Ahsen
Mujeeb Malik
Independent candidate for Virginia's 10th Congressional District; middle school math teacher with background in finance and consulting
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Background
Ahsen Mujeeb Malik is an independent candidate for Virginia's 10th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election. He describes himself as a middle school teacher, and his LinkedIn profile lists his current position as a math teacher at Prince George's County Public Schools, beginning in January 2025. 1912
Prior to teaching, Malik worked as a real estate agent at Keller Williams Realty (August 2019–December 2024) and as an account executive at Guidance Residential (May 2006–March 2023). Earlier in his career he was a consultant at Accenture (September 2003–April 2006). His LinkedIn profile lists a B.S. in systems engineering from the University of Virginia and an MBA from Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business. 12
Malik is running as an independent challenger in VA-10. The official Virginia candidate list identifies incumbent Suhas Subramanyam as the Democratic candidate; Malik holds no prior elected office. His LinkedIn profile lists Gainesville, Virginia, as his location. 914
At a glance
- Party
- Independent
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 10, Virginia
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Math Teacher, Prince George's County Public Schools
- Website
- ahsenmalik.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
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Timeline
- Oct 9newsLocal reporting confirms Malik on the ballot as independent in VA-10
Loudoun Times-Mirror coverage published October 9 (updated October 11) lists Malik as an independent candidate on the ballot alongside Democrat Subramanyam and Republican Beckwith for the November 3 election.
Candidates for House, Senate on data centers, immigration ... · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 6filingMalik listed as independent candidate on Virginia Dept. of Elections federal candidate list
Virginia's Department of Elections updated its federal candidate list on October 6, identifying Malik as an independent candidate for the November 3 general election in Virginia's 10th Congressional District.
Virginia Dept. of Elections: Candidates & Referendums · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 5newsMalik did not respond to WAMU's candidate questionnaire by VPM's survey publication date
VPM reported that Malik had not answered WAMU's candidate questionnaire by the time VPM published its VA-10 candidate-survey coverage. The survey covered Subramanyam, Beckwith, and Malik.
10th Congressional District Q&A: Suhas Subramanyam · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 14newsMalik's policy positions on data centers, immigration, and abortion reported by Virginia Free Press
Virginia Free Press reported Malik's stated positions: full support for banning new data center construction, permanent legal residency (without citizenship path) for undocumented immigrants, and a trimester-based abortion stance. The outlet also noted he had no reported campaign funds as of this date.
State of the Race: Subramanyam vs. Beckwith in Va-10 ... · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $0
- Spent
- $0
- Cash on hand
- $0
Reporting date not available. ↳ FEC record H6VA10274(opens in a new tab)
Sources 5
- [1] Candidates for House, Senate on data centers, immigration ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [2] 10th Congressional District Q&A: Suhas Subramanyam(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [3] Ahsen Mujeeb Malik - Candidate Profile - Voter Guide(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
- [4] Virginia Dept. of Elections: Candidates & Referendums(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
- [5] State of the Race: Subramanyam vs. Beckwith in Va-10 ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 14, 2026