The 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the 11 U.S. representatives from the state of Virginia, one from each of the state's congressional districts. The elections will coincide with other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate, and various state and local elections. Primary elections took place on August 4, 2026.
Redistricting Background In April 2026, voters narrowly approved a constitutional amendment to allow for mid-decade redistricting and to instate a map that would have likely given Democrats 10 of Virginia's 11 seats in the House of Representatives. However, on May 8, the Supreme Court of Virginia ruled the referendum vote null and void in a 4–3 decision, stating the General Assembly "violated the intervening-election requirement in Article XII, Section 1 of the Constitution of Virginia" by first passing the amendment while early voting was underway for the 2025 elections. As a result, the 2021 Special Masters map remained in effect for the 2026 midterms. Following the ruling, House Speaker Don Scott and Attorney General Jay Jones filed an emergency appeal to the Supreme Court of the United States and filed a motion requesting the state Supreme Court to pause its ruling from taking effect while the appeal plays out. On May 15, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear the appeal.
Statewide results PartyCandidatesVotesSeats %+/– %Democratic Party11Republican Party11Libertarian Party2Green Party1Independent11Write-inTotal3611100%
District 1
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.
Election background Congressman Wittman, first elected in the 2007 special election for this seat, has not faced serious opposition from Democrats in previous election cycles. However, with President Donald Trump narrowly carrying the district while losing statewide by mid-single digits in the 2024 presidential election, and Democrat Abigail Spanberger winning the district in the 2025 gubernatorial election, Democrats now view Wittman as potentially vulnerable to a serious challenger. As a result, seven Democrats filed to seek the nomination against Wittman, with Henrico County Commonwealth's Attorney Shannon Taylor ultimately winning the nomination. Despite Wittman facing a serious challenge for the first time, most predictors expect the race to still favor the incumbent.
Republican primary Nominee Rob Wittman, incumbent U.S. representative
Endorsements
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of July 15, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handRob Wittman (R)$4,053,141$1,136,232$4,292,789Source: Federal Election Commission
Democratic primary Nominee Shannon Taylor, Henrico County commonwealth's attorney (2012–present) and candidate for attorney general in 2025
Eliminated in primary Salaam Bhatti, attorney Elizabeth Dempsey Beggs, U.S. Army veteran Tim Cywinski, communications director Jason Knapp, former U.S. Navy fighter pilot and national security official Ericka Kopp, attorney Mel Tull, business lawyer
Withdrawn Lisa Vedernikova Khanna, corporate chief of staff Lewis Littlepage, retired prosecutor Andrew Lucchetti, attorney Amanda Pohl, Chesterfield County Clerk of Court and nominee for SD-11 in 2019 James Shea, high school economics teacher Sean Sublette, meteorologist Eugene Vindman, U.S. representative for VA-7 (2025–present) (running in the 7th district after the 2026 Virginia redistricting amendment was struck down)
Endorsements
Fundraising Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate. Campaign finance reports as of July 15, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand Elizabeth Beggs (D)$166,681$156,861$9,819 Salaam Bhatti (D)$299,388$253,809$45,579 Tim Cywinski (D)$30,966$12,618$0 Lisa Vedernikova Khanna (D)$277,648$277,648$0 Jason Knapp (D)$594,640$492,069$102,571 Ericka Kopp (D)$15,949$10,303$5,646 Andrew Lucchetti (D)$57,728$57,728$0 Amanda Pohl (D)$51,417$51,417$0 James Shea (D)$2,660$2,660$0 Sean Sublette (D)$66,110$66,110$0 Shannon Taylor (D)$2,140,930$1,136,750$1,004,179 Mel Tull (D)$289,519$212,054$77,465Source: Federal Election Commission
Debates and forums + 2026 Virginia's 1st congressional district Democratic primary debate Date Host Moderator Link Democratic Democratic Democratic Democratic Democratic Democratic DemocraticKey: Participant Absent Not invited Invited Withdrawn Salaam Bhatti Elizabeth Dempsey Beggs Tim Cywinski Jason Knapp Ericka Kopp Shannon Taylor Mel Tull1 June 28, 2026 Henrico County Democrats Dr. Jennifer Pribble YouTube
Results
General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of Decision Desk HQ October 1, 2026 The Cook Political Report May 8, 2026 Inside Elections May 8, 2026 Sabato's Crystal Ball September 29, 2026
Post-primary endorsements
Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error RobWittman (R) ShannonTaylor (D) Other UndecidedThe Washington Post/SSPGSeptember 23–28, 2026609 (LV)±4.5%46%50%1%3%DCCC Targeting Team (D)September 15–17, 2026519 (LV)± 4.3%47%46%7%Public Policy Polling (D)August 8–9, 2025541 (RV)± 4.2%41%40%19%
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of July 15, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand Rob Wittman (R)$4,053,142$1,136,232$4,292,789 Shannon Taylor (D)$2,140,930$1,136,751$1,004,179Source: Federal Election Commission
Results
District 2
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.
Election background Virginia's 2nd congressional district is one of the most competitive districts in the country. The district has a long history of ticket splitting, with voters supporting both Democrats and Republicans on the same ballot for different offices. For instance, in 2024, Donald Trump narrowly carried the district, while Democratic Senator Tim Kaine also carried it. In 2025, Democrats Abigail Spanberger and Ghazala Hashmi won the district in their respective races, while Republican Jason Miyares carried it in his. As a result, the district has a Cook Partisan Voting Index rating of EVEN. Congresswoman Kiggans successfully defended her seat in the 2024 election. Democrats subsequently nominated former Congresswoman Elaine Luria, setting up a rematch of the 2022 election, in which then State Senator Kiggans defeated Luria for the seat. This is expected to be one of the most closely watched races in the 2026 midterms.
In May 2026, Kiggans appeared on a radio show where the radio host, Rich Herrera, criticized House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries's efforts to redraw the state's congressional districts saying, "get your cotton‑picking hands off of Virginia." Kiggans replied, "That's right. Ditto. Yes. Yes to that", receiving criticism from Democrats. Kiggans apologized and clarified her positions, in which she disagreed with the statement's connection to slavery from the host.
In September 2026, Luria sued the Virginia Department of Elections in an attempt to remove independent candidate Bishop Staten from the ballot. In the suit, Luria alleges that, despite over 600 signatures having been declared invalid, an additional 18 should also be rejected, which would bring Staten under the required threshold to appear on the ballot. Staten is running on the Democratic Socialists of America platform, though the local DSA chapter denies any affiliation with him. Staten has a long history of supporting President Trump.
Republican primary Nominee Jen Kiggans, incumbent U.S. representative
Endorsements
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of July 15, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handJen Kiggans (R)$5,934,338$2,608,075$3,391,740Source: Federal Election Commission
Democratic primary Nominee Elaine Luria, former U.S. representative (2019–2023)
Eliminated in primary Nila Devanath, hospital physician and former attorney Bill Fleming, conservation director for Virginia Dare Soil and Water Conservation District representing Virginia Beach Patrick Mosolf, former USAID official
Withdrawn James Osyf, national security executive at Lockheed Martin Nicolaus Sleister, security professional Matt Strickler, former Virginia Secretary of Natural Resources (2018–2021) Mike Williamson, national security strategist (running for state senate; endorsed Luria) Burk Stringfellow, teacher
Declined Aaron Rouse, state senator from the 22nd district (2023–present) and candidate for lieutenant governor in 2025
Endorsements
Fundraising Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate. Campaign finance reports as of July 15, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand Nila Devanath (D)$275,395$253,256$22,139 Elaine Luria (D)$4,659,795$1,077,072$3,582,723 Patrick Mosolf (D)$169,271$68,765$100,507Source: Federal Election Commission
Debates and forums + 2026 Virginia's 2nd congressional district Democratic primary debate Date Host Moderator Link Democratic Democratic Democratic DemocraticKey: Participant Absent Not invited Invited Withdrawn Nila Devanath Bill Flemming Elaine Luria Patrick Mosolf1 June 24, 2026 Cova CoalitionIndivisible Kate Powell YouTube
Results
Independents Declared Matt Baker, U.S. Marine veteran Bishop Staten, civil servant
General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of Decision Desk HQ September 8, 2026 The Cook Political Report May 8, 2026 Inside Elections May 8, 2026 Sabato's Crystal Ball September 29, 2026
Post-primary endorsements
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of July 15, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand Jen Kiggans (R)$5,954,338$2,608,075$3,391,740 Elaine Luria (D)$4,659,795$1,077,072$3,582,723Source: Federal Election Commission
Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error JenKiggans (R) ElaineLuria (D) UndecidedTulchin Research (D)July 9–13, 2026700 (LV)—47%47%6%
Results
District 3
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.
Election background Congressman Scott represents a safe Democratic seat and is not expected to face a serious challenge from Republicans or independents.
Democratic primary Nominee Bobby Scott, incumbent U.S. representative
Withdrawn Justin Maffett, lawyer
Endorsements
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of July 15, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handBobby Scott (D)$688,200$659,220$191,843Source: Federal Election Commission
Republican primary Nominee Edwin Rivera, U.S. Army veteran
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of July 15, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handEdwin Rivera (R)$6,555$4,793$1,762Source: Federal Election Commission
Independent candidates Declared Makiba Gaines, attorney Steve Woll, U.S. Navy veteran
Withdrawn Dawn Vasquez
Fundraising Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate. Campaign finance reports as of August 28, 2025CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handDawn Vasquez (I)$23,924$23,924$0Source: Federal Election Commission
General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of Decision Desk HQ July 14, 2026 The Cook Political Report April 21, 2026 Inside Elections April 21, 2026 Sabato's Crystal Ball April 21, 2026
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of July 15, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand Bobby Scott (D)$688,200$659,220$191,843 Edwin Rivera (R)$6,555$4,793$1,762Source: Federal Election Commission
Results
District 4