Hugh Murray
Hugh Murray (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 6th Congressional District. Murray declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on August 4, 2026.[source]
Murray also ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 5th Congressional District. Murray will not appear on the ballot for the Democratic primary on August 4, 2026.
Elections
2026
See also: Virginia's 6th Congressional District election, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on August 4, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for U.S. House Virginia District 6
Pete Barlow (D), Wendy Gooditis (D), Beth Macy (D), Ken Mitchell (D), and Hugh Murray (D) are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Virginia District 6 on August 4, 2026.
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Republican primary
Republican primary for U.S. House Virginia District 6
Incumbent Benjamin Lee Cline (R) is running in the Republican primary for U.S. House Virginia District 6 on August 4, 2026.
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Campaign themes
2026
See also: Virginia's 6th Congressional District election, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on August 4, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for U.S. House Virginia District 6
Pete Barlow (D), Wendy Gooditis (D), Beth Macy (D), Ken Mitchell (D), and Hugh Murray (D) are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Virginia District 6 on August 4, 2026.
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Republican primary
Republican primary for U.S. House Virginia District 6
Incumbent Benjamin Lee Cline (R) is running in the Republican primary for U.S. House Virginia District 6 on August 4, 2026.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
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