2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia

{{see also|Virginia's 1st congressional district}}

The 1st district is based in the western Chesapeake Bay and includes portions of suburban Richmond. Within the district are western Henrico and Chesterfield counties. Other localities in the district include Colonial Beach, Mechanicsville, and Williamsburg. The incumbent is Republican Rob Wittman, who was re-elected with 56.3% of the vote in 2024.{{cite web|url=https://www.cookpolitical.com/vote-tracker/2024/house|title=2024 House Vote Tracker|access-date=December 2, 2024 |website=Cook Political Report}}

• Rob Wittman, incumbent U.S. representative{{cite tweet |user=andrewsolender |number=1864375589324406951 |access-date=December 4, 2024 |title=Virginia Rep. Rob Wittman is "not considering a run for Governor in 2025," his campaign tells me. "Congressman Wittman is looking forward to serving his constituents in the 119th Congress and running for re-election to Congress in 2026." |author=Andrew Solender |date=December 4, 2024}}

{{see also|Virginia's 2nd congressional district}}

The 2nd district is based in Hampton Roads, containing the cities of Chesapeake, Franklin, Suffolk, and Virginia Beach. Virginia's Eastern Shore is also located within the district. The incumbent is Republican Jen Kiggans, who was re-elected with 50.7% of the vote in 2024.

• Jen Kiggans, incumbent U.S. representative

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Executive Branch officials

• Donald Trump, 45th and 47th president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present){{cite news |last1=Delfino |first1=Jessica |title=Bresnahan endorsed by Trump after Social Security ‘concerns’ letter |url=https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/2025/05/09/bresnahan-endorsed-by-trump-after-concerns-letter/ |access-date=May 9, 2025 |work=The Scranton Times-Tribune |date=May 9, 2025}}

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• Pamela Northam, former First Lady of Virginia (2018–2022){{cite news |last1=Mutnick |first1=Ally |last2=Wu |first2=Nicholas |last3=Otterbein |first3=Holly |title=Democrats look to push into GOP turf with buzzy candidate recruits for the midterms |url=https://www.politico.com/news/2025/04/05/democrat-candidate-recruitment-midterms-030949 |access-date=April 5, 2025 |work=Politico |date=April 5, 2025 |language=en}}

{{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 is Democrat Bobby Scott, who was re-elected with 70% of the vote in 2024.

• Bobby Scott, incumbent U.S. representative

{{see also|Virginia's 4th congressional district}}

The 4th district takes in the city of Richmond and portions of Southside Virginia following Interstate 95. Within the district are the cities of Colonial Heights, Emporia, Hopewell, and Petersburg. The incumbent is Democrat Jennifer McClellan who was re-elected with 67.3% of the vote in 2024.

• Jennifer McClellan, incumbent U.S. representative

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• League of Conservation Voters Action Fund{{cite web |title=On Earth Week, We're Endorsing Climate Champions to Take Back the House |url=https://www.lcv.org/media-center/on-earth-week-lcv-action-fund-announces-first-round-of-endorsements-of-house-champions/ |website=League of Conservation Voters |access-date=April 28, 2025 |date=April 25, 2025}}

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{{see also|Virginia's 5th congressional district}}

The 5th district encompasses the majority of Southside Virginia, including the cities of Charlottesville, Danville, and Lynchburg. The incumbent is Republican John McGuire, who was elected with 57.3% of the vote in 2024.

• Bob Good, former U.S. representative{{cite web |last1=Ress |first1=David |title=After primary loss, Bob Good files to run for Congress in 2026 |url=https://dailyprogress.com/news/local/government-politics/elections/bob-good-john-mcguire-5th-district-congress/article_997d4594-3449-5e78-b9af-da4c64d779ed.html |publisher=The Daily Progress |access-date=11 November 2024 |date=7 August 2024}}

• John McGuire, incumbent U.S. representative

{{see also|Virginia's 6th congressional district}}

The 6th district is located in western Virginia taking in the Shenandoah Valley along Interstate 81. The district is anchored at the southern end by the cities of Roanoke and Salem. The incumbent is Republican Ben Cline, who was re-elected with 63.1% of the vote in 2024.

• Ben Cline, incumbent U.S. representative

{{see also|Virginia's 7th congressional district}}

The 7th district is based in suburban, exurban, and rural areas of Northern and Central Virginia. The district contains Bowling Green, Culpeper, the city of Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Stafford, Stanardsville, Woodbridge, and a small sliver of Albemarle County. The incumbent is Democrat Eugene Vindman, who was elected with 51.2% of the vote in 2024.

• Matthew Rainforth{{Cite web |title=FEC Form 2 for Report FEC-1878973 |url=https://docquery.fec.gov/cgi-bin/forms/H6VA07163/1878973 |access-date=2025-03-01 |website=docquery.fec.gov}}

• Eugene Vindman, incumbent U.S. representative

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• League of Conservation Voters Action Fund
• Reproductive Freedom for All{{cite news |title=Reproductive Freedom for All Endorses Slate of U.S. House Frontline Members for the 2026 Midterm Election |url=https://reproductivefreedomforall.org/news/reproductive-freedom-for-all-endorses-slate-of-u-s-house-frontline-members-for-the-2026-midterm-election/ |access-date=May 8, 2025 |work=Reproductive Freedom for All |date=May 8, 2025}}

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• Darius Mayfield, talent manager and nominee for New Jersey's 12th congressional district in 2022 and 2024{{cite web|url=https://newjerseyglobe.com/congress/darius-mayfield-ex-watson-coleman-opponent-will-run-for-congress-again-in-virginia/|title=Darius Mayfield, ex-Watson Coleman opponent, will run for Congress again – in Virginia|last=Fox|first=Joey|date=April 4, 2025|access-date=April 4, 2025|website=New Jersey Globe}}

{{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 is Democrat Don Beyer, who was re-elected with 71.5% of the vote in 2024.

• Don Beyer, incumbent U.S. representative

{{see also|Virginia's 9th congressional district}}

The 9th district takes in rural southwest Virginia, including Abingdon, Blacksburg, Bristol and Norton. The incumbent is Republican Morgan Griffith, who was re-elected with 72.5% of the vote in 2024.

• Morgan Griffith, incumbent U.S. representative

{{see also|Virginia's 10th congressional district}}

The 10th district is based in northern Virginia and the D.C. metro area, encompassing Fauquier, Loudoun, and Rappahannock counties, the independent cities of Manassas and Manassas Park, and portions of Fairfax and Prince William counties. The incumbent is Democrat Suhas Subramanyam, who was elected with 52.1% of the vote in 2024.

• Suhas Subramanyam, incumbent U.S. representative

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{{see also|Virginia's 11th congressional district}}

The 11th district encompasses portions of suburban Washington, D.C., including the city of Fairfax and portions of Fairfax County. The incumbent is Democrat Gerry Connolly, who was re-elected with 66.7% of the vote in 2024. In April 2025, Connolly announced he will not run for re-election citing health concerns. Given the district’s heavy Democratic lean, the open seat has several influential potential candidates and is expected to be a highly competitive Democratic primary.

• Stella Pekarsky, state senator from the 36th district (2024–present){{cite news |last1=Serre |first1=Jared |title=State Sen. Stella Pekarsky joins race to replace Rep. Gerry Connolly |url=https://www.ffxnow.com/2025/05/07/new-state-sen-stella-pekarsky-joins-race-to-replace-rep-gerry-connolly/ |access-date=May 7, 2025 |work=FFXnow |date=May 7, 2025}}
• James Walkinshaw, Fairfax County supervisor (2019–present) and former chief of staff to incumbent Gerry Connolly{{cite news |title=Supervisor Walkinshaw is running for Congress |url=https://annandaletoday.com/supervisor-walkinshaw-is-running-for-congress/ |access-date=May 6, 2025 |work=Annandale Today |date=May 6, 2025}}

• Dan Helmer, state delegate from the 10th district (2020–present) and candidate for the 10th district in 2018 and 2024{{cite news |last1=Nir |first1=David |title=Morning Digest: Doug Jones, famous for his historic upset, teases a comeback |url=https://www.the-downballot.com/p/morning-digest-doug-jones-famous |access-date=April 30, 2025 |work=The Downballot |date=April 30, 2025 |language=en}}

• Barbara Comstock, former U.S. representative from the 10th district (2015–2019) (Republican){{cite web |date=April 28, 2025 |title=VA-11: Rep. Gerry Connolly (D) Will not Seek Re-election |url=https://rrhelections.com/index.php/2025/04/28/va-11-rep-gerry-connolly-d-will-not-seek-re-election/ |access-date=April 28, 2025}}
• Steve Descano, Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney (2020–present)
• Karen Keys-Gamarra, state delegate from the 7th district (2024-present) and former Fairfax County Public School board member{{cite web|last=Gamarra|first=Keys|title=Keys Gamarra McKay: Will the Biggest Story of the Year Be the Biggest Story of the Year?|url=https://blackvirginianews.substack.com/p/keys-gamarra-mckay-will-the-biggest|date=2023-05-08|website=Black Virginian News}}
• Dave Marsden, state senator from the 35th district (2010–present)
• Jeff McKay, chair of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors (2020–present)
• Atif Qarni, former Virginia Secretary of Education (2018–2021) and candidate for the 10th district in 2024
• Saddam Azlan Salim, state senator from the 37th district (2024–present)

• Jennifer Boysko, state senator from the 38th district (2019–present) and candidate for the 10th district in 2024 (endorsed Walkinshaw){{Cite web |last=Jarvis |first=Brandon |date=2025-05-15 |title=Boysko is endorsing Walkinshaw |url=https://virginiapoliticalnewsletter.substack.com/p/boysko-is-endorsing-walkinshaw |access-date=2025-05-16 |website=Virginia Political Newsletter}}
• Gerry Connolly, incumbent U.S. representative{{cite news |last1=Fuchs |first1=Hailey |last2=Wu |first2=Nicholas |title=Connolly to step down as top Dem on Oversight, paving the way for generational change |url=https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2025/04/28/congress/connolly-to-step-down-as-top-oversight-dem-00312360 |access-date=April 28, 2025 |work=Politico |date=April 28, 2025 |language=en}} (endorsed Walkinshaw){{cite news |last1=Armus |first1=Teo |title=Rep. Gerry Connolly will back former aide to succeed him in Congress |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2025/05/06/connolly-endorse-walkinshaw-congress-virginia-pekarsky/ |access-date=May 7, 2025 |work=The Washington Post |date=May 6, 2025}}
• Eileen Filler-Corn, former Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates (2020–2022) from the 41st district (2010–2024) and candidate for the 10th district in 2024 (endorsed Walkinshaw){{Cite web |last=Kassel |first=Matthew |date=2025-05-16 |title=Eileen Filler-Corn endorses James Walkinshaw in Northern Virginia House race |url=https://jewishinsider.com/2025/05/eileen-filler-corn-james-walkinshaw-northern-virginia-house-race/ |access-date=2025-05-16 |website=Jewish Insider |language=en-US}}

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• Louise Lucas, president pro tempore of the Virginia Senate (2020–present) from the 18th district (1992–present)
• Holly Seibold, state delegate from the 12th district (2023–present)

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• Gerry Connolly, U.S. representative from Virginia's 11th congressional district (2009–present)
• Jennifer Wexton, former U.S. representative from Virginia's 10th congressional district (2019–2025){{cite news |last1=Serre |first1=Jared |title=State Democrats start to pick sides early in race to choose Rep. Connolly’s successor |url=https://www.ffxnow.com/2025/05/09/state-democrats-start-to-pick-sides-early-in-race-to-choose-rep-connollys-successor/ |access-date=May 9, 2025 |work=FFXnow |date=May 9, 2025}}

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• David Bulova, state delegate from the 11th district (2006–present)
• Briana Sewell, state delegate from the 25th district (2022–present)
• Rip Sullivan, state delegate from the 6th district (2024–present)

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• Billy Bates, councilmember of Fairfax City (2020-2024) {{cite web

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• Stacey Hardy-Chandler, councilmember of Fairfax City (2024-present) {{cite web

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• Joseph Harmon, former councilmember of Fairfax City {{cite web

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• So Lim, councilmember of Fairfax City (2025-present) {{cite web

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• David Meyer, former mayor of Fairfax City (2008-2017) {{cite web

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• Janice Miller, former councilmember of Fairfax City (1992-1994) and (2014-2018) {{cite web

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• Catherine Read, mayor of Fairfax City (2023-present) {{cite web

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• Tom Ross, former councilmember of Fairfax City (2020-2024) {{cite web

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• Mike Van Meter, behavioral therapist and nominee for this district in 2024{{cite news |last1=Serre |first1=Jared |title=SCOOP: Former Republican nominee will run again to replace Rep. Gerry Connolly |url=https://www.ffxnow.com/2025/04/30/scoop-former-republican-nominee-will-run-again-to-replace-rep-gerry-connolly/ |access-date=April 30, 2025 |work=FFXnow |date=April 30, 2025}}

• Karina Lipsman, former Department of Defense contractor and nominee for the 8th district in 2022

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