Who's Running in 2026?
Primary Elections for nominees to the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives will take place on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Residents of the Commonwealth of Virginia may choose to vote in the Primary for either party, but not both.
There will be a Democratic Primary for the U.S. House of Representatives in Virginia's Fifth Congressional District. The winner will advance to the General Election.
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There will be a Democratic Primary for the U.S. Senate, featuring incumbent Senator Mark Warner and challengers. The winner will advance to the General Election.
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The General Election will take place on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.​
Residents of Powhatan County will cast their ballots for the following:
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Federal Offices
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State Offices (n/a)​
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Local Offices (n/a)
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Ballot Measures (n/a)​
Your Democratic Candidates
Democratic Primary
For U.S. Senate
The incumbent Senator is Democrat Mark Warner.
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At this time, three people, including the incumbent Senator, have filed to run for the Democratic Party Nomination for U.S. House of Representatives in the Fifth Congressional District, necessitating a Democratic Primary.
The winner of the Primary will advance to the General Election against the Republican nominee and other challengers.
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The following candidates will appear on the ballot for the Democratic Primary on June 16, 2026:
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Lorita Daniels
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Gregory Eichelberger
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Mark Warner
Democratic Primary
For U.S. House of Representatives, Virginia Fifth Congressional District
The incumbent Representative is Republican John McGuire.
At this time, four people have filed to run for the Democratic Party Nomination for U.S. House of Representatives in the Fifth Congressional District, necessitating a Democratic Primary.
The winner of the Primary will face the incumbent Republican Representative and other challengers in the General Election.
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The following candidates will appear on the ballot for the Democratic Primary on June 16, 2026:
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Suzanne K. Krzyzanowski
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Tom Perriello
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Mike Pruitt
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​Rob Tracinski