H.
Morgan Griffith
Republican incumbent H. Morgan Griffith has represented Virginia's 9th District in the U.S. House since 2011.
- sources
- 17
- positions
- 10
- endorsements
- 5
Background
H. Morgan Griffith (born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is the Republican U.S. Representative for Virginia's 9th Congressional District, a seat he has held since January 3, 2011 110. He grew up in Salem, Virginia, attended Andrew Lewis High School (1976), earned a B.A. from Emory & Henry College (1980), and a J.D. from Washington & Lee University School of Law (1983) 1.
Before his congressional service, Griffith practiced law privately from 1983 to 2011, including a partnership at Albo & Oblon, LLP from 2008 to 2011 13. He also served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1994 to 2011, including as Majority Leader from 2000 to 2011 13.
Griffith is the Republican incumbent candidate for Virginia's 9th District in the November 2026 general election 27. He has been a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and has focused on issues affecting rural communities, patients, and energy policy 15.
At a glance
- Party
- Republican · Incumbent
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 9, Virginia
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- U.S. Representative for Virginia's 9th Congressional District
- Website
- morgangriffithforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 8newsGriffith tours New River Valley farms amid drought, hay shortage, and rising diesel costs
Griffith toured New River Valley farms on a 'listening tour,' saying government insurance and assistance programs should continue and work properly. He also expressed support for the governor's state-of-emergency declaration for the hay shortage, praising the policy despite being from opposite parties.
9th District candidates tour New River Valley farms amid drought, hay shortage, rising diesel costs · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 6newsWVTF/WHRO reports Griffith wants federal THC product rules; frames race as rural voter bellwether
WVTF/WHRO reported Griffith wants to continue pushing for federal rules on THC products. The story described the district's strong Republican voting history and framed the contest as a possible indicator of rural voters' views of the Republican Party.
Virginia's 9th district race could reveal how strongly rural voters still side with Republican party · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 2newsGriffith touts seniority and committee roles in local TV campaign interview
In a local television interview, Griffith argued his seniority and committee roles matter, and stated his positions on border security, gun rights, and being pro-life, acknowledging voter frustration.
Beyond the Podium: Morgan Griffith, Virginia 9th ... · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 1newsGriffith and Guthrie criticize FDA delays in tobacco product review process following GAO report
Griffith and Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Brett Guthrie commented on a GAO report about delays in FDA review of tobacco-product applications, saying it highlighted review delays and gaps in tracking timeliness goals.
Griffith, Guthrie Comment on GAO Report on FDA Tobacco ... · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 30debateGriffith declines Powers' debate challenge; no debate scheduled as Election Day nears
Powers had challenged Griffith to three debates in late August. Griffith declined, citing the short time available to settle logistics before early voting began; other coverage reported his position as that voters already know where he stands. No debate was reported.
Virginia's 9th District race: Griffith faces challenger Powers in November · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 29filingGriffith's Medicaid Fraud Fighting and Taxpayer Protection Act included in House Energy and Commerce package
A House Energy and Commerce package included Griffith-sponsored H.R. 10621, the 'Medicaid Fraud Fighting and Taxpayer Protection Act,' a legislative development related to health-care fraud prevention.
Press Release: Morgan Griffith Bill Included in House ... · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 25newsGriffith announces $592,397 HHS grant to Edward Via VCOM
Griffith announced a federal HHS grant of $592,397 to Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM).
Press Release: Morgan Griffith Announces ... · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 21newsVPM publishes 9th District candidate Q&A; Griffith's campaign did not respond to full questionnaire
VPM published a district candidate Q&A and noted that Griffith's campaign did not respond to its full questionnaire, though Radio IQ did ask him one question in person at an August campaign event.
9th District Q&A: Morgan Griffith, Joy Powers · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 18newsEarly in-person voting begins in Virginia, including 9th District race between Griffith and Powers
Virginia's early in-person voting period began September 18 and was scheduled to continue through October 31. The candidates on the District 9 ballot are Griffith and Powers.
Virginia voter guide: What to know ahead of 2026 midterm elections · Sep 18, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) organizationListed on iVoterGuide profile; no date or underlying announcement available in sources. ivoterguide.com
- National Right to Life organizationListed on iVoterGuide profile; no date or underlying announcement available in sources. ivoterguide.com
- National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) FedPAC organizationNFIB named Griffith among the incumbent Virginia House candidates endorsed for reelection to Congress. nfib.com · Sep 8, 2026
- Donald Trump officialTrump wrote, "Morgan Griffith has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election." trumpstruth.org · Aug 3, 2026
- Freedom Caucus Fund organizationThe Freedom Caucus Fund announced it "proudly endorses Congressman Morgan Griffith of Virginia's 9th District." freedomcaucusfund.com · Aug 1, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $1.83M
- Spent
- $1.32M
- Cash on hand
- $974K
As of Jul 15, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H0VA09055(opens in a new tab)
Sources 17
- [1] Morgan Griffith - Candidate Profile(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [2] 9th District candidates tour New River Valley farms amid drought, hay shortage, rising diesel costs(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [3] Virginia's 9th district race could reveal how strongly rural voters still side with Republican party(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [4] Issues(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
- [5] Beyond the Podium: Morgan Griffith, Virginia 9th ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [6] Griffith, Guthrie Comment on GAO Report on FDA Tobacco ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
- [7] Virginia's 9th District race: Griffith faces challenger Powers in November(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
- [8] Press Release: Morgan Griffith Bill Included in House ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
- [9] Press Release: Morgan Griffith Announces ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
- [10] 9th District Q&A: Morgan Griffith, Joy Powers(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
- [11] Virginia voter guide: What to know ahead of 2026 midterm elections(opens in a new tab) Sep 18, 2026
- [12] NFIB Endorses Pro-Small Business Candidates in Virginia for Reelection to Congress(opens in a new tab) Sep 8, 2026
- [13] Donald J. Trump: "Congressman Morgan Griffith is a ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 3, 2026
- [14] Freedom Caucus Fund Endorses Morgan Griffith for VA-09(opens in a new tab) Aug 1, 2026
- [15] Congressman Griffith's Weekly E-Newsletter 3.20.26(opens in a new tab) Mar 20, 2026
- [16] Congressman Griffith's Weekly E-Newsletter 3.13.26(opens in a new tab) Mar 13, 2026
- [17] Griffith Sworn in for 119th Congress, Statement on Speaker Mike ...(opens in a new tab) Jan 3, 2025