Virginia 1st District
Rob Wittman (R) holds this seat and is running again. 2 candidates were on the ballot on November 3, 2026.
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Rob Wittman
Republican · holds this seat today
ALiberty Score AOn the liberty side in 124 of 130 votes and bills.
Raised $5,432,689 since January 2025: 36% transfers and other income, 36% from people, 28% from PACs and other committees. The filing at FEC.gov
Shannon Taylor
Democrat · Henrico County Commonwealth's Attorney, county prosecutor
No gradeNo grade yetI have no votes in Congress to count for Taylor, and what Taylor has said and done settles only 1 of my principles. I went through it on October 30. A grade needs 4.
Raised $4,607,379 since January 2025: 78% from people, 13% from PACs and other committees, 8% transfers and other income. The filing at FEC.gov
Voting in Virginia: how to register, vote early or vote by mail. Election Day was November 3.
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A solid letter is a grade from recorded votes on that principle. An outlined letter is on the same scale, for a candidate with no votes: it comes from what that candidate has said and done, and every source is listed below.
Shannon Taylor, on the record
I have no votes in Congress to count for Taylor, so the grade above comes from this list: what Taylor has said and done on my principles. Each line has its source, and each is marked with the same test I use for votes.
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In the same interview she said the country must get out of the Iran war, without naming a bill or policy.
“We need to make sure that we can get out of this war in Iran that is also having a disastrous impact on all Americans, all Virginians”
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
'Get out of the war' with no policy named is unclear for anyone, per the brief.
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In a campaign statement she said the Iran war needs to end, without naming a bill, vote or policy.
“this unnecessary war has hurt our community, it has not made us safer, and it needs to end.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
'The war should end' with no policy named is unclear for anyone, per the brief.
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In an interview she said she would repeal the tariffs affecting farmers and small businesses.
“It’s about repealing the tariffs that are choking our farmers here in the 1st District and harming our small business operators”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Broad tariffs are against liberty on free markets, so opposing them is on the with side.
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Her priorities page says she will work to rein in the tariffs.
“she will work to rein in the reckless tariffs and endless wars that are driving up the price of groceries, gas, and everyday goods”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Broad tariffs are against liberty on free markets, so opposing them is on the with side.
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