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Virginia · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 6

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Ben L. Cline Republican · Incumbent Republican incumbent Ben Cline seeks re-election to Virginia's 6th Congressional District seat he has held since 2019. Full profile → Beth A. Macy Democratic Journalist and *Dopesick* author Beth Macy is the Democratic challenger in Virginia's 6th Congressional District (2026). Full profile →
Ken Mitchell Democratic Democratic primary candidate who dropped out of the 6th District race in May 2026 and endorsed Beth Macy. Withdrew

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IssueBen L. Cline
Republican
Beth A. Macy
Democratic
Economy & jobsCut spending, reduce regulation to lower cost of living Supports ending tariffs, restoring ACA credits, taxing wealthy more for Social Security
HousingSupports expanding housing supply by cutting federal regulations no sourced position
Health carePrioritizes rural health access; backed reconciliation cuts Supports Medicare for All, restoring ACA credits, curbing private equity in hospitals
ImmigrationSupports stricter federal-local immigration enforcement Supports legal pathways and H-2A reform; opposes detention without due process
Abortion & reproductive rightsPro-life; opposes abortion from conception Supports codifying Roe v. Wade and protecting reproductive rights
EducationStrong advocate for school choice and parental control Supports free community college funded by data-center companies
Climate & energySupports local/state control over energy decisions; backs data center cost rules Supports data center moratorium pending environmental guardrails
Crime & public safetySupports ICE enforcement as essential to public safety Supports law enforcement tech with limits on personal data retention
Taxes & budgetSupports tax relief, spending cuts, and deregulation to lower costs Opposes tax cuts for the wealthy; supports taxing rich for Social Security
GunsStrongly defends Second Amendment; backed NFA tax repeal no sourced position
Democracy & electionsVoted to object to 2020 Electoral College results; backs voter ID laws Affirms Biden won 2020 election; calls 2026 election most important
Foreign policy & defenseSupports U.S. military action against Iran; blames Hamas for Gaza crisis Opposes U.S. weapons to Netanyahu; supports negotiated peace with Iran

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