2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 4
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{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2019}}
{{use American English|date=November 2020}}
{{Infobox election
| election_name = 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia
| country = Virginia
| type = legislative
| ongoing = no
| previous_election = 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia
| previous_year = 2018
| next_election = 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia
| next_year = 2022
| seats_for_election = All 11 Virginia seats to the United States House of Representatives
| election_date = November 3, 2020
| party1 = Democratic Party (United States)
| last_election1 = 7
| seats1 = 7
| seat_change1 = {{steady}}
| popular_vote1 = 2,253,974
| percentage1 = 52.20%
| swing1 = {{decrease}} 4.49%
| party2 = Republican Party (United States)
| last_election2 = 4
| seats2 = 4
| seat_change2 = {{steady}}
| popular_vote2 = 2,047,928
| percentage2 = 47.42%
| swing2 = {{increase}} 4.65%
| map_image = {{switcher |320px |Election results by district |320px |Election results by county and independent city|default=1}}
| map_caption = {{col-begin}}
{{col-2}}
Democratic
{{legend|#86B6F2|50–60%}}
{{legend|#4389E3|60–70%}}
{{legend|#1666CB|70–80%}}
{{legend|#3933E5|80-90%}}
{{col-2}}
Republican
{{legend|#E27F90|50–60%}}
{{legend|#CC2F4A|60–70%}}
{{legend|#D72F30|70-80%}}
{{legend|#C21B18|80-90%}}
{{legend|#800000|>90%}}
{{col-end}}
}}
{{Elections in Virginia}}
The 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia was held on November 3, 2020, to elect the 11 U.S. representatives from the state of Virginia, one from each of the state's 11 congressional districts. The elections coincided with the 2020 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections.
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Statewide results
class="wikitable" style="font-size:100%; text-align:right;"
! colspan="2" rowspan="2" |Party ! rowspan="2" |Candidates ! colspan="2" |Votes ! colspan="3" |Seats |
{{Abbr|No.|Number}}
! % !{{Abbr|No.|Number}} !+/– ! % |
---|
style="background:{{party color|Democratic Party (United States)}};" |
| align="left" |Democratic Party |10 |2,253,974 |52.20% |7 |{{Steady}} |63.64% |
style="background:{{party color|Republican Party (United States)}};" |
| align="left" |Republican Party |11 |2,047,928 |47.42% |4 |{{Steady}} |36.36% |
style="background:{{party color|Independent}};" |
| align="left" |Independent |1 |9,170 |0.21% |0 |{{Steady}} |0.0% |
style="background:{{party color|Write-in}};" |
| align="left" |Write-in |11 |7,234 |0.17% |0 |{{Steady}} |0.0% |
style="font-weight:bold"
| colspan="2" align="left" |Total |33 |4,318,306 |100% |11 |{{Steady}} |100% |
{{bar percent|Republican|{{party color|Republican Party (United States)}}|47.42}}
{{bar percent|Independent|{{party color|Independent}}|0.21}}
{{bar percent|Write-in|{{party color|Write-in candidate}}|0.17}}}}{{bar box|title=House seats|titlebar=#ddd|width=600px|barwidth=410px|bars={{bar percent|Democratic|{{party color|Democratic Party (United States)}}|63.64}}
{{bar percent|Republican|{{party color|Republican Party (United States)}}|36.36}}}}
=By district=
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! scope=col rowspan=3|District ! scope=col colspan=2|Democratic ! scope=col colspan=2|Republican ! scope=col colspan=2|Others ! scope=col colspan=2|Total ! scope=col rowspan=3|Result | |||||||||
scope=col colspan=2 style="background:{{party color|Democratic Party (United States)}}"| | scope=col colspan=2 style="background:{{party color|Republican Party (United States)}}"| | scope=col colspan=2| | scope=col colspan=2| | ||||||
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scope=col data-sort-type="number"|Votes | scope=col data-sort-type="number"|% | scope=col data-sort-type="number"|Votes | scope=col data-sort-type="number"|% | scope=col data-sort-type="number"|Votes | scope=col data-sort-type="number"|% | scope=col data-sort-type="number"|Votes | scope=col data-sort-type="number"|% | ||
{{Party shading/Republican}}
| align=left|{{ushr|VA|1|District 1}} | 186,923 | 41.71% | 260,614 | 58.15% | 641 | 0.14% | 448,178 | 100.0% | align=left|Republican hold |
{{Party shading/Democratic}}
| align=left|{{ushr|VA|2|District 2}} | 185,733 | 51.55% | 165,031 | 45.81% | 9,513 | 2.64% | 360,277 | 100.0% | align=left|Democratic hold |
{{Party shading/Democratic}}
| align=left|{{ushr|VA|3|District 3}} | 233,326 | 68.35% | 107,299 | 31.43% | 736 | 0.22% | 341,361 | 100.0% | align=left|Democratic hold |
{{Party shading/Democratic}}
| align=left|{{ushr|VA|4|District 4}} | 241,142 | 61.62% | 149,625 | 38.23% | 578 | 0.15% | 391,345 | 100.0% | align=left|Democratic hold |
{{Party shading/Republican}}
| align=left|{{ushr|VA|5|District 5}} | 190,315 | 47.31% | 210,988 | 52.44% | 1,014 | 0.25% | 402,317 | 100.0% | align=left|Republican hold |
{{Party shading/Republican}}
| align=left|{{ushr|VA|6|District 6}} | 134,729 | 35.29% | 246,606 | 64.59% | 478 | 0.12% | 381,813 | 100.0% | align=left|Republican hold |
{{Party shading/Democratic}}
| align=left|{{ushr|VA|7|District 7}} | 230,893 | 50.82% | 222,623 | 49.00% | 823 | 0.18% | 454,339 | 100.0% | align=left|Democratic hold |
{{Party shading/Democratic}}
| align=left|{{ushr|VA|8|District 8}} | 301,454 | 75.79% | 95,365 | 23.98% | 926 | 0.23% | 397,745 | 100.0% | align=left|Democratic hold |
{{Party shading/Republican}}
| align=left|{{ushr|VA|9|District 9}} | 0 | 0.00% | 271,851 | 93.98% | 17,423 | 6.02% | 289,274 | 100.0% | align=left|Republican hold |
{{Party shading/Democratic}}
| align=left|{{ushr|VA|10|District 10}} | 268,734 | 56.51% | 206,253 | 43.37% | 559 | 0.12% | 475,546 | 100.0% | align=left|Democratic hold |
{{Party shading/Democratic}}
| align=left|{{ushr|VA|11|District 11}} | 280,725 | 71.39% | 111,380 | 28.32% | 1,136 | 0.29% | 393,241 | 100.0% | align=left|Democratic hold |
class="sortbottom" style="font-weight:bold"
| align=left|Total | 2,253,974 | 51.99% | 2,047,635 | 47.23% | 33,827 | 0.78% | 4,335,436 | 100.0% |
District 1
{{Infobox election
| election_name = 2020 Virginia's 1st congressional district election
| country = Virginia
| type = presidential
| ongoing = no
| previous_election = 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 1
| previous_year = 2018
| next_election = 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 1
| next_year = 2022
| image_size = x150px
| image1 = File:Rob Wittman 117th Congress (cropped).jpeg
| nominee1 = Rob Wittman
| party1 = Republican Party (US)
| popular_vote1 = 260,907
| percentage1 = 58.2%
| image2 = File:Qasim Rashid.jpg
| nominee2 = Qasim Rashid
| party2 = Democratic Party (US)
| popular_vote2 = 186,923
| percentage2 = 41.7%
| title = U.S. Representative
| before_election = Rob Wittman
| before_party = Republican Party (US)
| after_election = Rob Wittman
| after_party = Republican Party (US)
| map = {{switcher
|County and independent city results
|Precinct results
}}
| map_caption = Wittman: {{legend0|#FFB2B2|40–50%}} {{legend0|#E27F7F|50–60%}} {{legend0|#d75d5d|60–70%}} {{legend0|#D72F30|70–80%}} {{legend0|#C21B18|80–90%}} {{legend0|#A80000|>90%}}
Rashid: {{legend0|#7996e2|50–60%}} {{legend0|#6674de|60–70%}} {{legend0|#584cde|70–80%}} {{legend0|#0D0596|>90%}}
}}
{{see also|Virginia's 1st congressional district}}
The 1st district is based in the western Chesapeake Bay, taking in the exurbs and suburbs of Washington, D.C., and Richmond, including Fredericksburg, Mechanicsville, and Montclair. The incumbent was Republican Rob Wittman, who was re-elected with 55.2% of the vote in 2018.{{cite web|last1=Wasserman|first1=David|last2=Flinn|first2=Ally|title=2018 House Popular Vote Tracker|url=https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WxDaxD5az6kdOjJncmGph37z0BPNhV1fNAH_g7IkpC0/htmlview|publisher=Cook Political Report|date=November 7, 2018|access-date=February 15, 2019}}
=Republican primary=
==Candidates==
===Nominee===
- Rob Wittman, incumbent U.S. Representative
=Democratic primary=
==Candidates==
===Nominee===
- Qasim Rashid, human rights lawyer and nominee for Virginia's 28th Senate district in 2019{{cite web |last1=Ress |first1=Dave |title=Meet the Democrats running to challenge Republican congressman Rob Wittman in November |url=https://www.dailypress.com/government/elections/dp-nw-primary-1stcd-20200617-tuwenff3s5bljfypxftnesgydy-story.html |website=Daily Press |date=June 17, 2020}}
==Eliminated in primary==
- Vangie Williams, strategic planner and nominee for Virginia's 1st congressional district in 2018{{cite news |title=Vangie Williams enters 2020 1st Congressional District race |url=https://www.vagazette.com/news/va-vg-vangie-williams-1st-district-2020-0116-story.html |access-date=April 15, 2019 |publisher=The Virginia Gazette |date=January 14, 2019 |archive-date=April 15, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190415174547/https://www.vagazette.com/news/va-vg-vangie-williams-1st-district-2020-0116-story.html |url-status=dead }}
= Endorsements =
{{Endorsements box
| title = Qasim Rashid
| list =
Federal officials
- André Carson, U.S. representative (IN-7), and 2nd Muslim to enter Congress.{{Cite web|url=https://rashidforva.com/endorsements/|title=Endorsements |website= Rashid for Congress}}
- Julián Castro, former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (2014–2017) and former mayor of San Antonio{{cite web |title=Julián Castro Endorses VA-01 Candidate Qasim Rashid |url=https://rashidforva.com/julian-castro-endorses-va-01-candidate-qasim-rashid/ |website=Rashid for Congress |date=July 30, 2020 |access-date=August 31, 2020 |archive-date=September 13, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200913082710/https://rashidforva.com/julian-castro-endorses-va-01-candidate-qasim-rashid/ |url-status=dead }}
- Gerry Connolly, U.S. representative (VA-11)
- Tim Kaine, U.S. senator from Virginia, former governor of Virginia (2006–2010), and Democratic Vice Presidential candidate in 2016
- Grace Meng, U.S. representative (NY-6)
- Bobby Scott, U.S. representative (VA-3)
- Jackie Speier, U.S. representative (CA-14)
- Eric Swalwell, U.S. representative (CA-15)
- Mark Warner, U.S. senator from Virginia
- Elizabeth Warren, U.S. senator from Massachusetts{{cite web |title=Endorsements |url=https://elizabethwarren.com/endorsements?page=1&seekingOfficeType=2-U.S.%20House/ |website=Warren Democrats |access-date=September 6, 2020 |archive-date=September 13, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200913075815/https://elizabethwarren.com/endorsements?page=1&seekingOfficeType=2-U.S.%20House/ |url-status=dead }}
State officials
- Mark Herring, current attorney general of Virginia
- Ralph Northam, current governor of Virginia
Local officials
- Pete Buttigieg, former mayor of South Bend, Indiana (2012–2020) and former candidate for 2020 Democratic presidential nomination.{{Cite web|url=https://bluevirginia.us/2020/09/pete-buttigieg-announces-endorsements-of-28-candidates-including-qasim-rashid-va01-and-cameron-webb-va05-in-virginia|title=Pete Buttigieg Announces Endorsements of 28 Candidates, Including Qasim Rashid (VA01) and Cameron Webb (VA05) in Virginia |website= Blue Virginia|date=September 17, 2020|access-date=September 17, 2020}}
- Babur Lateef, Prince William County, Virginia School Board chair
- Lisa Zargarpur, Prince William County, Virginia School Board member
Individuals
- Herb Jones, former state senate candidate and former New Kent County, Virginia, treasurer{{Cite web|url=https://bluevirginia.us/2020/06/with-virginia-primaries-and-conventions-coming-up-soon-which-candidates-are-racking-up-endorsements-and-which-arent|title=With Virginia Primaries and Conventions Coming Up Soon, Which Candidates Are Racking Up Endorsements – and Which Aren't?}}
- Nyesha Whitten-Wilson, actor and activist
Organizations
- BRADY PAC
- End Citizens United {{Cite web|url=https://augustafreepress.com/end-citizens-united-and-let-america-vote-endorse-qasim-rashid-in-first-district-congressional-race/|title=End Citizens United and Let America Vote endorse Qasim Rashid in First District race|work=Augusta Free Press|date=September 10, 2020|access-date=September 14, 2020|archive-date=September 11, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200911173322/https://augustafreepress.com/end-citizens-united-and-let-america-vote-endorse-qasim-rashid-in-first-district-congressional-race/|url-status=dead}}
- Humanity Forward{{cite web |title=Candidates |url=https://movehumanityforward.com/endorsements/ |access-date=September 17, 2020 |archive-date=June 28, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628123827/https://movehumanityforward.com/endorsements/ |url-status=dead }}
- Let America Vote
- People for the American Way
- Sierra Club
- Sunrise Movement{{cite web|last=Golshan|first=Tara|url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/sunrise-movement-candidate-endorsements-green-new-deal_n_5f5a9697c5b67602f602909d|title=Sunrise Movement Unveils 2020 Endorsements To Defeat Climate Change Deniers|work=HuffPost|date=September 10, 2020|access-date=September 10, 2020}}
- Sunrise Movement Virginia
- Virginia AFL–CIO
}}
{{Endorsements box
| title = Vangie Williams
| list =; State officials
- Mamie Locke, state senator{{Cite web|url=https://vangieforcongress.com/endorsements/|title=Endorsements – Vangie for Congress}}
- Louise Lucas, state senator
- Shelly Simonds, state delegate
- Suhas Subramanyam, state delegate
Local officials
- Brian Fields, Dumfries, Virginia, town council member
- Selonia Miles, Dumfries, Virginia, town council member
- Cydny A. Neville, Dumfries, Virginia, town council member
- Monae Nickerson, vice mayor of Dumfries, Virginia
- Derrick Woods, mayor of Dumfries, Virginia
Organizations
- National Organization for Women Political Action Committee (NOW PAC){{Cite web|url=https://www.nowpac.org/federal2020|title=2020 Federal Endorsements|website=NOW PAC}}
Individuals
- Gene Rossi, prosecutor and former candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia
}}
==Primary results==
[[File:2020 Democratic primary in Virginia's 1st congressional district.svg|thumb|County and independent city results{{Collapsible list
| title = {{legend|#c88fe4|Rashid}}|{{legend|#c88fe4|50–60%}}|{{legend|#b368d9|60–70%}}
}}{{Collapsible list
| title = {{legend|#3fa455|Williams}}|{{legend|#73bc80|50–60%}}|{{legend|#3fa455|60–70%}}|{{legend|#008c29|70–80%}}
}}]]{{Election box begin no change
| title = Democratic primary results{{cite web|title=Virginia 2020 June Democratic Primary|url=https://results.elections.virginia.gov/vaelections/2020%20June%20Democratic%20Primary/Site/Congress.html|publisher=Virginia Department of Elections|access-date=23 June 2020|archive-date=June 26, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200626061944/https://results.elections.virginia.gov/vaelections/2020%20June%20Democratic%20Primary/Site/Congress.html|url-status=dead}}
}}
{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change
| candidate = Qasim Rashid
| party = Democratic Party (United States)
| votes = 21,625
| percentage = 52.5
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change
| candidate = Vangie Williams
| party = Democratic Party (United States)
| votes = 19,545
| percentage = 47.5
}}
{{Election box total no change
| votes = 41,170
| percentage = 100.0
}}
{{Election box end}}
=General election=
==Predictions==
==Results==
{{Election box begin no change
| title = Virginia's 1st congressional district, 2020{{cite web |title=2020 November General Official Results |url=https://results.elections.virginia.gov/vaelections/2020%20November%20General/Site/Congress.html |website=Virginia Department of Elections |access-date=November 22, 2020 |archive-date=February 3, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210203012722/https://results.elections.virginia.gov/vaelections/2020%20November%20General/Site/Congress.html |url-status=dead }}{{efn|On January 11th, 2024, the Prince William County Office of Elections issued a notice that the election results in the county were improperly reported. The error caused Wittman's countywide votes to be underreported by 293 votes. See https://www.princewilliamtimes.com/news/criminal-charges-against-former-prince-william-elections-chief-now-dropped-stemmed-from-vote-tabulation-errors/article_40a3eeca-b0e9-11ee-b49c-4f4ae054a6b0.html}}
}}
{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change
| candidate = Rob Wittman (incumbent)
| party = Republican Party (United States)
| votes =260,907
| percentage =58.18
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change
| candidate = Qasim Rashid
| party = Democratic Party (United States)
| votes =186,923
| percentage =41.68
}}
{{Election box write-in with party link no change
| votes = 641
| percentage = 0.14
}}
{{Election box total no change
|votes =448,471
|percentage = 100.0
}}
{{Election box hold with party link no change
|winner = Republican Party (United States)
}}
{{Election box end}}
District 2
{{Infobox election
| election_name = 2020 Virginia's 2nd congressional district election
| country = Virginia
| type = presidential
| ongoing = no
| previous_election = 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 2
| previous_year = 2018
| next_election = 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 2
| next_year = 2022
| image_size = x150px
| image1 = File:Rep. Elaine Luria official photo, 117th Congress (cropped).jpg
| nominee1 = Elaine Luria
| party1 = Democratic Party (US)
| popular_vote1 = 185,733
| percentage1 = 51.6%
| image2 = File:Scott Taylor official photo (cropped).jpg
| nominee2 = Scott Taylor
| party2 = Republican Party (US)
| popular_vote2 = 165,031
| percentage2 = 45.8%
| title = U.S. Representative
| before_election = Elaine Luria
| before_party = Democratic Party (US)
| after_election = Elaine Luria
| after_party = Democratic Party (US)
| map = {{switcher
|County and independent city results
|Precinct results
}}
| map_image =
|map_size=200px
| map_caption = Luria: {{legend0|#A5B0FF|40–50%}} {{legend0|#7996e2|50–60%}} {{legend0|#6674de|60–70%}} {{legend0|#584cde|70–80%}} {{legend0|#3933e5|80–90%}}
Taylor: {{legend0|#FFB2B2|40–50%}} {{legend0|#E27F7F|50–60%}} {{legend0|#d75d5d|60–70%}} {{legend0|#D72F30|70–80%}}
}}
{{see also|Virginia's 2nd congressional district}}
The 2nd district is based in Hampton Roads, containing the cities of Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Hampton. The incumbent was Democrat Elaine Luria, who flipped the district and was elected with 51.1% of the vote in 2018.
=Democratic primary=
==Candidates==
===Nominee===
- Elaine Luria, incumbent U.S. Representative
===Endorsements===
{{Endorsements box
| title = Elaine Luria
| list =
U.S. presidents
- Barack Obama, President of the United States (2009-2017)
Organizations
- 314 Action{{cite web|title=Endorsed Candidates — 314actionfund|url=https://www.314actionfund.org/endorsed-candidates|website=314 Action|access-date=January 26, 2020|archive-date=April 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200404021811/https://www.314actionfund.org/endorsed-candidates|url-status=dead}}
- Black Economic Alliance{{cite web|title=Candidates- Black Economic Alliance PAC|url=https://pac.blackeconomicalliance.org/candidates/|website=Black Economic Alliance}}
- Brady Campaign{{cite web |last1=Brown |first1=Kris |title=Brady Endorses 10 Active Duty Veterans and Current Members of Congress for 2020 Reelection|url=https://www.bradyunited.org/press-releases/brady-endorses-10-active-duty-veterans-and-current-members-of-congress-for-2020-reelection|website=Brady |date=December 4, 2019}}
- EMILY's List{{Cite web |url=https://www.emilyslist.org/candidates/gallery/house|title=U.S. House Candidates|website=EMILY's List}}
- League of Conservation Voters Action Fund{{cite web |last1=Sittenfeld |first1=Tiernan |title=LCV Action Fund Announces Second Round of 2020 Environmental Majority Makers|url=https://www.lcv.org/article/lcv-action-fund-announces-second-round-2020-environmental-majority-makers/ |website=League of Conservation Voters |publisher=LCV Action Fund |date=August 15, 2019}}
- NARAL Pro-Choice America{{cite web |last=Hogue |first=Ilyse |title=NARAL Announces First Slate of Frontline Pro-Choice Endorsements for 2020 |url=https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/2019/03/08/naral-first-2020-endorsements/ |website=NARAL Pro-Choice America |date=March 8, 2019 |access-date=January 26, 2020 |archive-date=August 5, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200805103419/https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/2019/03/08/naral-first-2020-endorsements/ |url-status=dead }}
- New Democrat Coalition{{cite web |title= NewDem Vanguard|url=http://newdemactionfund.com/vanguard|website=NewDem Action Fund}}
- Planned Parenthood Action Fund{{cite web |title=2020 Endorsements |url=https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/elections/2020-endorsements#full |website=plannedparenthoodaction.org |publisher=Planned Parenthood Action Fund |access-date=January 26, 2020 |archive-date=November 15, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191115032119/https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/elections/2020-endorsements#full |url-status=dead }}
- Sierra Club{{cite web |title=Sierra Club #ClimateVoter Guide: Endorsements |url=https://www.sierraclubindependentaction.org/endorsements|website=Sierra Club}}
}}
=Republican primary=
==Candidates==
===Nominee===
- Scott Taylor, former U.S. representative for Virginia's 2nd congressional district (2017–2019){{cite web |last1=Wilson |first1=Reid |title=Ex-Rep. Scott Taylor to seek old Virginia seat |url=https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/473650-ex-rep-scott-taylor-to-seek-old-virginia-seat |website=The Hill |access-date=December 9, 2019 |date=December 9, 2019}}
==Eliminated in primary==
- Jarome Bell, U.S. Navy veteran{{Cite web|url=https://wtop.com/virginia/2019/11/virginia-republican-announces-congressional-run/|title=Virginia Republican announces congressional run|date=November 13, 2019|agency=Associated Press|website=WTOP|access-date=January 12, 2020}}
- Ben Loyola, defense contractor and U.S. Navy veteran{{Cite web|url=https://www.wavy.com/news/politics/ben-loyola-announces-bid-for-republican-nomination-in-2nd-congressional-district/|title=Ben Loyola announces bid for Republican nomination in 2nd Congressional District|website=WAVY|last1=Fearing|first1=Sarah|date=November 11, 2019|access-date=January 12, 2020}}
===Withdrawn===
==Endorsements==
{{Endorsements box
| title=Jarome Bell
| list =
Federal officials
- Rand Paul, U.S. senator from Kentucky{{Cite web|url=https://jaromebellforcongress.com/jarome-bells-endorsements/|title=Rand Paul, ALIPAC, Corey Stewart, EW Jackson and Amanda Chase join other Endorsers of Jarome Bell !|website=Jarome Bell for Congress|date=2020-06-22|access-date=2021-01-08}}
}}
{{Endorsements box
| title=Ben Loyola
| list =
Federal officials
- Randy Forbes, former U.S. representative (VA-04) (2001-2017), state senator (1998-2001), state delegate (1990-1998){{Cite web|url=https://benloyola.com/endorsements/|title=Endorsements|website=Benito Loyola for Congress|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201114131913/https://benloyola.com/endorsements/|archive-date=2020-11-14|url-status=dead|access-date=2021-01-08}}
- Scott Rigell, former U.S. representative (VA-02) (2011-2017)
State officials
- Emily Brewer, state delegate
- John Cosgrove, state senator and former state delegate (2002-2013)
- Glenn Davis, state delegate
- Bill DeSteph, state senator and former state delegate (2014-2016)
- Rocky Holcomb, former state delegate (2017-2018)
- Jay Leftwich, state delegate
- Jeff McWaters, former state senator (2010-2016)
- Brenda Pogge, former state delegate (2008-2020)
Local officials
- William Dize, mayor of Cape Charles{{Cite web|url=https://shoredailynews.com/headlines/loyola-announces-local-endorsements/|title=Loyola announces local endorsements|date=January 24, 2020}}
- Larry LeMond, mayor of Cheriton
- Rick West, mayor of Chesapeake
}}
==Primary results==
[[File:2020 Republican primary in Virginia's 2nd congressional district by county.svg|thumb|County and independent city results{{Collapsible list
| title = {{legend|#dcb7ef|Taylor}}|{{legend|#dcb7ef|40–50%}}|{{legend|#c88fe4|50–60%}}
}}]]{{Election box begin no change
| title = Republican primary results{{cite web |title=Virginia 2020 June Republican Primary |url=https://results.elections.virginia.gov/vaelections/2020%20June%20Republican%20Primary/Site/Congress.html |publisher=Virginia Department of Elections |access-date=23 June 2020 |archive-date=January 13, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210113062317/https://results.elections.virginia.gov/vaelections/2020%20June%20Republican%20Primary/Site/Congress.html |url-status=dead }}
}}
{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change
| candidate = Scott Taylor
| party = Republican Party (United States)
| votes = 25,478
| percentage = 48.5
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change
| candidate = Ben Loyola
| party = Republican Party (United States)
| votes = 15,420
| percentage = 29.4
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change
| candidate = Jarome Bell
| party = Republican Party (United States)
| votes = 10,616
| percentage = 22.1
}}
{{Election box total no change
| votes = 51,514
| percentage = 100.0
}}
{{Election box end}}
=General election=
==Predictions==
class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
!Source !Ranking !As of |
align=left | The Cook Political Report
| {{USRaceRating|Lean|D}} |October 21, 2020 |
align=left | Inside Elections
| {{USRaceRating|Likely|D}} |October 28, 2020 |
align=left | Sabato's Crystal Ball
|{{USRaceRating|Lean|D}} | July 2, 2020 |
align="left" |Politico
|{{USRaceRating|Lean|D}} |November 2, 2020 |
align="left" |Daily Kos
|{{USRaceRating|Lean|D}} | June 3, 2020 |
align="left" |RCP
|{{USRaceRating|Tossup}} |June 9, 2020 |
align="left" |Niskanen
|{{USRaceRating|Lean|D}} |June 7, 2020 |
==Polling==
class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%;text-align:center;" |
valign=bottom
! Poll source ! Date(s) ! Sample ! Margin ! style="width:100px;"| Elaine ! style="width:100px;"| Scott ! Other ! Undecided |
style="text-align:left;"|Christopher Newport University[https://cnu.edu/wasoncenter/surveys/2020-10-21/ Christopher Newport University]
| October 8–18, 2020 | 807 (LV) | ± 3.8% | {{party shading/Democratic}}|50% | 43% | 1%{{efn|"Someone else" with 1%}} | 6%{{efn|Includes "Refused"}} |
style="text-align:left;"|Tarrance Group (R)[https://www.congressionalleadershipfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/VA-02-July-Survey-Results6.pdf Tarrance Group (R)]{{efn-ua|name="CLF"|Poll conducted for the Congressional Leadership Fund.}}
| July 14–16, 2020 |405 (LV) | ± 4.9% |48% |48% | – |4% |
==Results==
{{Election box begin no change
| title = Virginia's 2nd congressional district, 2020
}}
{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change
| candidate = Elaine Luria (incumbent)
| party = Democratic Party (United States)
| votes =185,733
| percentage =51.6
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change
| candidate = Scott Taylor
| party = Republican Party (United States)
| votes =165,031
| percentage =45.8
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change
|candidate = David Foster
|party=Independent politician
| votes =9,170
| percentage =2.5
}}
{{Election box write-in with party link no change
| votes = 343
| percentage = 0.1
}}
{{Election box total no change
| votes =360,277
| percentage = 100.0
}}
{{Election box hold with party link no change
|winner = Democratic Party (United States)
}}
{{Election box end}}
District 3
{{Infobox election
| election_name = 2020 Virginia's 3rd congressional district election
| country = Virginia
| type = presidential
| ongoing = no
| previous_election = 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 3
| previous_year = 2018
| next_election = 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 3
| next_year = 2022
| image_size = x150px
| image1 = File:Bobby Scott 116th Congress.jpg
| nominee1 = Bobby Scott
| party1 = Democratic Party (US)
| popular_vote1 = 233,326
| percentage1 = 68.4%
| image2 = File:3x4.svg
| nominee2 = John Collick
| party2 = Republican Party (US)
| popular_vote2 = 107,299
| percentage2 = 31.4%
| title = U.S. Representative
| before_election = Bobby Scott
| before_party = Democratic Party (US)
| after_election = Bobby Scott
| after_party = Democratic Party (US)
| map = {{switcher
|County and independent city results
|Precinct results
}}
| map_size = 250px
| map_caption = Scott: {{legend0|#7996e2|50–60%}} {{legend0|#6674de|60–70%}} {{legend0|#584cde|70–80%}} {{legend0|#3933e5|80–90%}} {{legend0|#0D0596|>90%}}
Collick: {{legend0|#FFB2B2|40–50%}} {{legend0|#E27F7F|50–60%}} {{legend0|#d75d5d|60–70%}} {{legend0|#D72F30|70–80%}}
}}
{{see also|Virginia's 3rd congressional district}}
The 3rd district encompasses the inner Hampton Roads, including parts of Hampton and Norfolk, as well as Newport News. The incumbent was Democrat Bobby Scott, who was reelected with 91.2% of the vote in 2018 without major-party opposition.
=Democratic primary=
==Candidates==
===Nominee===
- Bobby Scott, incumbent U.S. Representative
=Republican primary=
==Candidates==
===Nominee===
==Eliminated in primary==
- Madison Downs, teacher{{cite web |last1=Mayfield |first1=Adrienne |title=Candidate Profile: J.H. Madison Downs (3rd District) |url=https://www.wavy.com/news/politics/candidates/candidate-profile-j-h-madison-downs-3rd-district/ |website=10 WAVY |date=May 20, 2020}}
- George Yacus, performance improvement consultant for U.S. Coast Guard{{cite web |last1=Mayfield |first1=Adrienne |title=Candidate Profile: George Yacus (3rd District) |url=https://www.wavy.com/news/politics/candidates/candidate-profile-george-yacus-3rd-district/ |website=10 WAVY |date=May 20, 2020}}
==Primary results==
{{Election box begin no change
| title = Republican primary results
}}
{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change
| candidate = John Collick
| party = Republican Party (United States)
| votes = 9,004
| percentage = 39.7
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change
| candidate = Madison Downs
| party = Republican Party (United States)
| votes = 7,816
| percentage = 34.5
}}{{Election box candidate with party link no change|party=Republican Party (United States)|candidate=George Yacus|votes= 5,853|percentage= 25.8}}
{{Election box total no change
| votes = 22,673
| percentage = 100.0
}}
{{Election box end}}
=General election=
==Predictions==
class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
!Source !Ranking !As of |
align=left | The Cook Political Report
| {{USRaceRating|Safe|D}} |July 2, 2020 |
align=left | Inside Elections
| {{USRaceRating|Safe|D}} |June 2, 2020 |
align=left | Sabato's Crystal Ball
|{{USRaceRating|Safe|D}} | July 2, 2020 |
align="left" |Politico
|{{USRaceRating|Safe|D}} |April 19, 2020 |
align="left" |Daily Kos
|{{USRaceRating|Safe|D}} | June 3, 2020 |
align="left" |RCP
|{{USRaceRating|Safe|D}} |June 9, 2020 |
align="left" |Niskanen
|{{USRaceRating|Safe|D}} |June 7, 2020 |
==Results==
{{Election box begin no change
| title = Virginia's 3rd congressional district, 2020
}}
{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change
| candidate = Bobby Scott (incumbent)
| party = Democratic Party (United States)
| votes =233,326
| percentage =68.4
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change
| candidate = John Collick
| party = Republican Party (United States)
| votes =107,299
| percentage =31.4
}}
{{Election box write-in with party link no change
| votes = 736
| percentage = 0.2
}}
{{Election box total no change
|votes = 341,361
|percentage = 100.0
}}
{{Election box hold with party link no change
|winner = Democratic Party (United States)
}}
{{Election box end}}
District 4
{{Infobox election
| election_name = 2020 Virginia's 4th congressional district election
| country = Virginia
| type = presidential
| ongoing = no
| previous_election = 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 4
| previous_year = 2018
| next_election = 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 4
| next_year = 2022
| image_size = x150px
| image1 = File:Donald McEachin portrait 116th Congress (cropped).jpg
| nominee1 = Donald McEachin
| party1 = Democratic Party (US)
| popular_vote1 = 241,142
| percentage1 = 61.6%
| image2 = File:Leon Benjamin (2023) (cropped).png
| nominee2 = Leon Benjamin
| party2 = Republican Party (US)
| popular_vote2 = 149,625
| percentage2 = 38.2%
| title = U.S. Representative
| before_election = Donald McEachin
| before_party = Democratic Party (US)
| after_election = Donald McEachin
| after_party = Democratic Party (US)
| map = {{switcher
|County and independent city results
|Precinct results
}}
| map_caption = McEachin: {{legend0|#7996e2|50–60%}} {{legend0|#6674de|60–70%}} {{legend0|#584cde|70–80%}} {{legend0|#3933e5|80–90%}} {{legend0|#0D0596|>90%}}
Benjamin: {{legend0|#E27F7F|50–60%}} {{legend0|#d75d5d|60–70%}} {{legend0|#D72F30|70–80%}} {{legend0|#C21B18|80–90%}}
Tie: {{legend0|#ae8bb1|50%}}
}}
{{see also|Virginia's 4th congressional district}}
The 4th district takes in Richmond and minimal portions of Southside Virginia, and stretches down into Chesapeake. The incumbent was Democrat Donald McEachin, who was re-elected with 62.6% of the vote in 2018.
=Democratic primary=
==Candidates==
===Nominee===
- Donald McEachin, incumbent U.S. Representative
==Eliminated in primary==
==Primary results==
{{Election box begin no change
| title = Democratic primary results
}}
{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change
| candidate = Donald McEachin (incumbent)
| party = Democratic Party (United States)
| votes = 45,083
| percentage = 80.0
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change
| candidate = R. Cazel Levine
| party = Democratic Party (United States)
| votes = 11,287
| percentage = 20.0
}}
{{Election box total no change
| votes = 56,370
| percentage = 100.0
}}
{{Election box end}}
=Republican primary=
==Candidates==
===Nominee===
=General election=
==Predictions==
class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
!Source !Ranking !As of |
align=left | The Cook Political Report
| {{USRaceRating|Safe|D}} |July 2, 2020 |
align=left | Inside Elections
| {{USRaceRating|Safe|D}} |June 2, 2020 |
align=left | Sabato's Crystal Ball
|{{USRaceRating|Safe|D}} | July 2, 2020 |
align="left" |Politico
|{{USRaceRating|Safe|D}} |April 19, 2020 |
align="left" |Daily Kos
|{{USRaceRating|Safe|D}} | June 3, 2020 |
align="left" |RCP
|{{USRaceRating|Safe|D}} |June 9, 2020 |
align="left" |Niskanen
|{{USRaceRating|Safe|D}} |June 7, 2020 |
==Results==
{{Election box begin no change
| title = Virginia's 4th congressional district, 2020
}}
{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change
| candidate = Donald McEachin (incumbent)
| party = Democratic Party (United States)
| votes =241,142
| percentage =61.6
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change
| candidate = Leon Benjamin
| party = Republican Party (United States)
| votes =149,625
| percentage =38.2
}}
{{Election box write-in with party link no change
| votes = 578
| percentage = 0.2
}}
{{Election box total no change
|votes = 391,345
|percentage = 100.0
}}
{{Election box hold with party link no change
|winner = Democratic Party (United States)
}}
{{Election box end}}
District 5
{{Infobox election
| election_name = 2020 Virginia's 5th congressional district election
| country = Virginia
| type = presidential
| ongoing = no
| previous_election = 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 5
| previous_year = 2018
| next_election = 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 5
| next_year = 2022
| image_size = x150px
| image1 = File:Bob Good 117th U.S Congress (cropped).jpg
| nominee1 = Bob Good
| party1 = Republican Party (US)
| popular_vote1 = 210,988
| percentage1 = 52.4%
| image2 = Cameron Webb (2020) (cropped).png
| nominee2 = Cameron Webb
| party2 = Democratic Party (US)
| popular_vote2 = 190,315
| percentage2 = 47.3%
| title = U.S. Representative
| before_election = Denver Riggleman
| before_party = Republican Party (US)
| after_election = Bob Good
| after_party = Republican Party (US)
| map = {{switcher
|County and independent city results
|Precinct results
}}
| map_alt = The map depicts the general election for Virginia's 5th congressional district shaded by county.
Good won the following localities with 50-60% of the vote: Rappahannock (county), Buckingham (county), Halifax (county), Greene (county), Charlotte (county), Mecklenburg (county), Henry (county), Lunenburg (county), and Fauquier (county)
Good won the following localities with 60-70% of the vote: Franklin (county), Pittsylvania (county), Campbell (county), and Madison (county)
Good won the following locality with 70-80% of the vote: Bedford (county)
Webb won the following localities with 50-60% of the vote: Brunswick (county), Fluvanna (county), Nelson (county), and Prince Edward (county)
Webb won the following locality with 60-70% of the vote: Danville (city)
Webb won the following locality with 80-90% of the vote: Charlottesville (city)
| map_size = 250px
| map_caption =Good: {{legend0|#FFB2B2|40–50%}} {{legend0|#E27F7F|50–60%}} {{legend0|#d75d5d|60–70%}} {{legend0|#D72F30|70–80%}} {{legend0|#C21B18|80–90%}}
Webb: {{legend0|#7996e2|50–60%}} {{legend0|#6674de|60–70%}} {{legend0|#584cde|70–80%}} {{legend0|#3933e5|80–90%}} {{legend0|#0D0596|>90%}}
}}
{{see also|Virginia's 5th congressional district}}
The 5th district stretches from Southside Virginia all the way to Northern Virginia, with the city of Charlottesville inside it. The district is larger than six states. The incumbent Republican Denver Riggleman, who was elected with 53.2% of the vote in 2018, was ousted by Bob Good in a district convention.
=Republican convention=
==Candidates==
===Nominee===
- Bob Good, former Campbell County supervisor and former athletics director at Liberty University{{cite news |last1=Brufke |first1=Juliegrace |title=Liberty University official to launch primary challenge to GOP's Riggleman |url=https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/462843-liberty-university-official-to-launch-primary-challenge-to-gops-riggleman |newspaper=The Hill |access-date=September 24, 2019 |date=September 24, 2019}}
==Eliminated at convention==
- Denver Riggleman, incumbent U.S. representative{{cite news |last1=Friedenberger |first1=Amy |title=Republicans choose convention, setting up nomination contest for Rep. Denver Riggleman |url=https://www.roanoke.com/news/republicans-choose-convention-setting-up-nomination-contest-for-rep-denver/article_d55648db-4c4d-56e1-8e4d-7cf77be1b2ba.html |date=November 9, 2019 |access-date=November 15, 2019 |work=The Roanoke Times}}{{cite news |last1=Friedenberger |first1=Amy |title=UPDATE: Challenger Bob Good ousts Rep. Denver Riggleman at 5th District GOP nominating convention |url=https://www.richmond.com/news/virginia/update-challenger-bob-good-ousts-rep-denver-riggleman-at-5th-district-gop-nominating-convention/article_9795cb38-7df3-5fa1-ac6e-34129fcf1fb3.html |access-date=June 14, 2020 |work=The Roanoke Times |via=Richmond Times-Dispatch |date=June 14, 2020}}
==Endorsements==
{{Endorsements box
| title=Denver Riggleman
| list =
U.S. Presidents
- Donald Trump, President of the United States{{cite news |title=Trump went on a mini-endorsement spree on Tuesday |url=https://www.politico.com/newsletters/morning-score/2019/12/18/the-impeachment-vote-whip-count-783830 |work=Politico |date=December 18, 2019}}
U.S. Representatives
- Andy Biggs, U.S. representative (AZ-05){{cite news |last1=Rod |first1=Marc |title=A Virginia congressman, popular in the Jewish community, is fighting the local GOP for his political life |url=https://jewishinsider.com/2020/05/a-virginia-congressman-popular-in-the-jewish-community-is-fighting-the-local-gop-for-his-political-life |work=Jewish Insider |date=May 5, 2020}}
- Jim Jordan, U.S. representative (OH-04){{cite web |last1=Allers Jr. |first1=Michael |title=Jim Jordan Endorses Congressman Denver Riggleman |url=https://bearingdrift.com/2020/05/16/jim-jordan-endorses-congressman-denver-riggleman |website=Bearing Drift |date=May 16, 2020}}
Organizations
- Pro-Israel America
- Republican Jewish Coalition
Individuals
- Jerry Falwell Jr., president of Liberty University, and son of Jerry Falwell Sr.{{cite web |url=https://denverforcongress.com/jerry-falwell-jr-endorses-congressman-denver-riggleman-for-re-election/ |title=Jerry Falwell Jr. Endorses Denver Riggleman |date=November 25, 2019 |website=Denver Riggleman |access-date=March 4, 2020 |archive-date=January 27, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200127162347/https://denverforcongress.com/jerry-falwell-jr-endorses-congressman-denver-riggleman-for-re-election/ |url-status=dead }}
}}
==Convention results==
[[File:2020 VA-5 Republican Convention by county and independent city.svg|thumb|center|200px|Convention results by county
{{collapsible list
| title = {{legend|#e27f7f|Good}}|{{legend|#e27f7f|50–60%}}|{{legend|#d75d5d|60–70%}}|{{legend|#d72f30|70–80%}}|{{legend|#c21b18|80–90%}}}}
{{collapsible list
| title = {{legend|#5bc75b|Riggleman}}|{{legend|#5bc75b|50–60%}}|{{legend|#41b742|60–70%}}|{{legend|#309a30|70–80%}}}}
]]
{{Election box begin no change
| title = Republican convention results{{cite web |title=Report on 2020 Convention - June 13, 2020 |url=https://5thdistrictrepublicancommitteeva.wildapricot.org/ |website=5th Congressional District Republican Committee |date=June 13, 2020 |access-date=June 19, 2020 |archive-date=January 20, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210120071942/https://5thdistrictrepublicancommitteeva.wildapricot.org/ |url-status=dead }}{{cite web |title=The Tellers Committee Tabulation {{!}} 5th Congressional District Republican Committee |url=https://5thdistrictrepublicancommitteeva.wildapricot.org/resources/Documents/ElectionFinal.xls |date=June 13, 2020 |access-date=June 20, 2020 |archive-date=June 17, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200617065521/https://5thdistrictrepublicancommitteeva.wildapricot.org/resources/Documents/ElectionFinal.xls |url-status=dead }}
}}
{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change
| candidate = Bob Good
| party = Republican Party (United States)
| votes = 1,517
| percentage = 58.1
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change
| candidate = Denver Riggleman (incumbent)
| party = Republican Party (United States)
| votes = 1,020
| percentage = 41.9
}}
{{Election box total no change
| votes = 2,537
| percentage = 100.0
}}
{{Election box end}}
=Democratic primary=
==Candidates==
===Nominee===
- Cameron Webb, internal medicine physician and former White House Fellow{{cite web |last1=Servin Smith |first1=Ruth |title=UVa doctor Cameron Webb declares 2020 run against Rep. Denver Riggleman in 5th District |url=https://www.godanriver.com/news/local/uva-doctor-cameron-webb-declares-run-against-rep-denver-riggleman/article_349aa413-4005-55c6-a294-750aca71475a.html |website=The Charlottesville Daily Progress |access-date=August 7, 2019 |date=August 7, 2019}}
==Eliminated in primary==
- Roger Dean Huffstetler, U.S. Marine Corps veteran, entrepreneur, and candidate for Virginia's 5th congressional district in 2018
- John Lesinski, Rappahannock County supervisor and retired U.S. Marine Corps colonel{{cite web |last1=Weyrich |first1=Matt |title=Meet the candidates: The 2020 5th District ballot is already crowded |url=https://www.c-ville.com/meet-the-candidates-the-2020-5th-district-ballot-is-already-crowded/ |website=C Ville |access-date=September 5, 2019 |date=September 4, 2019}}
- Claire Russo, U.S. Marine Corps veteran{{cite web |last1=Singer |first1=Jeff |title=Daily Kos Elections Live Digest: 10/8 |url=https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2019/10/8/1889919/-Daily-Kos-Elections-Live-Digest-10-8 |website=The Daily Kos |access-date=October 8, 2019 |date=October 8, 2019}}
===Withdrawn===
- Shadi Ayyas, physician{{cite web |last1=Hammel |first1=Tyler |title=Democratic 5th District candidates adjust campaign tactics amid virus |url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/state/democratic-5th-district-candidates-adjust-campaign-tactics-amid-virus/article_31f4a9f2-7317-5a22-98c3-13aa1a204748.html |website=The Daily Progress |date=April 5, 2020}}
- Kim Daugherty, attorney (endorsed Webb){{cite web
|title=Kim Daugherty withdraws from 5th District race|url=https://www.fauquier.com/news/kim-daugherty-withdraws-from-5th-district-race/article_2ca83f34-1b51-11ea-a2f1-f79713cae72e.html |website=Fauquier Times |date=December 10, 2019}}
==Endorsements==
{{Endorsements box
| title=Roger Dean Huffstetler
| list =
State officials
- John Bell, state senator and former state delegate (2016–20){{cite web|title=Endorsements|url=https://www.rdforva.com/endorsements|website=RD for Congress|access-date=May 7, 2020|date=May 7, 2020|archive-date=May 19, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200519064745/https://www.rdforva.com/endorsements|url-status=dead}}
- Adam Ebbin, state senator and former state delegate (2004–12)
- Louise Lucas, state senator and Senate President pro tempore
Local officials
- Nancy Gill, mayor of Scottsville
- Kay Slaughter, former mayor of Charlottesville (1996–98)
- Bob Wandrei, former mayor of Bedford
Organizations
- LEAP Forward{{Cite web|url=https://www.leap-forward.org/roger-dean-huffstetler-va|title=Roger Dean Huffstetler (VA)|website=LEAP Forward|access-date=June 14, 2020|archive-date=June 14, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200614125433/https://www.leap-forward.org/roger-dean-huffstetler-va|url-status=dead}}
- National Organization for Women Virginia Chapter{{Cite web|url=https://vanow.org/pac/pac-reports/may-2020-pac-report|title=May 2020 PAC Report - Virginia NOW|website=vanow.org|access-date=June 14, 2020|archive-date=June 14, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200614125431/https://vanow.org/pac/pac-reports/may-2020-pac-report|url-status=dead}}
- New Politics{{Cite web|url=https://www.newpolitics.org/in-the-news/2019/6/27/endorsement-rd-huffstetler|title=Endorsement: RD Huffstetler for Congress in Virginia's 5th District|website=New Politics|date=June 27, 2019 }}
- VoteVets
}}
{{Endorsements box
| title=John Lesinski
| list =
Federal officials
- William H. Webster, former Director of Central Intelligence (1987–91) and FBI Director (1978–87) (Republican){{Cite web|url=https://johnforva.com/|title=Vote for John Lesinski|website=John Lesinski for Congress|access-date=June 13, 2020|archive-date=June 20, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200620140053/https://johnforva.com/|url-status=usurped}}
State officials
- Dave Marsden, state senator and former state delegate (2006–10)
Individuals
- William D. Beydler, retired U.S. Marine Corps lieutenant general
- John R. Bourgeois, retired U.S. Marine Corps colonel and former conductor of the U.S. Marine Band (1979–96)
- Bob Ryan, former American Meteorological Society president (1993)
}}
{{Endorsements box
| title=Claire Russo
| list =
Federal officials
- Kirsten Gillibrand, U.S. senator from New York{{cite web|title=Senator Gillibrand Endorses Veteran Claire Russo for Virginia's 5th District|url=https://clairerussoforcongress.com/senator-gillibrand-endorses-veteran-claire-russo-for-virginias-5th-district/|website=Clare Russo for Congress|access-date=December 13, 2019|date=May 7, 2020|archive-date=June 20, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200620170513/https://clairerussoforcongress.com/senator-gillibrand-endorses-veteran-claire-russo-for-virginias-5th-district/|url-status=dead}}
Organizations
- EMILY's List{{cite web|title=EMILY's List Endorses Claire Russo in Virginia's 5th Congressional District|url=https://emilyslist.org/news/entry/emilys-list-endorses-claire-russo-in-virginias-5th-congressional-district|website= Emily's List|date=February 20, 2020|access-date=May 7, 2020}}
- Serve America PAC{{Cite web|url=https://serveamericapac.com/challengers|title=Challengers|website=Serve America PAC|access-date=June 14, 2020|archive-date=November 1, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201101183838/https://serveamericapac.com/challengers|url-status=dead}}
- Vote Mama PAC{{Cite web|url=https://www.votemama.org/meet-our-candidates|title=MEET OUR CANDIDATES › | Vote Mama PAC | Running for Office Is Just What Mamas Do|website=Vote Mama|access-date=June 14, 2020|archive-date=June 26, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200626151140/https://www.votemama.org/meet-our-candidates|url-status=dead}}
}}
{{Endorsements box
| title=Cameron Webb
| list =
Federal officials
- Kamala Harris, U.S. senator (D-CA){{Cite web|url=https://medium.com/@KamalaHarris/kamala-harris-endorsements-68f1711e105|title=Kamala Harris Endorsements|date=May 9, 2020}}
Local officials
- Pete Buttigieg, former mayor of South Bend, Indiana (2012–2020) and former candidate for 2020 Democratic presidential nomination.
Organizations
- 314 Action
- The Collective PAC{{Cite web|url=https://collectivepac.org/candidates/|title=Candidates}}
- Congressional Black Caucus PAC{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbcpac.org/node/83|title=Dr. Cameron Webb | CBCPAC|website=www.cbcpac.org|access-date=June 14, 2020|archive-date=July 8, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200708144505/https://www.cbcpac.org/node/83|url-status=dead}}
- Voter Protection Project{{Cite web|url=https://protectvoting.org/voter-protection-project-endorses-dr-cameron-webb-in-virginias-5th-congressional-district/|title=Voter Protection Project Endorses Dr. Cameron Webb in Virginia's 5th Congressional District|date=April 13, 2020}}
}}
==Primary results==
[[File:2020 Democratic primary in Virginia's 5th congressional district by county.svg|alt=The county map depicts the 2020 Democratic primary election for Virginia's 5th congressional district shown by varying shades of purple to represent Cameron Webb's vote share in each county. Webb won every county in the district.|thumb|County and independent city results{{Collapsible list
| title = {{legend|#b368d9|Webb}}|{{legend|#dcb7ef|40–50%}}|{{legend|#c88fe4|50–60%}}|{{legend|#b368d9|60–70%}}|{{legend|#9d40cc|70–80%}}|{{legend|#7c31a2|80–90%}}
}}]]{{Election box begin no change
| title = Democratic primary results
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{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change
| candidate = Cameron Webb
| party = Democratic Party (United States)
| votes = 35,965
| percentage = 66.6
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change
| candidate = Claire Russo
| party = Democratic Party (United States)
| votes = 9,833
| percentage = 18.2
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change
| candidate = Roger Dean Huffstetler
| party = Democratic Party (United States)
| votes = 5,337
| percentage = 9.9
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change
| candidate = John Lesinski
| party = Democratic Party (United States)
| votes = 2,902
| percentage = 5.4
}}
{{Election box total no change
| votes = 54,037
| percentage = 100.0
}}
{{Election box end}}
=General election=
==Endorsements==
{{Endorsements box
| title=Bob Good (R)
| list =
Federal officials
- Ted Cruz, U.S. senator from Texas{{cite tweet |last=Cruz |first=Ted |user=tedcruz |number=1283054076066963457 |date=July 14, 2020 |title=We need @GoodForCongress in Congress! I'm proud to endorse and support Bob in #VA05, and I hope you'll join me in supporting his campaign today: https://t.co/5XBKWIWynT|access-date=December 23, 2020}}
- Tom Garrett, former U.S. representative (VA-05) (2017-2019){{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=719463828825580|title=Facebook Watch|website=www.facebook.com}}
State Senators
- Steve Newman, state senator from Virginia's 23rd Senate district{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/GoodForCongress/posts/173763814061113|title=Bob Good for Congress|website=www.facebook.com}}
Individuals
- Jonathan Falwell, senior pastor at Thomas Road Baptist Church, and son of Jerry Falwell Sr.{{cite tweet |last=Falwell |first=Jonathan |user=jonathanfalwell |number=1235239861755555841 |date=March 4, 2020 |title=So proud of my good friend, Bob Good, who is running for Virginia’s 5th district congressional seat. He will do an amazing job supporting and protecting conservative values for the 5th district, for Virginia, and for our country! https://t.co/f1dhdaNXFn|access-date=December 23, 2020}}
}}
{{Endorsements box
| title=Cameron Webb (D)
| list =
U.S. Presidents
- Barack Obama, 44th president of the United States{{Cite web |url=https://medium.com/@BarackObama/first-wave-of-2020-endorsements-43b2b0c667f6 |title= First Wave of 2020 Endorsements|last=Obama |first=Barack |date=August 3, 2020 |website=Medium}}
Federal officials
- Emanuel Cleaver, U.S. representative from Missouri's 5th congressional district{{cite tweet |last=Webb |first=Cameron |user=DrCameronWebb |number=1265753123404079104 |date=May 27, 2020 |title=#SupporterHighlights: I‘ve long admired @RepCleaver (1) as my frat brother (#AΦA) & (2) as a man of faith, but also (3) bc he exemplifies tireless & effective work for his district. I’m thankful for his support & encouragement! This is how we’ll #flipthefifth—#onesupporteratatime https://t.co/kUudWKXemW|access-date=December 23, 2020}}
- Jim Clyburn, U.S. representative from South Carolina's 6th congressional district{{cite tweet |last=Webb |first=Cameron |user=DrCameronWebb |number=1274419040098955265 |date=June 20, 2020 |title=Proud to announce our endorsement by Rep. Jim Clyburn (@ClyburnSC06)—the House Majority Whip! As Whip, he’s responsible for mobilizing Dem votes on major issues in the House. Grateful for his support & experience to ensure my effective advocacy for #VA05 priorities in Congress! https://t.co/0YCi83d9ma|access-date=December 23, 2020}}
- Sharice Davids, U.S. representative from Kansas's 3rd congressional district{{cite tweet |last=Webb |first=Cameron |user=DrCameronWebb |number=1265343002031075329 |date=May 26, 2020 |title=#SupporterHighlights: As 2016 White House Fellows, @ShariceDavids & I always connected on issues of justice & fairness. 2 years later, she made history flipping KS-03. I’m grateful for her friendship & guidance as we work to flip #VA05. We’ll get it done — #onesupporteratatime. https://t.co/mSEuzVHZcx|access-date=December 23, 2020}}
- Kamala Harris, U.S. senator from California; 2020 vice presidential nominee
- Hakeem Jeffries, U.S. representative from New York's 8th congressional district{{cite tweet |last=Webb |first=Cameron |user=DrCameronWebb |number=1266413037570965511 |date=May 29, 2020 |title=#SupporterHighlights: Since entering politics, few people have mentored me like @RepJeffries. The guidance of any member is precious & I’m grateful that—as the House Democratic Caucus Chair—he’s been so generous w/his support. This is how we’ll #flipthefifth—#onesupporteratatime https://t.co/4q5oSwl7lv|access-date=December 23, 2020}}
- Hank Johnson, U.S. representative from Georgia's 4th congressional district{{cite tweet |last=Webb |first=Cameron |user=DrCameronWebb |number=1264990436298567680 |date=May 25, 2020 |title=#SupporterHighlights: 10 yrs ago, I worked w/@RepHankJohnson on a policy response to the Hepatitis C epidemic. I saw him turn emerging science into policy that works. Today, I’m grateful for his support as I aim to do the same. This is how we’ll #flipthefifth—#onesupporteratatime https://t.co/bN4eM6Rv1A|access-date=December 23, 2020}}
- John Lewis, U.S. representative from Georgia's 5th congressional district{{cite tweet |last=Webb |first=Cameron |user=DrCameronWebb |number=1273646382189084674 |date=June 18, 2020 |title=At this moment in history when we need boldness, action & an unwavering commitment to equity & justice, I can’t think of a more powerful Congressional endorsement than this one from @RepJohnLewis. A longtime hero of mine, I’m grateful for his support as I aim to serve beside him. https://t.co/n0LbCUT2ul|access-date=December 23, 2020}} (deceased)
- Jerry McNerney, U.S. representative from California's 9th congressional district{{cite tweet |last=Webb |first=Cameron |user=DrCameronWebb |number=1266104846739963904 |date=May 28, 2020 |title=#SupporterHighlights: We all have opinions & expect them from reps in Congress. But @RepMcnerney uses his STEM PhD background to connect opinions w/facts & evidence. Grateful for his support & encouragement for me to do the same. This is how we #flipthefifth—#onesupporteratatime https://t.co/s6xK4Izttj|access-date=December 23, 2020}}
- Kweisi Mfume, U.S. representative from Maryland's 7th congressional district
- Ilhan Omar, U.S. representative from Minnesota's 5th congressional district{{cite tweet |last=Omar |first=Ilhan |user=IlhanMN |number=1275878613687074818 |date=June 24, 2020 |title=History is on our side Multi-racial coalitions are electing a new generation of candidates to fight for working people. Congratulations @AOC, @JamaalBowmanNY, @RitchieTorres, @MondaireJones, @QasimRashid, @DrCameronWebb. Can’t wait to cause good trouble with you in Congress!|access-date=December 23, 2020}}
- Ayanna Pressley, U.S. representative from Massachusetts's 7th congressional district{{cite tweet |last=Pressley |first=Ayanna |user=AyannaPressley |number=1273252997318037504 |date=June 17, 2020 |title=.@DrCameronWebb has dedicated his life to serving others - as a doctor, as a lawyer, & as an advocate. I am proud to endorse Cameron’s candidacy, & look forward to working with him in Washington to make all of our communities healthier, safer, & more just. https://t.co/txGGyoFLuS|access-date=December 23, 2020}}
- Lisa Blunt Rochester, U.S. representative from Delaware's at-large congressional district
- Abigail Spanberger, U.S. representative from Virginia's 7th congressional district{{cite tweet |last=Spanberger |first=Abigail |user=SpanbergerVA07 |number=1275582927984787464 |date=June 23, 2020 |title=Congratulations @DrCameronWebb on winning the Democratic nomination in #VA05! Cameron is a fierce advocate for working families and affordable healthcare access. He’s ready to flip Virginia’s 5th district blue on November 3rd!|access-date=December 23, 2020}}
- Elizabeth Warren, U.S. senator from Massachusetts{{cite tweet |last=Warren |first=Elizabeth |user=ewarren |number=1286330429570719745 |date=July 23, 2020 |title=I’m proud to endorse @DrCameronWebb in his run for Congress. Cameron has the expertise and experience needed to tackle our health care crisis and meet the coronavirus epidemic head on. We need strong voices like his to fight for equity and justice in Washington. https://t.co/TsqD9DGF7K|access-date=December 23, 2020}}
- Jennifer Wexton, U.S. representative from Virginia's 10th congressional district{{cite tweet |last=Wexton |first=Jennifer |user=JenniferWexton |number=1275585244557647872 |date=June 23, 2020 |title=Congratulations to @DrCameronWebb, a leader who will fight for working families in Congress and prioritize access to affordable health care. Let’s flip #VA05 in 2020! https://t.co/BkBXhbhPhj|access-date=December 23, 2020}}
State officials
- Ghazala Hashmi, state senator{{cite tweet |last=Webb |first=Cameron |user=DrCameronWebb |number=1253715439760400386 |date=April 24, 2020 |title=#SupporterHighlights: Sen. Ghazala Hashmi is an educator, administrator &—as the first Muslim woman in the state senate—a history-maker! I’m proud of how she reflects the best of our values in VA, & proud to have her support! This is how we’ll #flipthefifth—#onesupporteratatime https://t.co/saZymp56yP|access-date=December 23, 2020}}
- Sally Hudson, state delegate{{cite tweet |last=Hudson |first=Sally |user=SallyLHudson |number=1275588526139211776 |date=June 23, 2020 |title=Thrilled to have @DrCameronWebb running to #FlipThe5th. As a doctor & lawyer here in Charlottesville, he knows how to be there for everybody. Let’s get to work to help him get it done this fall! https://t.co/sxuqyXAvce|access-date=December 23, 2020}}
- Danica Roem, state delegate{{cite tweet |last=Roem |first=Danica |user=pwcdanica |number=1275600062639493120 |date=June 23, 2020 |title=Like I said, @DrCameronWebb can flip #VA05 #RedToBlue this Nov. 3. Our side is united and enthusiastic. Their side is divided. It's a perfect storm. Donate: https://t.co/wX6eQ33GEs https://t.co/3TXY7K43bw|access-date=December 23, 2020}}
- Luke Torian, state delegate{{cite tweet |last=Torian |first=Luke |user=DelegateTorian |number=1275608594453594114 |date=June 23, 2020 |title=Congratulations to VA05’s Democratic nominee @DrCameronWebb. Dr. Webb represents a needed change and Virginia is ready to do the work to send him to Congress.|access-date=December 23, 2020}}
Local officials
- Wes Bellamy, former councilman for the Charlottesville City Council
- Larry Campbell, councilman for the Danville City Council
- Megan Clark, Prince Edward County, Virginia Commonwealth Attorney{{cite tweet |last=Webb |first=Cameron |user=DrCameronWebb |number=1262834278683021312 |date=May 19, 2020 |title=#SupporterHighlights: Principled, pragmatic & people-focused, the Hon. Megan Clark of Farmville is among the great justice advocates here in #VA05. She works tirelessly to improve our district & I’m humbled to have her support. This is how we’ll #flipthefifth—#onesupporteratatime https://t.co/BKPCGKhx85|access-date=December 23, 2020}}
- Kathy Galvin, former councilwoman for the Charlottesville City Council
- John Lesinski, Rappahannock County supervisor, retired U.S. Marine Corps colonel, and 2020 candidate{{cite tweet |last=Lesinski |first=John |user=johnforva |number=1275808844611047425 |date=June 24, 2020 |title=The results are in, and I am sorry to say we did not prevail. I offer my sincere congratulations to @DrCameronWebb for his decisive win and my appreciation to all my fellow candidates for running great campaigns. Now let's flip this seat!|access-date=December 23, 2020}}
- Barry Mayo, councilman for the Danville City Council
- Kristin Szakos, former councilwoman for the Charlottesville City Council
- Ryant Washington, former sheriff of Fluvanna County
Labor unions
Organizations
- Black Economic Alliance
- League of Conservation Voters Action Fund{{cite web |last1=Sittenfeld |first1=Tiernan |title=LCV Action Fund Endorses Dr. Cameron Webb for Congress|url=https://www.lcv.org/article/lcv-action-fund-endorses-cameron-webb-congress/ |website=League of Conservation Voters |publisher=LCV Action Fund|date=July 23, 2020}}
- Sierra Club
Individuals
- Zyahna Bryant, activist and community organizer{{cite tweet |last=Webb |first=Cameron |user=DrCameronWebb |number=1255557045681623040 |date=April 29, 2020 |title=#SupporterHighlights: There is truly no ceiling on the impact @ZyahnaB will have our society. She’s a passionate voice, tireless advocate & forceful activist for equity & justice. I couldn’t be more honored to have her support! This is how we’ll #flipthefifth—#onesupporteratatime https://t.co/A1lC9VHUmY|access-date=December 23, 2020}}
- Leslie Cockburn, journalist, filmmaker, and Democratic nominee for Virginia's 5th congressional district in 2018{{cite tweet |last=Webb |first=Cameron |user=DrCameronWebb |number=1273996049485565953 |date=June 19, 2020 |title=When I started this journey, I knew that the only path to victory is #VA05 is building on the coalition @LeslieCockburn built to get us so close in 2018. Given her experience and insight, I’m so grateful that she believes in my vision for winning in 2020. Let’s go #flipthefifth! https://t.co/QNq5bailbX |access-date=December 23, 2020}}
- Roger Dean Huffstetler, U.S. Marine Corps veteran, entrepreneur, and candidate for Virginia's 5th congressional district in 2018 and 2020{{cite tweet |author=Roger Dean Huffstetler |user=rdhjr |number=1275579239090266113 |date=June 23, 2020 |title=The purpose of life is to learn, and we have learned a lot. We fought for years to bring affordable healthcare, job security, and quality infrastructure to our district. Our mission doesn't stop because we came up short, it's continued by Dr. Webb, whom I'm proud to support.|access-date=December 23, 2020}}
- Ann Ridgeway, 2019 Democratic nominee for Virginia's 30th House of Delegates district{{cite tweet |last=Webb |first=Cameron |user=DrCameronWebb |number=1268936940168122386 |date=June 5, 2020 |title=#SupporterHighlights: Had a Central VA moment when I met @RidgewayforVA30. Turns out her husband taught at my high school & she & I share a local hero (Rev Davies). More than that, we share a passion for justice & fairness. This is how we’ll #flipthefifth—#onesupporteratatime https://t.co/lrTGIfyMgR|access-date=December 23, 2020}}
- Claire Russo, U.S. Marine Corps veteran and 2020 candidate{{cite tweet |last=Russo |first=Claire |user=ClaireRussoVA |number=1275583597282500609 |date=June 23, 2020 |title=First, I want to say thank you. Our work isn’t done tonight - it’s just beginning. It’s time to do everything we can to elect Dr. Webb, a healer who is ready to carry this moment forward. I’m proud to call him a friend and was honored to be on the ballot with him. |access-date=December 23, 2020}}
- Janie Zimmerman, teacher and 2019 Democratic nominee for Virginia's 60th House of Delegates district{{cite tweet |last=Webb |first=Cameron |user=DrCameronWebb |number=1260604529554456576 |date=May 13, 2020 |title=#SupporterHighlights: Running last year in HD 60, @JaniezVa60 showed folks in Charlotte, Prince Edward, Halifax & SE Campbell Co. a different path forward. So glad she stepped up then & grateful she’s stepping up for me now! This is how we’ll #flipthefifth—#onesupporteratatime https://t.co/3T277IRiE9|access-date=December 23, 2020}}
}}
==Predictions==
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!Source !Ranking !As of |
align=left | The Cook Political Report
| {{USRaceRating|Tossup}} |September 17, 2020 |
align=left | Inside Elections
| {{USRaceRating|Tossup}} |October 28, 2020 |
align=left | Sabato's Crystal Ball
|{{USRaceRating|Lean|R |
|November 2, 2020
|-
| align="left" |Politico
|{{USRaceRating|Lean|R}}
|July 6, 2020
|-
| align="left" |Daily Kos
|{{USRaceRating|Likely|R}}
|June 3, 2020
|-
| align="left" |RCP
|{{USRaceRating|Likely|R}}
|June 9, 2020
|-
| align="left" |Niskanen
|{{USRaceRating|Likely|R}}
|June 7, 2020
|}
==Polling==
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valign=bottom
! Poll source ! Date(s) ! Sample ! Margin ! style="width:100px;"| Bob ! style="width:100px;"| Cameron !Undecided |
style="text-align:left;"|Public Policy Polling (D)[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v4TDqHNSs9PubuHEFyzDo22lX0_sMC3b/view Public Policy Polling (D)]{{efn-ua|name="action"}}
| October 21–22, 2020 | 910 (V) | – | 43% | {{party shading/Democratic}}|46% | 11% |
style="text-align:left;"|Global Strategy Group (D)[https://314action.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/314-VA-05-Tracker-2-Public-Memo-F10.12.20-1.pdf Global Strategy Group (D)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201017210342/https://314action.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/314-VA-05-Tracker-2-Public-Memo-F10.12.20-1.pdf |date=October 17, 2020 }}{{efn-ua|name="action"}}
| October 4–8, 2020 | 400 (LV) | ± 4.9% | 45% | {{party shading/Democratic}}|47% | – |
style="text-align:left;"|Global Strategy Group (D)[https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/520314-internal-poll-shows-tight-race-in-virginia-house-race Global Strategy Group (D)]{{efn-ua|name="Webb"}}
| September 27 – October 1, 2020 | 500 (LV) | ± 4.4% | 42% | {{party shading/Democratic}}|45% | – |
style="text-align:left;"|Global Strategy Group (D)[https://www.newsweek.com/democrats-close-flipping-virginia-house-district-trump-won-11-points-internal-poll-shows-1532758 Global Strategy Group (D)]{{efn-ua|name="Webb"}}
| September 10–14, 2020 | 400 (LV) | ± 4.9% | {{party shading/Republican}}|47% | 46% | – |
style="text-align:left;"|Global Strategy Group (D)[https://twitter.com/314action/status/1306753753131999233 Global Strategy Group (D)]{{efn-ua|name="Webb"|Poll conducted for Webb's campaign.}}
| July 30 – August 4, 2020 | 500 (LV) | ± 4.4% | {{party shading/Republican}}|48% | 42% | – |
style="text-align:left;"|Public Policy Polling (D)[https://314action.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/VA5Results3.pdf Public Policy Polling (D)]{{efn-ua|name="action"|Poll sponsored by 314 Action, which had endorsed Cameron Webb prior to its sampling period.}}
| June 24–25, 2020 | 1,163 (RV) | ± 2.9% | {{party shading/Republican}}|43% | 41% | 16% |
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! Poll source ! Date(s) ! Sample ! Margin ! style="width:100px;"| Generic ! style="width:100px;"| Generic |
style="text-align:left;"|Global Strategy Group (D)[https://314action.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/314-VA-05-Tracker-2-Public-Memo-F10.12.20-1.pdf Global Strategy Group (D)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201017210342/https://314action.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/314-VA-05-Tracker-2-Public-Memo-F10.12.20-1.pdf |date=October 17, 2020 }}{{efn-ua|name="action"}}
| October 4–8, 2020 | 400 (LV) | ± 4.9% | {{party shading/Republican}}|48% | 43% |
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==Results==
{{Election box begin no change
| title = Virginia's 5th congressional district, 2020
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{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change
| candidate = Bob Good
| party = Republican Party (United States)
| votes =210,988
| percentage =52.4
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{{Election box candidate with party link no change
| candidate = Cameron Webb
| party = Democratic Party (United States)
| votes =190,315
| percentage =47.3
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{{Election box write-in with party link no change
| votes = 1,014
| percentage = 0.3
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{{Election box total no change
|votes = 402,317
|percentage = 100.0
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{{Election box hold with party link no change
|winner = Republican Party (United States)
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{{Election box end}}
District 6
{{Infobox election
| election_name = 2020 Virginia's 6th congressional district election
| country = Virginia
| type = presidential
| ongoing = no
| previous_election = 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 6
| previous_year = 2018
| next_election = 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 6
| next_year = 2022
| image_size = x150px
| image1 = File:Ben Cline, official portrait, 116th Congress (cropped).jpg
| nominee1 = Ben Cline
| party1 = Republican Party (US)
| popular_vote1 = 246,606
| percentage1 = 64.6%
| image2 = File:3x4.svg
| nominee2 = Nick Betts
| party2 = Democratic Party (US)
| popular_vote2 = 134,729
| percentage2 = 35.3%
| title = U.S. Representative
| before_election = Ben Cline
| before_party = Republican Party (US)
| after_election = Ben Cline
| after_party = Republican Party (US)
| map = {{switcher
|County and independent city results
|Precinct results
}}
| map_caption =Cline: {{legend0|#E27F7F|50–60%}} {{legend0|#d75d5d|60–70%}} {{legend0|#D72F30|70–80%}} {{legend0|#C21B18|80–90%}}
Betts: {{legend0|#7996e2|50–60%}} {{legend0|#6674de|60–70%}} {{legend0|#584cde|70–80%}} {{legend0|#3933e5|80–90%}} {{legend0|#0D0596|>90%}}
}}
{{see also|Virginia's 6th congressional district}}
The 6th district is located in west-central Virginia taking in the Shenandoah Valley, including Lynchburg and Roanoke. The incumbent was Republican Ben Cline, who was elected with 59.7% of the vote in 2018.
=Republican primary=
==Candidates==
===Nominee===
- Ben Cline, incumbent U.S. Representative
=Democratic primary=
==Nominee==
=General election=
==Endorsements==
{{Endorsements box
| title=Nick Betts (D)
| list =
State Senators
- Creigh Deeds, state senator from Virginia's 25th Senate district{{Cite web|url=https://www.bettsforcongress.com/|title=Nicholas Betts for Congress}}
State Representatives
- Sam Rasoul, Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 11th district
Individuals
}}
==Predictions==
class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
!Source !Ranking !As of |
align=left | The Cook Political Report
| {{USRaceRating|Safe|R}} |July 2, 2020 |
align=left | Inside Elections
| {{USRaceRating|Safe|R}} |June 2, 2020 |
align=left | Sabato's Crystal Ball
|{{USRaceRating|Safe|R}} | July 2, 2020 |
align="left" |Politico
|{{USRaceRating|Safe|R}} |April 19, 2020 |
align="left" |Daily Kos
|{{USRaceRating|Safe|R}} | June 3, 2020 |
align="left" |RCP
|{{USRaceRating|Safe|R}} |June 9, 2020 |
align="left" |Niskanen
|{{USRaceRating|Safe|R}} |June 7, 2020 |
==Results==
{{Election box begin no change
| title = Virginia's 6th congressional district, 2020
}}
{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change
| candidate = Ben Cline (incumbent)
| party = Republican Party (United States)
| votes =246,606
| percentage =64.6
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change
| candidate = Nick Betts
| party = Democratic Party (United States)
| votes =134,729
| percentage =35.3
}}
{{Election box write-in with party link no change
| votes = 478
| percentage = 0.1
}}
{{Election box total no change
|votes = 381,813
|percentage = 100.0
}}
{{Election box hold with party link no change
|winner = Republican Party (United States)
}}
{{Election box end}}
District 7
{{Infobox election
| election_name = 2020 Virginia's 7th congressional district election
| country = Virginia
| type = presidential
| ongoing = no
| previous_election = 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 7
| previous_year = 2018
| next_election = 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 7
| next_year = 2022
| image_size = x150px
| image1 = File:Rep. Abigail Spanberger - 118th Congress (cropped).jpg
| nominee1 = Abigail Spanberger
| party1 = Democratic Party (US)
| popular_vote1 = 230,893
| percentage1 = 50.8%
| image2 = File:Nick Freitas 2018.jpg
| nominee2 = Nick Freitas
| party2 = Republican Party (US)
| popular_vote2 = 222,623
| percentage2 = 49.0%
| title = U.S. Representative
| before_election = Abigail Spanberger
| before_party = Democratic Party (US)
| after_election = Abigail Spanberger
| after_party = Democratic Party (US)
| map = {{switcher
|County and independent city results
|Precinct results
}}
| map_caption = Spanberger: {{legend0|#7996e2|50–60%}} {{legend0|#6674de|60–70%}} {{legend0|#584cde|70–80%}} {{legend0|#3933e5|80–90%}} {{legend0|#0D0596|>90%}}
Freitas: {{legend0|#FFB2B2|40–50%}} {{legend0|#E27F7F|50–60%}} {{legend0|#d75d5d|60–70%}} {{legend0|#D72F30|70–80%}}
}}
{{see also|Virginia's 7th congressional district}}
The 7th district is based in central Virginia and encompasses suburban Richmond. The incumbent was Democrat Abigail Spanberger, who flipped the district and was elected with 50.3% of the vote in 2018.
=Democratic primary=
==Candidates==
===Nominee===
==Endorsements==
{{Endorsements box
| title = Abigail Spanberger
| list =
U.S. Presidents
Federal officials
- Kamala Harris, U.S. senator from California; 2020 vice presidential nominee
- Amy Klobuchar, U.S. senator from Minnesota{{Cite web|url=https://amyklobuchar.com/winbig/|title=The Win Big Project|website=The Win Big Project}}
Organizations
- EMILY's List
- End Citizens United{{cite web |last1=Muller |first1=Tiffany |title=End Citizens United Announces House Incumbent Protection Program for "Reformers at Risk" |url=https://endcitizensunited.org/press-releases/end-citizens-united-announces-house-incumbent-protection-program-reformers-risk/ |website=End Citizens United |date=November 21, 2019}}
- J Street PAC{{cite web |title=JStreetPAC Candidates |url=https://donate.jstreetpac.org/candidate-directory/ |website=JStreetPAC |access-date=January 27, 2020 |archive-date=May 2, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180502152638/https://donate.jstreetpac.org/candidate-directory/ |url-status=dead }}
- League of Conservation Voters Action Fund
- NARAL Pro-Choice America
- New Democrat Coalition
- Planned Parenthood Action Fund
- Sierra Club
}}
=Republican convention=
==Candidates==
===Nominee===
- Nick Freitas, state delegate and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2018{{cite web |last1=Leonor |first1=Mel |title=Freitas launches bid to challenge Spanberger for congressional seat |url=https://www.richmond.com/news/virginia/freitas-to-challenge-spanberger-for-congressional-seat/article_76c61cd8-8c15-5bc1-b933-f41d909e2aec.html |website=Richmond Times-Dispatch |access-date=December 2, 2019 |date=December 2, 2019}}{{cite web |last1=Mattingly |first1=Justin |title=Freitas wins GOP nomination to take on Spanberger in 7th District |url=https://fredericksburg.com/news/local/freitas-wins-gop-nomination-to-take-on-spanberger-in-7th-district/article_1b8acff0-f628-5862-8528-5094cb4045fd.html |website=Fredericksburg.com |access-date=July 19, 2020 |date=July 18, 2020}}
===Eliminated at convention===
- Peter Greenwald, U.S. Navy veteran and candidate for Virginia's 7th congressional district in 2014
- Andrew Knaggs, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Combating Terrorism (2017–2019){{cite news|last1=Portnoy|first1=Jenna|title=Former Trump defense official to seek GOP nod to challenge Va.'s Spanberger|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/former-trump-defense-official-to-seek-gop-nod-to-challenge-vas-spanberger/2019/09/30/b6ec2fc6-e39c-11e9-a331-2df12d56a80b_story.html|newspaper=The Washington Post|date=October 1, 2019|access-date=October 1, 2019}}
- John McGuire, state delegate
- Tina Ramirez, nonprofit executive, congressional foreign policy adviser, and founder of the congressional International Religious Freedom Caucus{{cite news|last1=Vozzella|first1=Laura|title=Republican announces bid to unseat Rep. Spanberger in Virginia's 7th District|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/republican-announces-bid-to-unseat-rep-spanberger-in-virginias-7th-district/2019/04/28/2a4d9ae8-6a14-11e9-8f44-e8d8bb1df986_story.html|newspaper=The Washington Post|date=April 29, 2019|access-date=April 29, 2019}}
- Jason Roberge, attorney
===Failed to qualify for convention===
- Mike Dickinson, businessman{{cite web |last1=Schemmer |first1=Clint |title=Spanberger's GOP challengers turn out in force in Culpeper |url=https://www.fredericksburg.com/news/government-politics/spanbergers-gop-challengers-turn-out-in-force-in-culpeper/article_1f918b62-f6fe-584b-8cac-011aed13e046.html |website=Fredericksburg |date=January 27, 2020}}
- Craig Ennis, construction worker{{cite news |last1=Portnoy |first1=Jenna |title=A Republican state lawmaker joins the race to challenge Rep. Abigail Spanberger |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/a-republican-state-lawmaker-joins-the-race-to-challenge-rep-abigail-spanberger/2019/11/18/5aedb6be-0a1f-11ea-8397-a955cd542d00_story.html |newspaper=The Washington Post |access-date=November 18, 2019 |date=November 18, 2019}}
===Declined===
- Bryce Reeves, state senator{{cite news|last1=Leahy|first1=Norman|title=Virginia's 7th District race gets started|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/05/01/virginias-th-district-race-gets-started/|newspaper=The Washington Post|date=May 1, 2019|access-date=May 1, 2019}}{{Cite tweet|number=1201887311216226306|user=kirk_bado|title=Some #VA07 endorsement news: Nick Freitas announced endorsements from Rep. Ben Cline (#VA06), VA Senator Bryce Reeves, VA Delegate Mike Webert, VA Delegate Brenda Pogge, and conservative leader and businessman Pete Snyder this morning.|date=2019-12-03|first=Kirk A.|last=Bado|access-date=2021-01-08}}
==Polling==
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valign=bottom
! Poll source ! Date(s) ! Sample ! Margin ! style="width:60px;"| Nick ! style="width:60px;"| Peter ! style="width:60px;"| John ! style="width:60px;"| Tina ! style="width:60px;"| Bryce ! Undecided |
style="text-align:left;"|WPA Intelligence (R)[https://cdn.clubforgrowth.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/CFG_VA_7_Brushfire_Poll_Memo_190516-1.pdf WPA Intelligence (R)]{{efn-ua|Poll sponsored by Club for Growth Action|name="CFG"}}
| May 13–15, 2019 | 400 (LV) | ± 4.9% | {{party shading/Republican}}| 23% | 1% | 9% | 4% | 11% | {{party shading/Undecided}}| 52% |
==Endorsements==
{{Endorsements box
| title = Nick Freitas
| list =
U.S. presidents
- Donald Trump, 45th president of the United States
Federal officials
- Dave Brat, former U.S. representative (VA-07) (2014-2019){{Cite web|url=https://www.nickforva.com/dave-brat-endorses-nick-freitas/|title=FORMER CONGRESSMAN DAVE BRAT ENDORSES NICK FREITAS FOR CONGRESS|date=March 10, 2020|website=Nick Freitas|access-date=March 10, 2020|archive-date=April 29, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200429141453/https://www.nickforva.com/dave-brat-endorses-nick-freitas/|url-status=dead}}
- Ted Cruz, U.S. senator from Texas{{Cite web|url=https://www.richmond.com/news/virginia/sen-ted-cruz-endorses-freitas-for-7th-district-gop-nomination/article_962e5f9c-84f0-5a4d-95b9-b59ae1b6a642.html|title=Sen. Ted Cruz endorses Freitas for 7th District GOP nomination|first=ANDREW CAIN Richmond|last=Times-Dispatch|website=Richmond Times-Dispatch|date=December 19, 2019 }}
- Rand Paul, U.S. senator (KY);{{Cite web|url=https://starexponent.com/news/rand-paul-endorses-freitas-for-congress/article_1ae73b7a-ebe5-5730-b07b-71f6932a2db8.html|title=Rand Paul endorses Freitas for Congress|date=December 4, 2019 }}
Governors
- Bob McDonnell, former governor of Virginia (2010-2014);{{Cite web|url=https://www.nickforva.com/bob-mcdonnell-endorses-nick-freitas/|title=FORMER GOVERNOR BOB MCDONNELL ENDORSES NICK FREITAS|date=July 14, 2020|website=Nick Freitas|access-date=July 15, 2020|archive-date=July 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200717113817/https://www.nickforva.com/bob-mcdonnell-endorses-nick-freitas/|url-status=dead}}
State officials
- Amanda Batten, state delegate{{Cite web|url=https://www.nickforva.com/batten-and-lingamfelter-endorse-freitas/|title=DELEGATE BATTEN AND FORMER DELEGATE LINGAMFELTER ENDORSE FREITAS|date=July 13, 2020|website=Nick Freitas|access-date=July 15, 2020|archive-date=August 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200804143941/https://www.nickforva.com/batten-and-lingamfelter-endorse-freitas/|url-status=dead}}
- Scott Lingamfelter, former state delegate (2002-2018) *Brenda Pogge, former state delegate (2008-2020);
Individuals
- Jerry Falwell Jr., Liberty University president{{Cite web|url=https://www.nickforva.com/jerry-falwell-jr-endorses-nick-freitas/|title=PRESIDENT JERRY FALWELL JR. OF LIBERTY UNIVERSITY ENDORSES NICK FREITAS|date=March 26, 2020|website=Nick Freitas|access-date=May 17, 2020|archive-date=May 16, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200516174906/https://www.nickforva.com/jerry-falwell-jr-endorses-nick-freitas/|url-status=dead}}
- John Fredericks, host of the John Fredericks Show{{Cite web|url=https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2016/09/west-virginia-2016-governor-coal-cole-justice-214268|title=Is West Virginia Holding America's Weirdest Election?|first=Mason|last=Adams|website=POLITICO Magazine|date=September 21, 2016 }}
- Pete Snyder, businessman and 2013 Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia;
Organizations
- Club for Growth Action{{cite web|url=https://www.clubforgrowth.org/club-for-growth-pac-endorses-nick-freitas-va-07-for-u-s-house-of-representatives/|title=CLUB FOR GROWTH PAC ENDORSES NICK FREITAS (VA-07) FOR U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|work=Club For Growth|date=December 2, 2019}}
- Concerned Veterans for America{{Cite web|url=https://cv4a.org/news-media/cva-endorses-nick-freitas-for-virginia-state-delegate/|title=CVA Endorses Nick Freitas for Virginia State Delegate}}
- FreedomWorks{{Cite web|url=https://www.nickforva.com/rand-lee-endorse-freitas/|title=Sen. Rand Paul and Sen. Mike Lee Endorse Freitas|date=December 4, 2019|website=Nick Freitas|access-date=January 12, 2020|archive-date=January 1, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200101232651/https://www.nickforva.com/rand-lee-endorse-freitas/|url-status=dead}}
- House Freedom Fund{{Cite web|url=https://www.housefreedomfund.com/post/211/three-new-endorsements|title=Three New Endorsements|date=2020-06-25|access-date=2021-01-08|website=House Freedom Fund}}
- Madison Project{{Cite web|url=https://www.madisonproject.com/our-endorsements|title=Madison project|website=madison project|access-date=June 14, 2020|archive-date=September 13, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200913095058/https://www.madisonproject.com/our-endorsements|url-status=dead}}
- Tea Party Express{{Cite web|url=http://www.teapartyexpress.org/9848/election-alert-tea-party-express-endorses-nick-freitas-for-congress-in-virginia|title=ELECTION ALERT: Tea Party Express Endorses Nick Freitas for Congress in Virginia|date=2020-06-15|access-date=2021-01-08|website=Tea Party Express}}
}}
{{Endorsements box
| title = Andrew Knaggs
| list =
Organizations
- Black America's (BAM) PAC{{Cite web|url=https://www.bampac.org/races|title=Endorsed Candidates (More Coming Soon...)|website=Black America's PAC}}
}}
{{Endorsements box
| title = John McGuire
| list =
Federal officials
- Thomas J. Bliley Jr., former U.S. representative (R-VA-03, VA-07) (1981-2001){{cite web|url=https://mcguire4congress.com/former-7th-district-rep-tom-bliley-endorses-john-mcguire-for-congress/|title=Former 7th District Rep Tom Bliley endorses John McGuire for Congress|work=McGuire4Congress|date=December 7, 2019|access-date=December 7, 2019|archive-date=December 7, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191207165119/https://mcguire4congress.com/former-7th-district-rep-tom-bliley-endorses-john-mcguire-for-congress/|url-status=dead}}
State officials
- Siobhan Dunnavant, state senator{{Cite web|url=https://mcguire56.com/endorsement-from-sen-dunnavant/|title=Endorsement from Sen. Dunnavant|date=October 3, 2019}}
- John O'Bannon, former state delegate (2001-2018){{Cite web|url=https://mcguire4congress.com/navy-seal-john-mcguire-announces-endorsements-from-across-the-seventh-congressional-district/|title=Navy SEAL John McGuire Announces Endorsements from Across the Seventh Congressional District|date=February 5, 2020|access-date=June 14, 2020|archive-date=June 20, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200620142630/https://mcguire4congress.com/navy-seal-john-mcguire-announces-endorsements-from-across-the-seventh-congressional-district/|url-status=dead}}
}}
{{Endorsements box
| title = Tina Ramirez
| list =
Organizations
- Maggie's List{{cite web |title=2020 Candidates |url=http://maggieslist.org/candidates/2020-candidates |website=Maggie's List |access-date=February 27, 2020}}
}}
=General election=
==Predictions==
class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
!Source !Ranking !As of |
align=left | The Cook Political Report
| {{USRaceRating|Lean|D}} |October 8, 2020 |
align=left | Inside Elections
| {{USRaceRating|Tilt|D}} |June 2, 2020 |
align=left | Sabato's Crystal Ball
|{{USRaceRating|Lean|D}} | July 2, 2020 |
align="left" |Politico
|{{USRaceRating|Tossup}} |April 19, 2020 |
align="left" |Daily Kos
|{{USRaceRating|Tossup}} | June 3, 2020 |
align="left" |RCP
|{{USRaceRating|Tossup}} |June 9, 2020 |
align="left" |Niskanen
|{{USRaceRating|Likely|D}} |June 7, 2020 |
==Polling==
class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%;text-align:center;" |
valign=bottom
! Poll source ! Date(s) ! Sample ! Margin ! style="width:100px;"| Abigail ! style="width:100px;"| Nick ! Other ! Undecided |
style="text-align:left;"|0ptimus[https://github.com/optimus-forecasting-and-polling/0ptimus-SC-VA7-November-2020/blob/main/virginia_cd_7_poll_toplines_tl_31_october_2020.pdf Optimus]
|October 31 – November 2, 2020 |514 (LV) |± 4.6% |{{party shading/Democratic}}|52% |41% |1%{{efn|"Refused" and "Third party candidate" with 1%}} |6% |
==Results==
{{Election box begin no change
| title = Virginia's 7th congressional district, 2020
}}
{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change
| candidate = Abigail Spanberger (incumbent)
| party = Democratic Party (United States)
| votes =230,893
| percentage =50.8
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change
| candidate = Nick Freitas
| party = Republican Party (United States)
| votes =222,623
| percentage =49.0
}}
{{Election box write-in with party link no change
| votes = 823
| percentage = 0.2
}}
{{Election box total no change
|votes = 454,339
|percentage = 100.0
}}
{{Election box hold with party link no change
|winner = Democratic Party (United States)
}}
{{Election box end}}
District 8
{{Infobox election
| election_name = 2020 Virginia's 8th congressional district election
| country = Virginia
| type = presidential
| ongoing = no
| previous_election = 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 8
| previous_year = 2018
| next_election = 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 8
| next_year = 2022
| image_size = x150px
| image1 = File:Rep. Don Beyer, official portrait (118th Congress) (cropped).jpg
| nominee1 = Don Beyer
| party1 = Democratic Party (US)
| popular_vote1 = 301,454
| percentage1 = 75.8%
| image2 = File:3x4.svg
| nominee2 = Jeff Jordan
| party2 = Republican Party (US)
| popular_vote2 = 95,365
| percentage2 = 24.0%
| title = U.S. Representative
| before_election = Don Beyer
| before_party = Democratic Party (US)
| after_election = Don Beyer
| after_party = Democratic Party (US)
| map = {{switcher
|County and independent city results
|Precinct results
}}
| map_caption = Beyer: {{legend0|#7996e2|50–60%}} {{legend0|#6674de|60–70%}} {{legend0|#584cde|70–80%}} {{legend0|#3933e5|80–90%}} {{legend0|#0D0596|>90%}}
Jordan: {{legend0|#E27F7F|50–60%}}
{{legend0|#808080|No data}}
}}
{{see also|Virginia's 8th congressional district}}
The 8th district is based in northern Virginia and encompasses the inner Washington, D.C., suburbs, including Arlington, Alexandria, and Falls Church. The incumbent was Democrat Don Beyer, who was re-elected with 76.1% of the vote in 2018.
=Democratic primary=
==Candidates==
===Nominee===
- Don Beyer, incumbent U.S. representative{{Cite web|url=http://friendsofdonbeyer.com/|title=Friends of Don Beyer|website=friendsofdonbeyer.com}}
==Endorsements==
{{Endorsements box
| title=Don Beyer (D)
| list=
Local officials
- Pete Buttigieg, former mayor of South Bend, Indiana (2012–2020) and former candidate for 2020 Democratic presidential nomination.{{cite news|url=https://edition.cnn.com/2020/05/13/politics/buttigieg-endorsements-super-pac/index.html|access-date=May 14, 2020|title=Buttigieg highlights importance of local officials in first post-campaign endorsements|agency=CNN|last=Merica|first=Dan|date=May 13, 2020}}
Organizations
}}
=Republican convention=
==Candidates==
===Nominee===
===Eliminated at convention===
=General election=
==Predictions==
class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
!Source !Ranking !As of |
align=left | The Cook Political Report
| {{USRaceRating|Safe|D}} |July 2, 2020 |
align=left | Inside Elections
| {{USRaceRating|Safe|D}} |June 2, 2020 |
align=left | Sabato's Crystal Ball
|{{USRaceRating|Safe|D}} | July 2, 2020 |
align="left" |Politico
|{{USRaceRating|Safe|D}} |April 19, 2020 |
align="left" |Daily Kos
|{{USRaceRating|Safe|D}} | June 3, 2020 |
align="left" |RCP
|{{USRaceRating|Safe|D}} |June 9, 2020 |
align="left" |Niskanen
|{{USRaceRating|Safe|D}} |June 7, 2020 |
==Results==
{{Election box begin no change
| title = Virginia's 8th congressional district, 2020
}}
{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change
| candidate = Don Beyer (incumbent)
| party = Democratic Party (United States)
| votes = 301,454
| percentage =75.8
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change
| candidate = Jeff Jordan
| party = Republican Party (United States)
| votes = 95,365
| percentage =24.0
}}
{{Election box write-in with party link no change
| votes = 926
| percentage = 0.2
}}
{{Election box total no change
|votes = 397,745
|percentage = 100.0
}}
{{Election box hold with party link no change
|winner = Democratic Party (United States)
}}
{{Election box end}}
District 9
{{Infobox election
| election_name = 2020 Virginia's 9th congressional district election
| country = Virginia
| type = presidential
| ongoing = no
| previous_election = 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 9
| previous_year = 2018
| next_election = 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 9
| next_year = 2022
| image_size = x150px
| image1 = File:H. Morgan Griffith 118th Congress (cropped).jpg
| nominee1 = Morgan Griffith
| party1 = Republican Party (US)
| popular_vote1 = 271,851
| percentage1 = 94.0%
| title = U.S. Representative
| before_election = Morgan Griffith
| before_party = Republican Party (US)
| after_election = Morgan Griffith
| after_party = Republican Party (US)
| map_image = VA9 House 2020.svg
| map_size = 250px
| map_caption = Precinct results
Griffith: {{legend0|#d75d5d|60–70%}} {{legend0|#D72F30|70–80%}} {{legend0|#C21B18|80–90%}} {{legend0|#A80000|>90%}}
}}
{{see also|Virginia's 9th congressional district}}
The 9th district takes in rural southwest Virginia, including Abingdon, Blacksburg, and Salem. The incumbent was Republican Morgan Griffith, who was re-elected with 65.2% of the vote in 2018.
=Republican primary=
==Candidates==
===Nominee===
- Morgan Griffith, incumbent U.S. Representative
=Democratic primary=
==Candidates==
===Withdrawn===
- Cameron Dickerson, CIA contractor (accepted Libertarian nomination instead){{cite news |title=Libertarian candidate to challenge for Ninth District Congressional seat |url=https://montcova.com/2020/06/10/libertarian-candidate-to-challenge-for-ninth-district-congressional-seat/|date=June 10, 2020 |work = (Montgomery County) News Messenger|access-date=June 14, 2020}}
=Libertarian party=
==Failed to qualify==
- Cameron Dickerson, CIA contractor
=General election=
==Predictions==
class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
!Source !Ranking !As of |
align=left | The Cook Political Report
| {{USRaceRating|Safe|R}} |July 2, 2020 |
align=left | Inside Elections
| {{USRaceRating|Safe|R}} |June 2, 2020 |
align=left | Sabato's Crystal Ball
|{{USRaceRating|Safe|R}} | July 2, 2020 |
align="left" |Politico
|{{USRaceRating|Safe|R}} |April 19, 2020 |
align="left" |Daily Kos
|{{USRaceRating|Safe|R}} | June 3, 2020 |
align="left" |RCP
|{{USRaceRating|Safe|R}} |June 9, 2020 |
align="left" |Niskanen
|{{USRaceRating|Safe|R}} |June 7, 2020 |
==Results==
{{Election box begin no change
| title = Virginia's 9th congressional district, 2020
}}
{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change
| candidate = Morgan Griffith (incumbent)
| party = Republican Party (United States)
| votes = 271,851
| percentage = 94.0
}}
{{Election box write-in with party link no change
| votes = 17,423
| percentage = 6.0
}}
{{Election box total no change
|votes = 289,274
|percentage = 100.0
}}
{{Election box hold with party link no change
|winner = Republican Party (United States)
}}
{{Election box end}}
District 10
{{Infobox election
| election_name = 2020 Virginia's 10th congressional district election
| country = Virginia
| type = presidential
| ongoing = no
| previous_election = 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 10
| previous_year = 2018
| next_election = 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 10
| next_year = 2022
| image_size = x150px
| image1 = File:Jennifer Wexton, official portrait, 116th Congress (cropped).jpg
| nominee1 = Jennifer Wexton
| party1 = Democratic Party (US)
| popular_vote1 = 268,734
| percentage1 = 56.5%
| image2 = File:3x4.svg
| nominee2 = Aliscia Andrews
| party2 = Republican Party (US)
| popular_vote2 = 206,253
| percentage2 = 43.4%
| title = U.S. Representative
| before_election = Jennifer Wexton
| before_party = Democratic Party (US)
| after_election = Jennifer Wexton
| after_party = Democratic Party (US)
| map = {{switcher
|County and independent city results
|Precinct results
}}
| map_caption = Wexton: {{legend0|#A5B0FF|40–50%}} {{legend0|#7996e2|50–60%}} {{legend0|#6674de|60–70%}} {{legend0|#584cde|70–80%}} {{legend0|#3933e5|80–90%}}
Andrews: {{legend0|#E27F7F|50–60%}} {{legend0|#d75d5d|60–70%}} {{legend0|#D72F30|70–80%}} {{legend0|#C21B18|80–90%}} {{legend0|#A80000|>90%}}
{{legend0|#808080|No data}}
}}
{{see also|Virginia's 10th congressional district}}
The 10th district is based in northern Virginia and the D.C. metro area, encompassing Loudoun and parts of Fairfax, Prince William, Clarke, and Frederick counties. The incumbent was Democrat Jennifer Wexton, who flipped the district and was elected with 56.1% of the vote in 2018.
=Democratic primary=
==Candidates==
===Nominee===
- Jennifer Wexton, incumbent U.S. Representative
==Endorsements==
{{Endorsements box
| title = Jennifer Wexton
| list =
Organizations
- EMILY's List
- League of Conservation Voters Action Fund
- NARAL Pro-Choice America{{cite web |last=Hogue |first=Ilyse |title=NARAL Announces New Slate of Endorsements for 2020 |url=https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/2019/04/11/naral-second-2020-endorsements/ |website=NARAL Pro-Choice America |date=April 11, 2019 |access-date=January 27, 2020 |archive-date=August 12, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200812155756/https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/2019/04/11/naral-second-2020-endorsements/ |url-status=dead }}
- Planned Parenthood Action Fund
- Sierra Club
}}
=Republican convention=
==Candidates==
===Nominee===
- Aliscia Andrews, U.S. Marine Corps veteran{{cite web |last1=Janney |first1=Josh |title=Aliscia Andrews wins Republican nomination for 10th Congressional District |url=https://www.loudountimes.com/news/aliscia-andrews-wins-republican-nomination-for-10th-congressional-district/article_f92d8062-b4b4-11ea-a922-b7f9a5078bce.html |website=Loudon Times-Mirror |date=June 22, 2020}}
==Eliminated at convention==
- Jeff Dove, U.S. Army veteran and nominee for Virginia's 11th congressional district in 2018{{cite news|last1=Portnoy|first1=Jenna|title=First Republican enters race to challenge Rep. Wexton in 2020|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/first-republican-enters-race-to-challenge-rep-wexton-in-2020/2019/07/03/54a298d6-9dc5-11e9-9ed4-c9089972ad5a_story.html|newspaper=The Washington Post|date=July 3, 2019|access-date=July 6, 2019}}
- Matt Truong, businessman and tech executive{{cite news|last1=Martin|first1=Jeanine|title=Matt Truong running for Congress in the 10th district|url=http://thebullelephant.com/matt-truong-running-for-congress-in-the-10th-district/|publisher=The Bull Elephant|date=November 20, 2019|access-date=November 20, 2019}}
==Endorsements==
{{Endorsements box
|title=Aliscia Andrews
|list=
Organizations
- New York Young Republican Club{{cite web |title=Endorsement: Aliscia Andrews for Congress (VA-10) |url=https://nyyrc.com/endorsements/endorsement-aliscia-andrews-for-congress-va-10/ |website=nyyrc.com |publisher=New York Young Republican Club |access-date=2 June 2022 |date=18 April 2020}}
}}
=General election=
==Predictions==
class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
!Source !Ranking !As of |
align=left | The Cook Political Report
| {{USRaceRating|Safe|D}} |July 17, 2020 |
align=left | Inside Elections
| {{USRaceRating|Safe|D}} |June 2, 2020 |
align=left | Sabato's Crystal Ball
|{{USRaceRating|Safe|D}} | July 2, 2020 |
align="left" |Politico
|{{USRaceRating|Likely|D}} |April 19, 2020 |
align="left" |Daily Kos
|{{USRaceRating|Safe|D}} | June 3, 2020 |
align="left" |RCP
|{{USRaceRating|Safe|D}} |June 9, 2020 |
align="left" |Niskanen
|{{USRaceRating|Safe|D}} |June 7, 2020 |
class="wikitable mw-collapsible" style="text-align:center;"
|+ class="nowrap" | 2020 Virginia 10th congressional U.S. Representative debates and forums |
style="font-size:small;"
!scope="col"| {{abbr|No.|Number}} !scope="col"| Date !scope="col"| Host !scope="col"| Moderator !scope="col"| Link !scope="col" colspan="2"| Participants |
colspan="5" rowspan="2" |{{Colors|black|#90ff90| P }} Participant {{Colors|black|#ff9090| A }} Absent {{Colors|black|#A2B2C2| N }} Non-invitee {{Colors|black|#CCFFCC| I }} Invitee {{colors|black|#f0e68c| W }} Withdrawn
! scope="col" style="background:{{Party color|Democratic Party (US)}};"| ! scope="col" style="background:#E81B23;"| |
---|
scope="col"| Jennifer Wexton
!scope="col"| Aliscia Andrews |
style="background:#fff; font-size:small;"
!scope="row"| 1 |style="white-space:nowrap;"| October 8, 2020 |style="white-space:nowrap;"| Arc of NoVA |style="white-space:nowrap;"| Lucy Beadnell |style="white-space:nowrap;"|YouTube[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iejRKnNJ7IM YouTube] | {{Yes|P}} | {{Yes|P}} |
style="background:#fff; font-size:small;"
!scope="row"| 2 |style="white-space:nowrap;"| October 20, 2020 |style="white-space:nowrap;"| Loudoun Chamber |style="white-space:nowrap;"| Tony Howard |style="white-space:nowrap;"|Facebook[https://www.facebook.com/LoudounChamber/videos/949642715527639/ Facebook] | {{Yes|P}} | {{Yes|P}} |
==Polling==
class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%;text-align:center;" |
valign=bottom
! Poll source ! Date(s) ! Sample ! Margin ! style="width:100px;"| Jennifer ! style="width:100px;"| Aliscia ! Undecided |
style="text-align:left;"|Garin-Hart-Yang Research (D)[http://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter/2020/10/republicans-hammer-north-carolinas-cunningham-over-affair-but-voters-so-far-shrug-it-off-790970 Garin-Hart-Yang Research (D)]{{efn-ua|Poll sponsored by Wexton's campaign}}
| October 10–12, 2020 | 400 (LV) | ± 5% | {{party shading/Democratic}}| 58% | 36% | – |
==Results==
{{Election box begin no change
| title = Virginia's 10th congressional district, 2020
}}
{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change
| candidate = Jennifer Wexton (incumbent)
| party = Democratic Party (United States)
| votes = 268,734
| percentage =56.5
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change
| candidate = Aliscia Andrews
| party = Republican Party (United States)
| votes = 206,253
| percentage =43.4
}}
{{Election box write-in with party link no change
| votes = 559
| percentage = 0.1
}}
{{Election box total no change
|votes = 475,546
|percentage = 100.0
}}
{{Election box hold with party link no change
|winner = Democratic Party (United States)
}}
{{Election box end}}
District 11
{{Infobox election
| election_name = 2020 Virginia's 11th congressional district election
| country = Virginia
| type = presidential
| ongoing = no
| previous_election = 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 11
| previous_year = 2018
| next_election = 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 11
| next_year = 2022
| image_size = x150px
| image1 = File:Gerry Connolly official portrait 2022 (cropped 2).jpg
| nominee1 = Gerry Connolly
| party1 = Democratic Party (US)
| popular_vote1 = 280,725
| percentage1 = 71.4%
| image2 = File:Manga Anantatmula (2022) (cropped).png
| nominee2 = Manga Anantatmula
| party2 = Republican Party (US)
| popular_vote2 = 111,380
| percentage2 = 28.3%
| title = U.S. Representative
| before_election = Gerry Connolly
| before_party = Democratic Party (US)
| after_election = Gerry Connolly
| after_party = Democratic Party (US)
| map = {{switcher
|County and independent city results
|Precinct results
}}
| map_caption =Connolly: {{legend0|#7996e2|50–60%}} {{legend0|#6674de|60–70%}} {{legend0|#584cde|70–80%}} {{legend0|#3933e5|80–90%}} {{legend0|#0D0596|>90%}}
Anantatmula: {{legend0|#FFB2B2|40–50%}}
{{legend0|#808080|No data}}
}}
{{see also|Virginia's 11th congressional district}}
The 11th district encompasses the southern and western suburbs of Washington, D.C., including Dale City, Fairfax, and Reston. The incumbent was Democrat Gerry Connolly, who was re-elected with 71.1% of the vote in 2018.
=Democratic primary=
==Candidates==
==Nominee==
- Gerry Connolly, incumbent U.S. Representative
==Eliminated in primary==
==Endorsements==
{{Endorsements box
| title = Gerry Connolly
| list =
State officials
- Hala Ayala, state delegate{{Cite web|url=https://gerryconnolly.com/endorsements/|title=Endorsements|website=Gerry Connolly for Congress}}
- Eileen Filler-Corn, state delegate and Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates
- Jennifer Carroll Foy, state delegate and 2021 candidate for Governor of Virginia
- Elizabeth Guzman, state delegate
- Dan Helmer, state delegate
- Dave Marsden, state senator
- Ibraheem Samirah, state delegate
- Dick Saslaw, state senator and majority leader of Senate of Virginia
- Scott Surovell, state senator
- Kathy Tran, state delegate
Local officials
- Jeff McKay, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors chair
- Dalia Palchik, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors member
- James Walkinshaw, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors member
Organizations
}}
{{Endorsements box
| title = Zainab Mohsini
| list =
Organizations
}}
== Primary results==
{{Election box begin no change
| title = Democratic primary results
}}
{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change
| candidate = Gerry Connolly (incumbent)
| party = Democratic Party (United States)
| votes = 50,626
| percentage = 77.6
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change
| candidate = Zainab Mohsini
| party = Democratic Party (United States)
| votes = 14,610
| percentage = 22.4
}}
{{Election box total no change
| votes = 65,236
| percentage = 100.0
}}
{{Election box end}}
=Republican primary=
==Candidates==
==Nominee==
=General election=
=Predictions=
class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
!Source !Ranking !As of |
align=left | The Cook Political Report
| {{USRaceRating|Safe|D}} |July 2, 2020 |
align=left | Inside Elections
| {{USRaceRating|Safe|D}} |June 2, 2020 |
align=left | Sabato's Crystal Ball
|{{USRaceRating|Safe|D}} | July 2, 2020 |
align="left" |Politico
|{{USRaceRating|Safe|D}} |April 19, 2020 |
align="left" |Daily Kos
|{{USRaceRating|Safe|D}} | June 3, 2020 |
align="left" |RCP
|{{USRaceRating|Safe|D}} |June 9, 2020 |
align="left" |Niskanen
|{{USRaceRating|Safe|D}} |June 7, 2020 |
==Results==
{{Election box begin no change
| title = Virginia's 11th congressional district, 2020
}}
{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change
| candidate = Gerry Connolly (incumbent)
| party = Democratic Party (United States)
| votes =280,725
| percentage =71.4
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change
| candidate = Manga Anantatmula
| party = Republican Party (United States)
| votes =111,380
| percentage =28.3
}}
{{Election box write-in with party link no change
| votes = 1,136
| percentage = 0.3
}}
{{Election box total no change
|votes = 393,241
|percentage = 100.0
}}
{{Election box hold with party link no change
|winner = Democratic Party (United States)
}}
{{Election box end}}
Notes
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Partisan clients
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References
{{reflist}}
External links
- {{citation |author= Government Documents Round Table of the American Library Association |work=Voting & Elections Toolkits |url= https://godort.libguides.com/votingtoolkit/virginia |title= Virginia }}
- {{citation |work=Vote.org |location=Oakland, CA |url= https://www.vote.org/state/virginia/ |title= Virginia: Election Tools, Deadlines, Dates, Rules, and Links }}
- {{cite web |title= League of Women Voters of Virginia |url= https://www.lwv.org/local-leagues/find-local-league }} (State affiliate of the U.S. League of Women Voters)
- {{Ballotpedia|Virginia|Virginia}}
Official campaign websites for 1st district candidates
- [https://rashidforva.com/ Qasim Rashid (D) for Congress] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200208022606/https://rashidforva.com/ |date=February 8, 2020 }}
- [https://robwittman.com/ Rob Wittman (R) for Congress]
Official campaign websites for 2nd district candidates
- [http://www.davidfoster4congress.com/ David Foster (I) for Congress]
- [https://elaineforcongress.com/ Elaine Luria (D) for Congress]
- [https://www.scotttaylor2020.com/ Scott Taylor (R) for Congress]
Official campaign websites for 3rd district candidates
- [https://www.collickforcongress.com/ John Collick (R) for Congress]
- [http://bobbyscottforcongress.com/ Bobby Scott (D) for Congress]
Official campaign websites for 4th district candidates
- [https://benjamin4congress.com/ Leon Benjamin (R) for Congress]
- [https://donaldmceachin.com/ Donald McEachin (D) for Congress]
Official campaign websites for 5th district candidates
- [https://www.bobgoodforcongress.com/ Bob Good (R) for Congress]
- [https://www.drcameronwebb.com/ Cameron Webb (D) for Congress] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190809042544/https://www.drcameronwebb.com/ |date=August 9, 2019 }}
Official campaign websites for 6th district candidates
- [https://www.bettsforcongress.com/ Nicholas Betts (D) for Congress]
- [https://bencline.com/ Ben Cline (R) for Congress]
Official campaign websites for 7th district candidates
- [https://www.nickforva.com/ Nick Freitas (R) for Congress]
- [https://abigailspanberger.com/ Abigail Spanberger (D) for Congress]
Official campaign websites for 8th district candidates
- [http://friendsofdonbeyer.com/ Don Beyer (D) for Congress]
- [https://jeffjordanforcongress.com/ Jeff Jordan (R) for Congress]
- [https://www.heerakforcongress.com/ Heerak Kim (I) for Congress] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200620140321/https://www.heerakforcongress.com/ |date=June 20, 2020 }}
- [https://www.majormikewebbforcongress.org/ Mike Webb (I) for Congress] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200526140249/https://majormikewebbforcongress.org/ |date=May 26, 2020 }}
Official campaign websites for 9th district candidates
- [http://www.morgangriffithforcongress.com/ Morgan Griffith (R) for Congress]
Official campaign websites for 10th district candidates
- [https://andrewsforvirginia.com/ Aliscia Andrews (R) for Congress]
- [https://www.wexton2018.com/ Jennifer Wexton (D) for Congress] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211230140124/http://wexton2018.com/ |date=December 30, 2021 }}
Official campaign websites for 11th district candidates
- [https://mangaforcongress.com/ Manga Anantatmula (R) for Congress]
- [https://gerryconnolly.com/ Gerry Connolly (D) for Congress]
{{2020 United States elections}}
{{Virginia}}