Virginia 7th District

Eugene Vindman (D) holds this seat and is running again. 6 candidates were on the ballot on November 3, 2026.

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  Eugene Vindman

  Democrat · holds this seat today

  F

  Liberty Score F

  On the liberty side in 22 of 46 votes and bills.

  Raised $16,339,250 since January 2025: 92% from people, 6% from PACs and other committees, 2% transfers and other income. The filing at FEC.gov

  Every vote behind this grade
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  Doug Ollivant

  Republican · retired army lieutenant colonel, former National Security Council director

  No grade

  No grade yet

  I have no votes in Congress to count for Ollivant, and what Ollivant has said and done settles only 3 of my principles. I went through it on October 31. A grade needs 4.

  Raised $389,127 since January 2025: 97% from people, 3% from PACs and other committees. The filing at FEC.gov

  See each one, with its source

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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.

Doug Ollivant, on the record

I have no votes in Congress to count for Ollivant, so the grade above comes from this list: what Ollivant has said and done on my principles. Each line has its source, and each is marked with the same test I use for votes.

• June 2026 · InterviewTyranny

  Said he applauds President Trump for deciding to settle the problem of Iran, in an interview about the ongoing war with the Islamic Republic.

  “I think that Iran has been a thorn in the side of American presidents for almost fifty years now, and I applaud President Trump for finally saying we need to settle this problem”

  By the test I use for votes

  AWith liberty

  Backing American action against the regime in Iran is on the with side of the Iran regime measure.

  Source: 29News, Three Republicans vying for nomination in Virginia's 7th District primary raceDiscuss this
• October 2026 · His campaign siteFree markets

  Says he is committed to cutting red tape that holds back small businesses.

  “cutting red tape that holds back small businesses”

  By the test I use for votes

  AWith liberty

  Less regulation on business is with liberty on free markets.

  Source: Ollivant for Congress, IssuesDiscuss this
• October 2026 · His campaign siteEqual rights

  Says every student should be able to compete fairly, especially in girls’ sports and private spaces, without naming a rule.

  “every student deserves the opportunity to compete and participate in a way that’s fair and respectful, especially when it comes to girls’ sports and private spaces”

  By the test I use for votes

  ?Not clear either way

  It names girls’ sports but states no rule on who may compete, so it does not settle the equal rights test.

  Source: Ollivant for Congress, IssuesDiscuss this
• October 2026 · His campaign siteDefense

  Says peace through strength is the way to deal with America’s foreign adversaries, without naming a budget.

  ““Peace through Strength” is not just a campaign slogan, it is a tried and true approach to combating America’s foreign adversaries.”

  By the test I use for votes

  ?Not clear either way

  It names no spending or force level, so it does not settle the defense test.

  Source: Ollivant for Congress, IssuesDiscuss this
• July 2026 · DebateBorders

  Said at a Republican forum that immigration should be slow and gradual so that there are no ethnic enclaves.

  “We need slow immigration, gradual so you don’t have ethnic enclaves that resist becoming Americans that don’t identify with America”

  By the test I use for votes

  ?Not clear either way

  It calls for a slower pace of immigration but names no border, deportation or amnesty policy, so it does not settle the measure.

  Source: Prince William Times, GOP hopefuls discuss immigration, affordability, electionsDiscuss this
• October 2026 · His campaign siteBorders

  Says he supports strong enforcement of immigration laws to stop unlawful entry and deter those who exploit the system.

  “I support strong enforcement of our immigration laws to stop unlawful entry and deter those who exploit our system.”

  By the test I use for votes

  AWith liberty

  Enforcing the immigration law and deterring illegal entry is with liberty on borders.

  Source: Ollivant for Congress, IssuesDiscuss this

Also on the ballot

Alaha Ahrar (Independent), Joshua Ertle (Independent), Taner Demirci Lopez (Libertarian), Randall Terry (Independent).

Who is on the ballot: the state election offices, as listed on Wikipedia on November 3, 2026, checked against the candidate file of the Federal Election Commission. See a name that is wrong or missing? Say so in the discussion.