Steven
Anthony Goforth
Independent U.S. Army veteran running for Virginia's 10th Congressional District seat in 2026
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Background
Steven Anthony Goforth is an Independent candidate running for U.S. Representative in Virginia's 10th Congressional District in the November 2026 election. He is not affiliated with either major party; his campaign website states he is "NOT A DEMOCRAT, NOR A REPUBLICAN." 15
Goforth is a U.S. Army veteran. His LinkedIn profile lists his candidacy as his current experience, beginning in March 2026, and gives Ashburn, Virginia as his location. No prior elected offices have been identified in available sources. 517
His educational background, according to a profile site bearing his name, includes computer science studies at California State University, Sacramento (2000) and an Associate of Arts from Saint Leo College in Norfolk, Virginia (July 1994). 19
Goforth is challenging incumbent Democratic Representative Suhas Subramanyam, who holds the VA-10 seat. Available public biographical information on Goforth is limited. 2
At a glance
- Party
- Independent
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 10, Virginia
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Candidate for U.S. Representative, Virginia's 10th Congressional District
- Website
- stevengoforth.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 6newsVirginia Department of Elections updates November candidate lists
The Virginia Department of Elections' candidate-list page noted its November candidate lists had been updated on October 6, 2026. The page provides links to those lists but does not itself discuss write-in filings such as Goforth's.
Virginia Dept. of Elections: Candidates & Referendums · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 22debateSubramanyam camp wanted Goforth and Morsy included in debate if Malik participated
At a Loudoun Chamber of Commerce debate on September 22, 2026, between Subramanyam and Beckwith, a report published the following day noted that Subramanyam's team had wanted Goforth and Morsy to participate if Malik did. The report does not confirm that Goforth received an invitation or took part in the debate.
Subramanyam, Beckwith debate ahead of midterm elections · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 17filingGoforth and Omar Morsy file as write-in candidates in Virginia's 10th Congressional District
Patch reported that Steven Anthony Goforth and Omar Morsy had filed as write-in candidates for Virginia's 10th Congressional District. They would not appear by name on the ballot; the printed candidates are incumbent Democrat Suhas Subramanyam, Republican Dave Beckwith, and independent Ahsen Mujeeb Malik.
Early Voting For 2026 Election Begins: What's On The Prince William County Ballot · Sep 17, 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 H6VA10241(opens in a new tab)
Sources 4
- [1] Virginia Dept. of Elections: Candidates & Referendums(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
- [2] Subramanyam, Beckwith debate ahead of midterm elections(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2026
- [3] Early Voting For 2026 Election Begins: What's On The Prince William County Ballot(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
- [4] Home | Steven Goforth for Congress(opens in a new tab) Sep 3, 2024