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U.S. House · VA-08 · Democratic candidate · 2026

Don Beyer

Democratic candidate for Virginia's 8th Congressional District

Congressman, former lieutenant governor and ambassador with a business background and priorities in climate, housing and public service.

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DistrictVA-08
OfficeCongress
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Don stands.

Campaign position

Fair taxes and family costs

  • Oppose tariff price increases, expand paid leave and strengthen family tax credits while taxing wealth fairly

Campaign position

Affordable care and mental health

  • Expand Medicare access, lower drug prices and improve mental healthcare and suicide prevention services

Campaign position

Clean energy and carbon limits

  • Support carbon cap-and-dividend policies, clean energy and data center accountability for electricity costs

Campaign position

Affordable housing preservation

  • Expand housing tax credits and protect existing federal affordability commitments for subsidized homes

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Federal employee protections and pay

  • Restore wrongly eliminated federal jobs and defend employee pay, benefits, leave and workplace rights

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Gun safety and prevention

  • Expand background checks, support red flag laws and prohibit assault weapons and high-capacity magazines

Record and background

Record & experience.

  1. 2015-present

    Experience

    U.S. representative

    Represents Virginia District 8.

  2. 1990-1998

    Experience

    Virginia lieutenant governor

    Held statewide office.

  3. 2009-2013

    Experience

    Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein

    Represented the United States.

  4. 2021-2023

    Experience

    Joint Economic Committee chair

    Led the joint committee.

  5. 2021-2023

    Experience

    Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee chair

    Led the science subcommittee.

  6. Summer 1974

    Experience

    Car dealership worker

    Worked in the family business.

  • Experience

    Family automotive business co-owner

    Built and operated dealerships.

  • Experience

    Jobs for Virginia Graduates chair

    Led school-to-work support.

  • Experience

    DC Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy board member

    Served in nonprofit governance.

  • Experience

    Virginia Economic Recovery Commission chair

    Led recovery planning.

  • Experience

    Northern Virginia Technology Council co-founder

    Established technology collaboration.

  • Experience

    ACT for Alexandria founding chair

    Established community philanthropy.

  • Experience

    Artificial Intelligence Caucus co-chair

    Leads technology policy collaboration.

  • Experience

    Fusion Energy Caucus founder

    Established fusion advocacy.

  • Experience

    Joint Economic Committee senior House Democrat

    Leads House Democrats on the joint committee.

  • Experience

    New Democrat Coalition Trade Task Force chair

    Leads trade policy collaboration.

  • Experience

    Mental Health Caucus leader

    Leads mental health advocacy.

  • Experience

    Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition co-chair

    Leads clean energy advocacy.

  • Experience

    Safe Climate Caucus co-chair

    Leads climate collaboration.

  • Experience

    Endangered Species Caucus co-chair

    Leads species protection advocacy.

  • Experience

    National Park Service ranger

    Worked in public service.

  • Accomplishment

    988 crisis hotline

    Helped establish the national mental health crisis hotline.

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