Victories
Won 7 out of 8 general elections
Won 1 out of 1 primaries
Won 8 out of 9 total contests
Opponents
John H. Chichester (R)
Past Elections
| Year | Office | District | Stage | Candidates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Senate of Virginia | 28 | General Election | |
| 2003 | Senate of Virginia | 28 | Republican Primary | |
| 1995 | Senate of Virginia | 28 | General Election | |
| 1991 | Senate of Virginia | 28 | General Election | |
| 1987 | Senate of Virginia | 28 | General Election | |
| 1985 | Lieutenant Governor | Statewide | General Election | |
| 1983 | Senate of Virginia | 28 | General Election | |
| 1979 | Senate of Virginia | 28 | General Election | |
| 1978 | Senate of Virginia | 28 | Special General Election |

