2026 Elections · Virginia

Virginia's 4th 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 4th Congressional District in 2026?

Jennifer McClellan (Democratic), Robert Murray (Republican) and Joan E. "Andrews" Bell (Independent).

  • Jennifer McClellanDemocraticIncumbent✓ Verified
    $1.5M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
    See Jennifer McClellan's sponsored bills →
  • Robert MurrayRepublican✓ Verified
    • Positions sourced
  • Joan E. "Andrews" BellIndependent✓ Verified

Where they stand

Sources under every entry. Sentences are AI-written from the linked source.

Where they differ: Jennifer McClellan supports building an inclusive economy by lowering healthcare and utility costs and expanding affordable housing, and she votes yea on technology and financial protection bills but nay on capital access and privacy purchase acts 12. She supports reproductive justice and abortion rights, having led expansion efforts in Virginia and co-chairing a federal task force on abortion rights and access 11. Robert Murray supports restoring wealth through technological transformation and creating value rather than conflict, and he commits to improving healthcare affordability and outcomes through technology 35. He supports eliminating the federal individual income tax by 2032, stopping taxation on individual filings and property, and donating his congressional income to charity until then 14.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 17, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueJennifer McClellanDemocraticRobert MurrayRepublicanJoan E. "Andrews" BellIndependent
Economy & Jobs

McClellan supports building an economy that works for everyone by lowering healthcare and utility costs, expanding affordable housing, and providing financial relief to working families.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

McClellan votes yea on technology and financial protection bills but nay on capital access and privacy purchase acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Murray supports restoring wealth through technological transformation and creating value rather than conflict.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Jennifer McClellan supports building an economy that works for everyone by lowering healthcare and utility costs, expanding affordable housing, and providing financial relief to working families 1. She votes yea on technology and financial protection bills but nay on capital access and privacy purchase acts 2. Robert Murray supports restoring wealth through technological transformation and creating value rather than conflict 3.
Healthcare

McClellan votes yea on rural care and patient support acts but nay on Medicaid harm and lowering premiums bills.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Murray commits to improving healthcare affordability and delivering better health outcomes through technological transformation.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Murray says rural hospital closures and service cuts reflect broader health care system problems.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Where they differ on Healthcare: Jennifer McClellan votes yea on rural care and patient support acts but nay on Medicaid harm and lowering premiums bills 1. Robert Murray commits to improving healthcare affordability and delivering better health outcomes through technological transformation 2 and says rural hospital closures and service cuts reflect broader health care system problems 3.
Immigration

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

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Murray identifies immigration as a key issue he will address by leveraging his experience in building agreements and trust across diverse cultures.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Where they differ on Immigration: Jennifer McClellan votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills but yea on a national emergency resolution 1. Robert Murray identifies immigration as a key issue he will address by leveraging his experience in building agreements and trust across diverse cultures 2.
Public Safety & Crime

McClellan votes yea on prison staff safety and guard acts but nay on privacy, veterans 2nd amendment, bail, and violent offender bills.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Murray pledges to donate his congressional income to charities supporting public safety workers and to fix family law to protect children from legal trauma.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Jennifer McClellan votes yea on prison staff safety and guard acts but nay on privacy, veterans 2nd amendment, bail, and violent offender bills 1. Robert Murray pledges to donate his congressional income to charities supporting public safety workers and to fix family law to protect children from legal trauma 2.
Abortion

McClellan supports reproductive justice and abortion rights, having led expansion of abortion rights in Virginia and co-chairing the federal Abortion Rights and Access Task Force.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Murray says abortion should be left to the states and opposes federal government involvement in reproductive rights.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Where they differ on Abortion: Jennifer McClellan supports reproductive justice and abortion rights, having led expansion of abortion rights in Virginia and co-chairing the federal Abortion Rights and Access Task Force 1. Robert Murray says abortion should be left to the states and opposes federal government involvement in reproductive rights 2.
Taxes & Government Spending

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

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Murray supports eliminating the federal individual income tax by 2032 and stopping taxation on individual filings and property while donating his congressional income to charity until then.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Murray calls inflation a hidden tax and wants to reform the Federal Reserve's mandates and the federal funding model.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Jennifer McClellan votes yea on tax relief and AGOA extension but nay on budget resolutions and appropriations acts 1. Robert Murray supports eliminating the federal individual income tax by 2032, stopping taxation on individual filings and property, and donating his congressional income to charity until then 2. He also calls inflation a hidden tax and wants to reform the Federal Reserve's mandates and the federal funding model 3.
Energy & Environment

McClellan supports expanding clean energy and energy efficiency, protecting communities from toxic contamination, and preserving public lands while opposing policies that harm health and the environment.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

McClellan votes yea on emissions reduction and conservation acts but nay on EPA rule disapproval and HEATS Act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Murray supports sensible plans for power, cooling, and protecting both the planet and its people while encouraging private development of capacity where Virginians want it.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Murray says Congress should ensure data centers are built in environmentally responsible ways and where local communities want them.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Where they differ on Energy & Environment: Jennifer McClellan supports expanding clean energy and energy efficiency, protecting communities from toxic contamination, and preserving public lands while opposing policies that harm health and the environment 1. She voted yea on emissions reduction and conservation acts but nay on EPA rule disapproval and the HEATS Act 2. Robert Murray supports sensible plans for power, cooling, and protecting both the planet and its people while encouraging private development of capacity where Virginians want it 3. He says Congress should ensure data centers are built in environmentally responsible ways and where local communities want them 4.
Foreign Policy & Defense

McClellan votes yea on resolutions to remove troops from Iran and Lebanon and veterans clinic naming but nay on defense authorization and FISA extension.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Murray supports bringing 20% of overseas military personnel back home by 2032 and modernizing the military with a focus on research and infrastructure hardening.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Murray supports ending U.S. military aid to Israel, saying such aid has fueled antisemitism.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Where they differ on Foreign Policy & Defense: Jennifer McClellan votes yea on resolutions to remove troops from Iran and Lebanon and veterans clinic naming but nay on defense authorization and FISA extension 1. Robert Murray supports bringing 20% of overseas military personnel back home by 2032 and modernizing the military with a focus on research and infrastructure hardening 2. He also supports ending U.S. military aid to Israel, stating that such aid has fueled antisemitism 3.

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

Jennifer McClellan supports building an economy that works for everyone by lowering healthcare and utility costs, expanding affordable housing, and providing financial relief to working families. She votes yea on technology and financial protection bills but nay on capital access and privacy purchase acts. Robert Murray supports restoring wealth through technological transformation and creating value rather than conflict.

How do the candidates differ on Healthcare?

Jennifer McClellan votes yea on rural care and patient support acts but nay on Medicaid harm and lowering premiums bills. Robert Murray commits to improving healthcare affordability and delivering better health outcomes through technological transformation and says rural hospital closures and service cuts reflect broader health care system problems.

How do the candidates differ on Immigration?

Jennifer McClellan votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills but yea on a national emergency resolution. Robert Murray identifies immigration as a key issue he will address by leveraging his experience in building agreements and trust across diverse cultures.

How do the candidates differ on Public Safety & Crime?

Jennifer McClellan votes yea on prison staff safety and guard acts but nay on privacy, veterans 2nd amendment, bail, and violent offender bills. Robert Murray pledges to donate his congressional income to charities supporting public safety workers and to fix family law to protect children from legal trauma.

How do the candidates differ on Abortion?

Jennifer McClellan supports reproductive justice and abortion rights, having led expansion of abortion rights in Virginia and co-chairing the federal Abortion Rights and Access Task Force. Robert Murray says abortion should be left to the states and opposes federal government involvement in reproductive rights.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

Jennifer McClellan votes yea on tax relief and AGOA extension but nay on budget resolutions and appropriations acts. Robert Murray supports eliminating the federal individual income tax by 2032, stopping taxation on individual filings and property, and donating his congressional income to charity until then. He also calls inflation a hidden tax and wants to reform the Federal Reserve's mandates and the federal funding model.

How do the candidates differ on Energy & Environment?

Jennifer McClellan supports expanding clean energy and energy efficiency, protecting communities from toxic contamination, and preserving public lands while opposing policies that harm health and the environment. She voted yea on emissions reduction and conservation acts but nay on EPA rule disapproval and the HEATS Act. Robert Murray supports sensible plans for power, cooling, and protecting both the planet and its people while encouraging private development of capacity where Virginians want it. He says Congress should ensure data centers are built in environmentally responsible ways and where local communities want them.

How do the candidates differ on Foreign Policy & Defense?

Jennifer McClellan votes yea on resolutions to remove troops from Iran and Lebanon and veterans clinic naming but nay on defense authorization and FISA extension. Robert Murray supports bringing 20% of overseas military personnel back home by 2032 and modernizing the military with a focus on research and infrastructure hardening. He also supports ending U.S. military aid to Israel, stating that such aid has fueled antisemitism.