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2026 Race · Virginia

U.S. House (District 7)

4 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 7) in Virginia is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 4 candidates are on record: Eugene Vindman (Democratic), Philip Harding (Republican), Douglas Ollivant (Republican), and Rick Smithers (Republican). The seat is currently held by Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic), who has served since January 2025, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Philip Harding

Republican

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Douglas Ollivant

Republican

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Rick Smithers

Republican

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Incumbent's record this term

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Eugene Simon Vindman

Democratic · Since January 2025

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Agriculture
  • Armed Services

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.9378

    Grocery Affordability Act

  • HR.9379

    Affordable Homes for Veterans Act of 2026

2026 Virginia U.S. House (District 7) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 7) in Virginia in 2026?

Eugene Vindman (Democratic), Philip Harding (Republican), Douglas Ollivant (Republican), and Rick Smithers (Republican). Eugene Vindman is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Virginia U.S. House (District 7) 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?

Eugene Simon Vindman, a Democratic, currently represents Virginia, serving since January 2025.

What committees does Eugene Simon Vindman serve on?

Eugene Simon Vindman serves on House Committee on Agriculture and House Committee on Armed Services. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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