2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia explained

Election Name:2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia
Country:Virginia
Type:legislative
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia
Previous Year:2018
Next Election:2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia
Next Year:2022
Seats For Election:All 11 Virginia seats to the United States House of Representatives
Election Date:November 3, 2020
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Last Election1:7
Seats1:7
Popular Vote1:2,253,974
Percentage1:52.20%
Swing1: 4.49%
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Last Election2:4
Seats2:4
Popular Vote2:2,047,928
Percentage2:47.42%
Swing2: 4.65%

The 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia was held on November 3, 2020, to elect the 11 U.S. representatives from the state of Virginia, one from each of the state's 11 congressional districts. The elections coincided with the 2020 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections.

Statewide results

PartyCandidatesVotesSeats
%+/–%
Democratic Party102,253,974 52.20%763.64%
Republican Party112,047,92847.42%436.36%
Independent19,170 0.21%00.0%
Write-in117,2340.17%00.0%
Total334,318,306100%11100%

By district

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186,923 41.71% 260,614 58.15% 641 0.14% 448,178 100.0% Republican hold
185,733 51.55% 165,031 45.81% 9,513 2.64% 360,277 100.0% Democratic hold
233,326 68.35% 107,299 31.43% 736 0.22% 341,361 100.0% Democratic hold
241,142 61.62% 149,625 38.23% 578 0.15% 391,345 100.0% Democratic hold
190,315 47.31% 210,988 52.44% 1,014 0.25% 402,317 100.0% Republican hold
134,729 35.29% 246,606 64.59% 478 0.12% 381,813 100.0% Republican hold
230,893 50.82% 222,623 49.00% 823 0.18% 454,339 100.0% Democratic hold
301,454 75.79% 95,365 23.98% 926 0.23% 397,745 100.0% Democratic hold
0 0.00% 271,851 93.98% 17,423 6.02% 289,274 100.0% Republican hold
268,734 56.51% 206,253 43.37% 559 0.12% 475,546 100.0% Democratic hold
280,725 71.39% 111,380 28.32% 1,136 0.29% 393,241 100.0% Democratic hold
Total 2,253,974 51.99% 2,047,635 47.23% 33,827 0.78% 4,335,436 100.0%

District 1

Election Name:2020 Virginia's 1st congressional district election
Country:Virginia
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 1
Previous Year:2018
Next Election:2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 1
Next Year:2022
Image1:File:Rob Wittman 117th Congress (cropped).jpeg
Nominee1:Rob Wittman
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:260,907
Percentage1:58.2%
Nominee2:Qasim Rashid
Party2:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote2:186,923
Percentage2:41.7%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Rob Wittman
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Election:Rob Wittman
After Party:Republican Party (US)

See also: Virginia's 1st congressional district. The 1st district is based in the western Chesapeake Bay, taking in the exurbs and suburbs of Washington, D.C., and Richmond, including Fredericksburg, Mechanicsville, and Montclair. The incumbent was Republican Rob Wittman, who was re-elected with 55.2% of the vote in 2018.[1]

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SourceRankingAs of
align=left The Cook Political Report[4] July 2, 2020
align=left Inside Elections[5] June 2, 2020
align=left Sabato's Crystal Ball[6] July 2, 2020
Politico[7] April 19, 2020
Daily Kos[8] June 3, 2020
RCP[9] June 9, 2020
Niskanen[10] June 7, 2020

Results

District 2

Election Name:2020 Virginia's 2nd congressional district election
Country:Virginia
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 2
Previous Year:2018
Next Election:2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 2
Next Year:2022
Image1:File:Rep. Elaine Luria official photo, 117th Congress (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Elaine Luria
Party1:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote1:185,733
Percentage1:51.6%
Nominee2:Scott Taylor
Party2:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote2:165,031
Percentage2:45.8%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Elaine Luria
Before Party:Democratic Party (US)
After Election:Elaine Luria
After Party:Democratic Party (US)
Map Size:200px

See also: Virginia's 2nd congressional district. The 2nd district is based in Hampton Roads, containing the cities of Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Hampton. The incumbent was Democrat Elaine Luria, who flipped the district and was elected with 51.1% of the vote in 2018.

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SourceRankingAs of
align=left The Cook Political ReportOctober 21, 2020
align=left Inside ElectionsOctober 28, 2020
align=left Sabato's Crystal BallJuly 2, 2020
PoliticoNovember 2, 2020
Daily KosJune 3, 2020
RCPJune 9, 2020
NiskanenJune 7, 2020

Polling

Poll sourceDate(s)
administered
Sample
size
Margin
of error
Elaine
Luria (D)
Scott
Taylor (R)
OtherUndecided
Christopher Newport UniversityOctober 8–18, 2020807 (LV)± 3.8%50%43%1%6%
Tarrance Group (R)July 14–16, 2020405 (LV)±  4.9%48%48%4%

Results

District 3

Election Name:2020 Virginia's 3rd congressional district election
Country:Virginia
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 3
Previous Year:2018
Next Election:2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 3
Next Year:2022
Image1:File:Bobby Scott 116th Congress.jpg
Nominee1:Bobby Scott
Party1:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote1:233,326
Percentage1:68.4%
Nominee2:John Collick
Party2:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote2:107,299
Percentage2:31.4%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Bobby Scott
Before Party:Democratic Party (US)
After Election:Bobby Scott
After Party:Democratic Party (US)
Map Size:250px

See also: Virginia's 3rd congressional district. The 3rd district encompasses the inner Hampton Roads, including parts of Hampton and Norfolk, as well as Newport News. The incumbent was Democrat Bobby Scott, who was reelected with 91.2% of the vote in 2018 without major-party opposition.

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SourceRankingAs of
align=left The Cook Political ReportJuly 2, 2020
align=left Inside ElectionsJune 2, 2020
align=left Sabato's Crystal BallJuly 2, 2020
PoliticoApril 19, 2020
Daily KosJune 3, 2020
RCPJune 9, 2020
NiskanenJune 7, 2020

Results

District 4

Election Name:2020 Virginia's 4th congressional district election
Country:Virginia
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 4
Previous Year:2018
Next Election:2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 4
Next Year:2022
Image1:File:Donald McEachin portrait 116th Congress (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Donald McEachin
Party1:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote1:241,142
Percentage1:61.6%
Nominee2:Leon Benjamin
Party2:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote2:149,625
Percentage2:38.2%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Donald McEachin
Before Party:Democratic Party (US)
After Election:Donald McEachin
After Party:Democratic Party (US)

See also: Virginia's 4th congressional district. The 4th district takes in Richmond and minimal portions of Southside Virginia, and stretches down into Chesapeake. The incumbent was Democrat Donald McEachin, who was re-elected with 62.6% of the vote in 2018.

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SourceRankingAs of
align=left The Cook Political ReportJuly 2, 2020
align=left Inside ElectionsJune 2, 2020
align=left Sabato's Crystal BallJuly 2, 2020
PoliticoApril 19, 2020
Daily KosJune 3, 2020
RCPJune 9, 2020
NiskanenJune 7, 2020

Results

District 5

Election Name:2020 Virginia's 5th congressional district election
Country:Virginia
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 5
Previous Year:2018
Next Election:2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 5
Next Year:2022
Image1:File:Bob Good 117th U.S Congress (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Bob Good
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:210,988
Percentage1:52.4%
Nominee2:Cameron Webb
Party2:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote2:190,315
Percentage2:47.3%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Denver Riggleman
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Election:Bob Good
After Party:Republican Party (US)
Map Alt:The map depicts the general election for Virginia's 5th congressional district shaded by county.

Good won the following localities with 50-60% of the vote: Rappahannock (county), Buckingham (county), Halifax (county), Greene (county), Charlotte (county), Mecklenburg (county), Henry (county), Lunenburg (county), and Fauquier (county)Good won the following localities with 60-70% of the vote: Franklin (county), Pittsylvania (county), Campbell (county), and Madison (county)Good won the following locality with 70-80% of the vote: Bedford (county)

Webb won the following localities with 50-60% of the vote: Brunswick (county), Fluvanna (county), Nelson (county), and Prince Edward (county)Webb won the following locality with 60-70% of the vote: Danville (city)Webb won the following locality with 80-90% of the vote: Charlottesville (city)

Map Size:250px

See also: Virginia's 5th congressional district. The 5th district stretches from Southside Virginia all the way to Northern Virginia, with the city of Charlottesville inside it. The district is larger than six states. The incumbent Republican Denver Riggleman, who was elected with 53.2% of the vote in 2018, was ousted by Bob Good in a district convention.

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SourceRankingAs of
align=left The Cook Political ReportSeptember 17, 2020
align=left Inside ElectionsOctober 28, 2020
align=left Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 2, 2020
PoliticoJuly 6, 2020
Daily KosJune 3, 2020
RCPJune 9, 2020
NiskanenJune 7, 2020

Polling

Poll sourceDate(s)
administered
Sample
size
Margin
of error
Bob
Good (R)
Cameron
Webb (D)
Undecided
Public Policy Polling (D)October 21–22, 2020910 (V)43%46%11%
Global Strategy Group (D) October 4–8, 2020400 (LV)± 4.9%45%47%
Global Strategy Group (D)September 27 – October 1, 2020500 (LV)± 4.4%42%45%
Global Strategy Group (D)September 10–14, 2020400 (LV)±  4.9%47%46%
Global Strategy Group (D)July 30 – August 4, 2020500 (LV)±  4.4%48%42%
Public Policy Polling (D)June 24–25, 20201,163 (RV)±  2.9%43%41%16%

Results

District 6

Election Name:2020 Virginia's 6th congressional district election
Country:Virginia
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 6
Previous Year:2018
Next Election:2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 6
Next Year:2022
Image1:File:Ben Cline, official portrait, 116th Congress (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Ben Cline
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:246,606
Percentage1:64.6%
Nominee2:Nick Betts
Party2:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote2:134,729
Percentage2:35.3%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Ben Cline
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Election:Ben Cline
After Party:Republican Party (US)

See also: Virginia's 6th congressional district. The 6th district is located in west-central Virginia taking in the Shenandoah Valley, including Lynchburg and Roanoke. The incumbent was Republican Ben Cline, who was elected with 59.7% of the vote in 2018.

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SourceRankingAs of
align=left The Cook Political ReportJuly 2, 2020
align=left Inside ElectionsJune 2, 2020
align=left Sabato's Crystal BallJuly 2, 2020
PoliticoApril 19, 2020
Daily KosJune 3, 2020
RCPJune 9, 2020
NiskanenJune 7, 2020

Results

District 7

Election Name:2020 Virginia's 7th congressional district election
Country:Virginia
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 7
Previous Year:2018
Next Election:2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 7
Next Year:2022
Image1:File:Rep. Abigail Spanberger - 118th Congress (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Abigail Spanberger
Party1:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote1:230,893
Percentage1:50.8%
Nominee2:Nick Freitas
Party2:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote2:222,623
Percentage2:49.0%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Abigail Spanberger
Before Party:Democratic Party (US)
After Election:Abigail Spanberger
After Party:Democratic Party (US)

See also: Virginia's 7th congressional district. The 7th district is based in central Virginia and encompasses suburban Richmond. The incumbent was Democrat Abigail Spanberger, who flipped the district and was elected with 50.3% of the vote in 2018.

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SourceRankingAs of
align=left The Cook Political ReportOctober 8, 2020
align=left Inside ElectionsJune 2, 2020
align=left Sabato's Crystal BallJuly 2, 2020
PoliticoApril 19, 2020
Daily KosJune 3, 2020
RCPJune 9, 2020
NiskanenJune 7, 2020

Results

District 8

Election Name:2020 Virginia's 8th congressional district election
Country:Virginia
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 8
Previous Year:2018
Next Election:2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 8
Next Year:2022
Image1:File:Rep. Don Beyer, official portrait (118th Congress) (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Don Beyer
Party1:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote1:301,454
Percentage1:75.8%
Nominee2:Jeff Jordan
Party2:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote2:95,365
Percentage2:24.0%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Don Beyer
Before Party:Democratic Party (US)
After Election:Don Beyer
After Party:Democratic Party (US)

See also: Virginia's 8th congressional district. The 8th district is based in northern Virginia and encompasses the inner Washington, D.C., suburbs, including Arlington, Alexandria, and Falls Church. The incumbent was Democrat Don Beyer, who was re-elected with 76.1% of the vote in 2018.

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SourceRankingAs of
align=left The Cook Political ReportJuly 2, 2020
align=left Inside ElectionsJune 2, 2020
align=left Sabato's Crystal BallJuly 2, 2020
PoliticoApril 19, 2020
Daily KosJune 3, 2020
RCPJune 9, 2020
NiskanenJune 7, 2020

Results

District 9

Election Name:2020 Virginia's 9th congressional district election
Country:Virginia
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 9
Previous Year:2018
Next Election:2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 9
Next Year:2022
Image1:File:H. Morgan Griffith 118th Congress (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Morgan Griffith
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:271,851
Percentage1:94.0%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Morgan Griffith
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Election:Morgan Griffith
After Party:Republican Party (US)
Map Size:250px

See also: Virginia's 9th congressional district. The 9th district takes in rural southwest Virginia, including Abingdon, Blacksburg, and Salem. The incumbent was Republican Morgan Griffith, who was re-elected with 65.2% of the vote in 2018.

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SourceRankingAs of
align=left The Cook Political ReportJuly 2, 2020
align=left Inside ElectionsJune 2, 2020
align=left Sabato's Crystal BallJuly 2, 2020
PoliticoApril 19, 2020
Daily KosJune 3, 2020
RCPJune 9, 2020
NiskanenJune 7, 2020

Results

District 10

Election Name:2020 Virginia's 10th congressional district election
Country:Virginia
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 10
Previous Year:2018
Next Election:2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 10
Next Year:2022
Image1:File:Jennifer Wexton, official portrait, 116th Congress (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Jennifer Wexton
Party1:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote1:268,734
Percentage1:56.5%
Nominee2:Aliscia Andrews
Party2:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote2:206,253
Percentage2:43.4%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Jennifer Wexton
Before Party:Democratic Party (US)
After Election:Jennifer Wexton
After Party:Democratic Party (US)

See also: Virginia's 10th congressional district. The 10th district is based in northern Virginia and the D.C. metro area, encompassing Loudoun and parts of Fairfax, Prince William, Clarke, and Frederick counties. The incumbent was Democrat Jennifer Wexton, who flipped the district and was elected with 56.1% of the vote in 2018.

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SourceRankingAs of
align=left The Cook Political ReportJuly 17, 2020
align=left Inside ElectionsJune 2, 2020
align=left Sabato's Crystal BallJuly 2, 2020
PoliticoApril 19, 2020
Daily KosJune 3, 2020
RCPJune 9, 2020
NiskanenJune 7, 2020
2020 Virginia 10th congressional U.S. Representative debates and forums
DateHostModeratorLinkParticipants
<----> Participant   Absent   Non-invitee  <----> Invitee   Withdrawn
Jennifer WextonAliscia Andrews
1October 8, 2020Arc of NoVALucy BeadnellYouTube
2October 20, 2020Loudoun ChamberTony HowardFaceBook

Results

District 11

Election Name:2020 Virginia's 11th congressional district election
Country:Virginia
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 11
Previous Year:2018
Next Election:2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 11
Next Year:2022
Image1:File:Gerry Connolly official portrait 2022 (cropped 2).jpg
Nominee1:Gerry Connolly
Party1:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote1:280,725
Percentage1:71.4%
Nominee2:Manga Anantatmula
Party2:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote2:111,380
Percentage2:28.3%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Gerry Connolly
Before Party:Democratic Party (US)
After Election:Gerry Connolly
After Party:Democratic Party (US)

See also: Virginia's 11th congressional district. The 11th district encompasses the southern and western suburbs of Washington, D.C., including Dale City, Fairfax, and Reston. The incumbent was Democrat Gerry Connolly, who was re-elected with 71.1% of the vote in 2018.

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SourceRankingAs of
align=left The Cook Political ReportJuly 2, 2020
align=left Inside ElectionsJune 2, 2020
align=left Sabato's Crystal BallJuly 2, 2020
PoliticoApril 19, 2020
Daily KosJune 3, 2020
RCPJune 9, 2020
NiskanenJune 7, 2020

Results

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External links

Official campaign websites for 1st district candidates
Official campaign websites for 2nd district candidates
Official campaign websites for 3rd district candidates
Official campaign websites for 4th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 5th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 6th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 7th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 8th district candidates
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Official campaign websites for 10th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 11th district candidates

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Wasserman. David. Flinn. Ally. 2018 House Popular Vote Tracker. Cook Political Report. November 7, 2018. February 15, 2019.
  2. Web site: Ress . Dave . Meet the Democrats running to challenge Republican congressman Rob Wittman in November . Daily Press . June 17, 2020.
  3. News: Vangie Williams enters 2020 1st Congressional District race . April 15, 2019 . The Virginia Gazette . January 14, 2019 . April 15, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190415174547/https://www.vagazette.com/news/va-vg-vangie-williams-1st-district-2020-0116-story.html . dead .
  4. Web site: 2020 Senate Race Ratings for April 19, 2019 . The Cook Political Report . September 20, 2019.
  5. Web site: 2020 Senate Ratings . Senate Ratings . The Rothenberg Political Report . October 3, 2019.
  6. Web site: 2020 Senate race ratings . Sabato's Crystal Ball . August 28, 2019 . August 22, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190822073139/http://crystalball.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2020-senate/ . dead .
  7. Web site: 2020 Election Forecast. November 19, 2019 . Politico.
  8. Web site: Daily Kos Elections releases initial Senate race ratings for 2020 . Daily Kos Elections. February 28, 2020.
  9. Web site: Battle for White House. April 19, 2019 . RCP.
  10. Web site: 2020 Negative Partisanship and the 2020 Congressional Elections. April 28, 2020. Niskanen Center. May 1, 2020. June 21, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200621124503/https://www.niskanencenter.org/negative-partisanship-and-the-2020-congressional-elections/. dead.
  11. Web site: Wilson . Reid . Ex-Rep. Scott Taylor to seek old Virginia seat . The Hill . December 9, 2019 . December 9, 2019.
  12. Web site: Virginia Republican announces congressional run. November 13, 2019. Associated Press. WTOP. January 12, 2020.
  13. Web site: Ben Loyola announces bid for Republican nomination in 2nd Congressional District. WAVY. Fearing. Sarah. November 11, 2019. January 12, 2020.
  14. Web site: Coming Soon. Andy Baan. March 26, 2020. January 27, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200127161433/http://andybaan.com/. dead.
  15. Web site: Mayfield . Adrienne . Candidate Profile: John Collick (3rd District) . 10 WAVY . May 20, 2020.
  16. Web site: Mayfield . Adrienne . Candidate Profile: J.H. Madison Downs (3rd District) . 10 WAVY . May 20, 2020.
  17. Web site: Mayfield . Adrienne . Candidate Profile: George Yacus (3rd District) . 10 WAVY . May 20, 2020.
  18. Web site: Candidate Profile: R. Cazel Levine . ABC 8 News . June 18, 2020.
  19. Web site: Mattingly . Justin . Republicans to decide Warner opponent Tuesday as Virginians vote in congressional primaries . Richmond Times-Dispatch. June 19, 2020.
  20. News: Brufke . Juliegrace . Liberty University official to launch primary challenge to GOP's Riggleman . . September 24, 2019 . September 24, 2019.
  21. News: Friedenberger . Amy . Republicans choose convention, setting up nomination contest for Rep. Denver Riggleman . November 9, 2019 . November 15, 2019 . The Roanoke Times.
  22. News: Friedenberger . Amy . UPDATE: Challenger Bob Good ousts Rep. Denver Riggleman at 5th District GOP nominating convention . June 14, 2020 . . . June 14, 2020.
  23. Web site: Servin Smith . Ruth . UVa doctor Cameron Webb declares 2020 run against Rep. Denver Riggleman in 5th District . The Charlottesville Daily Progress . August 7, 2019 . August 7, 2019.
  24. Web site: Weyrich . Matt . Meet the candidates: The 2020 5th District ballot is already crowded . C Ville . September 5, 2019 . September 4, 2019.
  25. Web site: Singer . Jeff . Daily Kos Elections Live Digest: 10/8 . The Daily Kos . October 8, 2019 . October 8, 2019.
  26. Web site: Hammel . Tyler . Democratic 5th District candidates adjust campaign tactics amid virus . The Daily Progress . April 5, 2020.
  27. Web site: Kim Daugherty withdraws from 5th District race. Fauquier Times . December 10, 2019.
  28. News: No Democrat to oppose Rep. Morgan Griffith, but one emerges for Rep. Ben Cline. Amy. Friedenberger. May 2, 2020. The Roanoke Times.
  29. News: Spanberger says will seek re-election. September 25, 2019. September 30, 2019.
  30. Web site: Leonor . Mel . Freitas launches bid to challenge Spanberger for congressional seat . Richmond Times-Dispatch . December 2, 2019 . December 2, 2019.
  31. Web site: Mattingly . Justin . Freitas wins GOP nomination to take on Spanberger in 7th District . Fredericksburg.com . July 19, 2020 . July 18, 2020.
  32. News: Portnoy. Jenna. Former Trump defense official to seek GOP nod to challenge Va.'s Spanberger. The Washington Post. October 1, 2019. October 1, 2019.
  33. News: Vozzella. Laura. Republican announces bid to unseat Rep. Spanberger in Virginia's 7th District. The Washington Post. April 29, 2019. April 29, 2019.
  34. Web site: Schemmer . Clint . Spanberger's GOP challengers turn out in force in Culpeper . Fredericksburg . January 27, 2020.
  35. News: Portnoy . Jenna . A Republican state lawmaker joins the race to challenge Rep. Abigail Spanberger . The Washington Post . November 18, 2019 . November 18, 2019.
  36. News: Leahy. Norman. Virginia's 7th District race gets started. The Washington Post. May 1, 2019. May 1, 2019.
  37. 1201887311216226306. kirk_bado. Some #VA07 endorsement news: Nick Freitas announced endorsements from Rep. Ben Cline (#VA06), VA Senator Bryce Reeves, VA Delegate Mike Webert, VA Delegate Brenda Pogge, and conservative leader and businessman Pete Snyder this morning.. 2019-12-03. Kirk A.. Bado. 2021-01-08.
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  39. Web site: McCaffrey . Scott . 8th District Republicans tilt right in selecting Beyer challenger . Inside NOVA . June 1, 2020.
  40. News: Libertarian candidate to challenge for Ninth District Congressional seat . June 10, 2020 . (Montgomery County) News Messenger. June 14, 2020.
  41. Web site: Janney . Josh . Aliscia Andrews wins Republican nomination for 10th Congressional District . Loudon Times-Mirror . June 22, 2020.
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  43. News: Martin. Jeanine. Matt Truong running for Congress in the 10th district. The Bull Elephant. November 20, 2019. November 20, 2019.
  44. Web site: Two Northern Virginia Democratic Incumbents Draw Challengers . December 1, 2019.
  45. Web site: Indian-American Manga Anantatmula to run for US Congress from Virginia . The Tribune- India . February 8, 2020.