U.S. House · VA-01 · Democratic candidate · 2026

Shannon Taylor

Democratic candidate for Virginia's 1st Congressional District

Henrico prosecutor and former federal prosecutor focused on healthcare costs, public safety and accountability in Congress.

DistrictVA-01

OfficeCongress

ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Shannon stands.

Campaign position

Campaign position

Require data centers to pay their infrastructure costs so households do not absorb higher utility bills

Campaign position

Strengthen law enforcement partnerships against fentanyl trafficking while protecting public safety and civil rights

Campaign position

Cut taxes for families and small businesses, oppose harmful tariffs and invest in transportation infrastructure

Campaign position

Support paid family leave and reduce childcare and eldercare costs for working households across Virginia

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Ban congressional stock trading, impose term limits and prohibit former lawmakers from becoming federal lobbyists

Record and background

2012-present
Experience
Henrico Commonwealth attorney
Leads the county prosecution office.
1999; 2002-2004
Experience
Special assistant U.S. attorney
Handled federal prosecutions.
2004-2008
Experience
Richmond grand jury special counsel
Served the multijurisdiction grand jury.
Before 2012
Experience
Private practice attorney
Practiced privately for three years.

Experience
Hunton & Williams paralegal
Worked before law school.
Experience
Richmond prosecutor
Served in the Commonwealth attorney office.
Accomplishment
Opioid task force
Established a county task force addressing opioid trafficking and addiction.

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