Election Guide 2025: House District 23
HD 23 includes parts of both Stafford and Prince William counties. Updated March 2, 2025
By Martin Davis
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Overview | Demographics | Key Dates | Voter Information | Related Election Stories — HD 23
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Overview
House District 23 is currently held by Candi King, a Democrat, who handily won the district in 2023. She carried nearly 68% of the vote.
King is listed by VPAP as the only candidate currently seeking the seat this November.
2024 Presidential Election Vote -
66.2% for Harris
30.9% for Trump
Demographics
According to VPAP, HD 23’s racial makeup is 36% Black, 30.6% white, and 22.7% Hispanic. Asian, multiracial, and “other” voters make up the balance.
Some 72% of the voters live in Prince William, and the balance live in Stafford County.
The 23rd was redistricted for the November 2023 election. It was created from the old 2, 28, 31, and 52 districts.
Key Dates
Primary
June 17, 2025
Election Day
November 4, 2025
For more detailed information
Virginia Department of Elections’ How to Run for Virginia House of Delegates
Voter Information
To register to vote, update your current Virginia voter registration, apply to vote absentee by mail, or view your polling place, election district, absentee ballot status, and voting history, visit the Virginia Department of Elections.
Related Election Stories — HD 23
Watch for stories to come.
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