Tony
A. Sabio
Republican veteran and security consultant Tony Sabio is challenging Democratic incumbent Rep. Don Beyer in Virginia's 8th District in 2026.
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Background
Tony A. Sabio is the 2026 Republican nominee challenging five-term Democratic incumbent Rep. Don Beyer in Virginia's 8th Congressional District. Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and raised in San Diego, California, Sabio has lived in Virginia since 2002 and resides in Lorton, Fairfax County. 49
Sabio's career includes military service, work with the U.S. Secret Service, and the CIA, where he has described his mission as locating and dismantling terrorist organizations. He subsequently worked as a small-business owner and executive and has described himself as a security consultant. His LinkedIn profile lists him as interim town manager of Purcellville, a position he began in November 2025; Purcellville town notices from May 2026 also identify him in that role. 7131512
Sabio studied sociology at Liberty University and received training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, the James J. Rowley Training Center (U.S. Secret Service Academy), and Saddleback College. 49 He ran unsuccessfully for the Fairfax County School Board's Providence District seat in 2023, losing to incumbent Karl Frisch. 18
Sabio secured the Republican nomination for Virginia's 8th District ahead of the November 2026 general election, running on a platform he describes as "Country Before Politics." 105
At a glance
- Party
- Republican
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 8, Virginia
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Republican nominee, Virginia's 8th Congressional District (2026); Interim Town Manager of Purcellville, VA
- Website
- sabioforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 2newsVPM publishes Sabio's policy answers on housing, energy, immigration, and AI
In a candidate questionnaire published October 2, Sabio proposed encouraging advanced nuclear energy and small modular reactors, outlined an 'Attainable Housing Plan' for starter and workforce housing, said he supports the Dignity Act of 2025 as a first step on immigration while opposing amnesty, and called for targeted AI safeguards that do not burden innovation. On the Dominion–NextEra merger he said he supports it only if it lowers costs and protects ratepayers.
8th District Q&A: Don Beyer, Tony Sabio, Tim Sharman - VPM News · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 29newsFairfax County Republican Committee highlights Sabio's CIA counterterrorism background
The Fairfax County Republican Committee published a piece on September 29 emphasizing that Sabio's CIA career involved locating and dismantling terrorist organizations, framing him as a serious challenger to Rep. Don Beyer.
His CIA Job Was to 'Locate and Dismantle Terrorist Organizations.' Now Tony Sabio Wants Don Beyer's Seat. - Fairfax County Republican Committee · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 24newsYahoo News and Alexandria Brief profile Sabio as a Republican veteran on a 'mission' to win Virginia's most Democratic House seat
Multiple outlets published profiles of Sabio on September 24, highlighting his CIA background in locating and dismantling terrorist organizations and his framing of the race as a mission.
Republican veteran Tony Sabio is on a ‘mission’ to win Va.’s ... · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 18newsSabio confirmed as Republican nominee; campaigns as early voting opens in Alexandria
As early voting opened statewide on September 18, Sabio was reported handing out campaign pamphlets in Alexandria. Local reporting listed the November 3 general-election field as Beyer, Sabio, Libertarian Shelly M. Arnoldi, and independent Tim S. Sharman.
Warner and Beyer cast early ballots in Alexandria as voting opens ... · Sep 18, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 18newsAnnandale Today profiles Sabio as a moderate Republican who supports Trump
A profile published September 18 described Sabio calling himself a moderate who also supports President Trump, highlighting the balancing act of his campaign in a heavily Democratic district.
GOP candidate for Congress Tony Sabio calls himself a moderate ... · Sep 18, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 16newsSpanish-language press reports Sabio's positions from the September 8 forum
El Tiempo Latino published coverage of the September 8 candidate debate, including Sabio's positions on ICE and other issues contested with incumbent Don Beyer.
Don Beyer pide eliminar ICE en debate con sus rivales · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 8debateSabio debates Beyer and other challengers at Arlington County Civic Federation forum
At a candidate forum on September 8, Sabio argued for accountability at ICE without eliminating the agency, saying 'We have to have accountability … but we cannot throw a whole system out.' On AI and data centers he said the U.S. 'should not be scared of technology.' The forum also covered Flock license-plate readers and a proposed triumphal arch.
Rep. Beyer and challengers clash over ICE, data centers ... · Sep 15, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 4filingTony Sabio wins unopposed Republican primary for Virginia's 8th District
Local reporting noted that Sabio had been unopposed for the Republican nomination in the August 4 primary, securing his place as the GOP candidate for the November 3 general election.
Warner and Beyer cast early ballots in Alexandria as voting opens ... · Sep 18, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- 8th District Republican Committee of Virginia organizationThe committee's website identifies Sabio as "our Republican nominee" and states "We are proud to have him" as its nominee. This reflects party support/nomination rather than a separately dated endorsement announcement. vagop8.com · Aug 6, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $22K
- Spent
- $4,014
- Cash on hand
- $18K
As of Jul 15, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6VA08252(opens in a new tab)
Sources 11
- [1] 8th District Q&A: Don Beyer, Tony Sabio, Tim Sharman - VPM News(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [2] Candidate Profile: Tony Sabio For VA 8th Congressional District(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
- [3] His CIA Job Was to 'Locate and Dismantle Terrorist Organizations.' Now Tony Sabio Wants Don Beyer's Seat. - Fairfax County Republican Committee(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
- [4] Republican veteran Tony Sabio is on a ‘mission’ to win Va.’s ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
- [5] Tony Sabio on X: "UPDATE(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
- [6] GOP candidate for Congress Tony Sabio calls himself a moderate ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 18, 2026
- [7] Warner and Beyer cast early ballots in Alexandria as voting opens ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 18, 2026
- [8] Don Beyer pide eliminar ICE en debate con sus rivales(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
- [9] Rep. Beyer and challengers clash over ICE, data centers ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 15, 2026
- [10] Home - Virginia's 8th District Republican Committee(opens in a new tab) Aug 6, 2026
- [11] Tony's Vision(opens in a new tab) Jan 1, 2025