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Donald
S. Beyer, Jr.

Democratic incumbent Don Beyer seeks re-election to Virginia's 8th Congressional District in 2026.

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27
positions
11
endorsements
12
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Opponents Shelly M. Arnoldi L+ 2 more Compare race →

Background

Donald S. Beyer, Jr. is a Democratic U.S. Representative serving Virginia's 8th Congressional District, a seat he has held since 2015 and is currently in his sixth term. He serves on the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Joint Economic Committee. 27

Before entering Congress, Beyer served as Lieutenant Governor of Virginia from 1990 to 1998 and was the Democratic nominee for governor in 1997. He also served as U.S. Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein under President Obama from 2009 to 2013. 28

Beyer spent several decades in the private sector working in his family's Northern Virginia car-dealership business, beginning with a summer job in 1974, and is a co-founder of the Northern Virginia Technology Council. He was educated at Gonzaga College High School in Washington, D.C. and Williams College. 2

Beyer and his wife reside in Alexandria, Virginia. He announced his campaign for re-election in Virginia's 8th District in April 2026, with the general election scheduled for November 3, 2026. 21415

At a glance

Party
Democratic · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 8, Virginia
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for Virginia's 8th Congressional District
Website
friendsofdonbeyer.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Oct 8
    news
    Beyer, DeGette and Matsui respond to GAO finding on AHRQ funding impoundment

    Rep. Beyer joined colleagues Rep. DeGette and Rep. Matsui in responding to a GAO finding regarding impoundment of AHRQ funding, issuing a congressional statement on the matter.

    Beyer, DeGette and Matsui Respond to GAO Finding on ... · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 2
    news
    Beyer completes VPM candidate questionnaire; top priority is 'Lowering prices and fighting Trump's corruption'

    VPM published a candidate questionnaire for VA-08. Beyer's answers, provided by deputy chief of staff Aaron Fritschner, listed lowering prices and fighting Trump's corruption as his top priority, and addressed affordability, federal-worker job losses, immigration, energy costs, and AI policy.

    8th District Q&A: Don Beyer, Tony Sabio, Tim Sharman - VPM News · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 2
    news
    Beyer co-urges EEOC action; Egypt Human Rights Caucus co-chairs call for release of detained Egyptian journalists

    Beyer, as a co-chair of the Egypt Human Rights Caucus, joined colleagues in urging the immediate release of detained Egyptian journalists, in a statement issued from his House office.

    Egypt Human Rights Caucus Co-Chairs Urge Immediate Release of Detained Egyptian Journalists · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Oct 2
    endorsement
    Steady State organization of 420+ national-security officials endorses Beyer

    The Steady State, describing itself as an organization of more than 420 former national-security, intelligence, diplomatic, military, law-enforcement, and homeland-security officials, endorsed Beyer, citing his support for rule of law, oversight, accountability, and democratic norms.

    Hon. Don Beyer for Virginia's 8th Congressional District · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Oct 1
    news
    Beyer and colleagues urge EEOC to withdraw proposed federal employee civil-rights rule

    In an official congressional statement, Rep. Beyer and colleagues called on the EEOC chair to withdraw a proposed rule concerning federal employees' discrimination complaints.

    Press Releases - Don Beyer · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Oct 1
    debate
    Challengers debate SAVE Act, term limits in VA-08 race without Beyer

    ARLnow reported on the challengers' debate in which Sabio, Arnoldi, and Sharman discussed ballot restrictions, term limits, and other issues while Beyer was absent.

    Challengers to Rep. Beyer debate SAVE Act, term limits in Congress · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Sep 28
    debate
    Beyer declines to attend League of Women Voters debate; challengers debate without him

    The League of Women Voters of the Fairfax area held a debate for the VA-08 race. Beyer declined the invitation and did not attend; Republican Tony Sabio, Libertarian Shelly Arnoldi, and independent Tim Sharman participated without him. The debate drew criticism from some coverage.

    There’s No Debate In Many Virginia Races This Year · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Sep 24
    news
    Beyer questions equipment work at proposed Arch site

    Rep. Beyer raised questions about equipment work being conducted at the site of the proposed Trump Arch, continuing his scrutiny of the project.

    Don Beyer Questions Equipment Work at Proposed Arch Site · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  9. Sep 22
    news
    Beyer criticizes Trump Arch proposal in statement

    Rep. Beyer issued a statement criticizing the Trump Arch proposal, raising concerns about the project.

    Press Release: Don Beyer Criticizes Trump Arch Proposal in Statement · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  10. Sep 18
    news
    Early voting opens statewide in Virginia; Beyer casts early ballot in Alexandria

    Early voting began September 18 in Virginia. Beyer cast an early ballot in Alexandria alongside Sen. Mark Warner as voting opened statewide.

    Warner and Beyer cast early ballots in Alexandria as voting opens ... · Sep 18, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  11. Aug 4
    news
    Beyer wins Democratic primary for Virginia's 8th Congressional District

    Don Beyer won the August 4 Democratic primary, defeating four challengers, securing the Democratic nomination for the November 3 general election.

    Early Voting Begins For 2026 Election: What's On Fairfax County ... · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Abigail Spanberger (Virginia Governor) official
    Listed as endorser on Beyer's campaign page; no individual endorsement date given. friendsofdonbeyer.com
  • Virginia state legislators, Falls Church Mayor Letty Hardi, Fairfax County officials, and others official
    Listed on Beyer's campaign endorsement page; no individual dates given. friendsofdonbeyer.com
  • The Steady State organization
    Endorsed Beyer; the group describes itself as composed of former national-security, intelligence, diplomatic, military, law-enforcement, and homeland-security officials. steadystate1.substack.com · Oct 2, 2026
  • Population Connection Action Fund organization
    Listed Beyer as endorsed for reelection on its 2026 endorsements page. populationconnectionaction.org · Sep 30, 2026
  • Alliance for American Leadership (A4AL) organization
    Endorsed Beyer citing his record on diplomacy, development, and federal workers. a4al.org · Sep 14, 2026
  • Virginia AFL-CIO COPE Committee union
    Endorsed Beyer for Congressional District 8 at its political convention held August 13–15, 2026. va-aflcio.org · Aug 13, 2026
  • American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) union
    Included Beyer in its slate of endorsed Virginia congressional candidates ahead of the August 4 primary. afge.org · Jul 30, 2026
  • Arlington County Board Chair Matt de Ferranti, board members Maureen Coffey, Takis Karantonis, Julius 'JD' Spain Sr., and Susan Cunningham; School Board Chair Bethany Zecher Sutton and members Kathleen Clark, Zuraya Tapia-Hadley, and Monique 'Moe' Bryant (and other countywide officials) official
    Group endorsement of Beyer's reelection reported May 27, 2026. arlnow.com · May 27, 2026
  • Alexandria Mayor Alyia Gaskins, Vice Mayor Sarah Bagley, and City Council members Canek Aguirre, John Chapman, Jacinta Greene, Sandy Marks (and other city and school officials) official
    Group endorsement of Beyer's reelection announced May 19, 2026. Former mayors Bill Euille, Allison Silberberg, and Justin Wilson also included. alxnow.com · May 19, 2026
  • Mark Warner (U.S. Senator, Virginia) official
    Announced support for Beyer's reelection; reported February 27, 2026, with campaign statement saying announcement came the previous day. arlnow.com · Feb 26, 2026
  • Tim Kaine (U.S. Senator, Virginia) official
    Announced support for Beyer's reelection alongside Senator Warner; reported February 27, 2026. arlnow.com · Feb 26, 2026
  • League of Conservation Voters Action Fund organization
    Endorsed Beyer among its endorsements for U.S. House candidates. lcv.org · Feb 5, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$2.13M
Spent
$1.84M
Cash on hand
$839K

As of Jul 15, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H4VA08224(opens in a new tab)

Sources 27

  1. [1] Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Oct 12, 2026
  2. [2] Beyer, DeGette and Matsui Respond to GAO Finding on ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  3. [3] There’s No Debate In Many Virginia Races This Year(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  4. [4] 2026 Endorsed Candidates(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  5. [5] 8th District Q&A: Don Beyer, Tony Sabio, Tim Sharman - VPM News(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  6. [6] Egypt Human Rights Caucus Co-Chairs Urge Immediate Release of Detained Egyptian Journalists(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  7. [7] Hon. Don Beyer for Virginia's 8th Congressional District(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  8. [8] Challengers to Rep. Beyer debate SAVE Act, term limits in Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  9. [9] Press Releases - Don Beyer(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  10. [10] 2026 Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  11. [11] Beyer Joins Introduction of American Leadership in Fusion Act(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  12. [12] Don Beyer Questions Equipment Work at Proposed Arch Site(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  13. [13] 8th District Candidate Rep. Don Beyer (D)(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
  14. [14] Press Release: Don Beyer Criticizes Trump Arch Proposal in Statement(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
  15. [15] Warner and Beyer cast early ballots in Alexandria as voting opens ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 18, 2026
  16. [16] Early Voting Begins For 2026 Election: What's On Fairfax County ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  17. [17] A4AL Endorses Congressman Don Beyer for Reelection in Virginia’s 8th Congressional District(opens in a new tab) Sep 14, 2026
  18. [18] Largest Federal Employee Union Announces Slate of ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 30, 2026
  19. [19] Rep. Beyer touts package of endorsements from Arlington officials in re-election bid | ARLnow.com(opens in a new tab) May 27, 2026
  20. [20] Numerous Alexandria officials endorse Rep. Don Beyer’s reelection bid | ALXnow(opens in a new tab) May 19, 2026
  21. [21] Beyer Statement On Iran(opens in a new tab) Feb 28, 2026
  22. [22] Senators Warner and Kaine endorse Beyer's reelection | ARLnow.com(opens in a new tab) Feb 27, 2026
  23. [23] LCV Action Fund Announces New Round of Endorsements for U.S. House of Representatives(opens in a new tab) Feb 5, 2026
  24. [24] House Delegation Reintroduces Fair Representation Act to ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 23, 2025
  25. [25] Republicans Advance Bill That Hikes Taxes For Working ...(opens in a new tab) May 14, 2025
  26. [26] Donald "Don" S. Beyer Jr.(opens in a new tab) Jun 21, 2022
  27. [27] Gun Violence(opens in a new tab) Nov 13, 2017
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