Virginia District 7

VA-07 • 2026 Election
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Primary

Democratic Primary

Held August 4, 2026.

CandidateVotes%
Eugene Vindman ✓ — —

Republican Primary

Held August 4, 2026.

CandidateVotes%
Doug A. Ollivant ✓ 13,337 56.6%
Philip A. Harding 7,229 30.7%
Rick S. Smithers 3,005 12.8%

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Race Overview

Incumbent
Eugene Vindman
Party
Democrat
Current Rating
Tilt D expert avg
State delegation
6D - 5R
Open Seat
No
Cook PVI
R+3
2024 Margin
D+2

Race Ratings

Cook Political Report

Likely D

Inside Elections

Lean R

Sabato's Crystal Ball

Likely Democratic
Changed from Leans R on Nov 18

Candidates

Eugene Vindman

Eugene Vindman Nominee Incumbent

Democrat
Total Raised: $15,541,178
Cash on Hand: $5,827,745

Douglas Ollivant Nominee

Republican
Total Raised: $377,922
Cash on Hand: $116,560

Alaha Ahrar

Independent

Randall Terry

Independent

Average is the unweighted mean of the last three scientific public polls. Fewer than three uses the polls that exist. The rating uses that average when the newest poll ended in the last 30 days. The table lists the polls in that average, plus the most recent 30 days or the newest 3 polls, whichever is more. How accurate is each pollster? →

No polls in the last 90 days.

Questions About This Race

Is the 2026 VA-07 House race competitive?

the expert consensus currently rates this race Tilt D.

When is the 2026 VA-07 House race decided?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

How is the PollingSource average calculated?

The PollingSource average is the unweighted mean of the last three scientific public polls, or fewer when fewer exist. One poll sets the rating when it ended in the last 30 days. We do not exclude pollsters. The table lists recent polls, including ones older than those three. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.

Race Notes

Won open seat 2024 after Spanberger ran for Governor

Independent Expenditures Updated just now

$73,027
Total IE Spending
$30,375
Support
$42,652
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