Virginia's 11th House of Delegates district elects one of the 100 members of the
Virginia House of Delegates
The Virginia House of Delegates is one of the two parts of the Virginia General Assembly, the other being the Senate of Virginia. It has 100 members elected for terms of two years; unlike most states, these elections take place during odd-number ...
. Located in southwestern Virginia, District 11 includes part of the city of
Roanoke. District 11 is represented by
Democrat Sam Rasoul
Salam "Sam" Rasoul (born June 30, 1981) is an American politician serving as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 11th district. He is one of the two Muslim members of the Virginia General Assembly. In November 2020, Rasoul announc ...
.
Electoral history
2013
The seat has been held by
Democrat Sam Rasoul
Salam "Sam" Rasoul (born June 30, 1981) is an American politician serving as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 11th district. He is one of the two Muslim members of the Virginia General Assembly. In November 2020, Rasoul announc ...
since 2013.
The previous incumbent
Onzlee Ware resigned in late 2012 to spend time with an ailing family member, prompting a special election in January 2013.
Rasoul won the low-turnout contest, in which just 14% of eligible voters participated.
Rasoul earned 70% of the vote, defeating Roanoke’s Republican sheriff Octavia Johnson.
District officeholders
References
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Roanoke, Virginia