Virginia House of Delegates District 8

Next vote Tue, Nov 2, 2027 · Represented by Irene Shin Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28

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Last election: Irene Shin (Democratic) won by 48.2 points, 2025

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History (30 elections for this seat)

Votes for listed candidates: 31,047
Election day: November 4, 2025
District map: Same as today

Virginia House of Delegates District 8, 1969 to 2025, 2025, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticIrene ShinWon	Democratic	22,96974.0%	74.0%
RepublicanIndira S. Massey	Republican	8,00225.8%	25.8%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	760.2%	0.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 21,953
Election day: November 7, 2023
District map: Same as today

Virginia House of Delegates District 8, 1969 to 2025, 2023, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticIrene ShinWon	Democratic	14,85167.7%	67.7%
RepublicanMax B. Fisher	Republican	7,02332.0%	32.0%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	790.4%	0.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 35,392
Election day: November 2, 2021
District map: Older district map (2011 to 2022)

Virginia House of Delegates District 8, 1969 to 2025, 2021, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJoseph Patrick McNamaraWon(incumbent)	Republican	25,03070.7%	70.7%
DemocraticDustin Michael Wimbish	Democratic	10,09028.5%	28.5%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	2720.8%	0.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 22,903
Election day: November 5, 2019
District map: Older district map (2011 to 2022)

Virginia House of Delegates District 8, 1969 to 2025, 2019, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJoseph P. McNamaraWon	Republican	15,19566.3%	66.3%
DemocraticDarlene W. Lewis	Democratic	7,67333.5%	33.5%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	350.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 28,605
Election day: November 7, 2017
District map: Older district map (2011 to 2022)

Virginia House of Delegates District 8, 1969 to 2025, 2017, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanGregory D. HabeebWon(incumbent)	Republican	18,31164.0%	64.0%
DemocraticSteve G. McBride	Democratic	10,29436.0%	36.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 17,386
Election day: November 3, 2015
District map: Older district map (2011 to 2022)

Virginia House of Delegates District 8, 1969 to 2025, 2015, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanGregory D. HabeebWon(incumbent)	Republican	16,68496.0%	96.0%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	7024.0%	4.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 20,974
Election day: November 5, 2013
District map: Older district map (2011 to 2022)

Virginia House of Delegates District 8, 1969 to 2025, 2013, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanGregory D. HabeebWon(incumbent)	Republican	20,05895.6%	95.6%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	9164.4%	4.4%

Virginia House of Delegates District 8, 1969 to 2025, 2011, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanGregory D. HabeebWon	Republican	14,882100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 24,398
Election day: November 3, 2009
District map: Older district map (2001 to 2010)

Virginia House of Delegates District 8, 1969 to 2025, 2009, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanH. Morgan GriffithWon(incumbent)	Republican	16,79068.8%	68.8%
DemocraticE. Carter Turner III	Democratic	7,56331.0%	31.0%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	450.2%	0.2%

Virginia House of Delegates District 8, 1969 to 2025, 2007, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanH. Morgan GriffithWon(incumbent)	Republican	13,670100.0%	100.0%

Virginia House of Delegates District 8, 1969 to 2025, 2005, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanH. Morgan GriffithWon(incumbent)	Republican	20,484100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 18,329
Election day: November 4, 2003
District map: Older district map (2001 to 2010)

Virginia House of Delegates District 8, 1969 to 2025, 2003, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanH. Morgan GriffithWon(incumbent)	Republican	10,86059.3%	59.3%
DemocraticM. Q. Emick Sr.	Democratic	7,46940.8%	40.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 24,982
Election day: November 6, 2001
District map: Older district map (2001 to 2010)

Virginia House of Delegates District 8, 1969 to 2025, 2001, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanH. Morgan GriffithWon(incumbent)	Republican	17,40169.7%	69.7%
DemocraticD. Martin	Democratic	7,58130.4%	30.4%

Virginia House of Delegates District 8, 1969 to 2025, 1999, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanH. Morgan GriffithWon(incumbent)	Republican	11,066100.0%	100.0%

Virginia House of Delegates District 8, 1969 to 2025, 1997, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanH. Morgan GriffithWon(incumbent)	Republican	15,383100.0%	100.0%

Virginia House of Delegates District 8, 1969 to 2025, 1995, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanH. Morgan GriffithWon(incumbent)	Republican	14,052100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 21,211
Election day: November 2, 1993
District map: Older district map (1991 to 2000)

Virginia House of Delegates District 8, 1969 to 2025, 1993, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanH. Morgan GriffithWon	Republican	14,08766.4%	66.4%
DemocraticHoward C. Packett	Democratic	7,12433.6%	33.6%

Virginia House of Delegates District 8, 1969 to 2025, 1991, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanG. Steven AgeeWon(incumbent)	Republican	13,651100.0%	100.0%

Virginia House of Delegates District 8, 1969 to 2025, 1989, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticThomas M. Jackson Jr.Won(incumbent)	Democratic	9,838100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 15,587
Election day: November 3, 1987
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1990)

Virginia House of Delegates District 8, 1969 to 2025, 1987, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticThomas M. Jackson Jr.Won	Democratic	9,79862.9%	62.9%
RepublicanR. T. Dupuis	Republican	5,78937.1%	37.1%

Virginia House of Delegates District 8, 1969 to 2025, 1985, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticCharles C. LacyWon(incumbent)	Democratic	8,711100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 10,638
Election day: November 8, 1983
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1990)

Virginia House of Delegates District 8, 1969 to 2025, 1983, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticCharles C. LacyWon(incumbent)	Democratic	10,636100.0%	100.0%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	20.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 14,727
Election day: November 2, 1982
Type: Special election
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1990)

Virginia House of Delegates District 8, 1969 to 2025, 1982, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticCharles C. LacyWon	Democratic	8,63758.6%	58.6%
RepublicanW. W. Halsey Jr.	Republican	6,09041.4%	41.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 10,303
Election day: November 3, 1981
District map: Older district map (1981)

Virginia House of Delegates District 8, 1969 to 2025, 1981, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticWilliam T. WilsonWon(incumbent)	Democratic	10,27499.7%	99.7%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	290.3%	0.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 45,911
Election day: November 6, 1979
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (1973 to 1980)

Virginia House of Delegates District 8, 1969 to 2025, 1979, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRaymond R. RobrechtWon(incumbent)	Republican	16,49735.9%	35.9%
DemocraticC. Richard CranwellWon(incumbent)	Democratic	15,34133.4%	33.4%
DemocraticBob L. Johnson	Democratic	8,99419.6%	19.6%
RepublicanRonkeith Adkins	Republican	5,07911.1%	11.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 31,828
Election day: November 8, 1977
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (1973 to 1980)

Virginia House of Delegates District 8, 1969 to 2025, 1977, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRaymond R. RobrechtWon(incumbent)	Republican	16,31051.2%	51.2%
DemocraticC. Richard CranwellWon(incumbent)	Democratic	15,50048.7%	48.7%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	180.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 34,068
Election day: November 4, 1975
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (1973 to 1980)

Virginia House of Delegates District 8, 1969 to 2025, 1975, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticC. Richard CranwellWon(incumbent)	Democratic	13,33839.1%	39.1%
RepublicanRaymond R. RobrechtWon(incumbent)	Republican	11,68534.3%	34.3%
DemocraticDonald A. Williams	Democratic	9,03426.5%	26.5%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	110.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 42,276
Election day: November 6, 1973
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (1973 to 1980)

Virginia House of Delegates District 8, 1969 to 2025, 1973, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticC. Richard CranwellWon(incumbent)	Democratic	12,77030.2%	30.2%
RepublicanRaymond R. RobrechtWon(incumbent)	Republican	11,90428.2%	28.2%
RepublicanRobert G. Frank	Republican	9,44922.4%	22.4%
DemocraticEdward S. Kidd Jr.	Democratic	8,15319.3%	19.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 36,104
Election day: November 2, 1971
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (1971 to 1972)

Virginia House of Delegates District 8, 1969 to 2025, 1971, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticC. Richard CranwellWon	Democratic	8,40623.3%	23.3%
RepublicanRaymond R. RobrechtWon	Republican	8,06322.3%	22.3%
RepublicanCharles H. Osterhoudt	Republican	7,68121.3%	21.3%
DemocraticB. K. Cruey	Democratic	7,34320.3%	20.3%
IndependentMary Sanders	Independent	2,2026.1%	6.1%
IndependentJames M. Hovland	Independent	1,5264.2%	4.2%
IndependentWilliam W. Cates	Independent	8832.5%	2.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 13,219
Election day: November 4, 1969
District map: Older district map (1964 to 1970)

Virginia House of Delegates District 8, 1969 to 2025, 1969, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticDonald G. PendletonWon(incumbent)	Democratic	6,65950.4%	50.4%
OtherS. Vance Wilkins Jr.	Other	6,56049.6%	49.6%

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:8

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