Primary
Republican Primary
Held August 4, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Candidates
Eugene Vindman Nominee Incumbent
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No polls in the last 90 days.
Questions About This Race
Is the 2026 VA-07 House race competitive?
Yes — the expert consensus rates this race a Toss-up, the most competitive category.
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 every scientific public poll of the race from the last 30 days — we do not exclude pollsters. Each race page lists the individual polls behind the average with pollster, field dates, sample size, and margin of error. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.
Race Notes
Won open seat 2024 after Spanberger ran for Governor
Independent Expenditures Updated 4 hours ago
Top Spenders
- THE CONSERVATIVE CAUCUS DBA AMERICANS FOR CONSTITUTIONAL LIBERTY GOP-aligned $42,652
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