Virginia

In November 2025, Democrats won a trifecta when Abigail Spanberger flipped the governorship, defeating her opponent by nearly 15 percentage points. In 2026, we expect to compete in two competitive House races — maybe more, depending on the outcome of redistricting.

General Election: November 3, 2026

Early Voting: October 15 - October 31, 2026

Contact our North Carolina Action Team Leader: VATeam@crimsongoesblue.org

Races We’re Targeting in Virginia

U.S. House

VA-01

Our Candidate: TBD
Opponent: Rob Wittman (R)
Key Communities: Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown
Forecaster Rating: Lean Republican

2024 Results
Rob Wittman (R) 56.30%
Leslie Mehta (D) 43.50%
Margin of Victory: 61,212 votes

U.S. House

VA-02

Our Candidate: TBD
Opponent: Jen Kiggans (R)
Key Communities: Virginia Beach, Suffolk, and Franklin
Forecaster Rating: Toss-up

2024 Results
Jen Kiggans (R) 50.70%
Missy Cotter Smasal (D) 46.90%
Margin of Victory: 15,702 votes

State Legislature

HOUSE OF DELEGATES

2-seat Democratic majority
Democrat: 51
Republican: 49

STATE SENATE

2-seat Democratic majority
Democrat: 21
Republican: 19

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