Virginia's 10th Senate district is one of 40 districts in the

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. The district was represented by Republican John McGuire, following its creation after re-districting. However, McGuire resigned on January 3, 2025 to become the United States representative for

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. A special election was held to finish the remainder of McGuire's term which was won by Luther Cifers.

Geography

District 10 is located in the

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, covering much of the

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as well as all of

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and parts of Chesterfield County. The district overlaps with Virginia's

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, and 5th congressional districts, and with the 27th, 65th, 66th, 68th, 69th, and 71st districts of the

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Recent election results

2025

2019

2015

2011

Federal and statewide results

Historical results

All election results below took place prior to 2011 redistricting, and thus were under different district lines.

2007

2003

1999

1998 special

1995

Notes

References

{{Virginia State Senators Virginia Senate districts Government in Chesterfield County, Virginia Powhatan County, Virginia