2026 Elections · Virginia

Virginia's 3rd Congressional District Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. House candidate running in this Virginia congressional district, with FEC campaign finance and where they stand on the issues.

Source:FECUpdated Oct 19, 2026Report a correction

Who is running in Virginia's 3rd Congressional District in 2026?

Robert Scott (Democratic), Edwin Rivera (Republican), Stephen Woll (Independent) and Makiba A. Gaines (Independent).

  • Robert ScottDemocraticIncumbent✓ Verified
    $847K raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
    See Robert Scott's sponsored bills →
  • Edwin RiveraRepublican✓ Verified
    $15K raised
    • Official FEC
  • Stephen WollIndependent✓ Verified
    $67K raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
  • Makiba A. GainesIndependent✓ Verified

Where they stand

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Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueRobert ScottDemocraticEdwin RiveraRepublicanStephen WollIndependentMakiba A. GainesIndependent
Economy & Jobs

Scott supports investing in education and training from early childhood through college and vocational education to create jobs and help people get back to work.

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Scott votes yea on technology and financial protection bills but nay on capital access and privacy-related acts.

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Healthcare

Scott votes yea on rural care and patient support acts but nay on Medicaid and health premium reduction bills.

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Immigration

Scott supports fair and humane immigration policies that secure borders, protect citizens, prevent family separations, promote the economy, and treat all individuals with respect and dignity.

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Scott votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills but yea on a national emergency resolution.

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Public Safety & Crime

Scott advocates for comprehensive, commonsense solutions to gun violence that respect Second Amendment rights.

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Scott votes yea on prison staff safety and guard acts but nay on privacy, bail reform, and violent offender bills.

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Abortion

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Taxes & Government Spending

Scott supports reducing the budget deficit and balancing the federal budget without cutting vital government functions like defense, education, Social Security, and Medicare.

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Scott votes yea on tax relief and extension acts but nay on budget and appropriations resolutions.

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Woll calls for a comprehensive, non-partisan review of the full federal budget, including entitlements, to address the $40 trillion national debt.

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Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Robert Scott supports reducing the budget deficit and balancing the federal budget without cutting vital government functions like defense, education, Social Security, and Medicare 1. He votes yea on tax relief and extension acts but nay on budget and appropriations resolutions 2. Stephen Woll calls for a comprehensive, non-partisan review of the full federal budget, including entitlements, to address the $40 trillion national debt 3.
Energy & Environment

Scott prioritizes protecting and conserving the environment and has received high marks from national environmental organizations.

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Scott votes yea on emissions reduction and conservation acts but nay on EPA rule disapproval and a heating act.

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Foreign Policy & Defense

Scott votes yea on resolutions to remove troops from hostilities and veterans clinic naming but nay on defense authorization and surveillance acts.

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Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

Robert Scott supports reducing the budget deficit and balancing the federal budget without cutting vital government functions like defense, education, Social Security, and Medicare. He votes yea on tax relief and extension acts but nay on budget and appropriations resolutions. Stephen Woll calls for a comprehensive, non-partisan review of the full federal budget, including entitlements, to address the $40 trillion national debt.