VA House District 7

Eugene Simon Vindman (Democrat Party) is the incumbent U.S. Representative for Virginia's 7th congressional district.

Dorothy McAuliffe (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 7th Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on August 4, 2026.

Dan HelmerD

Candidate for VA House

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Dan Helmer (Democratic Party) is a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 10. He assumed office on January 10, 2024. His current term ends on January 12, 2028. Helmer (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 7th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on August 4, 2026.

Joseph Cooney (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 7th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on August 4, 2026.

Tara Anne DurantR

Candidate for VA House

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Tara Durant (Republican Party) is a member of the Virginia State Senate, representing District 27. She assumed office on January 10, 2024. Her current term ends on January 12, 2028. Durant (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 7th Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on August 4, 2026.

John GrayR

Candidate for VA House

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John Gray (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 7th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on August 4, 2026.

Douglas OllivantR

Candidate for VA House

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Douglas Ollivant (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 7th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on August 4, 2026.

Adam Michael DuniganD

Candidate for VA House

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Adam Dunigan (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 8th Congressional District. Dunigan declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on August 4, 2026. As of May 2026, Dunigan was a former U.S. Marine and CIA case officer.

Waverly Washington (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 7th Congressional District. Washington declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on August 4, 2026.

Darius MayfieldR

Candidate for VA House

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Darius Mayfield (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 7th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on August 4, 2026. Mayfield also ran for election to the U.S. House to represent New Jersey's 12th Congressional District. He will not appear on the ballot for the Republican primary on June 2, 2026.

Cameron Hamilton (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 7th Congressional District. He lost in the Republican primary on June 18, 2024.

Clifford Heinzer (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 7th Congressional District. He lost in the Democratic primary on June 18, 2024.

Alex ThymmonsD

Candidate for VA House

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Alex Thymmons (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 7th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on August 4, 2026.

Terris Todd (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 7th Congressional District. He lost in the Republican primary on June 18, 2024.

Yesli Vega (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 7th Congressional District. She lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.

David Brat (Republican Party) was a member of the U.S. House, representing Virginia's 7th Congressional District. He assumed office on November 4, 2014. He left office on January 3, 2019. Brat (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 7th Congressional District. He lost in the general election on November 6, 2018. He was first elected in2014after defeating then-House Majority LeaderEric Cantorin the Republican primary. Donald Trump (R) announced on April 27, 2026, that he would nominate Brat to serve as U.S. ambassador to Australia in his second presidential term.

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John Castorani (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 7th Congressional District. He did not appear on the ballot for the Republican primary on June 21, 2022.

Philip Harding (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 7th Congressional District. Harding declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on August 4, 2026.

Elizabeth GuzmanD

Candidate for VA House

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Elizabeth Guzman (Democratic Party) is a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 22. She assumed office on January 14, 2026. Her current term ends on January 12, 2028. Guzman (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Virginia House of Delegates to represent District 22. She won in the general election on November 4, 2025.

John Prabhudoss (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 7th Congressional District. He lost in the Republican primary on June 18, 2024.

Maria Martin (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 7th Congressional District. She lost in the Republican primary on June 18, 2024.

Saddam SalimD

Candidate for VA House

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Saddam Salim (Democratic Party) is a member of the Virginia State Senate, representing District 37. He assumed office on January 10, 2024. His current term ends on January 12, 2028. Salim (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Virginia State Senate to represent District 37. He won in the general election on November 7, 2023.

Olivia Troye (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 7th Congressional District. Troye declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on August 4, 2026.

Randall Terry (No Party Affiliation) ran in a special election to the U.S. House to represent Florida's 6th Congressional District. He lost in the special general election on April 1, 2025. Terry was the2024 presidential nomineefor the Constitution Party.

Matthew Rainforth (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 7th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on August 4, 2026.

Adele McClureD

Candidate for VA House

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Adele McClure (Democratic Party) is a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 2. She assumed office on January 10, 2024. Her current term ends on January 12, 2028. McClure (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Virginia House of Delegates to represent District 2. She won in the general election on November 4, 2025.

Joseph SchiarizziD

Candidate for VA House

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Joseph Schiarizzi (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 7th Congressional District. Schiarizzi declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on August 4, 2026.

Jonathan Peter SchmeelkD

Candidate for VA House

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Jonathan Schmeelk (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 7th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on August 4, 2026.

Derrick AndersonIND

Candidate for VA House

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Derrick Andersonis an officeholder of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict. He assumed office on December 18, 2025. Anderson (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 7th Congressional District. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Craig Ennis (independent) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 7th Congressional District. He did not appear on the ballot for the general election on November 5, 2024. Ennis (Republican Party) also ran for election to the U.S. Senate to represent Virginia. He did not appear on the ballot for the Republican primary on June 18, 2024.

Shaliek Tarpley (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 7th Congressional District. He did not appear on the ballot for the Republican primary on June 18, 2024.

Mohamed Bourakba (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 7th Congressional District. He did not appear on the ballot for the Democratic primary on June 18, 2024.