Virginia House of Delegates District 83
Leans Republican — shifted 4.5pp toward Republicans in 2024 — 92K residents
Virginia House of Delegates District 83 is a state house district that has a population of 92,188. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Republican with a margin of R+7.9. Akashic Edge tracks 5 presidential elections here, dating back to 2008.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 45.5% | 53.5% | R+7.9 | R+4.5 |
| 2020* | 47.8% | 51.2% | R+3.4 | R+2.8 |
| 2016* | 48.1% | 48.7% | R+0.6 | R+8.0 |
| 2012* | 53.7% | 46.3% | D+7.4 | R+0.6 |
| 2008* | 53.3% | 45.3% | D+8.0 | — |
* Pre-2022 results projected onto current district boundaries. Actual boundaries at the time of the election may have differed.
What defines VA-HD-83?
VA-HD-83 has been trending Republican — 15pp redder over the last 4 presidential cycles. It has a plurality-minority electorate (48% nonwhite) where demographic change is reshaping the political map.
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Key Insights
- The 2016 election was decided by just 0.6 points — razor-thin
- Won by both parties in recent history — Democrats most recently in 2012, Republicans in 2024
- Shifted 15.3 points toward Republicans over the last 4 elections
Who Lives Here
| Group | VA-HD-83 | State | National |
|---|---|---|---|
White (Non-Hispanic) | 52.0% | 58.4% | 57.4% |
Black / African American | 41.0% | 18.6% | 12.2% |
Multiracial / Other | 3.3% | 4.7% | 4.0% |
Hispanic / Latino | 2.8% | 11.0% | 19.3% |
Asian | 0.6% | 6.9% | 6.0% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Who lives in Virginia House of Delegates District 83? 92,188 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.
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How competitive is VA-HD-83?
Other Virginia State House Districts
99 total| Name | Margin ↓ |
|---|---|
| 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 |