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2026 Race · Virginia

U.S. House (District 3)

4 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 3) in Virginia is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 4 candidates are on record: Robert C. Scott (Democratic), Edwin Rivera (Republican), James Taylor (Independent), and Dawn Vasquez (Independent). The seat is currently held by Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic), who has served since January 1993, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Edwin Rivera

Republican

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James Taylor

Independent

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Dawn Vasquez

Independent

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Incumbent's record this term

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Robert C. "Bobby" Scott

Democratic · Since January 1993

Ranking Member

Education and Workforce

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Education and Workforce· Ranking Member
  • the Budget

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.6893

    Chesapeake Bay Watershed Advancement for Training, Education, Restoration, and Science (WATERS) Act

  • HR.7340

    Rebuild America’s Schools Act of 2026

2026 Virginia U.S. House (District 3) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 3) in Virginia in 2026?

Robert C. Scott (Democratic), Edwin Rivera (Republican), James Taylor (Independent), and Dawn Vasquez (Independent). Robert C. Scott is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Virginia U.S. House (District 3) 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 C. "Bobby" Scott, a Democratic, currently represents Virginia, serving since January 1993.

What committees does Robert C. "Bobby" Scott serve on?

Robert C. "Bobby" Scott serves on House Committee on Education and Workforce and House Committee on the Budget. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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