Eileen Filler-Corn Democratic Todd Gilbert Republican The 2021 Virginia House of Delegates election for the 162nd Virginia General Assembly were held on November 2, 2021, to coincide with biennial elections in the U.S. state of Virginia.

All 100 Delegates are elected to two-year terms in single-member constituencies.

The certified results showed Republicans flipping seven seats and regaining a majority in the House of Delegates.

[3] A recount in the 85th district, which concluded on December 3, showed incumbent Democrat Alex Askew gaining 12 votes, with Republican Karen Greenhalgh still winning by 115 votes.

[4] A recount in the 91st district, which concluded on December 8, showed incumbent Democrat Martha Mugler losing by 94 votes to Republican A.C.

[5] Following the 2019 Virginia House of Delegates election, Democrats netted a gain of six seats.

[6] Upon obtaining control of the chamber, House Democrats elected Eileen Filler-Corn as Speaker making her the first female Speaker in the history of the Virginia House of Delegates.

There were two special elections in 2021 to the 161st Virginia General Assembly, both held on January 5.

[18] Incumbent Democrat Jennifer Carroll Foy, first elected in 2017, retired on December 12, 2020, to run for governor.

[20] The Republican Party showed a strong performance in 2021, gaining seven seats over the Democrats.

Due to close races in Districts 85 and 91, recounts were requested by Democrats Alex Askew and Martha Mugler, who fell in close second places to their Republican challengers.

[24] On December 3, 2021, the recount in District 85 reaffirmed the victory of Republican Karen Greenhalgh, giving the Republican Party a majority in the House of Delegates and ending the Democratic Party's control over the chamber.

District 91's recount, which took place on December 7, resulted in victory for Republican candidate A.C. Cordoza, making the final seat count 52 Republicans to 48 Democrats.

Incumbent Republican Israel O'Quinn was first elected in 2011.

Democratic challenger Dustin Wimbish withdrew from the race on October 13, but his candidacy remained on the ballot.

Incumbent Democrat Danica Roem was first elected in 2017.

Incumbent Republican and House Minority Leader Todd Gilbert was first elected in 2005.

Incumbent Republican Chris Head was first elected in 2011.

Incumbent Republican Michael Webert was first elected in 2011.

Incumbent Republican Chris Runion was first elected in 2019.

Incumbent Democrat and House Majority Leader Charniele Herring was first elected in 2009.

Incumbent Democrat and House Majority Whip Alfonso Lopez was first elected in 2011.

Incumbent Republican Emily Brewer was first elected in 2017.

Incumbent Republican Glenn Davis was first elected in 2013.

Incumbent Democrat Ibraheem Samirah was first elected in 2019.

He lost renomination to Irene Shin, who was elected with 65.4% of the vote.

Incumbent Republican Robert Bloxom Jr. was first elected in 2014.