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Virginia · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 9

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H. Morgan Griffith Republican · Incumbent Republican incumbent H. Morgan Griffith has represented Virginia's 9th District in the U.S. House since 2011. Full profile → Joy A. Powers Democratic Democrat Joy A. Powers, a Bedford County cattle farmer, challenges incumbent Rep. Morgan Griffith in Virginia's 9th Congressional District in 2026. Full profile →

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IssueH. Morgan Griffith
Republican
Joy A. Powers
Democratic
Economy & jobsSupports lower energy costs and fewer regulations on energy production Supports tackling corporate consolidation, price-gouging, and rural affordability
Housingno sourced position Supports rural-focused housing policy with updated USDA loan limits
Health careSupports lowering health-care costs, combating fraud, and addressing fentanyl Supports protecting rural hospitals, 340B, and expanding rural health access
ImmigrationSupports border wall, increased enforcement, and restricting birthright citizenship no sourced position
Abortion & reproductive rightsPro-life; opposes abortion Supports federal protection of reproductive healthcare access
Educationno sourced position Supports public schools, fair teacher pay, and career/technical education
Climate & energySupports all-of-the-above energy with coal; opposes burdensome environmental regulations Supports moratorium on data centers; protect ratepayers from costs
Crime & public safetySupports border security, opioid prevention, and THC product regulation Concerned about mass surveillance via license plate readers
Taxes & budgetOpposes high taxes; supports balanced-budget and spending-limit legislation Opposes data-center tax breaks; wants corporations to pay fair share
GunsSupports gun rights; defends Second Amendment Supports the Second Amendment; no specific gun regulations cited
Democracy & electionsSupports voter ID, proof of citizenship to register, and election security measures Supports congressional oversight; concerns about election interference
Foreign policy & defenseSupports projecting American strength; voted against removing U.S. forces from Iran hostilities End unconditional U.S. aid to Israel; oppose unauthorized war with Iran

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