Karrie Kristine Delaney (born December 5, 1978) is an American politician serving as a Democratic member of the Virginia House of Delegates since 2018. She was first elected in 2017 defeating incumbent Republican Jim LeMunyon, and represents the 9th district based in western Fairfax County. The district encompasses Bull Run, Centreville, Chantilly, and Greenbriar. Before her election as state delegate, Delaney served on numerous boards and commissions in Virginia. She previously served on the West Melbourne, Florida city council as a Republican before moving to Northern Virginia.

Political career

In 2017, Delaney ran for the Virginia House of Delegates for the 67th district, then held by Republican incumbent James LeMunyon. Delaney won the June 2017 Democratic primary with 65% of the vote, defeating two other candidates. In the general election, Delaney defeated LeMunyon by a 58-42 margin.

Electoral history

Virginia House of Delegates, 67th District
DateElectionCandidatePartyVotes%
June 12, 2017Democratic primaryKarrie K. Delaney3,88765.3
Hannah K. Risheq1,35522.8
John W. Carey70611.9
November 6, 2017GeneralKarrie K. DelaneyDemocratic17,03657.9
James LeMunyonRepublican12,36542.0
Write Ins420.1
November 5, 2019GeneralKarrie K. DelaneyDemocratic16,85989.3
Write Ins2,01110.7
November 2, 2021GeneralKarrie K. DelaneyDemocratic21,11160.7
Bob FrizzelleRepublican13,64939.2
Write Ins440.1

External links

  • at the Virginia Public Access Project
Virginia House of Delegates
Preceded byJames LeMunyonMember of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 67th district 2018–2024Succeeded byHillary Pugh Kent
Preceded byWren WilliamsMember of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 9th district 2024–PresentIncumbent