Virginia's 38th Senate district
| Virginia's 38th State Senate district | |||
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| Demographics | 92% White 4% Black 1% Hispanic 1% Asian 1% Other | ||
| Population (2019) | 192,313 | ||
| Registered voters | 122,534 | ||
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What was Virginia's 38th Senate district before 2023 redistricting is now numbered Virginia's 5th Senate district in the 2023 election, with altered district lines. The Southwest Virginia district surrounding Pulaski is one of 40 districts in the Senate of Virginia. It has been represented by Republican Travis Hackworth since 2021 as the 38th, following the death of fellow Republican A. Benton Chafin from complications of COVID-19. (The 38th district number, starting with the November, 2023, election is applied to a redefined district in Northeastern Virginia, bordering Maryland and the District of Columbia.