Virginia's 7th Senate district is one of 40 districts in the

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. The seat is currently held by Democrat

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, who was elected in a 2023 special election.

Geography

District 7 is located in the

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metropolitan area in southeastern Virginia, including much of

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and a small part of

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. The district is located entirely within

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, and overlaps with the 21st, 82nd, 83rd, 85th, and 90th districts of the

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Recent election results

2023 special

2019

2015

2011

Federal and statewide results in District 7

Historical results

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

2007

2003

2000 special

1999

1995

District officeholders since 1940

References

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