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Virginia · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 1

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Robert J. "Rob" Wittman Republican · Incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman seeks re-election in Virginia's 1st District in 2026 Full profile → Shannon L. Taylor Democratic Shannon L. Taylor, Henrico County's top prosecutor, is the 2026 Democratic nominee challenging Rep. Rob Wittman in Virginia's 1st Congressional District. Full profile →

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IssueRobert J. "Rob" Wittman
Republican
Shannon L. Taylor
Democratic
Economy & jobsSupports pro-growth policies, deregulation, and lower taxes Voted 85 yes · 3 no · 6 missedSupports tax cuts for working families, opposes tariffs
HousingSupports expanding housing supply and reducing regulatory barriers Voted 5 yes Supports bringing down housing and overall cost-of-living
Health careno sourced position Voted 31 yes · 2 missedSupports restoring ACA, lowering drug prices, protecting Medicaid
ImmigrationSupports strict border enforcement and ending illegal crossings Voted 24 yes · 1 no Supports due process; says lawbreakers must be held accountable
Abortion & reproductive rightsSupports protecting life; backs IVF and adoption Voted 4 yes Supports restoring Roe v. Wade protections and abortion access
EducationSupports career and technical education, STEM, and workforce training Voted 30 yes no sourced position
Climate & energySupports all-of-the-above energy including fossil fuels and renewables Voted 110 yes · 1 no · 4 missedSupports renewable energy mandates for data centers; opposes utility cost hikes
Crime & public safetySupports enforcing existing laws and improving school/mental health safety Voted 75 yes · 3 missedno sourced position
Taxes & budgetSupports lowering costs; opposed cutting ACA premium tax credits Voted 58 yes · 2 no · 1 missedSupports tax cuts for working families; opposes cuts for billionaires
GunsStrong Second Amendment supporter; opposes broad gun restrictions Voted 7 yes · 1 missedSupports universal background checks and ghost gun ban
Democracy & electionsVoted for SAVE Act requiring proof of citizenship to vote Voted 16 yes Supports congressional stock-trading ban, term limits, and anti-corruption measures
Foreign policy & defenseSupports strong military investment to deter adversaries Voted 103 yes · 6 no · 2 missedOpposes the U.S. war in Iran; calls for ending endless wars

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