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2026 Race · Virginia

U.S. House (District 1)

8 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 1) in Virginia is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 8 candidates are on record: Robert J. Wittman (Republican), Elizabeth Beggs (Democratic), Salaam Bhatti (Democratic), Tim Cywinski (Democratic), Jason Knapp (Democratic), Ericka Kopp (Democratic), Shannon Taylor (Democratic), and Melvin Tull (Democratic). The seat is currently held by Robert J. Wittman (Republican), who has served since December 2007, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Elizabeth Beggs

Democratic

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Salaam Bhatti

Democratic

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Tim Cywinski

Democratic

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Jason Knapp

Democratic

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Ericka Kopp

Democratic

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Shannon Taylor

Democratic

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Melvin Tull

Democratic

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Incumbent's record this term

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Robert J. Wittman

Republican · Since December 2007

Vice Chair

Natural Resources

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Armed Services
  • Natural Resources· Vice Chair
  • House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.6317

    To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 12109 New Kent Highway in New...

  • HR.7889

    AWRC Act of 2025

2026 Virginia U.S. House (District 1) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 1) in Virginia in 2026?

Robert J. Wittman (Republican), Elizabeth Beggs (Democratic), Salaam Bhatti (Democratic), Tim Cywinski (Democratic), Jason Knapp (Democratic), Ericka Kopp (Democratic), Shannon Taylor (Democratic), and Melvin Tull (Democratic). Robert J. Wittman is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Virginia U.S. House (District 1) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by Virginia and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Robert J. Wittman, a Republican, currently represents Virginia, serving since December 2007.

What committees does Robert J. Wittman serve on?

Robert J. Wittman serves on House Committee on Armed Services, House Committee on Natural Resources, and House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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