Virginia's 8th Congressional District election, 2024

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Virginia's 8th 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
Race ratings
Cook Political Report: Solid Democratic DDHQ and The Hill: Safe Democratic Inside Elections: Solid Democratic Sabato's Crystal Ball: Safe Democratic
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All U.S. House districts, including the 8th Congressional District of Virginia, held elections in 2024. The general election was November 5, 2024. The primary was June 18, 2024. The filing deadline was April 4, 2024. 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 73.5%-24.8%. 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) 77.4%-21.3%.

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

• Virginia's 8th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 18 Democratic primary)
• Virginia's 8th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 18 Republican primary)

Candidates and election results

General election

General election for U.S. House Virginia District 8

Incumbent Donald Sternoff Beyer Jr. defeated Jerry Torres, David Kennedy, and Bentley Hensel in the general election for U.S. House Virginia District 8 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Donald Sternoff Beyer Jr. (D)	71.5	274,593
		Jerry Torres (R)	24.7	94,676
		David Kennedy (Independent)	2.6	9,956
		Bentley Hensel (Independent)	1.0	3,656
		Other/Write-in votes	0.3	1,034

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 383,915
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Jeramy Olmack (No Party Affiliation)
• Stephen Leon (Independent)

Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Donald Sternoff Beyer Jr. advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Virginia District 8.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Andrew Campbell (D)

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Jerry Torres advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Virginia District 8.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Mike Webb (R)
• Bill Moher (R)
• Adam Sahebian (R)
• Heerak Christian Kim (R)
• Gavin Proffitt (R)

Candidate profiles

This section includes candidate profiles that may be created in one of two ways: either the candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey, or Ballotpedia staff may compile a profile based on campaign websites, advertisements, and public statements after identifying the candidate as noteworthy. For more on how we select candidates to include, click here.

Bentley Hensel

Party: Independent

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "I’m a data-driven problem solver and transparency advocate, dedicated to bringing real solutions to Washington. With a background in technology and public service, I’ve seen the urgent need to modernize our government systems for greater efficiency and accessibility. I’m leading by example and instantly reporting all campaign donations."

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Key Messages

To read this candidate's full survey responses, click here.

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Transparency and Accountability: I believe in an open, accountable government. My campaign is pioneering real-time donation disclosure to set a new standard for campaign finance transparency.

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Technological Innovation: Our government systems are outdated. I’m committed to modernizing our infrastructure with the latest technology, making services more effective, secure, and accessible.

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Actionable Solutions Over Rhetoric: Voters deserve representatives who deliver real, data-driven solutions. I’m focused on practical, innovative approaches that benefit everyone.

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Virginia District 8 in 2024.

David Kennedy

Party: Independent

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "Dave is an Arlington, Virginia resident with a background in social justice ministry and higher education advocacy. He holds degrees from Lehigh University, the University of Chicago, and most recently, Wesley Theological Seminary. Dave is running as an Independent candidate for the 8th Congressional District in Northern Virginia,"

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Key Messages

To read this candidate's full survey responses, click here.

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I am grounded in the principle to Love Neighbor ...

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Respect Differences ...

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and when pushed, Stand-up to Bullies

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Virginia District 8 in 2024.

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)

Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses

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Survey responses from candidates in this race

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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?

Bentley Hensel (Independent)

Transparency and Accountability: I believe in an open, accountable government. My campaign is pioneering real-time donation disclosure to set a new standard for campaign finance transparency.

Technological Innovation: Our government systems are outdated. I’m committed to modernizing our infrastructure with the latest technology, making services more effective, secure, and accessible.

Actionable Solutions Over Rhetoric: Voters deserve representatives who deliver real, data-driven solutions. I’m focused on practical, innovative approaches that benefit everyone.

David Kennedy (Independent)

I am grounded in the principle to Love Neighbor ...

Respect Differences ...

and when pushed, Stand-up to Bullies

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Bentley Hensel (Independent)

I’m passionate about modernizing government technology, ensuring transparency, and safeguarding our environment. I believe in asking for help and diving deep into complex topics to find practical solutions. Overhauling outdated systems with the latest technology is vital for efficiency and security. Transparency is a personal commitment—real-time disclosure and open data should be the norm. Protecting our environment and combating climate change are crucial for a sustainable future. These principles are essential to building a government that truly serves the people.

David Kennedy (Independent)

My platform focuses on bread-and-butter, quality of life issues – safe streets, the dignity of a job, affordable housing, a woman's right to choose, and always backing teachers, libraries, and parents. These are the issues that hit close to home for millions of Americans and are issues that are important to the residents of VA-08. Further, my two sons served in the U.S. Army and my oldest served two tours in Iraq. We MUST find ways to support our men and women as they readjust to life back home. In fact, we need to find new ways to show compassion to anyone who is disenfranchised or marginalized in our country. That's my passion.

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

David Kennedy (Independent)

My faith is central to how I try to conduct my day-to-day life.

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

Bentley Hensel (Independent)

Integrity, transparency, and accountability are essential. Elected officials must honestly serve the public, ensuring transparent decisions and fair resource allocations. Accountability builds trust and ensures leaders are answerable to the people. A commitment to public service and embracing innovation are also crucial for finding better ways to serve the community.

David Kennedy (Independent)

My grounding principle is this: Love Neighbor, Respect Differences, but when pushed, Stand-up to Bullies.

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

Bentley Hensel (Independent)

I have a passion for solving problems. When I see a challenge, I immediately focus on finding a solution. I don’t lose motivation, even when facing overwhelming opposition—in fact, it inspires me. Initiatives like automating financial disclosures for House members, advocating for remote work, and reforming the acquisitions process won’t be easy and might make me some enemies, but I’m driven by these challenges and committed to seeing them through. Transparency is a core value for me; whether it’s ensuring real-time financial disclosures or holding officials accountable, I’m dedicated to making our systems more open, efficient, and trustworthy. My approach is rooted in the belief that an informed and engaged public is essential for a healthy democracy.

David Kennedy (Independent)

Honesty, reliabilty, and a willingness to speak out when there is injustice.

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

Bentley Hensel (Independent)

Advocating for the community, ensuring efficient government operations, and improving everyone’s quality of life are the cornerstones of public service. Understanding constituents’ needs, streamlining processes, and promoting transparency are key to rebuilding trust and enhancing service delivery. Driving policy in technology modernization and environmental protection is also crucial for long-term success.

David Kennedy (Independent)

Absolutely, every voice counts!

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

David Kennedy (Independent)

Nixon's resignation, I was 11 years old.

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

Bentley Hensel (Independent)

My first job was selling peaches on my family farm when I was about 6. I continued that every summer until high school, when I worked as a bag boy at a country club. These early jobs taught me the value of hard work, customer service, and the importance of negotiating payment upfront—especially after my grandfather gave himself quite the discount and paid me with $2 bills. In high school, I also ran a small DJ business, happily taking Baby Boomers’ money in exchange for fueling their ’80s rock addiction.

David Kennedy (Independent)

I was a paper boy, loading up my bike with as many papers my bike rack could hold, and delivering papers door-to-door.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Bentley Hensel (Independent)

I’m a massive fan of Tom Clancy’s Ryanverse series. I re-read the series every few years and always buy the new books as they come out. The complex characters and intricate plots have inspired my interest in geopolitics and strategy, and I appreciate how Clancy’s work combines fiction with a deep understanding of real-world issues.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Bentley Hensel (Independent)

Recently, I've been listening to "I Can Do It With a Broken Heart" on repeat, closely followed by "Cruel Summer." Honestly, I'm just counting down the days until Dr. Taylor Alison Swift finally blesses us with "Reputation (Taylor’s Version)." If you want to see my listening history and what I am currently listening to, you can check it out at https://henselforcongress.com/music

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Bentley Hensel (Independent)

I’ve struggled with ADHD my entire life, but in my late 20s, I learned how to turn it into a strength. Instead of letting it hold me back, I’ve figured out how to harness my focus and energy to improve my life and work.

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

David Kennedy (Independent)

The founding fathers were clear that this is the "People's House"

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

David Kennedy (Independent)

Not necessarily

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

David Kennedy (Independent)

We need to to re-learn how to talk across the aisle ... and not demonize others.

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

David Kennedy (Independent)

Yes

What are your thoughts on term limits?

David Kennedy (Independent)

We need to have a pathway for new voices, all the time. There should be no such thing as a lifetime appointment.

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?

David Kennedy (Independent)

An elderly gentleman invited me into his house when I was gathering signatures. His wife was sick and could not get out of bed, but he insisted she also sign my petition. She signed : )

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

Bentley Hensel (Independent)

Working across party lines to find common ground and develop solutions that serve the public is essential. While maintaining core principles, compromise leads to sustainable, widely accepted policies. It also shows a willingness to listen and adapt, which is crucial in a diverse democracy.

David Kennedy (Independent)

Yes! I am grassroots unifier who can work across cultural, political, and social differences.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

David Kennedy (Independent)

I collected 1,208 signatures to qualify for the ballot, so that's my base!

What committees interest you?

Bentley Hensel (Independent)

I’m interested in committees that align with my platform and help make it a reality, such as Technology Modernization, Government Reform, and Environmental Protection. Specifically, the Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation subcommittee under Homeland Security, and the Energy, Climate, and Grid Security subcommittee under Energy and Commerce are key areas where I can drive impactful change.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Bentley Hensel (Independent)

Financial transparency shouldn't depend on when or if an elected official decides to report. I propose an app that elected officials must connect to all their financial accounts, automatically reporting the required information to the House Ethics Committee in real-time. This system would expose insider trading and corruption as soon as it happens. Additionally, we must overhaul the financial disclosure system to make public data easily accessible, removing the barriers that currently hide essential information. Transparency builds trust and prevents corruption, ensuring leaders are accountable and act in everyone's best interest.

David Kennedy (Independent)

Of course, this is important!

Campaign finance

Name	Party	Receipts*	Disbursements**	Cash on hand	Date
Donald Sternoff Beyer Jr.	Democratic Party	$1,941,745	$1,981,445	$557,063	As of December 31, 2024
Jerry Torres	Republican Party	$1,679,040	$1,679,040	$0	As of November 25, 2024
Bentley Hensel	Independent	$17,454	$17,665	$38	As of September 30, 2024
David Kennedy	Independent	$16,418	$17,291	$-873	As of December 7, 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.

General election race ratings

See also: Race rating definitions and methods

Ballotpedia provides race ratings from four outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:

• Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
• Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
• 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.

Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.

Race ratings: Virginia's 8th 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	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic
Decision Desk HQ and The Hill	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic
Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic
Note: Ballotpedia reviews external race ratings every week throughout the election season and posts weekly updates even if the media outlets have not revised their ratings during that week.

Ballot access

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 analysis

Click the tabs below to view information about voter composition, past elections, and demographics in both the district and the state.

• District map - A map of the district in place for the election.
• Competitiveness - Information about the competitiveness of 2024 U.S. House elections in the state.
• 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.

• District map
• Competitiveness
• Presidential elections
• State party control

Below was the map in use at the time of the election. Click the map below to enlarge it.

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+26. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 26 percentage points more Democratic than the national average. This made Virginia's 8th the 30th 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 8th based on 2024 district lines
Joe Biden	Donald Trump
77.4%	21.3%

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
74.6	24.0	D+50.6

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	5	7
Republican	0	5	5
Independent	0	0	0
Vacancies	0	1	1
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
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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

District history

The section below details election results for this office in elections dating back to 2018.

2022

See also: Virginia's 8th Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Virginia District 8

Incumbent Donald Sternoff Beyer Jr. defeated Karina Lipsman and Teddy Fikre in the general election for U.S. House Virginia District 8 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Donald Sternoff Beyer Jr. (D)	73.5	197,760
		Karina Lipsman (R)	24.8	66,589
		Teddy Fikre (Independent)	1.5	4,078
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	503

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 268,930
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Virginia District 8

Incumbent Donald Sternoff Beyer Jr. defeated Victoria Virasingh in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Virginia District 8 on June 21, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Donald Sternoff Beyer Jr.	77.1	39,062
		Victoria Virasingh	22.9	11,583

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 50,645
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Republican convention

Republican convention for U.S. House Virginia District 8

Karina Lipsman defeated Kezia Tunnell, Jeff Jordan, Heerak Christian Kim, and Monica Carpio in the Republican convention for U.S. House Virginia District 8 on May 21, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Karina Lipsman (R)	61.5	440
		Kezia Tunnell (R)	19.1	137
		Jeff Jordan (R)	15.9	114
		Heerak Christian Kim (R)	2.4	17
		Monica Carpio (R)	1.1	8

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 716
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2020

See also: Virginia's 8th Congressional District election, 2020

General election

General election for U.S. House Virginia District 8

Incumbent Donald Sternoff Beyer Jr. defeated Jeff Jordan in the general election for U.S. House Virginia District 8 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Donald Sternoff Beyer Jr. (D)	75.8	301,454
		Jeff Jordan (R)	24.0	95,365
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	926

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Andrew Straw (Independent)

Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Donald Sternoff Beyer Jr. advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Virginia District 8.

Republican convention

Republican convention for U.S. House Virginia District 8

Jeff Jordan defeated Mark Ellmore in the Republican convention for U.S. House Virginia District 8 on May 30, 2020.

		Candidate
		Mark Ellmore (R)
✔		Jeff Jordan (R)

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Heerak Christian Kim (R)
• Mike Webb (R)

2018

See also: Virginia's 8th Congressional District election, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House Virginia District 8

Incumbent Donald Sternoff Beyer Jr. defeated Thomas Oh in the general election for U.S. House Virginia District 8 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Donald Sternoff Beyer Jr. (D)	76.1	247,137
		Thomas Oh (R)	23.7	76,899
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	712

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 324,748
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Mike Webb (Independent)

Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Donald Sternoff Beyer Jr. advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Virginia District 8.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Thomas Oh advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Virginia District 8.

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

Vacant

Democratic Party (7)

Republican Party (5)

Vacancies (1)

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