Virginia House of Delegates District 73
Competitive — 88K residents
Virginia House of Delegates District 73 is a state house district that has a population of 87,644. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Democratic with a margin of D+1.1. Akashic Edge tracks 5 presidential elections here, dating back to 2008.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 49.6% | 48.5% | D+1.1 | D+1.5 |
| 2020* | 48.9% | 49.3% | R+0.4 | D+15.2 |
| 2016* | 38.7% | 54.3% | R+15.6 | D+11.7 |
| 2012* | 36.3% | 63.7% | R+27.3 | R+3.9 |
| 2008* | 37.9% | 61.3% | R+23.4 | — |
* Pre-2022 results projected onto current district boundaries. Actual boundaries at the time of the election may have differed.
What defines VA-HD-73?
VA-HD-73 has been drifting steadily toward Democrats — 28pp bluer over the last 4 presidential cycles. It has a working-class, predominantly white electorate — strong Republican base territory.
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Key Insights
- The 2020 election was decided by just 0.4 points — razor-thin
- Won by both parties in recent history — Democrats most recently in 2024, Republicans in 2020
- Shifted 28.4 points toward Democrats over the last 4 elections
Who Lives Here
| Group | VA-HD-73 | State | National |
|---|---|---|---|
White (Non-Hispanic) | 75.5% | 58.4% | 57.4% |
Black / African American | 9.5% | 18.6% | 12.2% |
Asian | 5.1% | 6.9% | 6.0% |
Hispanic / Latino | 5.0% | 11.0% | 19.3% |
Multiracial / Other | 4.7% | 4.7% | 4.0% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
Who lives in Virginia House of Delegates District 73? 87,644 residents as of the 2020 Census.
Demographics
Scale, voting-age share, and this geography's footprint inside the national electorate.
Income, attainment, and ownership indicators that often shape coalition structure and turnout behavior.
Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.
Turnout in VA-HD-73
How competitive is VA-HD-73?
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|---|---|
| VA-HD-79 | D+78.9 |
| VA-HD-54 | D+60.8 |
| VA-HD-01 | D+59.5 |
| VA-HD-05 | D+58.9 |
| VA-HD-02 | D+57.5 |
| VA-HD-03 | D+56.6 |
| VA-HD-78 | D+54.7 |
| VA-HD-92 | D+52.4 |
| VA-HD-87 | D+51.9 |
| VA-HD-80 | D+51.5 |
| VA-HD-77 | D+50.6 |
| VA-HD-93 | D+48.3 |
| VA-HD-04 | D+48.0 |
| VA-HD-13 | D+46.3 |
| VA-HD-07 | D+44.6 |
| VA-HD-17 | D+42.5 |
| VA-HD-12 | D+41.7 |
| VA-HD-16 | D+38.7 |
| VA-HD-85 | D+37.1 |
| VA-HD-08 | D+35.9 |
| VA-HD-88 | D+35.7 |
| VA-HD-11 | D+35.4 |
| VA-HD-23 | D+35.2 |
| VA-HD-91 | D+35.1 |
| VA-HD-81 | D+34.6 |