IndependentFirst-time candidate
Alaha Ahrar, a Independent candidate, is running for office for the first time.
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U.S. House Virginia District 7
General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: August 4, 2026
General election
DFirst-time candidateWithdrewMilitary officer
Alex Thymmons ran for U.S. House Virginia District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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RWithdrewBusiness owner
Amanda Chase ran for U.S. House Virginia District 7 in 2026.
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Bridgette Williams ran for U.S. House Virginia District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrewConstruction worker
Craig Ennis ran for U.S. House Virginia District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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DWithdrewBusiness strategist
Dan Helmer ran for U.S. House Virginia District 7 in 2026.
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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewChairman
Darius Mayfield ran for U.S. House Virginia District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Dorothy McAuliffe ran for U.S. House Virginia District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidateManaging partner
Douglas Ollivant, a managing partner, is running for U.S. House Virginia District 7 for the first time.
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DemocraticAttorney
Vindman, an Army veteran and attorney, supports lowering costs and cutting taxes for working families. He emphasizes fighting government corruption, strengthening support for servicemembers and veterans, and advancing economic policies for the middle class.
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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewEntrepreneur
Gary Adkins ran for U.S. House Virginia District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Gary Barve ran for U.S. House Virginia District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Jeffrey Sacks ran for U.S. House Virginia District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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John Castorani ran for U.S. House Virginia District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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John Gray ran for U.S. House Virginia District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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RIdeology 0.67 · Very ConservativeWithdrewBusiness owner
John McGuire is a former Navy SEAL and business owner serving as the incumbent U.S. Representative from Virginia's 5th District. He emphasizes pro-business reforms, public safety through law enforcement support, and healthcare access. McGuire also prioritizes support for veterans and addressing substance abuse disorders.
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Jonathan Schmeelk ran for U.S. House Virginia District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Joseph Cooney ran for U.S. House Virginia District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewEngineer
Joseph Schiarizzi ran for U.S. House Virginia District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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IndependentFirst-time candidate
Ertle is running as an independent candidate for his first election to the U.S. House representing Virginia's 7th District.
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Matthew Rainforth ran for U.S. House Virginia District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Michael Monteforte ran for U.S. House Virginia District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewBusiness owner
Mike Dickinson ran for U.S. House Virginia District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewGovernment administration
Mohamed Bourakba ran for U.S. House Virginia District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Olivia Troye ran for U.S. House Virginia District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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IndependentFirst-time candidate
Randall Terry is the Independent party candidate, running for office for the first time.
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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Shaliek Tarpley ran for U.S. House Virginia District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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LibertarianFirst-time candidate
A scholar and college professor with expertise in languages and religions, Lopez is a Libertarian Party candidate running for U.S. House in Virginia's 7th District in his first campaign. He emphasizes restoring American independence, reducing government size and taxation, and implementing immigration reform.
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RWithdrewTeacher
Tara Durant ran for U.S. House Virginia District 7 in 2026.
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Taylor Keeney ran for U.S. House Virginia District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Tina Ramirez ran for U.S. House Virginia District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Waverly Washington ran for U.S. House Virginia District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Primary
RepublicanFirst-time candidateAdvancedManaging partner
Douglas Ollivant, a managing partner, is running for U.S. House Virginia District 7 for the first time.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidateBusinessman
Philip Harding is a Republican candidate for U.S. House Virginia District 7 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidatePastor
Rick Smithers is a Republican candidate for U.S. House Virginia District 7 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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