Historic Triangle 2026 primary election guide: Races, candidates and voting information

Virginians are heading to the polls tomorrow. Here's what to know.

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Historic Triangle 2026 primary election guide: Races, candidates and voting information by Christin Nielsen August 3, 2026 Voting booths at a polling site. (Photo by Adobe Images) Virginians are heading to the polls on Tuesday in a rare August primary to nominate candidates for congressional seats ahead of the high stakes November midterm elections. Early voting ended on Saturday. Candidates have been nominated to the U.S. Senate and House, as well as local offices in some counties and cities.  Primaries in Virginia are usually held on the third Tuesday in June, but state lawmakers voted to delay them this year amid the Democrat-spearheaded redistricting battle. Virginia is an open primary state, meaning voters can choose to cast a ballot in either primary, but not in both primaries.  Election Day Voting Hours Polls are open on Election Day, Aug. 4, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. As long as you are in line when the polls close, you will be able to cast your ballot. Where to Vote Voters can look up their polling location by visiting the Virginia Department of Elections Citizen Portal tool and choosing the "Find your polling place" option.  Virginia voters are required to provide an acceptable form of ID, such as a driver's license, passport or state-issued identification card. Those without an ID will be asked to sign an identity confirmation statement or cast a provisional ballot. Sample Ballots Click the links below to view the sample ballot for the locality listed. James City County Republican Primary Sample Ballot  Democratic Primary Sample Ballot York County Republican Primary Sample Ballot  Democratic Primary Sample Ballot City of Williamsburg Republican Primary Sample Ballot Democratic Primary Sample Ballot Sample ballots for any locality in the U.S. can also be viewed by using the Ballotpedia Sample Ballot Lookup Tool. Candidates Republican Primary: U.S. Senate Three Republican candidates are vying for the nomination to take on Democratic U.S. Senator Mark Warner, who is seeking a fourth term. Kim Farington Farington is a businesswoman who previously served as the federal chief financial officer for the First Responder Network Authority. Her priorities include eliminating waste and fraud in government spending, protecting Second Amendment rights and supporting policies that bolster small business growth.  Bert Mizusawa The current frontrunner in the Republican primary race for U.S. Senate, Mizusawa is a retired U.S. Army Major General who served as a senior advisor to the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. He has emphasized his national security experience and is focused on reigning in excessive government spending, defending Second Amendment rights and securing more support for military families. David Williams  Williams is a veteran and businessman who served in the CIA and U.S. Department of State. His agenda includes reigning in crime, promoting school choice and reducing the flow of deadly drugs like fentanyl. Democrat Primary: Virginia's First Congressional District (VA-01) Seven Democrats are running to challenge Republican incumbent Rob Wittman in Virginia's first Congressional district, which stretches across the Historic Triangle, the Middle Peninsula, the Northern Neck and the Richmond suburbs.  The race has been labeled a "battleground primary" by Ballotpedia, meaning that it is expected to be highly competitive and could have wide-ranging impacts on the balance of power.  Elizabeth Beggs Beggs is a U.S. Army veteran and mother of four young children. Her priorities include expanding support for military families, lowering healthcare costs and supporting reproductive rights.  Salaam Bhatti Bhatti is an attorney and former Virginia Poverty Law Center advocate. Among his focus areas are Medicare for all, campaign finance reform and amending the tax code to increase the share of taxes paid by the wealthiest Americans.  Tim Cywinski Cywinski is a Sierra Club communications director whose top priorities include expanding affordable healthcare access, promoting clean energy and boosting support for Virginia farmers.  Jason Knapp A retired U.S. Navy fighter pilot, Knapp's platform leans on anti-corruption policies, including banning Congress from trading individual stocks, pushing for fundraising transparency and advocating for a four-term limit for Congress. Ericka Kopp A healthcare lawyer who grew up in the first district, Kopp describes herself as a "progressive Democrat." Her priorities include banning ICE, aligning the number of U.S. Supreme Court justices with federal appellate courts, eliminating private prisons and establishing a universal healthcare system.  Shannon Taylor Taylor, the longtime Commonwealth's Attorney for Henrico County, is running with a focus on public safety and political system reform. Her agenda emphasizes anti-corruption policies such as campaign finance reform, prohibiting members of Congress from trading stocks and instituting term limits in Congress. Mel Tull Tull is an Army veteran and business attorney whose top concerns include healthcare affordability, economic opportunity for working families and modernizing Virginia's infrastructure.  Election Day Results: What to Expect Results will begin to be counted shortly after the polls close. The first results in Virginia are expected to roll in at around 7:11 p.m., according to the Associated Press. 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Insurance giants refuse Trump Administration’s plan for lower prices

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Marking 100 Days in Office, Governor Spanberger Signs Bipartisan Bills in Roanoke to Expand Opportunity, Grow Virginia’s Economy

Commonwealth of Virginia Office of Governor Abigail Spanberger FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, April 27, 2026 CONTACT: press@governor.virginia.gov Marking 100 Days in Office, Governor Spanberger Signs Bipartisan Bills in Roanoke to Expand Opportunity, Grow Virginia’s Economy The Governor Signed Bills to Expand Apprenticeships, Career and Technical Education, & School Programs to Keep Kids Safe   Governor: “All of Us Have a Responsibility to Open More Doors for Our Next Generation” **CLICK HERE FOR DOWNLOADABLE PHOTOS OF THE SIGNING** RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today — on her 100th day in office — signed 12 bipartisan bills focused on connecting students with apprenticeships, creating economic opportunity in every single region of the Commonwealth, and strengthening Virginia schools.   At the Roanoke Higher Education Center — a workforce development hub offering more than 100 training programs, Governor Spanberger signed bipartisan legislation to expand access to apprenticeships for high school students, increase the number of instructors qualified to teach Career and Technical Education courses, and make the Roanoke Community Builders Pilot Program permanent to reduce youth violence. The Governor was joined by bill patrons Senator David Suetterlein, Senator Christopher Head, Delegate Sam Rasoul, and Delegate Ellen McLaughlin, students, and regional leaders.   “Since day one, my administration has hit the ground running to make our Commonwealth more affordable for Virginia families, make Virginia a great place to do business, and bring people together while we get it done. Because that’s what being a Commonwealth is all about: finding common ground, common purpose, and commonsense solutions,” said Governor Abigail Spanberger. “All of us have a responsibility to open more doors for our next generation. The bills I am signing today speak to that mission: preparing our workforce and doing everything we can to train and retain talented people. Thanks to the efforts of the bill patrons here today — members of both parties who agree that Virginia should provide all kinds of different pathways to a good career, we are putting that philosophy into practice.”   Governor Spanberger continued, “We’re also continuing to open new doors for businesses. Just last week, we announced several million dollars in grants to grow advanced manufacturing in the Roanoke Valley. And in the last 100 days alone, we’ve announced nearly $5 billion in new business investment and more than 3,000 new jobs. I look forward to continuing to bring new companies to Virginia — and create new opportunities for Virginians.”   Earlier in the day, Governor Spanberger toured HOPE Pharmacy — a community pharmacy serving Richmond residents — to highlight bipartisan legislation she signed into law to crack down on predatory PBMs raising prescription drug costs for Virginia families. During the event, the Governor met with HOPE Pharmacy owner Dr. Shantelle Brown, her team, other healthcare professionals, and local leaders to discuss the serious challenges created by President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill that has jeopardized healthcare access for hundreds of thousands of Virginians.   Governor Spanberger signed the following bipartisan bills to connect Virginians with apprenticeships, expand economic opportunity, and strengthen Virginia schools:   HB332 (Delegate Sam Rasoul), SB203 (Senator David Suetterlein) — Making it easier to get career and technical education teachers into the classroom. Passed unanimously. HB275 (Delegate Sam Rasoul), SB10 (Senator David Suetterlein) — Allowing more high school students to start an apprenticeship in culinary arts or information technology. Passed unanimously. HB423 (Delegate Sam Rasoul), SB242 (Senator Christopher Head) — Supporting Virginia’s healthcare workforce by adding the Appalachian College of Pharmacy, Virginia’s only three-year Doctor of Pharmacy Program, to the Board of the Roanoke Higher Education Authority. Passed with bipartisan support. HB1153 (Delegate Sam Rasoul), SB820 (Senator David Suetterlein) — Reducing youth violence by expanding the Community Builders Pilot Program established in Roanoke City Public Schools and Petersburg City Public School. HB924 (Delegate Sam Rasoul) — Directing the Board of Education and Superintendent of Public Instruction to support the improvement of low-performing schools. Passed with bipartisan support. HB643 (Delegate Sam Rasoul) — Strengthening the new School Performance and Support Framework accountability system based on recommendations from JLARC. Passed with bipartisan support. HB1283 (Delegate Ellen McLaughlin), SB742 (Senator Christopher Head) — Ensuring clear graduation requirements for Virginia students and parents. Passed unanimously.   BACKGROUND   In her first 100 days in office, Governor Spanberger has remained laser-focused on building a stronger, safer, and more affordable Virginia. The Governor has signed bipartisan legislation to lower costs for families, announced more than $4.7 billion in new business investment creating more than 3,000 new jobs across the Commonwealth, and worked to contend with the uncertainty coming from Washington that is making life more expensive for all Virginians.   Since January, Governor Spanberger has worked alongside legislators to make healthcare, housing, and energy more affordable, accessible, and reliable for Virginians. The Governor recently signed her entire Affordable Virginia Agenda — a package of bills to address high housing, healthcare, and energy costs announced by the Governor and General Assembly in December — into law. ###

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