William Matthews (Virginia)
William Matthews (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 2nd Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the general election scheduled on November 3, 2026.[source]
Matthews completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Elections
2026
See also: Virginia's 2nd Congressional District election, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for U.S. House Virginia District 2
The following candidates are running in the general election for U.S. House Virginia District 2 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Jennifer Kiggans (R) | |
 | Nila Devanath (D) | |
 | Elaine Luria (D) | |
| Patrick Mosolf (D) | ||
| James Osyf (D) | ||
 | Nicolaus Sleister (D)  | |
| Matthew Strickler (D) | ||
| John Stringfellow (D) | ||
| Michael Williamson (D) | ||
 | William Matthews (R) | |
| DeVinche Albritton (Independent) | ||
 | Bishop Staten (Independent) | |
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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William Matthews completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Matthews' responses.
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- 1. Safe Schools Through Proactive Security — Not Political Talking Points
Key Message: Every child deserves to learn in a safe environment, and every parent deserves peace of mind.
Position: I support proactive, preventative school security measures that focus on deterrence, early intervention, and coordination—not reaction after tragedy.
Policy Focus: • Harden school security through controlled access, trained personnel, and threat-assessment programs • Expand early-warning systems and coordination between schools and local law enforcement
• Prioritize funding for safety measures that prevent violence before it happens - 2. Pay Our Troops — Always. No Excuses. Key Message: If our service members are expected to defend America 24/7, their pay should never be negotiable. Position: I will fight for permanent, automatic funding protections that guarantee military pay during government shutdowns. Policy Focus: • Create a mandatory escrow or emergency fund solely for military pay • Prohibit congressional pay continuation during shutdowns unless service members are paid first • End the practice of using troops and their families as leverage in budget fights
- Full Accountability for Every Dollar Sent Overseas Key Message: American taxpayers deserve transparency before, during, and after their money leaves the country. Position: I support legislation requiring independent, third-party forensic accounting oversight for all foreign aid spending. Policy Focus: • Mandatory pre-allocation audits of recipient nations and programs • Real-time tracking of funds once disbursed • Post-allocation forensic reviews by objective, independent accountants • Immediate suspension of funds if misuse or corruption is detected
Why it matters:
Government price controls increase costs and reduce quality.
Key concerns:
• Increasing competition across state lines
• Price transparency for medical services
• Reducing administrative mandates that drive up premiums
• Protecting employer-based and private insurance choices
Military Readiness Without Waste
Why it matters:
Strong defense is essential—but wasteful defense spending undermines readiness.
Key concerns:
• Guaranteed pay for service members regardless of shutdowns
• Eliminating cost overruns in defense contracting
• Prioritizing readiness, training, and modernization over bureaucracy
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
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