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Virginia 2026 Candidates, Who's on the Ballot

These are the general-election candidates on Virginia's ballot for November 3, 2026, by office and party, following the state's primary. This guide covers statewide offices and U.S. House races. It is nonpartisan and factual. See the Virginia 2026 overview for the fuller picture.

U.S. Senate

Mark Warner DemocraticIncumbent

Bert Mizusawa Republican

U.S. House, District 1

Rob Wittman RepublicanIncumbent

Shannon Taylor Democratic

U.S. House, District 2

Jen Kiggans RepublicanIncumbent

Elaine Luria Democratic

Matt Baker Independent

Bishop Staten Independent

U.S. House, District 3

Bobby Scott DemocraticIncumbent

Edwin Rivera Jr. Republican

Makiba Gaines Independent

Steve Woll Independent

U.S. House, District 4

Jennifer McClellan DemocraticIncumbent

Family Man Murray Jr. Republican

Andrews Bell Independent

U.S. House, District 5

John McGuire III RepublicanIncumbent

Tom Perriello Democratic

Cooke Harvey Independent

U.S. House, District 6

Ben Cline RepublicanIncumbent

Beth Macy Democratic

U.S. House, District 7

Eugene Vindman DemocraticIncumbent

Doug Ollivant Republican

Taner Lopez Libertarian

Alaha Ahrar Independent

Joshua Ertle Independent

Randall Terry Independent

U.S. House, District 8

Don Beyer Jr. DemocraticIncumbent

Tony Sabio Republican

Shelly Arnoldi Libertarian

Tim Sharman Independent

U.S. House, District 9

Morgan Griffith RepublicanIncumbent

Joy Powers Democratic

U.S. House, District 10

Suhas Subramanyam DemocraticIncumbent

Dave Beckwith Republican

Ahsen Malik Independent

U.S. House, District 11

James Walkinshaw DemocraticIncumbent

Arthur Purves Republican

Dianne Blais Green

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Also on the Virginia ballot

Beyond the statewide and congressional races above, Virginia voters also decide state legislative races and county and municipal offices, which appear on local ballots, along with any statewide ballot measures.

How to vote in Virginia

The general election is November 3, 2026. On Election Day, polls in Virginia are open 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. Confirm your registration, polling place, and mail-ballot options at Vote.org and your state election office. Getting your supporters to turn out is what decides the closest races.

Frequently asked questions

Who is running in Virginia in 2026?

U.S. Senate: Mark Warner (Democratic), Bert Mizusawa (Republican). Every voter also decides state legislative and local races on their ballot.

What time do polls open and close in Virginia on Election Day?

On Election Day, polls in Virginia are open 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.

When is the Virginia election in 2026?

The general election is November 3, 2026, following the state's 2026 primary.

Candidate information reflects the general-election ballot as of the date above, drawn from nonpartisan sources including The Green Papers and state election authorities. Verify the final ballot with your local election office.

Keep reading: Virginia 2026 elections and the 2026 midterms are a turnout election.

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