The United States Virgin Islands' at-large congressional district encompasses the entire area of the U.S. Virgin Islands. The territory does not have a voting member of Congress, but does elect a delegate who can participate in debates.48 U.S.C. § 1711
Since the Virgin Islands first held a delegate election in 1972, the voters of the territory have elected a Democrat on 23 occasions, a Republican once and an Independent once. In total, three Democrats, one Republican and one Independent (who caucused with Democrats) have represented the Virgin Islands in the U.S. Congress.
The current delegate is Democrat Stacey Plaskett.
List of delegates representing the district
Delegate Party Years Congress Electoral history District established January 3, 1973 Ron de Lugo Democratic January 3, 1973 –January 3, 1979 Elected in 1972.Re-elected in 1974.Re-elected in 1976.Retired to run for Governor. Melvin H. Evans Republican January 3, 1979 –January 3, 1981 Elected in 1978.Lost re-election. Ron de Lugo Democratic January 3, 1981 –January 3, 1995 Elected in 1980.Re-elected in 1982.Re-elected in 1984.Re-elected in 1986.Re-elected in 1988.Re-elected in 1990.Re-elected in 1992.Retired. Victor O. Frazer Independent January 3, 1995 –January 3, 1997 Elected in 1994.Lost re-election. Donna Christian-Christensen Democratic January 3, 1997 –January 3, 2015 Elected in 1996.Re-elected in 1998.Re-elected in 2000.Re-elected in 2002.Re-elected in 2004.Re-elected in 2006.Re-elected in 2008.Re-elected in 2010.Re-elected in 2012.Retired to run for Governor. Stacey Plaskett Democratic January 3, 2015 –present Elected in 2014.Re-elected in 2016.Re-elected in 2018.Re-elected in 2020.Re-elected in 2022.Re-elected in 2024.Retiring to run for governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Election results
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