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Elizabeth Beggs
Elizabeth Beggs (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 1st Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Beggs completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
Elections
2026
See also: Virginia's 1st Congressional District election, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for U.S. House Virginia District 1
The following candidates are running in the general election for U.S. House Virginia District 1 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Robert J. Wittman (R) | |
 | Elizabeth Beggs (D)  | |
 | Salaam Bhatti (D) | |
 | Tim Cywinski (D) | |
 | Lisa Khanna (D) | |
 | Jason Knapp (D) | |
 | Ericka Kopp (D) | |
| Andrew Lucchetti (D) | ||
 | Amanda Pohl (D) | |
| James Shea (D) | ||
 | Sean Sublette (D) | |
 | Shannon Taylor (D) | |
 | Melvin Tull (D) | |
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Elizabeth Beggs completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Beggs' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- I’m running to put service back at the center of leadership. As an Army officer, I learned you don’t choose who you serve—you show up for everyone. That’s the mindset I’ll bring to Congress. I will work for all Virginians, not political parties or special interests. Families deserve leaders who listen, lead with integrity, and focus on real solutions, not partisan drama. My priority is rebuilding trust in government by serving with humility, accountability, and a commitment to the people of VA-01.
- Families across Virginia are being pushed to the breaking point by rising costs of housing, groceries, childcare, healthcare, and everyday essentials. As a New Deal Democrat, I believe we must build an economy that works for working families—not just corporations and billionaires. That means lowering costs, raising wages, expanding childcare, reducing prescription drug prices, and ensuring the wealthiest pay their fair share. Every Virginian deserves stability, opportunity, and a fair shot at building a better future.
- I will fight to protect personal freedoms—including reproductive rights and LGBTQ+ equality—because government should never interfere in private medical decisions or adult relationships. As a gun owner and the daughter of a retired police officer and criminal justice professor, I believe in safe, fair, and community-focused public safety. That includes common-sense gun laws, criminal justice reform, supporting law enforcement training, investing in mental health and addiction treatment, and addressing the root causes of crime. Safer communities come from opportunity, fairness, and accountability—not fear.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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