2026 Elections · Virginia

Virginia's 7th 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 7th Congressional District in 2026?

Yevgeny Vindman (Democratic), Douglas Ollivant (Republican), Randall A. Terry (Independent), Alaha Ahrar (Independent), Joshua E. Ertle (Independent) and Taner E. Demirci Lopez (Libertarian).

  • Yevgeny VindmanDemocraticIncumbent✓ Verified
    $15.5M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
    See Yevgeny Vindman's sponsored bills →
  • Douglas OllivantRepublican✓ Verified
    $378K raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
  • Randall A. TerryIndependent✓ Verified
    $45K raised
    • Official FEC
  • Alaha AhrarIndependent✓ Verified
    $28K raised
    • Official FEC
  • Joshua E. ErtleIndependent✓ Verified
  • Taner E. Demirci LopezLibertarian✓ Verified
    • Positions sourced

Where they stand

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Where they differ: Yevgeny Vindman supports cutting taxes for working families and votes yea on technology and small business support bills but nay on capital access and privacy protections 12. He also supports lowering prescription drug costs and strengthening the Affordable Care Act, voting yea on rural care and patient support but nay on lowering premiums and Medicaid harm prevention 56. Douglas Ollivant promotes policies supporting working parents and job creation while cutting red tape 3. He supports an all-of-the-above energy approach centered on small modular nuclear reactors and natural gas for affordable, reliable, and carbon-free power 20. Taner E. Demirci Lopez supports helping family farms and reducing after-tax costs of lawful farm labor without new federal subsidies 4. He proposes a 'Veterans 28 Act' guaranteeing veterans access to community care if the VA cannot provide care within 28 days 78. Lopez also supports restoring border control with a lawful process for undocumented immigrants and proposes a '10-12 Act' addressing immigrants while protecting American workers 1011.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 18, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueYevgeny VindmanDemocraticDouglas OllivantRepublicanRandall A. TerryIndependentAlaha AhrarIndependentJoshua E. ErtleIndependentTaner E. Demirci LopezLibertarian
Economy & Jobs

Vindman supports cutting taxes and lowering costs for working families, cracking down on anti-competitive practices, and promoting economic development in every community.

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

Vindman votes yea on bills supporting technology use, small business, and financial protections, but nay on capital access and privacy in purchases.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Ollivant promotes policies that support working parents, expand opportunity, reduce cost of living, encourage job creation, and cut red tape to help families, workers, and businesses thrive.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

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Lopez supports helping family farms remain working farms and reducing the after-tax cost of lawful farm labor without creating new federal subsidies.

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

Healthcare

Vindman supports lowering prescription drug costs, strengthening the Affordable Care Act, protecting Medicare and Medicaid, and expanding access to quality, affordable health care.

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

Vindman votes yea on rural care, early act reauthorization, and support for patients, but nay on lowering premiums and Medicaid harm prevention.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

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Lopez supports a standard that veterans unable to get VA appointments within 28 days can access community care.

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

Lopez proposes a 'Veterans 28 Act' guaranteeing veterans access to community care if the VA cannot provide care within 28 days.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Healthcare: Yevgeny Vindman supports lowering prescription drug costs, strengthening the Affordable Care Act, protecting Medicare and Medicaid, and expanding access to quality, affordable health care 1. He voted yea on rural care, early act reauthorization, and support for patients, but nay on lowering premiums and Medicaid harm prevention 2. Taner E. Demirci Lopez supports a standard that veterans unable to get VA appointments within 28 days can access community care 3. Lopez proposes a 'Veterans 28 Act' guaranteeing veterans access to community care if the VA cannot provide care within 28 days 4.
Immigration

Vindman votes nay on Secure America Act, DHS support resolution, and Stop Illegal Entry Act, but yea on BOWOW Act, Deporting Fraudsters Act, and national emergency resolution.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

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Lopez supports restoring border control while creating a lawful, vetted process for undocumented immigrants to work legally and comply with laws.

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

Lopez proposes a '10-12 Act' combining secure borders with a realistic system addressing immigrants already in the country while protecting American workers and wages.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Immigration: Yevgeny Vindman voted against the Secure America Act, DHS support resolution, and Stop Illegal Entry Act, but voted in favor of the BOWOW Act, Deporting Fraudsters Act, and a national emergency resolution 1. Taner E. Demirci Lopez supports restoring border control and creating a lawful, vetted process for undocumented immigrants to work legally and comply with laws 2. Lopez also proposes a '10-12 Act' that combines secure borders with a system addressing immigrants already in the country while protecting American workers and wages 3.
Public Safety & Crime

Vindman supports law enforcement by ensuring funding, training, and tools for officers and first responders and addressing root causes of crime like poverty and addiction.

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

Vindman votes yea on GUARD Act, prison staff safety, cashless bail, and keeping violent offenders off streets, but nay on privacy in purchases and veterans 2nd amendment protection.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

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Lopez supports legislation to prohibit autonomous AI control of weapons of mass destruction and critical systems to prevent existential threats.

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

Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Yevgeny Vindman supports law enforcement by ensuring funding, training, and tools for officers and first responders and addressing root causes of crime like poverty and addiction 1. He voted yea on the GUARD Act, prison staff safety, cashless bail, and keeping violent offenders off streets, but nay on privacy in purchases and veterans 2nd amendment protection 2. Taner E. Demirci Lopez supports legislation to prohibit autonomous AI control of weapons of mass destruction and critical systems to prevent existential threats 3.
Abortion

Vindman opposes politicians making women's health care decisions and stands up for abortion rights.

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Taxes & Government Spending

Vindman prioritizes cutting taxes for working families and supports banning Members of Congress from trading individual stocks and lobbying former colleagues to restore trust in government.

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

Vindman votes yea on tax relief and AGOA extension acts, but nay on budget resolution, continuing appropriations, and related appropriations acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

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Lopez says American tax dollars should primarily serve American people and the government should be smaller and more accountable.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Yevgeny Vindman prioritizes cutting taxes for working families and supports banning Members of Congress from trading individual stocks and lobbying former colleagues to restore trust in government 1. He voted yea on tax relief and AGOA extension acts, but nay on budget resolution, continuing appropriations, and related appropriations acts 2. Taner E. Demirci Lopez says American tax dollars should primarily serve American people and the government should be smaller and more accountable 3.
Energy & Environment

Vindman supports an all-of-the-above energy strategy, opposes data centers near parks and residential areas, and advocates for protecting the environment while promoting innovation.

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

Vindman votes yea on diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, battlefield protection, consumer fuel choice, and HEATS acts, but nay on EPA rule disapproval.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Ollivant supports an all-of-the-above energy approach centered on small modular nuclear reactors and natural gas to provide affordable, reliable, and carbon-free power while protecting natural resources.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

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Lopez supports giving property owners clear information and a consent vote before large data center projects that strain infrastructure and power demand.

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

Lopez proposes a Data Center Community Consent Act giving communities transparency and a voice over data center projects affecting electricity, water and the environment.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Foreign Policy & Defense

Vindman votes yea on resolutions to remove US forces from hostilities with Iran and Lebanon, and on naming a VA clinic, but nay on defense authorization and FISA amendments.

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Lopez opposes sending U.S. service members into other countries' wars, saying they should focus on defending the United States.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Foreign Policy & Defense: Yevgeny Vindman voted in favor of resolutions to remove US forces from hostilities with Iran and Lebanon and to name a VA clinic, but voted against defense authorization and FISA amendments 1. Taner E. Demirci Lopez opposes sending U.S. service members into other countries' wars, stating they should focus on defending the United States 2.

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Healthcare?

Yevgeny Vindman supports lowering prescription drug costs, strengthening the Affordable Care Act, protecting Medicare and Medicaid, and expanding access to quality, affordable health care. He voted yea on rural care, early act reauthorization, and support for patients, but nay on lowering premiums and Medicaid harm prevention. Taner E. Demirci Lopez supports a standard that veterans unable to get VA appointments within 28 days can access community care. Lopez proposes a 'Veterans 28 Act' guaranteeing veterans access to community care if the VA cannot provide care within 28 days.

How do the candidates differ on Immigration?

Yevgeny Vindman voted against the Secure America Act, DHS support resolution, and Stop Illegal Entry Act, but voted in favor of the BOWOW Act, Deporting Fraudsters Act, and a national emergency resolution. Taner E. Demirci Lopez supports restoring border control and creating a lawful, vetted process for undocumented immigrants to work legally and comply with laws. Lopez also proposes a '10-12 Act' that combines secure borders with a system addressing immigrants already in the country while protecting American workers and wages.

How do the candidates differ on Public Safety & Crime?

Yevgeny Vindman supports law enforcement by ensuring funding, training, and tools for officers and first responders and addressing root causes of crime like poverty and addiction. He voted yea on the GUARD Act, prison staff safety, cashless bail, and keeping violent offenders off streets, but nay on privacy in purchases and veterans 2nd amendment protection. Taner E. Demirci Lopez supports legislation to prohibit autonomous AI control of weapons of mass destruction and critical systems to prevent existential threats.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

Yevgeny Vindman prioritizes cutting taxes for working families and supports banning Members of Congress from trading individual stocks and lobbying former colleagues to restore trust in government. He voted yea on tax relief and AGOA extension acts, but nay on budget resolution, continuing appropriations, and related appropriations acts. Taner E. Demirci Lopez says American tax dollars should primarily serve American people and the government should be smaller and more accountable.

How do the candidates differ on Foreign Policy & Defense?

Yevgeny Vindman voted in favor of resolutions to remove US forces from hostilities with Iran and Lebanon and to name a VA clinic, but voted against defense authorization and FISA amendments. Taner E. Demirci Lopez opposes sending U.S. service members into other countries' wars, stating they should focus on defending the United States.