Virginia House of Delegates District 57 | |
Current incumbent | David Toscano |
Population | 80,778 |
Race | 69.2% White, 18.1% Black, 0.6% American Indian, 8.2% Asian, 0.1% Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 3.2% Other, 0.5% Two or more races |
Ethnicity | 92.9% Not Hispanic, 7.1% Hispanic |
Voting age | 84.2% age 18 and over |
Next general election | November 7, 2017 |
Virginia's fifty-seventh state house district is represented by Democratic Representative David Toscano.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 80,778 civilians reside within Virginia's fifty-seventh state house district. Virginia's state delegates represent an average of 80,010 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 70,785 residents.
About the office
Members of the Virginia House of Delegates serve two-year terms and are not subject to term limits. Virginia legislators assume office the second Wednesday in January after the election.
Qualifications
Delegates must be at least 21 years of age at the time of the election, residents of the district they represent, and qualified to vote for members of the Virginia General Assembly.
Salaries
State legislators | ||||
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Salary | Per diem | |||
$18,000/year for the Senate; $17,640/year for the House | $196/day |
Vacancies
If there is a vacancy in the Virginia General Assembly, a special election must be conducted to fill the vacant seat. If the vacancy occurs while the legislature is in session, the presiding officer of the house in which the vacancy happens must call for a special election. If the vacancy occurs while the legislature is in recess, the governor shall call the special election. All special elections must be held promptly. However, no special election can be held if it occurs less than 55 days before any statewide primary or general election or if there are fewer than 75 days remaining in the vacated term.
Elections
2017
Elections for the office of Virginia House of Delegates will take place in 2017. All 100 house seats are up for election. The general election will take place on November 7, 2017. A primary election took place on June 13, 2017. The filing deadline for primary election candidates was March 30, 2017. The filing deadline for non-party candidates and candidates nominated by methods other than a primary was June 13, 2017. Incumbent David Toscano (D) is unopposed in the Virginia House of Delegates District 57 general election.
Incumbent David Toscano defeated Ross Mittiga III in the Virginia House of Delegates District 57 Democratic primary.
Virginia House of Delegates, District 57 Democratic Primary, 2017 | ||||
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Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
✔David Toscano Incumbent | 66.79% | 8,656 | ||
Ross Mittiga III | 33.21% | 4,304 | ||
Total Votes | 12,960 |
No Republican candidate filed to run for this seat.
2015
Elections for the office of Virginia House of Delegates took place in 2015. A primary election was held on June 9, 2015. The general election took place on November 3, 2015. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 26, 2015. Incumbent David Toscano was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.
2013
Elections for the office of Virginia House of Delegates consisted of a primary election on June 11, 2013, and a general election on November 5, 2013. Democratic incumbent David Toscano was unchallenged in the general election. Toscano was unopposed in the Democratic primary election.
Campaign contributions
Since 2001, candidates for Virginia House of Delegates District 57 have raised a total of $1,019,791. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $101,979 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Virginia House of Delegates District 57 | ||||
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Year | Amount | Candidates | Average | |
2011 | $256,184 | 2 | $128,092 | |
2009 | $229,109 | 1 | $229,109 | |
2007 | $148,353 | 1 | $148,353 | |
2005 | $292,704 | 4 | $73,176 | |
2003 | $43,221 | 1 | $43,221 | |
2001 | $50,220 | 1 | $50,220 | |
Total | $1,019,791 | 10 | $101,979 |