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Virginia ballot

U.S. House Virginia District 8

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

General election

DemocraticIncumbentIdeology -0.40 · ProgressiveAutomobile Dealership Owner

Don Beyer is an automobile dealership owner and the incumbent Democrat in U.S. House Virginia District 8, seeking re-election. A former Virginia lieutenant governor (1990-1998) and ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein (2009-2013), he emphasizes equitable economy, opposing tariffs, and affordable housing.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Adam Sahebian ran for U.S. House Virginia District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Andrew Campbell ran for U.S. House Virginia District 8 in 2026.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrewAttorney

Andrew Straw ran for U.S. House Virginia District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewTechnology entrepreneur

Bill Moher ran for U.S. House Virginia District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Daniel Gray ran for U.S. House Virginia District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewGovernment affairs

Frank Ferreira ran for U.S. House Virginia District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Gavin Proffitt ran for U.S. House Virginia District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewRegistered nurse

Heerak Christian Kim ran for U.S. House Virginia District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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No Party AffiliationFirst-time candidateWithdrewCommunity organizer

Jeramy Olmack ran for U.S. House Virginia District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Luke Nathan Phillips ran for U.S. House Virginia District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewRetired

Mike Webb ran for U.S. House Virginia District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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LibertarianFirst-time candidateEngineer

Shelly Arnoldi is a Navy veteran and licensed professional engineer running for U.S. House Virginia District 8 for the first time. She emphasizes parental rights and educational fundamentals in schools, lowering taxes and reducing energy costs, and securing borders with election integrity protection.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrewIntellectual property specialist

Stephen Leon ran for U.S. House Virginia District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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IndependentFirst-time candidate

Tim Sharman is running for office. A first-time candidate.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateSmall business owner

A Republican small business owner and U.S. Navy veteran (1996-2002), Sabio served in the Secret Service and CIA. Running for U.S. House Virginia District 8, he emphasizes national security, infrastructure protection, small business support, and workforce development.

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Primary

DemocraticIncumbentIdeology -0.40 · ProgressiveAdvancedAutomobile Dealership Owner

Don Beyer is an automobile dealership owner and the incumbent Democrat in U.S. House Virginia District 8, seeking re-election. A former Virginia lieutenant governor (1990-1998) and ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein (2009-2013), he emphasizes equitable economy, opposing tariffs, and affordable housing.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Adam Dunigan is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Virginia District 8 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Lorena Bruner is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Virginia District 8 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidatePolicy advisor

Michael Duffin is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Virginia District 8 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticAttorney at law

Mo Seifeldein is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Virginia District 8 in the 2026 election.

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