy Joseph Hickey	Democratic	9,54336.7%	36.7%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	290.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 25,691
Election day: November 7, 2017
District map: Older district map (2011 to 2022)

Virginia House of Delegates District 59, 1969 to 2025, 2017, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanC. Matthew FarissWon(incumbent)	Republican	15,75861.3%	61.3%
DemocraticTracy L. Carver	Democratic	8,77334.1%	34.1%
IndependentDavid Wadeball	Independent	8633.4%	3.4%
GreenMarcus T. Sutphin	Green	2971.2%	1.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 9,706
Election day: November 3, 2015
District map: Older district map (2011 to 2022)

Virginia House of Delegates District 59, 1969 to 2025, 2015, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanC. Matthew FarissWon(incumbent)	Republican	9,31295.9%	95.9%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	3944.1%	4.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 17,491
Election day: November 5, 2013
District map: Older district map (2011 to 2022)

Virginia House of Delegates District 59, 1969 to 2025, 2013, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanC. Matt FarissWon(incumbent)	Republican	16,95396.9%	96.9%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	5383.1%	3.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 21,948
Election day: November 8, 2011
District map: Older district map (2011 to 2022)

Virginia House of Delegates District 59, 1969 to 2025, 2011, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanC. Matt FarissWon	Republican	11,65153.1%	53.1%
DemocraticConnie Brennan	Democratic	9,06941.3%	41.3%
IndependentLinda M. Wall	Independent	1,2285.6%	5.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 17,157
Election day: November 3, 2009
District map: Older district map (2001 to 2010)

Virginia House of Delegates District 59, 1969 to 2025, 2009, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
IndependentWatkins M. Abbitt Jr.Won(incumbent)	Independent	16,89698.5%	98.5%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	2611.5%	1.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 23,010
Election day: November 6, 2007
District map: Older district map (2001 to 2010)

Virginia House of Delegates District 59, 1969 to 2025, 2007, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
IndependentWatkins M. Abbitt Jr.Won(incumbent)	Independent	13,87460.3%	60.3%
DemocraticConnie Brennan	Democratic	9,13639.7%	39.7%

Virginia House of Delegates District 59, 1969 to 2025, 2005, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
IndependentWatkins M. Abbitt Jr.Won(incumbent)	Independent	16,398100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 17,620
Election day: November 4, 2003
District map: Older district map (2001 to 2010)

Virginia House of Delegates District 59, 1969 to 2025, 2003, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
IndependentWatkins M. Abbitt Jr.Won(incumbent)	Independent	11,83467.2%	67.2%
DemocraticA. M. Hale	Democratic	5,78632.8%	32.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 18,611
Election day: November 6, 2001
District map: Older district map (2001 to 2010)

Virginia House of Delegates District 59, 1969 to 2025, 2001, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
IndependentWatkins M. Abbitt Jr.Won(incumbent)	Independent	11,78263.3%	63.3%
DemocraticH. P. Hagenau	Democratic	6,82936.7%	36.7%

Virginia House of Delegates District 59, 1969 to 2025, 1999, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticWatkins M. Abbitt Jr.Won(incumbent)	Democratic	14,689100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 17,308
Election day: November 4, 1997
District map: Older district map (1991 to 2000)

Virginia House of Delegates District 59, 1969 to 2025, 1997, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticWatkins M. Abbitt Jr.Won(incumbent)	Democratic	11,32965.5%	65.5%
RepublicanD. H. Gardner	Republican	5,97934.5%	34.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 19,944
Election day: November 7, 1995
District map: Older district map (1991 to 2000)

Virginia House of Delegates District 59, 1969 to 2025, 1995, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticWatkins M. Abbitt Jr.Won(incumbent)	Democratic	11,98760.1%	60.1%
RepublicanD. H. Gardner	Republican	7,13235.8%	35.8%
IndependentJ. L. Ford Jr.	Independent	8254.1%	4.1%

Virginia House of Delegates District 59, 1969 to 2025, 1993, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticWatkins M. Abbitt Jr.Won(incumbent)	Democratic	12,175100.0%	100.0%

Virginia House of Delegates District 59, 1969 to 2025, 1991, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticWatkins M. Abbitt Jr.Won(incumbent)	Democratic	11,958100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 19,800
Election day: November 7, 1989
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1990)

Virginia House of Delegates District 59, 1969 to 2025, 1989, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticWatkins M. Abbitt Jr.Won(incumbent)	Democratic	12,88765.1%	65.1%
RepublicanScott M. Harwood	Republican	6,91334.9%	34.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 11,974
Election day: November 3, 1987
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1990)

Virginia House of Delegates District 59, 1969 to 2025, 1987, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticWatkins M. Abbitt Jr.Won(incumbent)	Democratic	11,970100.0%	100.0%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	40.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 18,172
Election day: November 5, 1985
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1990)

Virginia House of Delegates District 59, 1969 to 2025, 1985, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticWatkins M. Abbitt Jr.Won	Democratic	9,75153.7%	53.7%
RepublicanJames P. McClellan	Republican	8,05744.3%	44.3%
IndependentClyde T. Mayberry	Independent	3632.0%	2.0%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	10.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 14,222
Election day: November 8, 1983
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1990)

Virginia House of Delegates District 59, 1969 to 2025, 1983, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticClaude W. AndersonWon(incumbent)	Democratic	11,07277.8%	77.8%
IndependentClyde T. Mayberry	Independent	3,14922.1%	22.1%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	10.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 8,432
Election day: November 2, 1982
Type: Special election
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1990)

Virginia House of Delegates District 59, 1969 to 2025, 1982, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticClaude W. AndersonWon(incumbent)	Democratic	8,42599.9%	99.9%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	70.1%	0.1%

No results on file 1970 to 1981

Virginia House of Delegates District 59, 1969 to 2025, 1969, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticW. L. LemmonWon(incumbent)	Democratic	4,891100.0%	100.0%

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