Campaign 2011 Virginia State Senate

All 40 seats in the Virginia State Senate were up for election in 2011. Republicans picked up 2 seats for a 20-20 tie, and Lt. Gov. Bolling (R) will provide the deciding vote..

The GOP controlled the Senate Senate from 1999-2007, providing some much-needed balance to Democrat Govs. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine. But Democrats won control in 2007, and they blocked parts of Gov. Bob McDonnell's forward-looking agenda. The Senate breakdown in early 2011 was 18 R and 22 D; it will now be 20 R and 20 D.

Below are the State Senate districts in northern Virginia, and the candidates for 2011. To learn more about the Senate districts and GOP campaigns, click on "More info" below the appropriate district number.

REDISTRICTING: Many Senate district boundaries have been changed substantially, as a result of legislative redistricting in April 2011. Some candidates have been moved into new districts. Voters should also check carefully to find out what district they'll be voting in this year. Our Senate district pages were updated in early May, to reflect the new lines. (Information on previous district configurations is available here.)

Next Senate elections: Nov. 2015.

Not sure of your voting precinct or legislative district? Check the State Board of Elections online look-up service.