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2026 Race · Virginia

U.S. House (District 9)

5 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 9) in Virginia is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 5 candidates are on record: H. Morgan Griffith (Republican), Douglas Crockett (Democratic), Adam Murphy (Democratic), Joy Powers (Democratic), and Michael Jackson (Independent). The seat is currently held by H. Morgan Griffith (Republican), who has served since January 2011, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Douglas Crockett

Democratic

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Adam Murphy

Democratic

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Joy Powers

Democratic

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Michael Jackson

Independent

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Incumbent's record this term

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H. Morgan Griffith

Republican · Since January 2011

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Energy and Commerce
  • House Administration
  • Rules

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.6028

    Legislative Branch Agencies Clarification Act

  • HR.9095

    Right to Trial Act

2026 Virginia U.S. House (District 9) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 9) in Virginia in 2026?

H. Morgan Griffith (Republican), Douglas Crockett (Democratic), Adam Murphy (Democratic), Joy Powers (Democratic), and Michael Jackson (Independent). H. Morgan Griffith is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Virginia U.S. House (District 9) 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?

H. Morgan Griffith, a Republican, currently represents Virginia, serving since January 2011.

What committees does H. Morgan Griffith serve on?

H. Morgan Griffith serves on House Committee on Energy and Commerce, House Committee on House Administration, and House Committee on Rules. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.