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I Independent · U.S. House 7, Virginia · Nov 3, 2026

Randall
A. Terry

Randall A. Terry is an independent candidate for Virginia's 7th Congressional District and founder of Operation Rescue.

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Opponents Eugene S. Vindman D+ 2 more Compare race →

Background

Randall A. Terry is an independent candidate running for U.S. Representative in Virginia's 7th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026, general election, challenging Democratic incumbent Rep. Eugene Vindman. 1415 He is best known as the founder of Operation Rescue, an anti-abortion organization he led until 1991, and as the 2024 Constitution Party presidential candidate. 1713

Terry grew up in the Rochester, New York, area—specifically West Henrietta, New York—and graduated from Elim Bible Institute in 1981. 35 He later earned a B.A. from the State University of New York and an M.A. from Norwich University. 3 In a 2024 candidate questionnaire filed with Alaska election officials, Terry described his occupation as "self employed author, a tv and movie producer and director, and a pro-life leader." 3

Terry has sought elected office on multiple prior occasions, including a 1998 congressional race and a 2006 Florida State Senate primary, but none resulted in election. 1 He is currently listed by the Virginia Department of Elections as an independent candidate for the 7th Congressional District seat. 20

At a glance

Party
Independent
Running for
U.S. House · District 7, Virginia
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Website
terry.vote(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

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Timeline

  1. Oct 12
    news
    Fredericksburg Free Press repeats account of Terry recruiting Ertle; Terry did not respond to comment requests

    The Fredericksburg Free Press reported Terry's recruitment of Ertle and quoted Terry's explanation that 'We're running to be a voice for the unborn.' The paper noted Terry and Ertle did not immediately respond to its requests for comment. Terry remained on the six-candidate ballot alongside Democratic incumbent Eugene Vindman, Republican Doug Ollivant, and others, with Election Day set for November 3.

    Four hopefuls taking on major-party candidates in 7th ... · Oct 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 8
    news
    VPM reports Terry recruited fellow anti-abortion candidate Ertle; both share Babies.Vote fundraising committee

    VPM reported that Terry recruited Ertle to run in the same district, saying 'Neither of us are going to win' but that the campaigns would allow ads in the D.C. and Northern Virginia markets. Their campaign sites were nearly identical and they shared a joint fundraising committee, Babies.Vote, with eight other anti-abortion congressional candidates. Terry said they were running 'to be a voice for the unborn.' He also ran an ad criticizing President Trump and Republicans for failing to protect against abortions.

    Candidate in Virginia's 7th District recruited one of his opponents · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Jul 7
    filing
    Joshua Ertle, recruited by Terry, filed with the FEC to run in Virginia's 7th District

    FEC records show Ertle filed to run in the same district on July 7, one week after Terry's filing, after being recruited and assisted by Terry.

    Candidate in Virginia's 7th District recruited one of his opponents · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Jun 29
    filing
    Randall A. Terry filed with the FEC to run in Virginia's 7th Congressional District

    FEC records cited by VPM show Terry filed to run in Virginia's 7th Congressional District on June 29, 2026, as an independent candidate.

    Candidate in Virginia's 7th District recruited one of his opponents · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Jun 26
    news
    Terry helped Ertle launch his campaign, including attending anti-abortion candidate workshop in Memphis

    Terry told VPM he helped Joshua Ertle get started by having him attend an anti-abortion candidate workshop in Memphis and connecting him with people who could help gather ballot-access signatures. Ertle said Terry guided him with campaign paperwork.

    Candidate in Virginia's 7th District recruited one of his opponents · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Campaign finance

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

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Reporting date not available. ↳ FEC record H6VA07312(opens in a new tab)

Sources 3

  1. [1] Four hopefuls taking on major-party candidates in 7th ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 12, 2026
  2. [2] Candidate in Virginia's 7th District recruited one of his opponents(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  3. [3] Randall Terry to run ‘hard-hitting' ads in Washington, DC, exposing horrors of abortion(opens in a new tab) Jul 24, 2026
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