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As of September 11, 2026

Virginia

All Covered Races

As of September 11, 2026

Virginia General and Special HD 20

November 03, 2026
Voting Information

Early voting begins September 18 and ends October 31, 2026.

Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Election Day.

The School Board voter guide with evaluations has been released.

The full voter guide with evaluations is estimated to be released on September 16, 2026.

The lists below for Federal and State candidates show who has officially filed for this election. 


FEDERAL
U.S. Senator

Bert Mizusawa

Republican | VA

Bert Mizusawa websites Facebook

Mark R. Warner

Democrat | VA

Mark R. Warner websites
Facebook
U.S. Representative, District 1

Shannon L. Taylor

Democrat | VA

Shannon L. Taylor websites Facebook

Robert J. "Rob" Wittman

Republican | VA

Robert J. "Rob" Wittman websites Facebook
U.S. Representative, District 2

J. Matt Baker

Independent | VA

J. Matt Baker websites Facebook

Jen A. Kiggans

Republican | VA

Jen A. Kiggans websites Facebook

Elaine G. Luria

Democrat | VA

Elaine G. Luria websites Facebook

Geral D. "Bishop" Staten

Independent | VA

Facebook
U.S. Representative, District 3

Makiba A. Gaines

Independent | VA

Makiba A. Gaines websites
Facebook

Edwin Rivera Jr.

Republican | VA

Edwin Rivera Jr. websites Facebook

Robert C. "Bobby" Scott

Democrat | VA

Robert C. "Bobby" Scott websites Facebook

Stephen C. Woll

Independent | VA

Stephen C. Woll websites Facebook
U.S. Representative, District 4

Joan E. "Andrews" Bell

Independent | VA


Jennifer L. McClellan

Democrat | VA

Jennifer L. McClellan websites Facebook

Robert P. "Family Man" Murray Jr.

Republican | VA

Robert P. "Family Man" Murray Jr. websites Facebook
U.S. Representative, District 5

Cooke C. Harvey

Independent | VA

Facebook

John J. McGuire III

Republican | VA

John J. McGuire III websites Facebook

Tom S. P. Perriello

Democrat | VA

Tom S. P. Perriello websites Facebook
U.S. Representative, District 6

Ben L. Cline

Republican | VA

Ben L. Cline websites Facebook

Beth A. Macy

Democrat | VA

Beth A. Macy websites
Facebook
U.S. Representative, District 7

Alaha Ahrar

Independent | VA

Alaha Ahrar websites Facebook

Joshua E. Ertle

Independent | VA

Joshua E. Ertle websites Facebook

Taner E. Demirci Lopez

Libertarian | VA

Taner E. Demirci Lopez websites Facebook

Doug A. Ollivant

Republican | VA

Doug A. Ollivant websites Facebook

Randall A. Terry

Independent | VA

Randall A. Terry websites Facebook

Eugene S. Vindman

Democrat | VA

Eugene S. Vindman websites Facebook
U.S. Representative, District 8

Shelly M. Arnoldi

Libertarian | VA

Shelly M. Arnoldi websites Facebook

Donald S. Beyer Jr.

Democrat | VA

Donald S. Beyer Jr. websites Facebook

Tony A. Sabio

Republican | VA

Tony A. Sabio websites

Tim S. Sharman

Independent | VA

Tim S. Sharman websites Facebook
U.S. Representative, District 9

H. Morgan Griffith

Republican | VA

H. Morgan Griffith websites Facebook

Joy A. Powers

Democrat | VA

Joy A. Powers websites Facebook
U.S. Representative, District 10

Dave T. Beckwith

Republican | VA

Dave T. Beckwith websites Facebook

Ahsen Mujeeb Malik

Independent | VA

Ahsen Mujeeb Malik websites

Suhas Subramanyam

Democrat | VA

Suhas Subramanyam websites Facebook
U.S. Representative, District 11

Dianne L. Blais

Green | VA

Dianne L. Blais websites Facebook

Arthur G. Purves

Republican | VA

Arthur G. Purves websites Facebook

James R. Walkinshaw

Democrat | VA

James R. Walkinshaw websites Facebook

STATE
Special Election, State Rep. Dist.20

Nathaniel "Nate" Fritzen

Republican | VA

Nathaniel "Nate" Fritzen websites Facebook

Sonia Ruth Vasquez Luna

Democrat | VA

Sonia Ruth Vasquez Luna websites Facebook

SCHOOL BOARD

Alleghany Highlands Public Schools School Board, At-Large Member (Alleghany County) (vote for one)

Randall "Randy" Tucker

Non-Partisan | VA

Alleghany Highlands Public Schools School Board, At-Large Member (City of Covington) (vote for one)

Jonathan Arritt

Non-Partisan | VA

Facebook

Bath County Public Schools School Board, Valley Springs District (Special Election)

Jason S. Miller

Non-Partisan | VA

Bath County Public Schools School Board, Warm Springs District (Special Election)

Stephen W. Hiner

Non-Partisan | VA

Bristol Virginia Public Schools School Board, At-Large Members (vote for three)

Candidates in this race did not go through our regular evaluation process and, therefore, have no rating. Please click the "View Profile" button for more information on these candidates.





Buena Vista City Public Schools School Board, At-Large Member (Special Election) (vote for one)

Michael A. Cartolaro

Non-Partisan | VA

Chesapeake City Public Schools School Board, At-Large Members (vote for five)












City of Fairfax Schools School Board, At-Large Members (vote for five)

Candidates in this race did not go through our regular evaluation process and, therefore, have no rating. Please click the "View Profile" button for more information on these candidates.





Colonial Beach School District School Board, At-Large Member (Special Election) (vote for one)

Keisha M Washington

Non-Partisan | VA

Colonial Heights Public Schools School Board, At-Large Member (Special Election) (vote for one)

Keith R. Kapinskis

Non-Partisan | VA

Facebook
Danville Public Schools School Board, At-Large Members (vote for three)

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Franklin County Public Schools School Board, Union Hall District (Special Election)

Sandra Cundiff Ingram

Non-Partisan | VA

Facebook

Fredericksburg City Public Schools School Board, At-Large Member (Special Election) (vote for one)

Justin Michael Carter

Non-Partisan | VA

Hampton City Schools School Board, At-Large Members (vote for three)



Isle of Wight County Schools School Board, District 5 (Special Election)

Stella V. Bradshaw

Non-Partisan | VA

Facebook
Manassas City Public Schools School Board, At-Large Members (vote for three)

Candidates in this race did not go through our regular evaluation process and, therefore, have no rating. Please click the "View Profile" button for more information on these candidates.






Mecklenburg County Public Schools School Board, District 4 (Special Election)

T. Justin Rose

Non-Partisan | VA

New Kent County Public Schools School Board, District 1 (Special Election)

Jessica L. Stewart

Non-Partisan | VA

Newport News Public Schools School Board, North District

Douglas C. Brown

Non-Partisan | VA

Douglas C. Brown websites Facebook

Newport News Public Schools School Board, South District

Terri L. Best

Non-Partisan | VA

Facebook

Norfolk Public Schools School Board, Ward 3

Jodi M. Slaughter

Non-Partisan | VA

Facebook

Northumberland County Public Schools School Board, District 5 (Special Election)

Frank C. DiGiovanni

Non-Partisan | VA

Norton City Schools School Board, At-Large Members (vote for three)

Candidates in this race did not go through our regular evaluation process and, therefore, have no rating. Please click the "View Profile" button for more information on these candidates.




Page County Public Schools School Board, District 5 (Special Election)

Brit Adam Thomas

Non-Partisan | VA

Facebook

Patrick County Public Schools School Board, Peters Creek District (Special Election)

Jerry W. Woods

Non-Partisan | VA

Petersburg City Public Schools, First Ward

Steven L. Pierce Sr.

Non-Partisan | VA

Portsmouth Public Schools School Board, At-Large Members (vote for four)

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Radford City Schools School Board, At-Large Members (vote for three)

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Richmond Public Schools School Board, District 6 (Special Election)

Anne B. Holton

Non-Partisan | VA

Anne B. Holton websites Facebook

Southampton County Public Schools School Board, At-Large Member (Special Election)

Orris G. Lane

Non-Partisan | VA

Southampton County Public Schools School Board, Central District (Special Election)

Amy D. Turner

Non-Partisan | VA

Facebook

Southampton County Public Schools School Board, Southwest District (Special Election)

Victoria M. Edwards

Non-Partisan | VA

Staunton City Schools School Board, At-Large Members (vote for three)

Candidates in this race did not go through our regular evaluation process and, therefore, have no rating. Please click the "View Profile" button for more information on these candidates.





Suffolk Public Schools School Board, Cypress Borough

Karen L. Jenkins

Non-Partisan | VA

Facebook

BALLOT MEASURES

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Question 1

A "NO" vote represents conservative position

A "YES" vote represents liberal position

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A "NO" vote represents conservative position

A "YES" vote represents liberal position

Should the Constitution of Virginia be amended to (i) protect the freedom to make personal decisions about prenatal care, childbirth, postpartum care, birth control, abortion, miscarriage management, and fertility care; (ii) protect doctors, nurses, and patients from being punished for these decisions; and (iii) allow for restrictions on access to abortion during the third trimester of pregnancy except when the patient's health is at risk or the pregnancy cannot survive? 

Question 2

A "NO" vote represents conservative position

A "YES" vote represents liberal position

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A "NO" vote represents conservative position

A "YES" vote represents liberal position

Should the Constitution of Virginia be amended to (i) remove the ban on same-sex marriage; (ii) affirm that two adults may marry regardless of sex, gender, or race; and (iii) require all legally valid marriages to be treated equally under the law? 

Question 3

A "NO" vote represents conservative position

A "YES" vote represents liberal position

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A "NO" vote represents conservative position

A "YES" vote represents liberal position

Should the Constitution of Virginia be amended (i) to provide for the fundamental right to vote in the Commonwealth, (ii) to revise the qualifications of voters so that a person convicted of a felony is not entitled to vote during his period of incarceration but is automatically invested with the right to vote upon release from incarceration, and (iii) to update the existing prohibition on voting by persons found to be mentally incompetent to instead apply to persons who have been found to lack the capacity to understand the act of voting? 


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