Matt Strickler
Matt Strickler (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 2nd Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on August 4, 2026.[source]
Strickler was the Virginia Secretary of Natural and Historic Resources. He assumed office in 2018. He left office on September 27, 2021.
His appointment was announced by Governor Ralph Northam (D) on December 14, 2017.[1] Strickler resigned in September 2021 to pursue new opportunities.[2]
Elections
2026
See also: Virginia's 2nd 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.
General election for U.S. House Virginia District 2
DeVinche Albritton (Independent) and Bishop Staten (Independent) are running in the general election for U.S. House Virginia District 2 on November 3, 2026.
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Democratic primary
Democratic primary for U.S. House Virginia District 2
The following candidates are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Virginia District 2 on August 4, 2026.
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 | Nila Devanath | |
 | Elaine Luria | |
| Patrick Mosolf | ||
| James Osyf | ||
 | Nicolaus Sleister | |
 | Matt Strickler | |
| John Stringfellow | ||
| Michael Williamson | ||
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Republican primary
Republican primary for U.S. House Virginia District 2
Incumbent Jennifer Kiggans (R) and William Matthews (R) are running in the Republican primary for U.S. House Virginia District 2 on August 4, 2026.
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 | Jennifer Kiggans | |
 | William Matthews | |
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Campaign themes
2026
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Political career
Secretary of Natural Resources (2018-2021)
Strickler's appointment as Virginia secretary of natural resources was announced by Governor Ralph Northam on December 14, 2017.[1] Strickler resigned in September 2021 to pursue new opportunities.[2]
Recent news
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Molly Ward |
Virginia Secretary of Natural Resources 2018-2021 |
Succeeded by Ann Jennings |
Footnotes
