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Virginia's 11th congressional district

Virginia's 11th congressional district

U.S. House district for Virginia


Virginia's 11th congressional district is a U.S. congressional district in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Situated in the Northern Virginia suburbs of Washington, D.C., the district comprises most of Fairfax County and the entirety of Fairfax City. The district is represented by Democrat Gerry Connolly.

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Virginia's 11th congressional district from January 3, 2023

The Hill newspaper quotes census data to conclude that Virginia's 11th district was the wealthiest congressional district in the nation from 2003 to 2013. The article attributed the wealth to the many lobbyists and two-career couples in Northern Virginia.[5]

The district last existed in what is now West Virginia's 1st district and was held by Jacob B. Blair before the events of the U.S. Civil War. Virginia did not have an 11th district until it was re-created after the 1990 United States census from portions of the old 8th and 10th districts because of explosive growth in Northern Virginia. It was intended to be a "fair fight" district; indeed, it encompassed most of the more Democratic portions of the old 10th district and the more Republican portions of the old 8th district.

George W. Bush only narrowly defeated John Kerry here in 2004, while Democratic Governor Tim Kaine and Democratic Senator Jim Webb both carried this district, in 2005 and 2006 respectively. In 2008, Barack Obama won this district over Republican Senator John McCain. Democrat Leslie L. Byrne briefly held the seat for the first election cycle of the new district, but was quickly defeated in 1994 by Republican Tom Davis. Davis established a secure hold on the district during his tenure (1995–2008), but Democrat Gerald Connolly won it when Davis stepped down.

Both Davis and Connolly may have been aided by their previous service on the Board of Supervisors of Fairfax County, where most of the 11th district's population is concentrated. 61.5% of 11th congressional district residents live in Fairfax County.[6] The results of the 2010 United States census showed this district's population continued to grow, and due to redistricting covered more urban areas in Northern Virginia to favor the incumbent, Connolly.

Recent electoral history

1992-1998s

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2000s

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2010s

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2020s

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Recent statewide election results

Data on election results for Virginia districts can be found via the Virginia Department of Elections.[12]

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List of members representing the district

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Historical district boundaries

2003–2013
2013–2023

See also

Notes

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References

  1. "Congressional Districts Relationship Files (State-based)". U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on April 2, 2013.
  2. "2022 Cook PVI: District Map and List". Cook Political Report. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
  3. Barr, Andy (February 28, 2006). "Washington Area Tops List for Income". The Hill. Capitol Hill Publishing Corp. Archived from the original on May 8, 2006. Retrieved June 7, 2009.
  4. "Virginia Census Viewer". Census Viewer. Retrieved April 13, 2016.
  5. "November 2, 2010 General and Special Elections Unofficial Results as of November 5, 2010". Virginia State Board of Elections. Archived from the original on November 3, 2010. Retrieved November 9, 2010.
  6. "Election Results | Virginia Department of Elections". Archived from the original on November 7, 2014. Retrieved November 27, 2014.
  7. "2016 November General Congress". Virginia State Board of Elections. Retrieved November 26, 2016.
  8. "2018 November General". Archived from the original on November 8, 2018. Retrieved May 9, 2019.
  9. Virginia Department of Elections: Election Results. Accessed June 1, 2017.
  10. "Official Results/President". Commonwealth of Virginia/November 2nd – General Election. Virginia State Board of Elections. Archived from the original on December 29, 2012.
  11. "President>President And Vice President>Votes By District". November 2008 Official Results. Virginia State Board of Elections. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016.
  12. "President>President And Vice President>Votes By District". November 6, 2012 General Election Official Results. Virginia State Board of Elections. Archived from the original on August 9, 2016.
  13. "Governor>Votes by District". November 2013 General Election Official Results. Virginia State Board of Elections. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
  14. "Lieutenant Governor>Votes by District". November 2013 General Election Official Results. Virginia State Board of Elections. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
  15. "Attorney General>Votes by District". November 2013 General Election Official Results. Virginia State Board of Elections. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
  16. "Turnout by Congressional District". The Virginia Public Access Project. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
  17. "2016 November General President". Archived from the original on December 23, 2016. Retrieved October 1, 2020.
  18. "2018 U.S. Senate Results by Congressional District". The Virginia Public Access Project. Retrieved June 16, 2018.

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