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Virginia · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 7

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Eugene S. Vindman Democratic · Incumbent U.S. Rep. Eugene Vindman (D-VA), Army veteran and JAG attorney serving Virginia's 7th Congressional District since 2025 Full profile → Alaha Ahrar Independent Independent candidate for Virginia's 7th Congressional District in the November 2026 U.S. House election Full profile → Doug A. Ollivant Republican Republican nominee for Virginia's 7th Congressional District; retired Army lieutenant colonel and national-security consultant Full profile → Joshua E. Ertle Independent Independent candidate for U.S. House, Virginia's 7th District (2026); associate producer and self-employed creative professional Full profile → Randall A. Terry Independent Randall A. Terry is an independent candidate for Virginia's 7th Congressional District and founder of Operation Rescue. Full profile → Taner E. Demirci Lopez Libertarian Libertarian candidate Taner E. Demirci Lopez challenges major-party nominees in Virginia's 7th Congressional District race. Full profile →

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IssueEugene S. Vindman
Democratic
Alaha Ahrar
Independent
Doug A. Ollivant
Republican
Joshua E. Ertle
Independent
Economy & jobsSupports lowering costs via drug pricing, tax pause, and utility relief Supports workforce training, small-business ownership, and fiscal responsibility with clear priorities Supports reducing costs, cutting regulation, and rebuilding manufacturing no sourced position
HousingSupports building more housing and restricting Wall Street home purchases Supports factory-built, energy-efficient housing and pathways to homeownership Supports increasing housing supply by reducing regulations no sourced position
Health careSupports defending Medicare and Medicaid; opposes cuts to care Supports a public healthcare option while preserving private insurance choice Prioritizes veterans' care and passage of Major Richard Star Act no sourced position
ImmigrationSupports secure border with dignity; opposes ICE mega-detention facilities Supports fair, lawful immigration system with family reunification and refugee protection Supports strong enforcement of immigration laws no sourced position
Abortion & reproductive rightsSupports reproductive freedom; opposes bans on abortion, IVF, and contraceptives Supports limiting abortion to exceptional circumstances with exceptions for health, rape, and hardship Opposes enshrining abortion rights in Virginia's constitution Anti-abortion activist; entered race to oppose Virginia Ballot Question 1
EducationSupports equitable school funding and banning phones in K–12 classrooms Opposes eliminating the Dept. of Education; supports more federal education funding Supports school choice and parental rights in education no sourced position
Climate & energySupports clean energy investment and transitioning away from fossil fuels Supports diverse energy mix including renewables and nuclear Supports data centers as national security assets with local siting decisions no sourced position
Crime & public safetySupports law enforcement funding, anti-drug legislation, and de-escalation tools Supports compassionate safety approaches and protecting minors online Supports well-resourced policing and strict anti-trafficking enforcement no sourced position
Taxes & budgetOpposes tax cuts that benefit the wealthy; supports tax relief for working families Supports higher taxes on wealthy; favors targeted spending cuts Supports reducing tax burden through fiscal responsibility and spending cuts no sourced position
GunsSupports removing illegal guns from criminals and non-lethal law enforcement tools Supports 2nd Amendment with background checks and safety measures Supports Second Amendment, national concealed-carry reciprocity, opposes permit-to-purchase no sourced position
Democracy & electionsStrongly supports democratic institutions and peaceful transfer of power Supports voter ID with accessible alternatives for verification Supports congressional oversight and government accountability generally no sourced position
Foreign policy & defenseSupports Ukraine aid and Russia sanctions; opposes new Middle East wars Supports selective U.S. engagement; prioritizes diplomacy over military Peace through Strength; applauds tougher stance on Iran no sourced position

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