Virginia's 7th Congressional District election, 2024

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Virginia's 7th Congressional District
Democratic primary Republican primary General election
Election details
Filing deadline: April 4, 2024
Primary: June 18, 2024 General: November 5, 2024
How to vote
Poll times: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voting in Virginia
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Cook Political Report: Toss-up DDHQ and The Hill: Likely Democratic Inside Elections: Tilt Democratic Sabato's Crystal Ball: Lean Democratic
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Eugene Vindman (D) defeated Derrick Anderson (R) in the general election for Virginia's 7th Congressional District on November 5, 2024. Click here for detailed results.

Incumbent Abigail Spanberger (D) is running for Governor of Virginia. Spanberger was first elected in 2018.

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) supported Vindman as part of its Red to Blue program that targeted Republican incumbents and open districts. The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) targeted the district as part of a list that "represent prime pick-up opportunities for Republicans."

Before the election, four major election forecasters differed in their ratings for the general election, with one rating it Likely Democratic, one rating it Lean Democratic, and two rating it a toss-up.

At the time of the election, Vindman was a retired military officer who served in the U.S. Army from 1997 to 2022. He previously worked as a legal advisor for the U.S. National Security Council. He gained recognition for reporting a phone call between former President Donald Trump (R) and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that played a role in Trump's first impeachment trial. Vindman campaigned on his role in the impeachment proceedings, saying, "I will always stand for the people and stand for Democracy." Referencing having been born in present-day Ukraine, Vindman said the United States should "do much more to support Ukraine in Russia's illegal war" to discourage countries from attacking neighbors. Vindman said he believes abortion should be a right and that he would oppose attempts to limit access to abortion at the federal level.

Anderson was an attorney at the time of the election who previously worked in the Office of National Drug Control Policy. He served in the U.S. Army from 2006 to 2014, serving in the U.S. Army Special Forces for part of that time. He lost in the Republican primary for the district in 2022. Anderson campaigned on his military career, saying, "I will stand up for our veterans to guarantee they receive the quality of care and benefits they deserve." Anderson said the Biden administration’s economic policies increased the cost of living and that he would address this "by reining in out-of-control spending and reducing waste, fraud, and abuse, which trickles down to American families in the form of higher costs." Anderson said that "the chaos at the border is threatening our communities daily with the endless stream of fentanyl crossing it" and that he would increase funding to law enforcement to address safety.

Based on third-quarter reports filed with the Federal Election Commission, Vindman raised $15.7 million and spent $13.4 million, and Anderson raised $2.9 million and spent $2.2 million. To review all the campaign finance figures in full detail, click here.

The outcome of this race affected the partisan balance of the U.S. House of Representatives in the 119th Congress. All 435 House districts were up for election.

At the time of the election, Republicans held a 220-212 majority with three vacancies. As a result of the election, Republicans retained control of the U.S. House, winning 220 seats to Democrats' 215. To read more about the 2024 U.S. House elections, click here.

In the 2022 election in this district, the Democratic candidate won 52.2%-47.6%. Daily Kos calculated what the results of the 2020 presidential election in this district would have been following redistricting. Joe Biden (D) would have defeated Donald Trump (R) 52.6%-45.8%.

Eugene Vindman (D) and Derrick Anderson (R) completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. Click on a candidate's name to view that candidate's responses.

For more information about the primaries in this election, click on the links below:

• Virginia's 7th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 18 Democratic primary)
• Virginia's 7th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 18 Republican primary)

Candidates and election results

General election

General election for U.S. House Virginia District 7

Eugene Vindman defeated Derrick Anderson in the general election for U.S. House Virginia District 7 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Eugene Vindman (D)	51.2	203,336
		Derrick Anderson (R)	48.5	192,847
		Other/Write-in votes	0.3	1,116

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 397,299
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Craig Ennis (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Virginia District 7

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Virginia District 7 on June 18, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Eugene Vindman	49.3	17,263
		Elizabeth Guzman	15.1	5,283
		Briana Sewell	13.4	4,706
		Andrea Bailey	12.5	4,381
		Margaret Franklin	5.8	2,034
		Carl Bedell	2.1	738
		Clifford Heinzer	1.8	621

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 35,026
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Mohamed Bourakba (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Virginia District 7

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Virginia District 7 on June 18, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Derrick Anderson	45.2	16,338
		Cameron Hamilton	37.2	13,448
		Jonathon Myers	12.9	4,660
		John Prabhudoss	2.0	729
		Maria Martin	1.7	625
		Terris Todd	1.0	373

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 36,173
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Jeffrey Sacks (R)
• Shaliek Tarpley (R)

Voting information

See also: Voting in Virginia

Election information in Virginia: Nov. 5, 2024, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

• In-person: Nov. 5, 2024
• By mail: Postmarked by Oct. 15, 2024
• Online: Oct. 15, 2024

Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

Yes

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

• In-person: Oct. 25, 2024
• By mail: Received by Oct. 25, 2024
• Online: Oct. 25, 2024

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

• In-person: Nov. 5, 2024
• By mail: Postmarked by Nov. 5, 2024

Was early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What were the early voting start and end dates?

Sep. 20, 2024 to Nov. 2, 2024

Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, was a photo or non-photo ID required?

N/A

When were polls open on Election Day?

6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (EST)

Candidate comparison

Candidate profiles

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Eugene Vindman

Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "I am a father, a husband, an immigrant, an international humanitarian law expert, and a former Colonel in the U.S. Army. I was born in Soviet Ukraine, and when I was just four years old I came to America as a refugee with my two brothers, grandmother, and recently widowed father. My family immigrated to this country with only $759, but through perseverance, a good union job, and faith in the American dream, we were able to build a life for ourselves. In 2019, after serving our country for 22 years in the Army, I was on the National Security Council as the Senior Ethics Attorney when I blew the whistle on the infamous phone call in which President Trump attempted to extort President Zelensky of Ukraine, Trump threatened to withhold critical aid if Ukraine didn't investigate President Biden’s family. This phone call and the investigation that followed resulted in Trump’s first impeachment. Trump retaliated against me for my role; his vindictiveness cost me my career. Now, I’m running to represent Virginia’s 7th Congressional District, preserve democracy, protect our freedoms, and be an advocate for our community on Capitol Hill. I live in Prince William County with my wife Cindy and our daughter Madi, who is in the 8th grade in Prince William County Public Schools. Our son Max is in his Sophomore year at William & Mary College."

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Key Messages

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I am running to protect our democracy and freedoms against extremism;

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I’m on a new mission to serve our country; and

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ensure the Seventh District has high-quality public schools, world-class infrastructure, and provides opportunities for all.

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Virginia District 7 in 2024.

Derrick Anderson

Party: Republican Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "Derrick Anderson was raised in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. His mother owned and managed local restaurants and as a teenager, he worked in the kitchen of his mother’s local diner, while attending Courtland High School. Derrick enrolled at Virginia Tech in the Corp of Cadets, making him the first person in his family to attend and graduate college. Derrick graduated from Virginia Tech in 2006 and immediately commissioned into the Army. After completing Ranger school, and less than a year from graduation, he was assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division as a Platoon Leader where he deployed for 15-months in support of “the Surge” in Iraq. Derrick became an A-Team leader in the Green Berets and served as a Detachment Commander for two Special Forces teams and the Company Executive Officer for two companies over the course of five deployments to around the Middle East. Derrick graduated with his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center in 2019. He then clerked for two separate federal judges. Derrick also served in the White House during President Trump’s Administration, where he worked in the Office of National Drug Control Policy. In 2017, Derrick appeared on 60 Minutes with members of his Green Beret team to discuss his final mission in Afghanistan. Derrick currently serves as a Major in the United States Army National Guard. He lives in Spotsylvania County with his dog, Ranger, a Dalmatian. Derrick is currently a practicing attorney."

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Key Messages

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Our border is broken. Our communities are less safe, our law enforcement is stretched thin, and the chaos at the border is threatening our communities daily with the endless stream of fentanyl crossing it and infiltrating our neighborhoods.

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Our cost of living is through the roof. Under the current administration, everyday costs, like groceries and gas are stretching Virginia families further than ever before, in some cases as much as $1,100 more a month! This must change, and starts by reining in out-of-control spending and reducing waste, fraud, and abuse, which trickles down to American families in the form of higher costs.

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I will stand up for our veterans to guarantee they receive the quality of care and benefits they deserve. Virginia’s 7th district is home to a future VA clinic, Quantico, and thousands of veterans and their families.

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Virginia District 7 in 2024.

Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses

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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Derrick Anderson (R)

Our border is broken. Our communities are less safe, our law enforcement is stretched thin, and the chaos at the border is threatening our communities daily with the endless stream of fentanyl crossing it and infiltrating our neighborhoods.

Our cost of living is through the roof. Under the current administration, everyday costs, like groceries and gas are stretching Virginia families further than ever before, in some cases as much as $1,100 more a month! This must change, and starts by reining in out-of-control spending and reducing waste, fraud, and abuse, which trickles down to American families in the form of higher costs.

I will stand up for our veterans to guarantee they receive the quality of care and benefits they deserve. Virginia’s 7th district is home to a future VA clinic, Quantico, and thousands of veterans and their families.

Eugene Vindman (D)

I am running to protect our democracy and freedoms against extremism;

I’m on a new mission to serve our country; and

ensure the Seventh District has high-quality public schools, world-class infrastructure, and provides opportunities for all.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Derrick Anderson (R)

- Constitutional Law

- Quality care and support for our veterans
- Safer communities, which starts with securing the border and standing up for our law enforcement

Farmers and our agriculture industry - VA-07 is predominantly made up of farmland. Our farmers are essential to the district and to the Commonwealth and their jobs are being made more difficult everyday by over burdensome regulations and higher costs of goods and equipment

- Well-maintained roads and bridges, especially I-95 which runs through the the heart of the district and is responsible for countless commuters whose livelihoods depend on the road

- Reducing overburdensome regulations that impact the everyday cost-of-living around the district

Eugene Vindman (D)

I am passionate about protecting our Democracy and freedoms in all of its forms.

This means building safeguards into our voting systems so that our Democracy cannot be held hostage by MAGA extremism.

Passing laws that build an economy that allows everyone to prosper, and restores a collective faith in the American Dream.

Protect reproductive freedom by stopping any attempts to enact a national abortion ban, and pass legislation to restore abortion access so that no matter what state they live in, women can make their own healthcare decisions.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Derrick Anderson (R)

My mother. She had me at age 18, and on her own, she ran multiple businesses and raised me into the man I am today. She has witnessed me graduate from college, serve in the Army, graduate law school, clerke for two federal judges, and watch me run for Congress–to represent my home, the place that raised me. Thank you, Mom.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Derrick Anderson (R)

The United States Constitution

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Derrick Anderson (R)

The motto of the Green Berets “De Oppresso Liber" means "To Free the Oppressed.” As an elected official I will lead as such. To be a servant and focus everyday on better serving those I represent, no matter what their ideology, wealth, upbringing, profession, might be. I believe this must be the mentality of an elected official, and with it comes the need to lead with humility, integrity, and transparency, all which I pledge to the people of VA-07.

Eugene Vindman (D)

I believe the most important value that an elected official must have is integrity. To represent the needs, wants, and values of your constituents is a solemn duty, and must be the paramount concern of an elected official when making a decision. If an elected official can’t be relied on to do what they promise, stand up to corrupt interests, or push through challenges no matter the personal cost – then they don’t deserve to represent their community.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Derrick Anderson (R)

If the Army taught me anything, it was how to be a humble leader. To listen to those around you, no matter what rank, skillset, age, or background. I will serve in this same way.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Derrick Anderson (R)

Always represent the people of the 7th district. This means spending time in the district as often as possible to make sure those voices are heard in Washington. VA-07 is my home and the place that raised me. I will be representing my family, my friends, my former coaches, my mentors, everyone who has shaped my life, and I take that very seriously.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Derrick Anderson (R)

If after serving in Congress I leave the 7th district better off than it was when I took office, then that legacy is the one I hope to leave.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Derrick Anderson (R)

September 11, 2001 - I was in high school when the attack occurred. It inspired and motivated me to attend Virginia Tech in the Corp of Cadets, become the first in my family to graduate college, and then serve in the United States Army, serving 6 deployments overseas and eventually becoming a Special Forces Green Beret.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Derrick Anderson (R)

I worked at my mom’s restaurant down the road from where I group in Fredericksburg, VA. I cooked, cleaned, served, anything and everything needed. My time working for my mom in one of her many small businesses gave me an appreciation for the American dream. That hard work and persistence can make that dream come true. It can also be ripped away by higher taxes and frivolous government regulations, which we see all too often unfortunately.

Eugene Vindman (D)

When I was 15 years old I worked as a cashier at my neighborhood grocery store. Even though I was just there for the summer, I was welcomed as a member of the employee’s Union and was eligible for Union benefits. I learned a lot in that job, but one of the most important lessons it taught me was the importance, and the power, of organized labor.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Derrick Anderson (R)

The Green Berets by Robin Moore

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Derrick Anderson (R)

CPT America (my favorite super hero)

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

Derrick Anderson (R)

Everyday Americans representing their neighbors and families

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

Derrick Anderson (R)

I believe all experience is useful for a Member of Congress. However, a Member must not become handcuffed by that experience and be open to other paths forward for success. Too often this happens, whether you come from the public service or the private sector, you must be ready to look at options and make the decision that is best for your constituents.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Derrick Anderson (R)

- Reckless spending and skyrocketing costs

- Weakness in the face of our enemies

- A country united behind hating each other

Eugene Vindman (D)

I believe the continued attacks on the foundations of our Democracy are the greatest threat to the United States over the next decade. My family fled from a bigoted, autocratic government. We saw firsthand what happens when a government turns on its people – we cannot allow that to happen here.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Derrick Anderson (R)

The amount of money that flows into campaigns and the 24/7 news cycle, makes the campaign season longer, meaning that some members are spending half of their term campaigning, which takes away from their job in Washington. With that being said, I would not be opposed to extending a term length to 3 years, to allow for more problem solving and representation, rather than campaigning and fundraising.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Derrick Anderson (R)

I am in favor of elected officials eventually giving up control to their seat, even if the voters continue to elect them. Complacency leads to stagnant leadership and policy-making. In terms of the House of Representatives, a member needs at least three terms (6 years) to position themselves to get results. I would support term limits, but believe a Member of the House should be granted 5 terms (10 years) to be able to get things accomplished for their respective districts.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Derrick Anderson (R)

Congressman Mike Waltz

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Derrick Anderson (R)

I spend a good deal of time discussing issues that our local Sheriffs and their deputies face daily. It is truly disheartening to see how the border crisis has impacted my home district, whether it be the deadly flow of fentanyl, human trafficking, or the massive amount of time our law enforcement officers spend dealing with crimes committed by people that are not legally permitted to be in the U.S. It hits hard for me to see these things in my community, especially so close to home.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Derrick Anderson (R)

Yes. Our goal as Members of Congress is to better the lives of Americans. In order to do that, it involves passing legislation, which in a narrow majority, only occurs with compromise. Or else the Chamber remains static and isn’t doing it’s job, which isn’t bettering the lives of Americans.

Eugene Vindman (D)

In the Army it didn’t matter if the soldier sitting next to me was a Democrat or a Republican, we were there to get the mission done. If I’m elected to serve I will bring this same mindset to Congress. I will never compromise my values, nor will I shy away from a fight that must be had – but when it comes to finding common sense solutions to common problems I will work with any colleague, no matter their party, to deliver for the American people.

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

Derrick Anderson (R)

Raising revenue means raising taxes. I will not raise taxes as a Member of Congress, because I know there is waste, fraud, and abuse occurring that if addressed properly, will provide all the funding needed rather than asking citizens for more of their hard-earned income.

How should the U.S. House use its investigative powers?

Derrick Anderson (R)

Rarely and with purpose. Let’s reduce the number of hearings for show and call them with a purpose: to reverse waste fraid, and abuse, make Americans safer, and make American lives better.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Derrick Anderson (R)

To name a few - Senator Tom Cotton; Congressman Derrick Van Orden (Navy SEAL); Congressman Mike Waltz (Green Beret); Congressman Brian Mast (Army Ranger); Congressman Ronny Jackson; Speaker Mike Johnson; Majority Leader Steve Scalise; Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, House Conference Chair; Majority Whip Tom Emmer; Sheriff Chris Giles (King George County); Sheriff David Decatur (Stafford County); Sheriff Steve Smith (Greene County); Green Beret PAC, SEAL PAC, War Veterans Fund, Congressional leadership Fund

What committees interest you?

Derrick Anderson (R)

- Veterans Affairs

- Agriculture
- Transportation and Infrastructure

Each of these committees give me the best opportunity to impact VA-07 on day one.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Derrick Anderson (R)

Government has the responsibility to be transparent and truthful with the people they represent. With that comes transparent budget decision-making, open contracting processes, and periodic reviews of processes to eliminate inefficiency and reduce waste, fraud, and abuse.

Campaign advertisements

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Eugene Vindman

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Derrick Anderson

October 10, 2024

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VoteVets

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Election competitiveness

Polls

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Race ratings

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• Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.
• Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.

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Race ratings: Virginia's 7th Congressional District election, 2024
Race tracker	Race ratings
	November 5, 2024	October 29, 2024	October 22, 2024	October 15, 2024
The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter	Toss-up	Toss-up	Toss-up	Toss-up
Decision Desk HQ and The Hill	Likely Democratic	Likely Democratic	Likely Democratic	Likely Democratic
Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales	Tilt Democratic	Toss-up	Toss-up	Toss-up
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball	Lean Democratic	Lean Democratic	Lean Democratic	Lean Democratic
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Endorsements

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• Derrick Anderson

Election spending

Campaign finance

Name	Party	Receipts*	Disbursements**	Cash on hand	Date
Eugene Vindman	Democratic Party	$18,096,190	$17,961,256	$134,934	As of December 31, 2024
Derrick Anderson	Republican Party	$3,408,434	$3,355,705	$56,344	As of December 31, 2024
Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2024. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). * According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." ** According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election.

Satellite spending

See also: Satellite spending

Satellite spending describes political spending not controlled by candidates or their campaigns; that is, any political expenditures made by groups or individuals that are not directly affiliated with a candidate. This includes spending by political party committees, super PACs, trade associations, and 501(c)(4) nonprofit groups.

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By candidate	By election
Eugene Vindman Derrick Anderson	OpenSecrets Federal Election Commission

District analysis

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• Presidential elections - Information about presidential elections in the district and the state.
• State party control - The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state government.

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• Presidential elections
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See also: Primary election competitiveness in state and federal government, 2024

This section contains data on U.S. House primary election competitiveness in Virginia.

Virginia U.S. House competitiveness, 2014-2024
Office	Districts/ offices	Seats	Open seats	Candidates	Possible primaries	Contested Democratic primaries	Contested Republican primaries	% of contested primaries	Incumbents in contested primaries	% of incumbents in contested primaries
2024	11	11	2	53	22	6	3	40.9%	2	22.2%
2022	11	11	0	33	16	1	4	31.3%	2	18.2%
2020	11	11	0	31	15	4	2	40.0%	2	18.2%
2018	11	11	2	37	17	6	3	52.9%	2	22.2%
2016	11	11	2	29	20	1	4	25.0%	2	22.2%
2014	11	11	2	32	20	1	3	20.0%	2	22.2%

Post-filing deadline analysis

The following analysis covers all U.S. House districts up for election in Virginia in 2024. Information below was calculated on June 16, 2024, and may differ from information shown in the table above due to candidate replacements and withdrawals after that time.

Fifty-three candidates ran for Virginia’s 11 U.S. House districts, including 33 Democrats and 20 Republicans. That’s an average of 4.81 candidates per district.

This was also the most candidates who ran in primary elections in Virginia in the last 10 years.

The 7th and 10th Congressional Districts were open in 2024. The last time a seat was open in Virginia was in 2018 when two seats were open.

Incumbent Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-07) did not run for re-election because she will run for Governor of Virginia in 2025. Incumbent Rep. Jennifer Wexton (D-10) retired from public office.

Sixteen candidates—12 Democrats and four Republicans—ran for the open 10th Congressional District, the most candidates who ran for a district in Virginia in 2024.

Nine primaries—six Democratic and three Republican—were contested in 2024. Between 2014 and 2022, an average of 5.8 primaries were contested each election year.

Two incumbents—Gerald Edward Connolly (D-11) and Bob Good (R-05)—were in contested primaries in 2024. Since 2014, there have been two incumbents in contested primaries in Virginia in every election year.

Candidates filed to run in the Republican and Democratic primaries in all 11 districts, meaning no seats are guaranteed to either party.

Partisan Voter Index

See also: The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index

Heading into the 2024 elections, based on results from the 2020 and 2016 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was D+1. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 1 percentage points more Democratic than the national average. This made Virginia's 7th the 206th most Democratic district nationally.

2020 presidential election results

The table below shows what the vote in the 2020 presidential election would have been in this district. The presidential election data was compiled by Daily Kos.

2020 presidential results in Virginia's 7th based on 2024 district lines
Joe Biden	Donald Trump
52.6%	45.8%

Inside Elections Baselines

See also: Inside Elections

Inside Elections' Baseline is a figure that analyzes all federal and statewide election results from the district over the past four election cycles. The results are combined in an index estimating the strength of a typical Democratic or Republican candidate in the congressional district. The table below displays the Baseline data for this district.

Inside Elections Baseline for 2024
Democratic Baseline	Republican Baseline	Difference
50.9	48.1	R+2.8

Presidential voting history

See also: Presidential election in Virginia, 2020

Virginia presidential election results (1900-2020)

• 17 Democratic wins
• 14 Republican wins

Year	1900	1904	1908	1912	1916	1920	1924	1928	1932	1936	1940	1944	1948	1952	1956	1960	1964	1968	1972	1976	1980	1984	1988	1992	1996	2000	2004	2008	2012	2016	2020
Winning Party	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	D	D	D	D

See also: Party control of Virginia state government

Congressional delegation

The table below displays the partisan composition of Virginia's congressional delegation as of May 2024.

Congressional Partisan Breakdown from Virginia
Party	U.S. Senate	U.S. House	Total
Democratic	2	6	8
Republican	0	5	5
Independent	0	0	0
Vacancies	0	0	0
Total	2	11	13

State executive

The table below displays the officeholders in Virginia's top four state executive offices as of May 2024.

State executive officials in Virginia, May 2024
Office	Officeholder
Governor	Glenn Youngkin
Lieutenant Governor	Winsome Earle-Sears
Secretary of State	Kelly Gee
Attorney General	Jason Miyares

State legislature

Virginia State Senate

Party		As of February 2024
	Democratic Party	21
	Republican Party	19
	Other	0
	Vacancies	0
Total		40

Virginia House of Delegates

Party		As of February 2024
	Democratic Party	51
	Republican Party	49
	Other	0
	Vacancies	0
Total		100

Trifecta control

The table below shows the state's trifecta status from 1992 until the 2024 election.

Virginia Party Control: 1992-2024
Four years of Democratic trifectas  •  Four years of Republican trifectas
Scroll left and right on the table below to view more years.

Year	92	93	94	95	96	97	98	99	00	01	02	03	04	05	06	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	24
Governor	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R
Senate	D	D	D	D	S	S	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	R	R	D	R	R	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	D
House	D	D	D	D	D	D	S	S	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	D	D	R	R	D

Election context

Ballot access requirements

The table below details filing requirements for U.S. House candidates in Virginia in the 2024 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in Virginia, click here.

Filing requirements for U.S. House candidates, 2024
State	Office	Party	Signatures required	Filing fee	Filing deadline	Source
Virginia	U.S. House	Ballot-qualified party	1,000	$3,480.00	4/4/2024	Source
Virginia	U.S. House	Unaffiliated	1,000	N/A	6/18/2024	Source

District history

2022

See also: Virginia's 7th Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Virginia District 7

Incumbent Abigail Spanberger defeated Yesli Vega in the general election for U.S. House Virginia District 7 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Abigail Spanberger (D)	52.2	143,357
		Yesli Vega (R)	47.6	130,586
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	637

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 274,580
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Abigail Spanberger advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Virginia District 7.

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Virginia District 7

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Virginia District 7 on June 21, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Yesli Vega	28.9	10,913
		Derrick Anderson	23.8	8,966
		Bryce Reeves	20.1	7,580
		Crystal Vanuch	17.0	6,400
	Submit photo	David Ross	6.1	2,284
		Gina Ciarcia	4.2	1,565

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 37,708
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• John McGuire (R)
• Craig Ennis (R)
• Gary Barve (R)
• Tina Ramirez (R)
• Taylor Keeney (R)
• Amanda Chase (R)
• John Castorani (R)
• Gary Adkins (R)
• Michael Monteforte (R)

2020

See also: Virginia's 7th Congressional District election, 2020

General election

General election for U.S. House Virginia District 7

Incumbent Abigail Spanberger defeated Nick Freitas in the general election for U.S. House Virginia District 7 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Abigail Spanberger (D)	50.8	230,893
		Nick Freitas (R)	49.0	222,623
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	823

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 454,339
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Abigail Spanberger advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Virginia District 7.

Republican convention

Republican convention for U.S. House Virginia District 7

The following candidates ran in the Republican convention for U.S. House Virginia District 7 on July 18, 2020.

		Candidate
✔		Nick Freitas (R)
		Pete Greenwald (R)
		Andrew Knaggs (R)
		John McGuire (R)
		Tina Ramirez (R)
		Jason Alexander Roberge (R)

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Craig Ennis (R)
• Bridgette Williams (R)
• Mike Dickinson (R)

2018

See also: Virginia's 7th Congressional District election, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House Virginia District 7

Abigail Spanberger defeated incumbent David Brat and Joe Walton in the general election for U.S. House Virginia District 7 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Abigail Spanberger (D)	50.3	176,079
		David Brat (R)	48.4	169,295
		Joe Walton (L)	1.2	4,216
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	213

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 349,803
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Virginia District 7

Abigail Spanberger defeated Daniel Ward in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Virginia District 7 on June 12, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Abigail Spanberger	72.7	33,210
		Daniel Ward	27.3	12,483

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 45,693
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Janelle Noble (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Virginia District 7

Incumbent David Brat advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Virginia District 7 on June 12, 2018.

		Candidate
✔		David Brat

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Earlier results

To view the electoral history dating back to 2000 for the office of Virginia's 7th Congressional District, click [show] to expand the section.

2016 See also: Virginia's 7th Congressional District election, 2016 Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Republican. Incumbent David Brat (R) defeated Eileen Bedell (D) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Neither candidate faced an opponent at the party nominating conventions. U.S. House, Virginia District 7 General Election, 2016 Party Candidate Vote % Votes      Republican David Brat Incumbent 57.5% 218,057      Democratic Eileen Bedell 42.2% 160,159      N/A Write-in 0.2% 947 Total Votes 379,163 Source: Virginia Department of Elections 2014 General election See also: Virginia's 7th Congressional District elections, 2014 The 7th Congressional District of Virginia held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 4, 2014. David Brat (R) defeated Jack Trammell (D) and James Carr (L) in the general election. U.S. House, Virginia District 7 General Election, 2014 Party Candidate Vote % Votes      Republican David Brat 60.8% 148,026      Democratic Jack Trammell 36.9% 89,914      Libertarian James Carr 2.1% 5,086      N/A Write-in 0.1% 325 Total Votes 243,351 Source: Virginia Department of Elections Special election See also: Virginia's 7th Congressional District special election, 2014 David Brat (R) defeated Jack Trammell (D) in the special election. U.S. House, Virginia District 7 Special Election, 2014 Party Candidate Vote % Votes      Republican David Brat 61.7% 148,841      Democratic Jack Trammell 37.8% 91,236      N/A Write-in 0.5% 1,236 Total Votes 241,313 Source: Virginia Department of Elections 2012 See also: Virginia's 7th Congressional District elections, 2012 The 7th Congressional District of Virginia held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 6, 2012. Incumbent Eric Cantor won re-election in the district. U.S. House, Virginia District 7 General Election, 2012 Party Candidate Vote % Votes      Democratic E. Wayne Powell 41.4% 158,012      Republican Eric Cantor Incumbent 58.4% 222,983      Write-In N/A 0.2% 914 Total Votes 381,909 Source: Virginia State Board of Elections "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" 2010 On November 2, 2010, Eric Cantor won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Rick E. Waugh, Jr. (D) and Floyd C. Bayne (G) in the general election. U.S. House, Virginia District 7 General Election, 2010 Party Candidate Vote % Votes      Republican Eric Cantor incumbent 59.2% 138,209      Democratic Rick E. Waugh 34.1% 79,616      Green Floyd C. Bayne 6.5% 15,164      N/A Write-in 0.2% 413 Total Votes 233,402 2008 On November 4, 2008, Eric Cantor won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Anita Hartke (D) in the general election. U.S. House, Virginia District 7 General Election, 2008 Party Candidate Vote % Votes      Republican Eric Cantor incumbent 62.7% 233,531      Democratic Anita Hartke 37.1% 138,123      N/A Write-in 0.2% 683 Total Votes 372,337 2006 On November 7, 2006, Eric Cantor won re-election to the United States House. He defeated James M. Nachman (D) and W. Brad Blanton (I) in the general election. U.S. House, Virginia District 7 General Election, 2006 Party Candidate Vote % Votes      Republican Eric Cantor incumbent 63.8% 163,706      Democratic James M. Nachman 34.4% 88,206      Independent W. Brad Blanton 1.6% 4,213      N/A Write-in 0.1% 272 Total Votes 256,397 2004 On November 2, 2004, Eric Cantor won re-election to the United States House. He defeated W. Brad Blanton (independent) in the general election. U.S. House, Virginia District 7 General Election, 2004 Party Candidate Vote % Votes      Republican Eric Cantor incumbent 75.5% 230,765      Independent W. Brad Blanton 24.3% 74,325      N/A Write-in 0.2% 568 Total Votes 305,658 2002 On November 5, 2002, Eric Cantor won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Ben L. "Cooter" Jones (D) in the general election. U.S. House, Virginia District 7 General Election, 2002 Party Candidate Vote % Votes      Republican Eric Cantor incumbent 69.4% 113,658      Democratic Ben L. Cooter Jones 30.5% 49,854      N/A Write-in 0.1% 153 Total Votes 163,665 2000 On November 7, 2000, Eric Cantor won election to the United States House. He defeated Warren A. Stewart (D) in the general election. U.S. House, Virginia District 7 General Election, 2000 Party Candidate Vote % Votes      Republican Eric Cantor 66.9% 192,652      Democratic Warren A. Stewart 33% 94,935      N/A Write-in 0.1% 304 Total Votes 287,891

2024 battleground elections

See also: Battlegrounds

This was a battleground election. Other 2024 battleground elections included:

• Missouri Secretary of State election, 2024 (August 6 Republican primary)
• North Dakota gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2024 (June 11 Republican primary)
• United States Senate election in New Jersey, 2024

See also

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Footnotes

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Virginia's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Tim Kaine (D)

Mark Warner (D)

Representatives

District 1

Rob Wittman (R)

District 2

Jennifer Kiggans (R)

District 3

Bobby Scott (D)

District 4

Jennifer McClellan (D)

District 5

John McGuire (R)

District 6

Benjamin Lee Cline (R)

District 7

Eugene Vindman (D)

District 8

Donald Sternoff Beyer (D)

District 9

H. Morgan Griffith (R)

District 10

Suhas Subramanyam (D)

District 11

James Walkinshaw (D)

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Republican Party (5)

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