Virginia's 10th Senate district


Virginia's 10th Senate district is one of 40 districts in the Senate of Virginia. The district was represented by Republican John McGuire, following its creation after re-districting. However, McGuire resigned on January 3, 2025 to become the United States representative for Virginia's 5th congressional district. A special election was held to finish the remainder of McGuire's term which was won by Luther Cifers.

Geography

District 10 is located in the Greater Richmond Region, covering much of the City of Richmond as well as all of Powhatan County and parts of Chesterfield County.
The district overlaps with Virginia's 1st, 4th, and 5th congressional districts, and with the 27th, 65th, 66th, 68th, 69th, and 71st districts of the Virginia House of Delegates.

Recent election results

2025

In 2023 the Senate district was moved switching geographical places with Virginia's 15th Senate district, as a result the 10th district became Republican while the 15th became Democratic.

Historical results

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