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U.S. House Virginia District 1

General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: August 4, 2026

General election

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Rob Wittman is the incumbent U.S. Representative from Virginia's First District, serving since 2007. He emphasizes economic growth, military strength, and support for veterans.

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Amanda Pohl ran for U.S. House Virginia District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Andrew Lucchetti ran for U.S. House Virginia District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Austin Nichols ran for U.S. House Virginia District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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James Shea ran for U.S. House Virginia District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Jessica Anderson ran for U.S. House Virginia District 1 in 2026.

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Jim Gehlsen ran for U.S. House Virginia District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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John Easley ran for U.S. House Virginia District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Kevin Washington ran for U.S. House Virginia District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Lewis Littlepage ran for U.S. House Virginia District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Lisa Khanna ran for U.S. House Virginia District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Ryan Sawyers ran for U.S. House Virginia District 1 in 2026.

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Sean Sublette ran for U.S. House Virginia District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Shannon Taylor is a lawyer and Henrico County prosecutor running for U.S. House Virginia District 1 for the first time. She emphasizes fighting congressional corruption through banning insider stock trading and closing the revolving door, lowering costs for families, and ensuring affordable healthcare. Taylor has prosecuted thousands of cases.

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Shawn Ponterio ran for U.S. House Virginia District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Stewart Navarre ran for U.S. House Virginia District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Thomas Cox ran for U.S. House Virginia District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Primary

DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Elizabeth Beggs is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Virginia District 1 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateAttorney at law

Ericka Kopp is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Virginia District 1 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateMilitary officer

Jason Knapp is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Virginia District 1 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateAttorney

Melvin Tull is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Virginia District 1 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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Salaam Bhatti is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Virginia District 1 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateAdvancedLawyer

Shannon Taylor is a lawyer and Henrico County prosecutor running for U.S. House Virginia District 1 for the first time. She emphasizes fighting congressional corruption through banning insider stock trading and closing the revolving door, lowering costs for families, and ensuring affordable healthcare. Taylor has prosecuted thousands of cases.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateNonprofit director

Tim Cywinski is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Virginia District 1 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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