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Virginia · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 3

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Robert C. "Bobby" Scott Democratic · Incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative Bobby Scott has held Virginia's 3rd Congressional District seat since 1993 and is the 2026 incumbent. Full profile → Edwin Rivera, Jr. Republican Republican challenger Edwin Rivera, Jr. seeks Virginia's 3rd Congressional District seat in November 2026 Full profile → Makiba A. Gaines Independent Independent civil rights attorney Makiba A. Gaines runs for Virginia's 3rd Congressional District in 2026 Full profile → Stephen C. Woll Independent Independent candidate Stephen C. Woll, a Navy veteran and scientist, is challenging incumbent Rep. Bobby Scott in Virginia's 3rd Congressional District in 2026. Full profile →

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IssueRobert C. "Bobby" Scott
Democratic
Edwin Rivera, Jr.
Republican
Makiba A. Gaines
Independent
Stephen C. Woll
Independent
Economy & jobsSupports raising minimum wage and lowering costs for workers Supports lower taxes, small-business credits, job growth Opposes excessive taxes and government fees hurting affordability Supports free trade, higher minimum wage, and anti-inflationary policies
Housingno sourced position Supports affordable housing options Supports expanding accessible, affordable homeownership Supports increased affordable housing
Health careSupports single-payer system and protecting the ACA Prioritizes healthcare access for families, seniors, and veterans Supports healthcare affordability, price transparency, and drug access Supports universal access to basic health care
ImmigrationSupports humane immigration reform; opposed Laken Riley Act Supports more immigration judges and fixing green card process no sourced position Supports border security with a path to legal status for undocumented immigrants
Abortion & reproductive rightsSupports codifying abortion rights and protecting contraception no sourced position no sourced position Favors reducing abortion through family planning and expanded adoption
EducationSupports affordable education from early childhood through college Supports higher teacher pay, school renovation, CTE, and parental rights no sourced position Supports equal investment in vocational and academic education
Climate & energySupports climate action, renewable energy, and the Green New Deal Supports all-of-the-above energy platform including nuclear Supports federal flood mitigation funding and data center moratoriums Supports climate action, renewable energy, and international cooperation
Crime & public safetySupports violence prevention programs and assault weapons ban Supports full law enforcement funding and judicial accountability Supports increased funding for community crime-prevention programs no sourced position
Taxes & budgetOpposes deficit-increasing tax cuts; supports balanced fiscal approach Opposes over-taxation; supports lower taxes and small business credits Opposes high taxes and government fees; wants to reduce government waste Supports equal tax rates across income types; billionaires should pay fair share
GunsSupports assault weapons ban and expanded gun violence prevention Strong Second Amendment supporter; opposes restrictions on law-abiding gun owners no sourced position no sourced position
Democracy & electionsStrongly supports voting rights and opposes voter suppression no sourced position Supports social media regulation; wants to reduce billionaire influence Supports anti-gerrymandering, campaign finance reform, and ethics rules
Foreign policy & defenseOpposes unauthorized military action; supports congressional war powers no sourced position Advocates an 'America First' foreign policy orientation Supports NATO, Ukraine, Taiwan, and ending the Iran war

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