Virginia 2026 primary elections: Who's running in the Democratic Primary for Virginia's 1st District?
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WASHINGTON - More than half a dozen Democrats are fighting for the party’s nomination in the upcoming primary election for Virginia’s First Congressional District. All are hoping to swing the district blue for the first time in more than half a century.
Virginia's 2026 primary election voter guide: races, candidates and dates
The candidates range from a longtime Commonwealth’s Attorney to a nonprofit and several veterans. The winner will move on to November's general election to face the incumbent, Republican Rob Wittman, who's represented the district for nearly two decades.
Here’s who’s on the ballot in Virginia’s First District:
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