2026 Virginia candidates
The following candidates are running for office in the Virginia August 4, 2026 election. You can click on any of the offices below to learn more about the candidates running.
You can also find a personalized list of candidates that will be on your ballot by clicking here.
Arlington County Board Member, Democratic Primary
Passes laws and regulations for your county.
How this impacts you
Small Businesses
Taxes
Chesterfield County Supervisor, Dale District, Democratic Primary
Passes laws and regulations for your county.
How this impacts you
Small Businesses
Taxes
Harrisonburg City Council Member, Democratic Primary
Passes laws and regulations for your city
Montgomery Sheriff, Democratic Primary
The chief law enforcement officer for your county or city.
How this impacts you
Public Safety
Criminal Justice
Roanoke City Council Member, Democratic Primary
Passes laws and regulations for your city
Virginia U.S. Senator, Republican Primary
3 candidates
One of two federal lawmakers representing Virginia in the U.S. Senate.
Virginia U.S. Representative, District 2, Democratic Primary
Your representative and federal lawmaker in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Virginia U.S. Representative, District 8, Democratic Primary
Your representative and federal lawmaker in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Virginia U.S. Representative, District 5, Democratic Primary
3 candidates
Your representative and federal lawmaker in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Virginia U.S. Representative, District 5, Republican Primary
2 candidates
Your representative and federal lawmaker in the U.S. House of Representatives.