Population: 7,386,330
Size: 39,594 sq. miles
Primary election: Fed: Tues. Feb 12 2008
General election: Fed: Tues. Nov 4 2008 State: Tues. Nov 6 2007
Last Presidential election results:
(Bush) 53.8% v. 45.6%
Lower House
Total seats: 100
Party breakdown: 40D/57R/3I
Term length: 2 years
Next Election: 2007
Upper House
Total seats: 40
Party breakdown: 17D/23R
Term length: 4 years
Next Election: 2007
Constitutional Offices
Governor: D
Lt. Governor: R
Secretary of State: NA
Attorny General: R
Next election: 2009
Senate
John Warner (R)
Next election: 2008
Challengers:
James Webb (D)
Next election: 2012
Challengers:
House of Representatives
Seats in house: 11
Party breakdown: 3(D) 8(R)
Competitive districts:
Democratic Party of Virginia
1108 East Main Street Second Floor - Google Maps [1]
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 644-1966
www.vademocrats.org [2]
An initial redistricting plan is created by both the Senate Committee on Privileges and Elections and the House of Delegates Committee of Privileges and Elections. Once a final version is accepted by conference committee, both Houses of the Legislature must pass the plan.