2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia

none related races 2014 United States House of Representatives elections February 2026 January 2014 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia Virginia legislative no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia 2016 All 11 Virginia seats to the United States House of Representatives 2014 11 04 Republican Party (United States) 8 8 1,143,747 53.56% 3.39% Democratic Party (United States) 3 3 845,939 39.62% 8.66% 320px District results 320px County and independent city results Republican #E27F90 50–60% #CC2F4A 60–70% #D40000 70–80% #aa0000 80–90% Democratic #B9D7FF 40–50% #86B6F2 50–60% #4389E3 60–70% #1666CB 70–80% #0645b4 80–90% #002b84 90–100% The 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia were held on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, to elect the 11 members from the state of Virginia to the United States House of Representatives, one from each of the state's 11 congressional districts. On the same day, elections took place for other federal and state offices, including an election to the United States Senate. Primary elections, in which party nominees were chosen, were held on June 10, 2014.2014 Election Calendar https://web.archive.org/web/20131219173413/http://www.sbe.virginia.gov/Files/Media/Calendar/2014Nov_Election%20Calendar.pdf December 19, 2013 website of Virginia's State Board of Elections On June 10, 2014, Republican Eric Cantor became the first sitting House majority leader to lose in a primary election since the position was created in 1899. Light turnout in 7th District primary Richmond Times-Dispatch June 10, 2014 http://www.timesdispatch.com/news/state-regional/virginia-politics/light-turnout-in-th-district-primary/article_25649bd2-f04b-11e3-8fbc-0017a43b2370.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200908082135/https://richmond.com/news/state-regional/virginia-politics/light-turnout-in-th-district-primary/article_25649bd2-f04b-11e3-8fbc-0017a43b2370.html September 8, 2020 live Majority Leaders of the House (1899 to present) Office of the Historian United States House of Representatives http://history.house.gov/People/Office/Majority-Leaders/ June 10, 2014 https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/eric-cantor-loses-primary-tea-party-challenger-huge/story?id=24081609 Eric Cantor Loses Primary to Tea Party Challenger In Huge Upset June 10, 2014 Shushannah Walshe John Parkinson World News ABC News https://web.archive.org/web/20140611015841/https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/eric-cantor-loses-primary-tea-party-challenger-huge/story?id=24081609 June 11, 2014 live As of , this is the last time Republicans won the House popular vote in Virginia, although they would nevertheless continue to hold a majority of seats in the state until 2018. 2 Overview United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia, 2014http://historical.elections.virginia.gov/elections/search/year_from:2014/year_to:2014/office_id:5 Virginia Elections Database » Search ElectionsPartyVotesPercentageSeats beforeSeats after+/– Republican 1,143,747 53.56% 8 8 - Democratic 845,939 39.62% 3 3 - Libertarian 47,038 2.20% 0 0 - Independent Greens 30,662 1.44% 0 0 - Green 1,739 0.08% 0 0 - Independents/Write-In 66,206 3.10% 0 0 - Totals 2,135,331 100.00% 11 11 — By district Results of the 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia by district:Haas Karen L. Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 4, 2014 http://history.house.gov/Institution/Election-Statistics/Election-Statistics/ Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives October 28, 2019 March 9, 2015 DistrictRepublicanDemocraticOthersTotalResult Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes %District 1 131,861 62.90% 72,059 34.38% 5,701 2.72% 209,621 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 2 101,558 58.68% 71,178 41.13% 324 0.19% 173,060 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 3 0 0.00% 139,197 94.43% 8,205 5.57% 147,402 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 4 120,684 60.15% 75,270 37.52% 4,684 2.33% 200,638 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 5 124,735 60.86% 73,482 35.86% 6,728 3.28% 204,945 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 6 133,898 74.51% 0 0.00% 45,810 25.49% 179,708 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 7 148,026 60.83% 89,914 36.95% 5,411 2.22% 243,351 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 8 63,810 31.42% 128,102 63.08% 11,164 5.50% 203,076 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 9 117,465 72.15% 0 0.00% 45,350 27.85% 162,815 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 10 125,914 56.49% 89,957 40.36% 7,039 3.16% 222,910 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 11 75,796 40.36% 106,780 56.86% 5,229 2.78% 187,805 100.0% Democratic holdTotal 1,143,747 53.56% 845,939 39.62% 145,645 6.82% 2,135,331 100.0% District 1 2014 Virginia's 1st congressional district election Virginia presidential no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 1 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 1 2016 x150px File:Rob Wittman, Official Portrait, 112th Congress (cropped).jpg Rob Wittman Republican Party (United States) 131,861 62.9% File:3x4.svg Norm Mosher Democratic Party (United States) 72,059 34.4% File:2014 general election in Virginia's 1st congressional district by locality.svg 200px County and independent city resultsWittman: #ed8883 50–60% #e55751 60–70% #d02823 70–80% #b00000 80–90% Mosher: #8da9e2 50–60% #678cd7 60–70% U.S. Representative Rob Wittman Republican Party (United States) Rob Wittman Republican Party (United States)Virginia's 1st congressional district Republican Rob Wittman had represented Virginia's 1st congressional district since 2007 and ran for re-election. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Rob Wittman, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Anthony Riedel, public relations specialist for National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundationhttp://www.timesdispatch.com/news/state-regional/virginia-politics/riedel-to-challenge-wittman-for-congress/article_1930873e-b2cc-11e3-83d1-001a4bcf6878.html Riedel to challenge Wittman for Congress Andrew Cain Richmond Times-Dispatch March 23, 2014 March 25, 2014 Results Republican primary resultshttp://electionresults.virginia.gov/resultsSW.aspx?type=CON&map=CTY Unofficial Results - Primary Election - June 10, 2014 September 18, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141130012704/http://electionresults.virginia.gov/resultsSW.aspx?type=CON&map=CTY November 30, 2014 dead mdy-all Republican Party (United States) Rob Wittman (incumbent) 13,292 76.2 Republican Party (United States) Anthony Riedel 4,159 23.8 17,451 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Norm Mosher, former navy officer and U.S. Senate stafferhttp://www.va1stcddems.org/2014-call-to-convention/ 2014 Call to Convention April 11, 2014http://www.va1stcddems.org/2014/06/07/first-district-democrats-nominate-norm-mosher-for-congress/ Virginia First Congressional District Democratic Committee June 11, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140714230223/http://www.va1stcddems.org/2014/06/07/first-district-democrats-nominate-norm-mosher-for-congress/ July 14, 2014 dead http://www.wjla.com/articles/2014/06/u-s-rep-wittman-defeats-riedel-in-1st-district-republican-primary-103987.html U.S. Rep. Wittman defeats Riedel in 1st District Republican primary wjla.com June 10, 2014 June 12, 2014 July 26, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140726111231/http://www.wjla.com/articles/2014/06/u-s-rep-wittman-defeats-riedel-in-1st-district-republican-primary-103987.html dead Minor candidates Chris Hailey (write-in), government teacher at Lafayette High Schoolhttps://www.facebook.com/chris.hailey.161?fref=ts Chris Hailey Facebook 2014-08-08 Gail Parker (independent), retired U.S. Air Force officer and perennial candidate http://www.thegreenpapers.com/G14/VA Virginia 2014 General Election The Green Papers April 23, 2014http://www.staffordcountysun.com/news/article_1dcba672-295a-5051-924a-8ecba51cd8c4.html?mode=jqm https://archive.today/20140623213541/http://www.staffordcountysun.com/news/article_1dcba672-295a-5051-924a-8ecba51cd8c4.html?mode=jqm dead June 23, 2014 Democratic challenger wages uphill battle Stafford County Sun September 18, 2014 http://www.votejoinrun.us/2014.05.01_arch.html#1401280490913 Independent Greens of Virginia Gail for Rail Parker Indy Green Party on the ballot May 28, 2014 June 27, 2014 Withdrew Xavian Draper (Libertarian) did not achieve ballot access. Xavian Draper for U.S. Congress Xavian Draper http://xaviandraper.com/home January 30, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140203194328/http://xaviandraper.com/home February 3, 2014 dead mdy-all Air Force Reserve officer to run as Libertarian against Wittman Richmond Times Dispatch http://www.timesdispatch.com/news/state-regional/virginia-politics/air-force-reserve-officer-to-run-as-libertarian-against-wittman/article_1353c2fe-8635-11e3-8d63-001a4bcf6878.html January 26, 2014 January 30, 2014 http://wydaily.com/2014/02/04/libertarian-to-challenge-wittman-for-house-seat WYDaily.com Libertarian to Challenge Wittman for House Seat February 4, 2014 June 11, 2014 July 14, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140714122826/http://wydaily.com/2014/02/04/libertarian-to-challenge-wittman-for-house-seat dead http://sbe.virginia.gov/Files/Cast%20Your%20Ballot/Candidate%20List/20141104USHouse.pdf Virginia State Board of Elections List of Candidates July 22, 2014 July 29, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140812142658/http://sbe.virginia.gov/Files/Cast%20Your%20Ballot/Candidate%20List/20141104USHouse.pdf August 12, 2014 dead General election Endorsements Rob Wittman (R) Organizations National Federation of Independent Business http://bearingdrift.com/2014/05/30/nfib-endorses-gop-congressional-incumbents-gingpac-endorses-cantor-too/ Nfib endorses gop congressional incumbents; gingpac endorses cantor too bearingdrift.com May 30, 2014 June 24, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140601191007/http://bearingdrift.com/2014/05/30/nfib-endorses-gop-congressional-incumbents-gingpac-endorses-cantor-too/ June 1, 2014 live National Rifle Association - Political Victory Fund http://jhpolitics.com/2014/06/cantor-snags-nra-endorsement-as-brat-dodges/ Cantor Snags NRA Endorsement as Brat Dodges June 2, 2014 June 24, 2014 September 3, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140903122315/http://jhpolitics.com/2014/06/cantor-snags-nra-endorsement-as-brat-dodges/ dead Grades & Endorsements Virginia https://www.nrapvf.org/grades/virginia/ nrapvf.org NRA-PVF 27 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141104214627/https://www.nrapvf.org/grades/virginia/ 4 November 2014 National Right to Life CommitteeNational Right to Life Endorsements in Virginia http://www.nrlpac.org/2014-endorsements/VA-2014.pdf nrlpac.org 27 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20150425064606/http://www.nrlpac.org/2014-endorsements/VA-2014.pdf 25 April 2015 Norm Mosher (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO2014 AFL-CIO Endorsements (as of 2 September 2014) https://www.iatselocal2.com/pdfs/SF_Endorsements_as_of_9_2_14.pdf iatselocal2.com AFL-CIO 17 February 2023 2 September 2014 Organizations LGBT DemocratsEndorsed Candidates http://lgbtvadem.org/candidates/ lgbtvadem.org 27 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141108151446/http://lgbtvadem.org/candidates/ 8 November 2014 8 November 2014 Gail Parker (IG) Organizations Independent Greens of Virginia Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report2014 House Race Ratings for November 3, 2014 http://cookpolitical.com/house/charts/race-ratings House: Race Ratings Cook Political Report November 3, 2014Safe RNovember 3, 2014 Rothenberg2014 House Ratings (October 24, 2014) http://rothenbergpoliticalreport.com/ratings/house House Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report October 24, 2014Safe R October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal Ball2014 House http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2014-house Sabato's Crystal Ball April 10, 2014 April 11, 2014Safe R October 30, 2014RCPSafe R November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsDaily Kos Elections House race ratings: Initial ratings for 2014 http://www.dailykos.com/election-outlook/2014-race-ratings#house Daily Kos Elections November 4, 2014Safe R November 4, 2014 Results Virginia's 1st congressional district, 2014 Republican Party (United States) Rob Wittman (incumbent) 131,861 62.9 Democratic Party (United States) Norm Mosher 72,059 34.4 Independent Greens of Virginia Gail Parker 5,097 2.4 606 0.3 209,623 100.0 Republican Party (United States) External links Rob Wittman campaign website Norm Mosher campaign website https://web.archive.org/web/20140627212305/http://www.normmosher.com/ June 27, 2014 Gail Parker campaign website District 2 2014 Virginia's 2nd congressional district election Virginia Presidential no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 2 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 2 2016 File:Scott Rigell, Official Portrait, 112th Congress (cropped).jpg Scott Rigell Republican Party (United States) 101,558 58.7% File:Suzanne Patrick, 2001 (cropped).jpg Suzanne Patrick Democratic Party (United States) 71,178 41.1% File:2014 general election in Virginia's 2nd congressional district by locality.svg 200px County and independent city resultsRigell: #ed8883 50–60% #e55751 60–70% U.S. Representative Scott Rigell Republican Party (United States) Scott Rigell Republican Party (United States)Virginia's 2nd congressional district Republican Scott Rigell represented Virginia's 2nd congressional district since 2011. He won re-election to a second term in 2012 against Democratic businessman Paul Hirschbiel with 54% of the vote. Rigell ran for re-election. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Scott Rigell, incumbent U.S. representative Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Suzanne Patrick, retired Navy Commander http://atr.rollcall.com/rigell-receives-democratic-challenger-va02/ Rigell Receives Democratic Challenger #VA02 Emily Cahn Roll Call August 27, 2013 August 27, 2013 Minor parties Withdrew Allen Knapp (Libertarian) was not listed on the ballot. http://lpva.com/HTML/ourCandidates.php Our Candidates Libertarian Party of Virginia March 21, 2014 March 23, 2014 December 26, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131226122818/http://lpva.com/HTML/ourCandidates.php dead John Smith (Independent Green) was not listed on the ballot. General election Endorsements Scott Rigell (R) Organizations National Federation of Independent Business National Right to Life Committee Suzanne Patrick (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Organizations EMILY's List http://www.farmteam.org/2013/09/25/emilys-list-puts-patrick-on-the-list/ The Farm Team Emily's List Puts Patrick On The List September 25, 2013 June 24, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141101050721/http://www.farmteam.org/2013/09/25/emilys-list-puts-patrick-on-the-list/ November 1, 2014 dead LGBT Democrats Sierra Club2014 November 4th, General Election http://content.sierraclub.org/voterguide/endorsements sierraclub.org 15 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141105153729/http://content.sierraclub.org/voterguide/endorsements 5 November 2014 Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe R October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R October 30, 2014RCPSafe R November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe R November 4, 2014 Results Virginia's 2nd congressional district, 2014 Republican Party (United States) Scott Rigell (incumbent) 101,558 58.7 Democratic Party (United States) Suzanne Patrick 71,178 41.1 326 0.2 173,062 100.0 Republican Party (United States) External links Scott Rigell campaign website Suzanne Patrick campaign website District 3 2014 Virginia's 3rd congressional district election Virginia Presidential no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 3 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 3 2016 File:Robert C. Scott 113th Congress (cropped).jpg Bobby Scott Democratic Party (United States) 139,197 94.4% File:2014 general election in Virginia's 3rd congressional district by county and independent city.svg County and independent city results Scott: #3357a2 80–90% #244079 >90% U.S. Representative Bobby Scott Democratic Party (United States) Bobby Scott Democratic Party (United States)Virginia's 3rd congressional district Democrat Bobby Scott had represented Virginia's 3rd congressional district since 1993. He won re-election to an eleventh term in 2012 against Republican businessman Dean Longo, with 81% of the vote. Scott ran for re-election unopposed. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Bobby Scott, incumbent U.S. representative Minor parties Justin Gandino-Saadein (independent) was not listed on the ballot. https://www.dailypress.com/2014/05/06/norfolk-marine-seeks-scotts-seat/ Norfolk Marine seeks Scott's seat DailyPress May 6, 2014 June 15, 2014 July 14, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140714222859/http://articles.dailypress.com/2014-05-06/news/dp-nws-scott-challenger-20140506_1_minimum-wage-marine-corps-bobby-scott live Justin Upshaw (Libertarian) was not listed on the ballot.https://www.facebook.com/Upshaw4Office?ref=br_tf Justin L Upshaw For US Congress Facebook 2014-08-08 General election Endorsements Bobby Scott (D) Labor unions National Association of Letter CarriersNALC Voter Guide http://www.nalc.org/government-affairs/map NALC 15 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141103204943/http://www.nalc.org/government-affairs/map 3 November 2014 Organizations Everytown for Gun SafetyEverytown Releases Endorsements, TV Ads and Announces Gun Sense Voter Campaign Road Show Heading to Washington State http://everytown.org/press/everytown-releases-endorsements-tv-ads-and-announces-gun-sense-voter-campaign-road-show-heading-to-washington-state/ Everytown For Gun Safety 20 October 2014 Human Rights Campaign2014 Endorsements http://www.hrc.org/resources/entry/2014-endorsements hrc.org Human Rights Campaign 15 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141103082839/http://www.hrc.org/resources/entry/2014-endorsements 3 November 2014 8 October 2014 Sierra Club Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D October 30, 2014RCPSafe D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe D November 4, 2014 Results Virginia's 3rd congressional district, 2014 Democratic Party (United States) Bobby Scott (incumbent) 139,197 94.4 8,206 5.6 147,403 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) External Links Bobby Scott campaign website District 4 2014 Virginia's 4th congressional district election Virginia Presidential no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 4 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 4 2016 File:Randy Forbes, official portrait, 109th Congress, standing (cropped).jpg Randy Forbes Republican Party (United States) 120,684 60.1% File:3x4.svg Elliott Fausz Democratic Party (United States) 75,270 37.5% File:2014 general election in Virginia's 4th congressional district by locality.svg County and independent city results Forbes: #ed8883 50–60% #e55751 60–70% #d02823 70–80% #b00000 80–90%Fausz: #8da9e2 50–60% U.S. Representative Randy Forbes Republican Party (United States) Randy Forbes Republican Party (United States)Virginia's 4th congressional district Republican Randy Forbes had represented Virginia's 4th congressional district since 2001. He won re-election in 2012 against Democratic Chesapeake City Councilwoman Ella Ward, with 57% of the vote. Forbes ran for re-election. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Randy Forbes, incumbent U.S. representative Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Elliott Fausz, publishing manager Minor parties Bo Brown (Libertarian), accounting professionalhttp://lpva.com/HTML/ourCandidates.php LPVA - Our Candidates February 13, 2014 December 26, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131226122818/http://lpva.com/HTML/ourCandidates.php dead Withdrew Albert Burckardt (Independent Green) was not listed on the ballot. General election Endorsements Randy Forbes (R) Organizations National Federation of Independent Business National Rifle Association - Political Victory Fund National Right to Life Committee Elliott Fausz (D) U.S. Senators Mark Warner, U.S. senator (2009-present)Mark Warner Endorses Elliott Fausz http://www.fausz4congress.com/news/mark-warner-endorses-elliott-fausz fausz4congress.com 27 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141031183019/http://www.fausz4congress.com/news/mark-warner-endorses-elliott-fausz 31 October 2014 31 October 2014 State officials Ralph Northam, Lieutenant Governor of VirginiaLt. Governor Ralph Northam Endorses Elliott Fausz http://www.fausz4congress.com/news/lt-governor-ralph-northam-endorses-elliott-fausz fausz4congress.com 27 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141031183021/http://www.fausz4congress.com/news/lt-governor-ralph-northam-endorses-elliott-fausz 31 October 2014 30 October 2014 Labor unions AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers Police Benevolent Association United Auto Workers Organizations Alliance for Retired Americans LGBT Democrats Bo Brown (L) Organizations The Virginia Liberty Party http://www.virginialibertyparty.com/2014/06/the-virginia-liberty-party-2014-general_16.html The Virginia Liberty Party 2014 General Election Endorsements Virginia Liberty Party June 16, 2014 June 24, 2014 Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe R October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R October 30, 2014RCPSafe R November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe R November 4, 2014 Results Virginia's 4th congressional district, 2014 Republican Party (United States) Randy Forbes (incumbent) 120,684 60.1 Democratic Party (United States) Elliott Fausz 75,270 37.5 Libertarian Party (United States) Bo Brown 4,427 2.2 263 0.1 200,644 100.0 Republican Party (United States) External links Randy Forbes campaign website https://web.archive.org/web/20140612235302/http://www.randyforbes.com/ June 12, 2014 Elliott Fausz campaign website https://web.archive.org/web/20140729062457/http://www.fausz4congress.com/ July 29, 2014 Bo Brown campaign website District 5 2014 Virginia's 5th congressional district election Virginia Presidential no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 5 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 5 2016 File:Robert Hurt, Official Portrait, 112th Congress (cropped).jpg Robert Hurt Republican Party (United States) 124,735 60.9% File:3x4.svg Lawrence Gaughan Democratic Party (United States) 73,482 35.9% File:2014 general election in Virginia's 5th congressional district by county.svg 230px County and independent city resultsHurt: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% Gaughan: #a5b0ff 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #584cde 70–80% U.S. Representative Robert Hurt Republican Party (United States) Robert Hurt Republican Party (United States) Virginia's 5th congressional district Republican Robert Hurt had represented Virginia's 5th congressional district since 2011. He won re-election to a second term in 2012 against Democrat John W. Douglass, with 55% of the vote. Hurt ran for re-election. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Robert Hurt, incumbent U.S. representative Democratic convention Candidates Nominee Lawrence Gaughan, actor and political activisthttp://www.nbc29.com/story/24945347/lawrence-gaughan-announces-candidacy-for-5th-district-congressional-seat Lawrence Gaughan Announces Candidacy for 5th District Congressional Seat WVIR-TV March 11, 2014 March 25, 2014 March 25, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140325220808/http://www.nbc29.com/story/24945347/lawrence-gaughan-announces-candidacy-for-5th-district-congressional-seat dead Eliminated at the convention Ben Hudson, teacher and retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Results Hudson challenged Gaughan at the Democratic convention on May 31, 2014. Gaughan won the nomination.http://www.democratsva5.org Democrats of the 5th Congressional District, Virginia Democratsva5.org 2014-05-31 2014-08-08http://bearingdrift.com/2014/02/22/robert-hurt-gets-democratic-challenger-in-fifth-congressional-district/ Robert Hurt Gets Democratic Challenger in Fifth Congressional District Bearing Drift Sincere Rick February 23, 2014 February 23, 2014 Minor parties Kenneth Hildebrandt (Independent Green), former chiropractic physician Paul Jones (Libertarian), entrepreneur and owner of the Belvedere Company http://bearingdrift.com/2014/05/22/virginia-libertarians-recruit-full-slate-for-congress/ Virginia libertarians recruit full slate for congress BearingDrift May 22, 2014 June 11, 2014 http://www.i-newswire.com/belvedere-company-owner-uncovers/267382 Belvedere Company Owner Uncovers Eight "Crazy" Pepper Spray Laws in USA i-newswire.com March 25, 2014 June 12, 2014 http://wina.com/podcasts/paul-jones/ 1070 WINA Paul Jones June 6, 2014 June 24, 2014 General election Endorsements Robert Hurt (R) Organizations National Federation of Independent Business National Rifle Association - Political Victory Fund National Right to Life Committee Lawrence Gaughan (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Organizations LGBT Democrats Paul Jones (L) Organizations The Virginia Liberty Party Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe R October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R October 30, 2014RCPSafe R November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe R November 4, 2014 Results Virginia's 5th congressional district, 2014 Republican Party (United States) Robert Hurt (incumbent) 124,735 60.9 Democratic Party (United States) Lawrence Gaughan 73,482 35.9 Libertarian Party (United States) Paul Jones 4,298 2.1 Independent Greens of Virginia Kenneth Hildebrandt 2,209 1.1 224 0.1 204,948 100.0 Republican Party (United States) External links Robert Hurt campaign website Lawrence Gaughan campaign website https://web.archive.org/web/20140325221734/http://www.gaughanforcongress.com/ March 25, 2014 Paul Jones campaign page Kenneth Hildebrandt campaign website District 6 2014 Virginia's 6th congressional district election Virginia presidential no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 6 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 6 2016 x150px File:Bob Goodlatte official photo (cropped).jpg Bob Goodlatte Republican Party (United States) 133,898 74.5% 3x4.svg Will Hammer Libertarian Party (United States) 22,161 12.3% File:2014 general election in Virginia's 6th congressional district by county.svg 230px County and independent city results Goodlatte: #ed8883 50–60% #e55751 60–70% #d02823 70–80% #b00000 80–90% U.S. Representative Bob Goodlatte Republican Party (United States) Bob Goodlatte Republican Party (United States) 21,447 11.9% Independent Greens of Virginia File:3x4.svg Elaine HildebrandtVirginia's 6th congressional district Republican Bob Goodlatte had represented Virginia's 6th congressional district since 1993. He won his eleventh term to Congress over Democrat Andy Schmookler with 65% of the vote in 2012. Goodlatte was running for re-election. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Bob Goodlatte, incumbent U.S. representative Democratic primary Bruce Elder, a Staunton City Councilman, the only Democrat to file, had to end his campaign after being diagnosed with cancer.http://augustafreepress.com/bruce-elder-ends-congressional-campaign-fighting-cancer/ Bruce Elder ends congressional campaign: Fighting cancer Augusta Free Press February 12, 2014 February 2, 2016 As a result, Democrats did not field any candidate to challenge Goodlatte.http://www.whsv.com/home/headlines/Democrats-Not-Challenging-Goodlatte-in-6th-District-259247811.html Democrats Not Challenging Goodlatte in 6th District WHSV-TV Ponton Brendan May 14, 2014 February 2, 2016January 2022 InternetArchiveBot yes Candidates Withdrawn Bruce Elder, Staunton City Councilman Minor parties Will Hammer (Libertarian) http://www.timesdispatch.com/news/local/government-politics/hammer-receives-libertarian-nod-in-th/article_899ebc00-d899-11e3-a583-001a4bcf6878.html Hammer receives Libertarian nod in 6th May 10, 2014 June 24, 2014 http://www.dailyprogress.com/newsvirginian/libertarian-candidate-confirmed-as-goodlatte-opponent/article_5976e7ba-f71f-11e3-b62a-0017a43b2370.html Libertarian candidate confirmed as Goodlatte opponent Daily Press June 19, 2014 June 24, 2014 Elaine Hildebrandt (Independent Green) General election Endorsements Bob Goodlatte (R) Organizations National Federation of Independent Business National Rifle Association - Political Victory Fund National Right to Life Committee Will Hammer (L) Organizations The Virginia Liberty Party Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe R October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R October 30, 2014RCPSafe R November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe R November 4, 2014 Results Virginia's 6th congressional district, 2014 Republican Party (United States) Bob Goodlatte (incumbent) 133,898 74.5 Libertarian Party (United States) Will Hammer 22,161 12.3 Independent Greens of Virginia Elaine Hildebrandt 21,447 11.9 2,202 1.2 179,708 100.0 Republican Party (United States) External links Bob Goodlatte campaign website Will Hammer campaign website District 7 2014 Virginia's 7th congressional district election Virginia presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 7 2014 (special) 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 7 2016 x150px File:Dave Brat, official portrait, 114th Congress (cropped).jpg Dave Brat Republican Party (United States) 148,026 60.8% File:3x4.svg Jack Trammell Democratic Party (United States) 89,914 36.9% File:2014 general election in Virginia's 7th congressional district by locality.svg 230px County and independent city resultsBrat: #f1b4b2 40–50% #ed8883 50–60% #e55751 60–70% U.S. Representative Dave Brat Republican Party (United States) Dave Brat Republican Party (United States)Virginia's 7th congressional district Eric Cantor, the U.S. House Majority Leader, had represented the 7th District since 2001. Cantor won re-election to a seventh term in 2012 against Democrat Wayne Powell with 58% of the vote. Republican primary On June 10, 2014, Cantor lost the Republican primary to college professor Dave Brat. This was the first time a sitting House Majority Leader lost a primary election since the position was created in 1899. Candidates Nominee Dave Brat, Randolph–Macon College professor and economist http://wtvr.com/2014/01/09/dave-brat-challenges-eric-cantor/ Randolph-Macon professor to challenge Eric Cantor January 9, 2014 January 9, 2014 Eliminated in primary Eric Cantor, incumbent U.S. representative and House Majority Leader Withdrawn Pete Greenwald, Senior Naval Science Instructor at Chesterfield County Public Schools http://thepatriotsbunker.com/news/gordontaylor/petergreenwald-1.html Peter Greenwald Challenges Eric Cantor In VA-7 January 4, 2014 February 21, 2014 Polling Poll sourceDate(s)administeredSamplesizekey Key:A – all adultsRV – registered votersLV – likely votersV – unclearMargin of error EricCantor DaveBrat Undecided McLaughlin & Associates (R-Cantor)McLaughlin & Associates (R-Cantor) May 27–28, 2014 400 ±4.9% 62% 28% 11% Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of May 21, 2014CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handEric Cantor (R)$6,649,687$7,699,242$30,692Dave Brat (R)$206,663$122,792$122,792Source: Federal Election Commissionhttps://www.fec.gov/data/elections/house/VA/07/2014/ Virginia - House District 7 Federal Election Commission Results thumb|229x229px|County and independent city results #FACA33 Brat #FACA33 50–60% #D0A828 60–70% #e27f7f Cantor #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Dave Brat 36,105 55.5 Republican Party (United States) Eric Cantor (incumbent) 28,912 44.5 65,017 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Jack Trammell, Randolph-Macon College professor Eric Cantor succumbs to tea party challenger Tuesday The Washington Post Robert Costa David A. Fahrenthold June 10, 2014 https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/eric-cantor-faces-tea-party-challenge-tuesday/2014/06/10/17da5d20-f092-11e3-bf76-447a5df6411f_story.html Minor parties James Carr (Libertarian), financial analyst http://www.timesdispatch.com/news/state-regional/virginia-politics/libertarian-certified-as-house-candidate-in-the-th-district/article_eaa1d1b6-f99d-11e3-81f2-0017a43b2370.html Libertarian certified as House candidate in the 7th District Richmond Times Dispatch June 21, 2014 June 24, 2014 Withdrew Tareq Salahi (Independent Green), television personality and write-in candidate for governor in 2013 (declared as a Republican, then switched parties). http://www.votejoinrun.us/id84.html Tareq Salahi Independent Green Party Independent Greens of Virginia June 26, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140809180012/http://www.votejoinrun.us/id84.html August 9, 2014 dead mdy-all http://hoh.rollcall.com/tareq-salahi-wants-what-frank-wolfs-got/ Roll Call Tareq Salahi Wants What Frank Wolf's Got December 17, 2013 June 26, 2014 December 17, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141217113308/http://hoh.rollcall.com/tareq-salahi-wants-what-frank-wolfs-got/ dead http://www.votejoinrun.us/2014.03.01_arch.html#1395508546624 Independent Greens of Virginia Indy Green Party leaders urge Tareq Salahi to run for congress in 7th District March 22, 2014 June 26, 2014http://www.votejoinrun.us/news.html Independent Green Party News June 13, 2014 Independent Greens of Virginia June 26, 2014 Originally, Joe Oddo, the state chair for the Independent Greens, was listed as the 7th district's candidate. However, Salahi failed to file the required 1,000 signatures to get on the ballot.https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/tv/white-house-party-crasher-fails-to-make-ballot/2014/07/18/ec04f788-0eb8-11e4-b0dd-edc009ac1f9d_story.html https://web.archive.org/web/20140718223417/http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/tv/white-house-party-crasher-fails-to-make-ballot/2014/07/18/ec04f788-0eb8-11e4-b0dd-edc009ac1f9d_story.html dead July 18, 2014 White House party crasher fails to make ballot July 18, 2014 July 21, 2014 Washington Post Special election 2014 Virginia's 7th congressional district special election Virginia presidential no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 7 2012 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 7 2014 x150px File:Dave Brat official congressional photo (cropped).jpg Dave Brat Republican Party (United States) 148,841 61.7% File:3x4.svg Jack Trammell Democratic Party (United States) 91,236 37.8% File:2014 special election in Virginia's 7th congressional district by locality.svg 230px County and independent city results Brat: #ed8883 50–60% #e55751 60–70% #d02823 70–80% U.S. Representative Eric Cantor Republican Party (United States) Dave Brat Republican Party (United States) A special election was held on the same date as the general election as Cantor resigned from Congress on August 18, 2014, after his surprise loss to Brat.http://www.timesdispatch.com/news/state-regional/virginia-politics/cantor-to-resign-from-congress-on-aug/article_b62e871b-fa55-57fe-9019-6efaf52cbcc7.html Cantor to resign from Congress on Aug. 18 Schmidt Markus Richmond Times-Dispatch August 1, 2014 August 1, 2014 https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/eric-cantor-step-house-majority-leader/story?id=24092285 Eric Cantor to Step Down as House Majority Leader Zeleny Jeff John Parkinson June 11, 2014 ABC News June 12, 2014http://www.cnn.com/2014/06/11/politics/cantor-resign-majority-leader/index.html?hpt=hp_c2 Eric Cantor will leave House leadership post after stunning loss CNN June 11, 2014 Results Virginia's 7th congressional district, 2014 (special) Republican Party (United States) Dave Brat 148,841 61.7 Democratic Party (United States) Jack Trammell 91,236 37.8 1,263 0.5 241,340 100.0 Republican Party (United States) General election Endorsements Dave Brat (R) State officials Mitt Romney, former governor of Massachusetts and 2012 Republican presidential nomineehttps://www.facebook.com/mittromney/posts/10152349557446121 Mitt Romney - We need more people in Congress who... - Facebook Facebook November 7, 2014 Organizations Eagle Forum2014 Candidates Endorsed By Eagle Forum PAC http://www.eagleforum.org/election/endorse.html eagleforum.org 15 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141013040836/http://www.eagleforum.org/election/endorse.html 13 October 2014 10 October 2024 The Fredericksburg Virginia Patriots http://api.ning.com/files/fXUwj8AcBInOujczp8T7stcz9Sn8Dmi9CBtbvbnnJA05AYOF9L1ecbZ6-x6G7fKlNfnQAMftJfeSbFO3enx0f6RSfrSsVnj6/42714FREDPATSminutes.doc The Fredericksburg Virginia Patriots 2014 Primary Election Endorsements Fredericksburg Virginia Patriots April 27, 2014 November 29, 2014 January 6, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150106020245/http://api.ning.com/files/fXUwj8AcBInOujczp8T7stcz9Sn8Dmi9CBtbvbnnJA05AYOF9L1ecbZ6-x6G7fKlNfnQAMftJfeSbFO3enx0f6RSfrSsVnj6/42714FREDPATSminutes.doc dead National Rifle Association - Political Victory Fund Tea Party Express2014 Tea Party Express Endorsements http://www.teapartyexpress.org/2014-endorsements teapartyexpress.org June 5, 2013 15 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141028155721/http://www.teapartyexpress.org/2014-endorsements 28 October 2014 The Virginia Liberty Party Jack Trammell (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO James Carr (L) Organizations The Virginia Liberty Party Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe R October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R October 30, 2014RCPSafe R November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe R November 4, 2014 Results Virginia's 7th congressional district, 2014 Republican Party (United States) Dave Brat 148,026 60.8 Democratic Party (United States) Jack Trammell 89,914 36.9 Libertarian Party (United States) James Carr 5,086 2.1 332 0.1 243,358 100.0 Republican Party (United States) External links Dave Brat campaign website Jack Trammell campaign website James Carr campaign website District 8 2014 Virginia's 8th congressional district election Virginia presidential no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 8 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 8 2016 x150px File:Donald Beyer, official 114th Congress photo portrait.jpg Don Beyer Democratic Party (United States) 128,102 63.1% File:3x4.svg Micah Edmond Republican Party (United States) 63,810 31.4% x250px 250px County and independent city results Beyer: #8da9e2 50–60% #678cd7 60–70% U.S. Representative Jim Moran Democratic Party (United States) Don Beyer Democratic Party (United States)Virginia's 8th congressional district Democrat Jim Moran, who had represented Virginia's 8th congressional district since 1991, was re-elected in 2012 over Republican Jay Patrick Murray with 65% of the vote. On January 15, 2014, Moran announced that he would retire from Congress, rather than run for re-election.https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/jim-moran-will-retire-at-the-end-of-the-year/2014/01/15/9d1b8ace-7dea-11e3-95c6-0a7aa80874bc_story.html Long-time Northern Virginia Democratic congressman James Moran to retire Ben Pershing The Washington Post January 15, 2014 January 15, 2014 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Don Beyer, former lieutenant governor (1990–1998), nominee for governor in 1997, and former United States Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein (2009–2013)https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/former-va-lg-don-beyer-will-enter-race-for-jim-morans-congressional-seat-this-week/2014/01/26/5ba6ce16-86ee-11e3-833c-33098f9e5267_story.html Former Va. Lt. Gov. Don Beyer will enter race for Jim Moran's congressional seat this week The Washington Post Pershing Ben January 26, 2014 January 27, 2014 Eliminated in primary Lavern Chatman, former president and CEO of the Northern Virginia Urban Leaguehttp://www.timesdispatch.com/news/state-regional/lopez-chatman-seek-moran-s-seat-democratic-field-rises-to/article_081ba2fe-8e7c-11e3-9b80-0017a43b2370.html Fields growing for Moran, Wolf seats Richmond Times-Dispatch Cain Andrew Schmidt Markus February 6, 2014 February 6, 2014 Adam Ebbin, state senatorhttp://www.gayrva.com/news-views/openly-gay-senator-adam-ebbin-announces-bid-for-va-congressional-seat/ Openly Gay Senator Adam Ebbin Announces Bid for VA Congressional Seat GayRVA January 30, 2014 January 30, 2014 February 1, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140201140107/http://www.gayrva.com/news-views/openly-gay-senator-adam-ebbin-announces-bid-for-va-congressional-seat/ dead William Euille, Mayor of Alexandriahttp://www.timesdispatch.com/news/state-regional/virginia-politics/alexandria-mayor-sen-ebbin-poised-to-seek-moran-s-seat/article_e7f4c74a-893e-11e3-9d8f-0017a43b2370.html Alexandria mayor, Sen. Ebbin poised to seek Moran's seat Richmond Times-Dispatch Cain Andrew January 30, 2014 January 30, 2014 Patrick Hope, state delegatehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/democrat-jay-fisette-rules-out-run-for-james-morans-house-seat/2014/01/22/21e4a138-83ad-11e3-9dd4-e7278db80d86_story.html Patrick Hope in, Jay Fisette out as field takes shape for James Moran's House seat Ben Pershing Patricia Sullivan The Washington Post January 22, 2014 January 23, 2014 Derek Hyra, college professor and Alexandria Planning Commission memberhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/derek-hyra-mark-levine-entering-democratic-field-to-replace-rep-james-p-moran-in-house/2014/02/17/270d9e2e-9598-11e3-8461-8a24c7bf0653_story.html Derek Hyra, Mark Levine entering Democratic field to replace Rep. James P. Moran in House Ben Pershing The Washington Post February 17, 2014 February 19, 2014 Mark Levine, talk radio host and former chief legislative counsel to Congressman Barney Frankhttp://www.arlnow.com/2014/02/18/talk-show-hosts-running-for-morans-seat/ Talk Radio Host Running For Moran's Seat Ethan Rothstein Arlington News February 18, 2014 February 19, 2014 Withdrawn Charniele Herring, state delegate and former chair of the Democratic Party of Virginiahttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/charniele-herring-will-join-field-for-moran-seat-step-down-as-chair-of-va-democrats/2014/01/23/2716b622-8476-11e3-8099-9181471f7aaf_story.html Charniele Herring will join field for Moran seat, step down as chair of Va. Democrats Ben Pershing The Washington Post January 23, 2014 January 23, 2014http://www.bluevirginia.us/diary/11533/breaking-charniele-herring-to-drop-out-of-8th-cd-race-tomorrow-and-then-there-were-8 BREAKING: Charniele Herring to Drop Out of 8th CD Race. And Then There Were 8.... Lowell Feld Blue Virginia May 11, 2014 May 12, 2014 Satish Korpe, businessmanhttp://www.bluevirginia.us/diary/11238/video-don-beyer-wins-gerry-connollys-st-patricks-day-straw-poll Video: Don Beyer Wins Gerry Connolly's St. Patrick's Day Straw Poll Lowell Feld Blue Virginia March 17, 2014 March 20, 2014https://www.facebook.com/KorpeforCongress/posts/330805573733657 I want to thank each and every one of you... Facebook May 9, 2014 May 12, 2014 Alfonso H. Lopez, state delegatehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/alfonso-lopez-officially-enters-crowded-race-for-jim-morans-congressional-seat/2014/02/05/23acc8a8-8e78-11e3-b46a-5a3d0d2130da_story.html Alfonso Lopez officially enters crowded race for Jim Moran's congressional seat Ben Pershing The Washington Post February 5, 2014 February 5, 2014http://atr.rollcall.com/alfonso-lopez-drops-out-of-moran-seat-race-in-virginia/ Democrat Drops Out of Race to Replace Moran in Virginia Emily Cahn Roll Call April 4, 2014 April 4, 2014 April 6, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140406033126/http://atr.rollcall.com/alfonso-lopez-drops-out-of-moran-seat-race-in-virginia/ dead Nancy Najarian, business development consultanthttp://www.timesdispatch.com/news/state-regional/another-democrat-joins-field-for-moran-s-seat-in-u/article_c2f72076-aad3-11e3-9c24-001a4bcf6878.html Another Democrat joins field for Moran's seat in U.S. House Richmond Times-Dispatch March 13, 2014 March 14, 2014https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/ballot-order-set-in-virginia-8th-district-congressional-primary/2014/04/02/b7669716-ba80-11e3-96ae-f2c36d2b1245_story.html Ballot order set in Virginia 8th district congressional primary The Washington Post April 2, 2014 April 2, 2014 Patricia Sullivan Bruce Shuttleworth, businessman and candidate for the seat in 2012http://atr.rollcall.com/democrats-dropping-like-flies-jim-moran Democrats Dropping Like Flies in Race to Replace Moran Roll Call May 15, 2014 May 16, 2014 May 17, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140517033139/http://atr.rollcall.com/democrats-dropping-like-flies-jim-moran/ dead Mark Sickles, state delegatehttp://atr.rollcall.com/fifth-democrat-to-enter-race-to-replace-jim-moran/ Fifth Democrat to Enter Race to Replace Jim Moran Emily Cahn Roll Call January 27, 2014 January 27, 2014 January 30, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140130071835/http://atr.rollcall.com/fifth-democrat-to-enter-race-to-replace-jim-moran/ deadhttp://fcnp.com/2014/03/12/delegate-mark-sickles-exits-race-to-replace-congressman-jim-moran/ Delegate Mark Sickles Exits Race to Replace Congressman Jim Moran Falls Church News-Press March 12, 2014 March 12, 2014 Declined Bob Brink, state delegatehttp://atr.rollcall.com/tidal-wave-of-va-democrats-candidates-eye-newly-open-house-seat/ Tidal Wave of Va. Democrats Eye Newly Open House Seat (Updated) Emily Cahn Roll Call January 15, 2014 January 23, 2014 January 19, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140119043244/http://atr.rollcall.com/tidal-wave-of-va-democrats-candidates-eye-newly-open-house-seat/ dead Aneesh Chopra, former chief technology officer of the United States and candidate for lieutenant governor in 2013https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/race-to-replace-jim-moran-could-attract-a-long-list-of-candidates/2014/01/15/cbeace28-7e08-11e3-95c6-0a7aa80874bc_story.html Race to replace Jim Moran could attract a long list of candidates The Washington Post January 15, 2014 January 23, 2014http://bluevirginia.us/diary/10998/aneesh-chopra-announces-he-isnot-a-candidate-for-the-8th-cd Aneesh Chopra Announces He Is....NOT a Candidate for the 8th CD Blue Virginia Feld Lowell February 6, 2014 February 6, 2014 Kerry J. Donley, former mayor of Alexandria Barbara Favola, state senatorhttps://twitter.com/benpershing/status/423522643099148288 Update on #VA08 cands... Ben Pershing Twitter January 15, 2014 January 23, 2014 Paul Ferguson, Arlington County Clerk of the Courthttp://bluevirginia.us/diary/10876/breaking-rep-jim-moran-to-retire-from-congress BREAKING: Rep. Jim Moran to Retire from Congress Blue Virginia Lowell Feld January 15, 2014 January 23, 2014 Jay Fisette, chair of the Arlington County Board of Supervisorshttp://www.arlnow.com/2014/01/23/fisette-not-interested-in-joining-dysfunctional-congress/ Fisette: Not Interested in Joining 'Dysfunctional' Congress Arlington News January 23, 2014 January 23, 2014 Libby Garvey, Arlington County Supervisor Rob Krupicka, state delegate Ryan McElveen, member of the Fairfax County School Boardhttps://twitter.com/Redistrict/status/423464474540920833 Some names in #VA08 floating around today... Dave Wasserman Twitter January 15, 2014 January 23, 2014 Jeff McKay, Fairfax County Supervisorhttp://mclean.patch.com/groups/elections/p/sickles-joins-growing-list-of-democrats-seeking-8th-congressional-district-nod Sickles Joins Growing List of Democrats Seeking 8th Congressional District Nod Jason Spencer McLean Patch January 27, 2014 January 29, 2014 Brian Moran, Secretary of Public Safety of Virginia, former state delegate and candidate for governor in 2009https://twitter.com/notlarrysabato/status/423856242734669824 Breaking: Brian Moran not running. Ben Tribbett Twitter January 16, 2014 January 23, 2014 Karyn Moranhttps://twitter.com/lowkell/status/424904285373992960 More rumors for the Virginia 8th CD: Karyn Moran, Don Beyer... Lowell Feld Twitter January 19, 2014 January 23, 2014 Jim Moran, incumbent U.S. representative Tom Perriello, former U.S. representative and president and CEO of the Center for American Progress Action Fundhttps://twitter.com/lowkell/status/423810707897860096 I just confirmed that @tomperriello is not... Lowell Feld Twitter January 16, 2014 January 23, 2014 Scott Surovell, state delegate Walter Tejada, Arlington County Supervisorhttps://twitter.com/benpershing/status/428651175714361344 Arlington board member Walter Tejada also mulling a #VA08 bid... Ben Pershing Twitter January 29, 2014 January 29, 2014 Endorsements Don Beyer State officials Howard Dean, former governor of Vermont and former chair of the Democratic National Committeehttp://fcnp.com/2014/03/12/howard-dean-returns-to-f-c-to-endorse-beyer/ Howard Dean Returns to F.C. to Endorse Beyer Falls Church News-Press March 12, 2014 March 20, 2014 Linwood Holton, former governor of Virginia Madeline Kunin, former governor of Vermonthttp://friendsofdonbeyer.com/news/former-governor-madeleine-kunin-endorses-don-beyer-congress/ Former Governor Madeline Kunin Endorses Don Beyer for Congress Don Beyer for Congress March 20, 2014 March 25, 2014 March 25, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140325222045/http://friendsofdonbeyer.com/news/former-governor-madeleine-kunin-endorses-don-beyer-congress/ dead John Milliken, former Virginia Secretary of Transportation Bill Richardson, former governor of New Mexico, former United States Secretary of Energy, and candidate for president in 2008 State legislators Bob Brink, state delegatehttp://www.alexandrianews.org/beyer-endorsements-include-secretary-bill-richardson-governor-howard-dean-peacepac/ Beyer Endorsements Include Secretary Bill Richardson, Governor Howard Dean, PeacePAC Alexandria News April 14, 2014 May 12, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140513025113/http://www.alexandrianews.org/beyer-endorsements-include-secretary-bill-richardson-governor-howard-dean-peacepac/ May 13, 2014 dead Judy Connally, former state delegate Karen Darner, former state delegate Ira Lechner, former state delegate Toddy Puller, state senatorhttp://friendsofdonbeyer.com/news/toddy-puller-endorses-don-beyer-congress/ Toddy Puller Endorses Don Beyer for Congress Don Beyer for Congress March 25, 2014 March 25, 2014 March 25, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140325221320/http://friendsofdonbeyer.com/news/toddy-puller-endorses-don-beyer-congress/ dead Jim Scott, former state delegate David Speck, former State Delegate and former Alexandria City Council member Marian Van Landingham, former state delegate Mary Margaret Whipple, former state senator Labor unions National Association of Postal Supervisors Professional Aviation Safety Specialists Organizations Council for a Livable Worldhttps://www.politico.com/tipsheets/morning-score/2014/02/obama-commits-to-at-least-18-democratic-fundraisersjindal-warns-of-modern-left-at-reagan-libraryfl-13-polls-show-sink-in-the-leadfriday-standingsbeyer-gets-a-new-endorsement-in-va-08-212543 Obama commits to at least 18 Democratic fundraisers—Jindal warns of 'modern left' at Reagan Library—FL-13 polls show Sink in the lead—Friday standings—Beyer gets a new endorsement in VA-08 Emily Schultheis Politico February 14, 2014 February 14, 2014 Newspapers Falls Church News-Presshttp://fcnp.com/2014/04/09/editorial-don-beyer-for-congress/ Editorial: Don Beyer For Congress Falls Church News-Press April 9, 2014 May 12, 2014 The Washington Posthttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/don-beyer-for-vas-8th-district-democratic-primary/2014/05/24/5b3260c4-e2c1-11e3-8dcc-d6b7fede081a_story.html Don Beyer for Va.'s 8th District Democratic primary The Washington Post May 24, 2014 May 27, 2014 Local officials David Bell, former Arlington County Clerk of the Court Kerry J. Donley, former Mayor of Alexandria Phil Duncan, Falls Church City Council member Paul Ferguson, Arlington County Clerk of the Court Gerry Hyland, Fairfax County Supervisor Dana Kauffman, former Fairfax County Supervisor Lonnie Rich, former Alexandria City Council member Lilla Richards, former Fairfax County Supervisor Lawrence Webb, Falls Church School Board member Individuals Melody Barnes, former director of the United States Domestic Policy Council Bill Dolan, nominee for Virginia Attorney General in 1993 and 1997 Rebecca Jaramillo, mounding Member of the Democratic Party of Virginia Latino Caucus and former executive board member of the Democratic Latino Organization of Virginia Robley Jones, public education advocate Kate Michelman, President Emeritus of NARAL Pro-Choice America Chris Miller, environmental leader Harris Miller, former chair of the Fairfax County Democratic Committee and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2006 Irene Natividad, President of Global Summit of Women Lynda Johnson Robb, former First Lady of Virginia Larry Schweiger, environmental leader David Snyder, Vice Mayor of Falls Church Patricia Sosa, political commentator on To The Contrary Lavern Chatman Individuals Oprah Winfreyhttps://www.politico.com/story/2014/03/oprah-fundraising-virginia-democrat-lavern-chatman-104767.html Oprah to raise money for Virginia Democrat Lavern Chatman Politico Tau Byron March 18, 2014 March 20, 2014 Adam Ebbin U.S. Representatives Keith Ellison, U.S. representative (MN-05) and co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucushttp://www.bluevirginia.us/diary/11535/representative-keith-ellison-endorses-adam-ebbin-for-congress Representative Keith Ellison Endorses Adam Ebbin for Congress Justin Strekal Blue Virginia May 12, 2014 May 12, 2014 State legislators Chap Petersen, state senatorhttp://oxroadsouth.com/2014/03/the-8th-cd-race-my-endorsement-if-you-care/ The 8th CD Race — My Endorsement (for those who care) OxRoadSouth Petersen Chap March 25, 2014 March 26, 2014 March 27, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140327234705/http://oxroadsouth.com/2014/03/the-8th-cd-race-my-endorsement-if-you-care/ usurped Mark Sickles, state delegatehttp://www.bluevirginia.us/diary/11274/ebbin-herring-receive-endorsements-in-the-8th-cd-democratic-race Ebbin, Herring Receive Endorsements in the 8th CD Democratic Race Blue Virginia Feld Lowell March 25, 2014 March 25, 2014 Patsy Ticer, former state senator and former Mayor of Alexandriahttp://www.adamebbin.com/press-releases/former-senator-patsy-ticer-endorses-adam-ebbin-democratic-congressional-primary Former Senator Patsy Ticer Endorses Adam Ebbin in Democratic Congressional Primary Adam Ebbin for Congress March 17, 2014 March 20, 2014 March 20, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140320190647/http://www.adamebbin.com/press-releases/former-senator-patsy-ticer-endorses-adam-ebbin-democratic-congressional-primary dead Organizations Gay & Lesbian Victory Fundhttp://atr.rollcall.com/lgbt-group-picks-sides-in-crowded-northern-virginia-race/ LGBT Group Picks Sides in Crowded Northern Virginia Race Emily Cahn Roll Call February 25, 2014 February 26, 2014 March 3, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140303022954/http://atr.rollcall.com/lgbt-group-picks-sides-in-crowded-northern-virginia-race/ dead National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Lawshttp://www.adamebbin.com/press-releases/adam-ebbin-receives-endorsement-national-and-state-drug-reform-groups Adam Ebbin Receives Endorsement from National and State Drug Reform Groups Adam Ebbin for Congress April 28, 2014 April 28, 2014 April 29, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140429044841/http://www.adamebbin.com/press-releases/adam-ebbin-receives-endorsement-national-and-state-drug-reform-groups dead Local officials Sally Baird, member of the Arlington County School Board Eileen Cassidy-Rivera, former Alexandria School Board member Brad Center, former Fairfax County School Board member Sandy Evans, Fairfax County School Board member Tammy Kaufax, Fairfax County School Board member Art Schmalz, former Alexandria School Board member Paul Smedberg, Alexandria City Councilman Ted Velkoff, Fairfax County School Board member Joyce Woodson, former Alexandria City Councilwoman Individuals Elmer Arias, former president of the El Salvadorian Chamber of Commerce Ed Fendley, former member of the Arlington County School Board Jay Fisette, chair of the Arlington County Board of Supervisorshttp://www.adamebbin.com/press-releases/local-officials-and-community-leaders-endorse-adam-congress Local Officials and Community Leaders Endorse Adam for Congress Adam Ebbin for Congress April 24, 2014 April 28, 2014 May 1, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140501004943/http://www.adamebbin.com/press-releases/local-officials-and-community-leaders-endorse-adam-congress dead Leni Gonzalez, board member of the Virginia Coalition of Latino Organizations and political activist Mike Lieberman, former chair of the Arlington County Democratic Committee Kathleen Murphy, candidate for State Delegate in 2013https://twitter.com/AdamEbbin/status/444284397408518144 Thanks for your kind endorsement @kmurphy4VA34! Ebbin Adam Twitter March 13, 2014 March 20, 2014 Alfred Taylor, former president of the Nauck Civic Association Andres Tobar, former chair of the Virginia Coalition of Latino Organizations Howard Woodson, former president of the NAACP Nelson Zavaleta, president of the Arlandria Civic Association William Euille Local officials Ronnie Campbell, Alexandria School Board memberhttp://www.alexandrianews.org/campaign-kickoff-for-mayor-bill-euille/ Campaign Kickoff For Mayor Bill Euille Alexandria News February 28, 2014 March 20, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140320191317/http://www.alexandrianews.org/campaign-kickoff-for-mayor-bill-euille/ March 20, 2014 dead William Campbell, Alexandria School Board member John Chapman, Alexandria City Councilor Tim Lovain, Alexandria City Councilor Del Pepper, Alexandria City Councilor Bryan Porter, Alexandria Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Hope State legislators Kaye Kory, state delegatehttp://www.hopeforcongress.com/press-releases/del-kaye-kory-endorses-patrick-hope-progressive-champion-8th-congressional-district Del. Kaye Kory Endorses Patrick Hope as Progressive Champion for 8th Congressional District Patrick Hope for Congress May 12, 2014 May 12, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140513030206/http://www.hopeforcongress.com/press-releases/del-kaye-kory-endorses-patrick-hope-progressive-champion-8th-congressional-district May 13, 2014 dead Scott Surovell, state delegatehttp://delray.patch.com/groups/elections/p/del-scott-surovell-endorses-patrick-hope-in-8th-congressional-district-democratic-primary-race-delray Del. Scott Surovell Endorses Patrick Hope in 8th Congressional District Democratic Primary Race Mary Ann Barton Del Ray Patch May 1, 2014 May 5, 2014 Organizations Arab American Democratic Caucus of Virginiahttp://www.hopeforcongress.com/press-releases/patrick-hope-secures-endorsement-arab-american-democratic-caucus-virginia Patrick Hope Secures Endorsement from Arab American Democratic Caucus of Virginia Patrick Hope for Congress April 2, 2014 May 12, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140513015623/http://www.hopeforcongress.com/press-releases/patrick-hope-secures-endorsement-arab-american-democratic-caucus-virginia May 13, 2014 dead Blue Americahttp://www.bluevirginia.us/diary/11260/blue-america-pac-endorses-patrick-hope-for-congress Blue America PAC Endorses Patrick Hope for Congress Jarrod Nagurka Blue Virginia March 21, 2014 March 25, 2014 Mark Levine U.S. Senators Chris Coons, U.S. senator (D-DE)http://www.bluevirginia.us/diary/11538/us-senator-chris-coons-supports-mark-levine-for-congress US Senator Chris Coons Supports Mark Levine for Congress Blue Virginia May 12, 2014 May 12, 2014 Individuals Michael E. Mann, climatologisthttp://www.bluevirginia.us/diary/11502/climate-scientist-michael-mann-endorses-mark-levine-for-congress Climate Scientist Michael Mann Endorses Mark Levine for Congress Blue Virginia Feld Lowell May 5, 2014 May 5, 2014 Bruce Shuttleworth U.S. Representatives Dennis Kucinich, former U.S. representative and candidate for president in 2004 and 2008https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=545114458937888&set=a.208993292550008.47009.143287455787259 BREAKING NEWS: Former Congressman Dennis Kucinich Endorses Bruce! Facebook March 10, 2014 March 12, 2014 Labor unions National Nurses Unitedhttps://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=580542568728410&set=a.208993292550008.47009.143287455787259&type=1 It is my great honor to announce, on International Nurses Day, that my candidacy has been endorsed by National Nurses United Facebook May 12, 2014 May 12, 2014 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesizekey Margin oferror DonBeyer LavernChatman AdamEbbin WilliamEuille CharnieleHerring PatrickHope DerekHyra MarkLevine BruceShuttleworth Undecided EMC Research (D-Shuttleworth)EMC Research (D-Shuttleworth) May 1–5, 2014 402 ±4.9% 30% 3% 9% 8% 3% 9% 0% 3% 3% 31% Results Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) Don Beyer 17,783 45.7 Democratic Party (United States) Patrick Hope 7,095 18.3 Democratic Party (United States) Adam Ebbin 5,262 13.5 Democratic Party (United States) William Euille 3,264 8.4 Democratic Party (United States) Mark Levine 2,613 6.7 Democratic Party (United States) Lavern Chatman 2,117 5.5 Democratic Party (United States) Derek Hyra 479 1.2 Democratic Party (United States) Charniele Herring (withdrew) 126 0.3 Democratic Party (United States) Bruce Shuttleworth (withdrew) 85 0.2 Democratic Party (United States) Satish Korpe (withdrew) 42 0.1 38,866 100.0 Republican convention Candidates Dennis Bartow, wine importer and former congressional aidehttp://docquery.fec.gov/pdf/297/14031193297/14031193297.pdf Statement of Organization Micah Edmond, aerospace industry lobbyist and former congressional aidehttp://www.nationalreview.com/campaign-spot/368532/meet-micah-edmond-republican-running-morans-district-jim-geraghty Meet Micah Edmond, a Republican Running in Moran's District Jim Geraghty National Review January 15, 2014 January 15, 2014 Paul Haring, former Texas state representative and candidate for Texas's 34th congressional district in 2012Statement of Organization Endorsements Micah Edmond Organizations National Defense PAChttp://nationaldefensepac.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Micah-Edmond-Endorsement.pdf Micah Edmond Endorsement National Defense PAC February 5, 2014 March 14, 2014 April 1, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170401023329/http://nationaldefensepac.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Micah-Edmond-Endorsement.pdf dead Results Micah Edmond won the nomination for the seat at the 8th District Republican Convention on April 26, 2014, with 51% of the vote.https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2014/04/26/republicans-nominate-micah-edmond-in-race-for-jim-morans-seat/ Republicans nominate Micah Edmond in race for Jim Moran's seat Washington Post September 18, 2014http://vagop8cd.org/2014/04/26/full-convention-results/ 8th District Republican Convention results Virginia's 8th District Republican Committee April 26, 2014 September 18, 2014 Minor parties Gwendolyn Beck (independent) Gerard Blais (Independent Green) Jeffrey Carson (Libertarian), U.S. Army veteran http://augustafreepress.com/jeffrey-carson-eighth-district-congressional-ballot/ Jeffrey Carson on Eighth District congressional ballot Augusta Free Press June 11, 2014 June 24, 2014 General election Endorsements Don Beyer (D) State officials Howard Dean, former governor of Vermont and former chair of the Democratic National Committee Linwood Holton, former governor of Virginia Madeline Kunin, former governor of Vermont John Milliken, former Virginia Secretary of Transportation Bill Richardson, former governor of New Mexico, former United States Secretary of Energy, and candidate for president in 2008 State legislators Bob Brink, state delegate Judy Connally, former state delegate Karen Darner, former state delegate Ira Lechner, former state delegate Toddy Puller, state senator Jim Scott, former state delegate David Speck, former State Delegate and former Alexandria City Council member Marian Van Landingham, former state delegate Mary Margaret Whipple, former state senator Labor unions AFL-CIO National Association of Letter Carriers National Association of Postal Supervisors Professional Aviation Safety Specialists Organizations Council for a Livable World Everytown for Gun Safety Human Rights Campaign LGBT Democrats Sierra Club Local officials Kerry J. Donley, former Mayor of Alexandria Gerry Hyland, Fairfax County Supervisor Lawrence Webb, Falls Church School Board member Individuals Melody Barnes, former director of the United States Domestic Policy Council Harris Miller, former chair of the Fairfax County Democratic Committee and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2006 Lynda Johnson Robb, former first lady of Virginia Micah Edmond (R) Organizations National Defense PAC National Right to Life Committee Jeffrey Carson (L) Organizations The Virginia Liberty Party Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D October 30, 2014RCPSafe D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe D November 4, 2014 Results Virginia's 8th congressional district, 2014 Democratic Party (United States) Don Beyer 128,102 63.1 Republican Party (United States) Micah Edmond 63,810 31.4 Independent (United States) Gwendolyn Beck 5,420 2.7 Libertarian Party (United States) Jeffrey Carson 4,409 2.2 Independent Greens of Virginia Gerry Blais 963 0.5 376 0.2 203,080 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) External links Micah Edmond campaign website Don Beyer campaign website Jeffrey Carson campaign website Gerard Blais campaign website Gwendolyn Beck campaign website https://web.archive.org/web/20140627224154/http://www.gwendolynbeck.com/ June 27, 2014 District 9 2014 Virginia's 9th congressional district election Virginia presidential no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 9 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 9 2016 x150px File:Morgan Griffith, Official Portrait, 112th Congress B (3x4).jpg Morgan Griffith Republican Party (US) 117,465 72.1% File:3x4.svg William Carr Independent Party (United States) 39,412 24.2% U.S. Representative Morgan Griffith Republican Party (US) Morgan Griffith Republican Party (US) File:2014 general election in Virginia's 9th congressional district by county and independent city.svg County and independent city resultsGriffith: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% #c21b18 80–90%Virginia's 9th congressional district Republican Morgan Griffith had represented Virginia's 9th congressional district since 2011. He won re-election to a second term in 2012 against Democrat Anthony Flaccavento with 61% of the vote. Griffith ran for re-election. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Morgan Griffith, incumbent U.S. representative Minor parties William Carr (independent), businessman Withdrew Matthew Edwards (Libertarian) was not listed on the ballot. http://teapartycheer.com/bios/the-south/virginia/matthew-edwards-va-bio/ Matthew Edwards (L-VA-9) Tea Party Cheer June 27, 2014 http://benswann.com/libertarian-party-has-recruited-candidates-for-each-of-the-states-11-congressional-districts/ Libertarian Party has recruited candidates for each of the state's 11 congressional districts BenSwann.com May 29, 2014 June 24, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140605060701/http://benswann.com/libertarian-party-has-recruited-candidates-for-each-of-the-states-11-congressional-districts/ June 5, 2014 dead General election Results Endorsements Morgan Griffith (R) Organizations National Federation of Independent Business National Rifle Association - Political Victory Fund National Right to Life Committee Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe R October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R October 30, 2014RCPSafe R November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe R November 4, 2014 Results Virginia's 9th congressional district, 2014 Republican Party (United States) Morgan Griffith (incumbent) 117,465 72.1 Independent (United States) William Carr 39,412 24.2 5,940 3.7 162,817 100.0 Republican Party (United States) External links Morgan Griffith campaign website William Carr campaign website District 10 2014 Virginia's 10th congressional district election Virginia Presidential no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 10 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 10 2016 File:Barbara Comstock official photo, 114th Congress (cropped).jpg Barbara Comstock Republican Party (United States) 125,914 56.5% File:VA- Labor 2014 Meet and Greet John Foust (cropped) (cropped).jpg John Foust Democratic Party (United States) 89,957 40.4% File:2014 general election in Virginia's 10th congressional district by county.svg 250px County and independent city resultsComstock: #ed8883 50–60% #e55751 60–70% #d02823 70–80%Foust: #b4c7ec 40–50% U.S. Representative Frank Wolf Republican Party (United States) Barbara Comstock Republican Party (United States)Virginia's 10th congressional district Republican Frank Wolf had served 17 terms in the House of Representatives. He announced in January 2014 that he would not seek re-election in 2014.http://atr.rollcall.com/frank-wolf-will-not-seek-re-election/ Frank Wolf Will Not Seek Re-Election (Updated) | At the Races Atr.rollcall.com December 17, 2013 January 7, 2014 December 21, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131221092342/http://atr.rollcall.com/frank-wolf-will-not-seek-re-election/ dead Republican primary Six candidates filed to run for the Republican nomination.http://secure.campaigner.com/Campaigner/Public/t.show?6dth7--3gfdx-fm2zrl5&_v=2 Six Republicans Will Compete For 10th District Nomination Virginia 10th Congressional District Republican Committee Whitbeck John March 1, 2014 March 4, 2014 There were two debates for the Republican candidates, held on March 15 and April 9.http://secure.campaigner.com/Campaigner/Public/t.show?6e2mx--3gjl5-fm2zrl5&_v=2 10th District News Virginia 10th Congressional District Republican Committee Whitbeck John March 4, 2014 March 4, 2014 Candidates Nominee Barbara Comstock, state delegate and chief of staff to Frank Wolfhttps://www.politico.com/story/2014/01/barbara-comstock-enters-race-for-frank-wolf-seat-101829.html Barbara Comstock enters race for Frank Wolf seat Tal Kopan Tal Kopan Politico January 7, 2014 January 7, 2014 Eliminated in primary Stephen Hollingshead, former United States Department of Housing and Urban Development adviser and nominee for WI-05 in 1994 Howie Lind, former chair of the 10th Congressional District Republican Committee and former candidate for the U.S. Senatehttp://thebullelephant.com/howies-in-howie-lind-running-in-the-10th-district-for-congress/ Howie's In! Howie Lind Running in the 10th District for Congress The Bull Elephant Martin Jeanine February 3, 2014 February 9, 2014 Bob Marshall, state delegatehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/bob-marshall-jumps-into-crowded-gop-race-to-succeed-frank-wolf-in-congress/2014/02/12/c97d3858-9427-11e3-83b9-1f024193bb84_story.html Bob Marshall jumps into crowded GOP race to succeed Frank Wolf in Congress Pershing Ben Laris Michael The Washington Post February 12, 2014 February 12, 2014 Marc Savitt, president of the National Association of Independent Housing Professionalshttp://www.mpamag.com/mortgage/naihp-president-announces-congressional-run-16774.aspx NAIHP president announces Congressional run Ryan Smith Mortgage Professional America January 8, 2014 January 28, 2014 Rob Wasinger, former chief of staff to Congressman Kerry Bentivolio and candidate for KS-01 in 2010https://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/house-races/197516-rep-bentivolios-chief-of-staff-quits-to-run-for-rep-wolfs-seat/ Bentivolio aide quits to run for Wolf's seat The Hill Joseph Cameron February 5, 2014 February 5, 2014 Withdrawn Brent Anderson, retired US Air Force officerhttp://www.leesburgtoday.com/news/republicans-will-select-wolf-s-successor-through-firehouse-primary/article_77031a0c-84a5-11e3-be70-001a4bcf887a.html Republicans Will Select Candidate To Fill Wolf's Seat Through Firehouse Primary Danielle Nadler Leesburg Today January 24, 2014 January 28, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140305083350/http://www.leesburgtoday.com/news/republicans-will-select-wolf-s-successor-through-firehouse-primary/article_77031a0c-84a5-11e3-be70-001a4bcf887a.html March 5, 2014 deadhttp://www.winchesterstar.com/article/retired_air_force_officer_fan_of_reagan_to_seek_wolf_s_seat Retired Air Force Officer, Fan Of Reagan, To Seek Wolf's Seat Sally Voth Winchester Star January 30, 2014 February 5, 2014 February 22, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140222065443/http://www.winchesterstar.com/article/retired_air_force_officer_fan_of_reagan_to_seek_wolf_s_seat deadhttps://twitter.com/constitutionorb/status/431626679065141248 I am now supporting Stephen Hollingshead for Congress Brent Anderson Twitter February 6, 2014 February 10, 2014 Dick Black, state senatorhttp://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Loudoun-Co-Official-Enters-Race-for-Wolfs-Seat-239347071.html Loudoun Co. Official Enters Race for Wolf's Seat Julie Carey NBC Washington January 8, 2014 January 15, 2014https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/dick-black-makes-surprise-decision-to-drop-out-of-race-to-replace-frank-wolf-in-congress/2014/01/22/04fd6a38-83de-11e3-9dd4-e7278db80d86_story.html Dick Black makes surprise decision to drop out of race to replace Frank Wolf in Congress Ben Pershing The Washington Post January 23, 2014 January 23, 2014 Luellen Hoffman, director of exhibits at the National Defense Industrial Associationhttp://purcellvillegazette.com/hoffman-announces-run-congress/ Hoffman Announces Run for Congress Purcellville Gazette January 16, 2014 February 5, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140131001218/http://purcellvillegazette.com/hoffman-announces-run-congress/ January 31, 2014 deadhttps://www.facebook.com/hoffman2014/posts/792513334110039 It does not look feasible to run for congress this year Facebook February 13, 2014 March 4, 2014 Tareq Salahi, television personality and write-in candidate for governor in 2013http://hoh.rollcall.com/tareq-salahi-wants-what-frank-wolfs-got/ Tareq Salahi Wants What Frank Wolf's Got Warren Rojas Roll Call December 17, 2013 December 17, 2013 December 19, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131219011054/http://hoh.rollcall.com/tareq-salahi-wants-what-frank-wolfs-got/ dead Declined Carol Brauningerhttp://thebullelephant.com/more-candidates-join-congressional-race-in-the-10th-district/ More Candidates Join Congressional Race in the 10th District Jeanine Martin The Bull Elephant February 5, 2014 February 5, 2014 Beau Correll, attorney and chair of the Winchester Republican Committee Ken Cuccinelli, Attorney General of Virginia and nominee for governor in 2013 http://www.timesdispatch.com/news/state-regional/virginia-politics/cuccinelli-looks-back-on-tenure-s-dramas-accomplishments/article_3dea8fab-120f-575b-afde-cb3f6fd59781.html Cuccinelli looks back on tenure's dramas, accomplishments Jim Nolan Richmond Times-Dispatch December 29, 2013 January 15, 2014 Artur Davis, former Democratic U.S. representative from Alabamahttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/dec/23/former-rep-artur-davis-wont-run-wolfs-seat/ Former Rep. Artur Davis won't run for Wolf's seat David Sherfinski The Washington Times December 23, 2013 December 25, 2013 Michael Farris, founder of Patrick Henry College, the Home School Legal Defense Association and nominee for lieutenant governor in 1993 Keith Fimian, businessman and Republican nominee for the 11th District in 2008 and 2010http://thebullelephant.com/fairfax-republican-keith-fimian-endorses-bob-marshall/ Fairfax Republican Keith Fimian Endorses Bob Marshall Jeanine Martin The Bull Elephant February 21, 2014 February 23, 2014 Bill Fox, Loudoun County School Board memberhttp://thebullelephant.com/loudoun-school-board-member-bill-fox-candidate-congress-10th-district/ Loudoun School Board Member Bill Fox Candidate for Congress in the 10th District Jeanine Martin The Bull Elephant February 8, 2014 February 10, 2014 Pat Herrity, Fairfax County Supervisorhttps://twitter.com/BarbaraComstock/status/420798083253817344 Proud to have the support of Springfield Supervisor Pat Herrity Barbara Comstock Twitter January 7, 2014 February 11, 2014 Tim Hugo, state delegate https://twitter.com/notlarrysabato/status/414077436385443840 Just spoke to Del. @TimHugo... Ben Tribbett Twitter December 20, 2013 December 21, 2013 Jim LeMunyon, state delegate Randy Minchew, state delegatehttp://www.delegaterandyminchew.com/2013/12/19/delegate-minchews-statement-on-running-for-virginias-10th-congressional-district/ Statement on Running for Virginia's 10th Congressional District Randy Minchew for Delegate December 19, 2013 December 21, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131224114127/http://www.delegaterandyminchew.com/2013/12/19/delegate-minchews-statement-on-running-for-virginias-10th-congressional-district/ December 24, 2013 dead David Ramadan, state delegate https://www.facebook.com/DelegateDavidRamadan/posts/558002134282635 Thank you for all the calls & emails re congressional seat... David Ramadan Facebook December 17, 2013 December 21, 2013 Richard Shickle, chair of the Frederick County Board of Supervisorshttp://www.nvdaily.com/news/2014/01/frederick-county-board-chairman-running-in-10th-district.php Frederick County board chairman running in 10th District Joe Beck Northern Virginia Daily January 9, 2014 January 15, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140111205920/http://www.nvdaily.com/news/2014/01/frederick-county-board-chairman-running-in-10th-district.php January 11, 2014 dead Corey Stewart, chair of the Prince William Board of County Supervisors John Stirrup, former Prince William County Supervisor Jill Holtzman Vogel, state senator https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/frank-wolf-to-retire-after-17-terms-in-congress-northern-va-seat-to-be-a-battleground-in-2014/2013/12/17/712bb608-6749-11e3-a0b9-249bbb34602c_story.html Frank Wolf to retire after 17 terms in Congress; Northern Va. seat to be a battleground in 2014 Ben Pershing The Washington Post December 17, 2013 December 17, 2013 Suzanne Volpe, Loudoun County Supervisor http://thebullelephant.com/frank-wolf-to-retire-contest-to-succeed-him-takes-shape/ UPDATED: Frank Wolf to Retire, Contest to Succeed Him Takes Shape Steve Albertson The Bull Elephant December 17, 2013 December 17, 2013 Scott York, chair of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors http://www.loudountimes.com/news/article/after_three_decades_va_10th_congressional_district_a_toss_up543 After three decades, Va. 10th Congressional District a toss-up Trevor Baratko Loudoun Times December 20, 2013 December 21, 2013 Endorsements Barbara Comstock Executive branch officials Jim Nicholson, former United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs, former United States Ambassador to the Holy See, and former chair of the Republican National Committeehttp://catholics.barbaracomstockforcongress.com/ Comstock for Congress Catholic Coalition Barbara Comstock for Congress February 11, 2014 February 23, 2014 February 28, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140228074440/http://catholics.barbaracomstockforcongress.com/ dead U.S. Senators Rick Santorum, former U.S. senator and candidate for president in 2012 Fred Thompson, former U.S. senator (R-TN) and candidate for president in 2008https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152200097421280 It's been an exciting week for #TeamComstock Pleased to be endorsed by Fred Thompson Barbara Comstock Facebook February 7, 2014 February 8, 2014 U.S. Representatives Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the United States House of Representatives and candidate for president in 2012 Paul Ryan, U.S. representative (WI-01), chair of the House Committee on the Budget and nominee for Vice President of the United States in 2012https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152237329361280 Delighted to have the endorsement of my friend, Congressman Paul Ryan February 25, 2014 February 28, 2014 Facebook Comstock Barbara State officials John Engler, former governor of Michigan Mitt Romney, former governor of Massachusetts, candidate for President in 2008 and nominee for President in 2012 State legislators Rich Anderson, state delegatehttp://ashburn.patch.com/groups/elections/p/barbara-comstock-gathers-coveted-endorsements-in-prince-william-county-manassas Barbara Comstock Gathers Coveted Endorsements in Prince William County, Manassas Greg Hambrick Ashburn Patch February 4, 2014 February 6, 2014 Ben Cline, state delegatehttps://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152185574891280 Thanks to Delegate Ben Cline, Chair of the Conservative Caucus, for his endorsement Barbara Comstock Facebook January 31, 2014 February 6, 2014 Peter Farrell, state delegate Tag Greason, state delegatehttp://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=agqlzxdab&v=001rq5EDIUvnj7eF4sevExHYmsiSh-bH8PfgItoDNQihrX0cPRG4IBbo0jcCeLFoRd7Z6tO7VtfCSjfTMswbiLyLSog1Pxij4g34_0mqvzAP0DlBXKuvd1oeg%3D%3D Loudoun Legislators Endorse Barbara Comstock for Congress Comstock for Congress January 29, 2014 February 6, 2014 Bill Janis, former state delegate Jackson Miller, state delegate David Ramadan, state delegate Labor unions Associated Builders and Contractors - Virginia Chapterhttps://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152237985811280 Received the endorsement of Associated Builders and Contractors - Virginia Chapter today! Barbara Comstock Facebook February 25, 2014 February 28, 2014 Organizations American Conservative Unionhttps://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/house-races/196467-american-conservative-union-endorses-comstock-for-wolfs-seat/ American Conservative Union endorses Comstock for Wolf's seat Cameron Joseph The Hill January 27, 2014 January 30, 2014 Citizens Unitedhttps://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/house-races/195338-citizens-united-endorses-comstock-for-wolfs-house-seat/ Citizens United endorses Comstock for Wolf's House seat Cameron Joseph The Hill January 14, 2014 January 23, 2014 GOPAChttp://atr.rollcall.com/gopac-endorses-four-house-candidates/ GOPAC Endorses Four House Candidates Emily Cahn Roll Call February 5, 2014 February 6, 2014 February 21, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140221165519/http://atr.rollcall.com/gopac-endorses-four-house-candidates/ dead Local officials Ralph Buona, Loudoun County Supervisorhttps://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152204062471280 Ashburn District Supervisor, Ralph Buona, is the latest Loudoun Supervisor to endorse Barbara Comstock for Congress Barbara Comstock Facebook February 9, 2014 February 10, 2014 Pete Candland, Prince William County Supervisor Betsy Davis, Mayor of Middleburg Pat Herrity, Fairfax County Supervisor Ken Reid, Loudoun County Supervisorhttps://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152222100111280 Happy to have an endorsement from Leesburg Supervisor Ken Reid! Barbara Comstock Facebook February 17, 2014 February 23, 2014 Debbie Rose, Loudoun County School Board member Alyson Satterwhite, Prince William County School Board Member Elizabeth Schultz, Fairfax County School Board memberhttps://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152225353651280 Pleased to be endorsed by Springfield District Republicans School Board Member Elizabeth Schultz Barbara Comstock Facebook February 19, 2014 February 23, 2014 John Stirrup, former Prince William County Supervisor Jill Turgeon, Loudoun County School Board member Bob Wertz, Loudoun County Commissioner of Revenue Shawn Williams, Vice Chair of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisorshttps://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152195064736280 Thanks to Broad Run Supervisor Shawn Williams... Barbara Comstock Facebook February 4, 2014 February 6, 2014 Scott York, Chair of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisorshttp://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=agqlzxdab&v=001FbEh9Xz0N4JHh4DW8iN-XbcFB2xDba9dzsnp-S1rTeRC0UJxUmNiJFD0YQpEuQBCnMCqgKuaAWLi59SmInJsM_XzZl4lLrqphbui33RGXz8kJmaO9-zVPGI4zFTFSL-hRxT0-zcpjwPQ9j55qTeOg3pkb_sj2zZFSH0qlfwZHtlMFaakoqgxj64swKd-p_4_oW_IHI2Zouo%3Dent Scott York, Chair of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors, Endorses Comstock for Congress Comstock for Congress February 8, 2014 February 8, 2014 Individuals Susan Allen, former First Lady of Virginiahttps://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152192543736280 Pleased to be endorsed by Middleburg Mayor Betsy Davis... Barbara Comstock Facebook February 3, 2014 February 6, 2014 Matt Ames, Chair of the Fairfax County Republican Committeehttps://www.facebook.com/BarbaraComstockVA/posts/10152175261241280 Great Kick Off for our new Fairfax County Republican Committee Chairman, Matt Ames! Barbara Comstock Facebook January 26, 2014 February 6, 2014 Terrence Boulden, President of the Virginia Black Conservative Forum L. Brent Bozell III, founder and President of Media Research Centerhttps://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152192584501280 Thank you to Brent Bozell, Founder and President of the Media Research Center, for endorsing our campaign Barbara Comstock Facebook February 3, 2014 February 6, 2014 Kevin Gentry, conservative activist and vice president of special projects at Koch Industrieshttps://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152228651006280 Honored to have the support of conservative leaders Kevin and Anne Gentry February 20, 2014 February 28, 2014 Facebook Comstock Barbara Leonard Leo, executive vice president of the Federalist Society Matthew Letorneau, Loudoun County Supervisor Mark Levin, talk radio host and conservative political commentatorhttps://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/house-races/195057-mark-levin-endorses-barbara-comstock-for-wolfs-house-seat/ Mark Levin endorses Barbara Comstock for Wolf's House seat Cameron Joseph The Hill January 10, 2014 January 23, 2014 Mike Lindsay, Chair of the Frederick County Republican Committeehttps://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152240056331280 Appreciate the endorsement of Mike Lindsay, Chairman of the Frederick County GOP Committee Barbara Comstock Facebook February 26, 2014 February 28, 2014 Pat Mullins, chair of the Republican Party of Virginiahttp://bearingdrift.com/2014/01/29/rpv-chairman-pat-mullins-endorses-comstock-in-va-10/ RPV Chairman Pat Mullins Endorses Comstock In VA-10 Shaun Kenney Bearing Drift January 29, 2014 January 30, 2014 Kate O'Beirne, former Washington editor of National Review Kate Obenshain, former chair of the Republican Party of Virginiahttps://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152193651396280 Happy to have an endorsement from Former Republican Party of Virginia Chairman Kate Obenshain! Barbara Comstock Facebook February 4, 2014 February 6, 2014 Tim Phillips, president of Americans for Prosperityhttps://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/house-races/195762-americans-for-prosperity-president-endorses-establishment/ AFP president backs Comstock in Va. Cameron Joseph The Hill January 17, 2014 January 23, 2014 John Scott, chair of the Virginia Young Republican Federationhttps://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152193706671280 Thank you John Scott, Chairman of the Virginia Young Republican Federation of Virginia for endorsing my campaign! Barbara Comstock Facebook February 4, 2014 February 6, 2014 Pete Snyder, technology executive and candidate for lieutenant governor in 2013https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152184086511280 Honored to have the endorsement of Pete Snyder... Barbara Comstock Facebook January 30, 2014 February 6, 2014 Steven Spiker, Prince William Area Young Republican chair Steven Thomas, chair of the City of Manassas Republican Committee Stephen Hollingshead Individuals Brent Anderson, retired US Air Force officer and withdrawn candidate Howie Lind Organizations National Defense PAChttp://nationaldefensepac.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Howie-Lind-Endorsement.pdf Howie Lind Endorsement National Defense PAC March 6, 2014 March 14, 2014 September 7, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200907114133/http://nationaldefensepac.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Howie-Lind-Endorsement.pdf dead Bob Marshall U.S. representatives Robert Dornan, former U.S. representativehttp://www.bobmarshallforcongress.com/endorsements/ Endorsements Bob Marshall for Congress March 25, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140325133111/http://www.bobmarshallforcongress.com/endorsements/ March 25, 2014 dead State legislators Mark Berg, state delegatehttp://www.bobmarshallforcongress.com/news/2014/3/16/delegate-mark-berg-endorses-bob-marshall-for-congress Delegate Mark Berg Endorses Delegate Bob Marshall for Congress Bob Marshall for Congress March 16, 2014 March 25, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140325134144/http://www.bobmarshallforcongress.com/news/2014/3/16/delegate-mark-berg-endorses-bob-marshall-for-congress March 25, 2014 dead Dick Black, state senatorhttps://twitter.com/RobertGMarshall/status/435467328919068673 Fantastic endorsement by Senator Dick Black for Delegate Marshall in the campaign for the 10th District Robert Marshall Twitter February 17, 2014 February 19, 2014 Organizations Eagle Forum Local officials Bill Fox, Loudoun County School Board memberhttp://www.bobmarshallforcongress.com/news/2014/3/22/loudoun-county-school-board-member-bill-fox-endorses-bob-marshall-for-congress Loudoun County School Board Member Bill Fox Endorses Bob Marshall for Congress Bob Marshall for Congress March 22, 2014 March 25, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140325134127/http://www.bobmarshallforcongress.com/news/2014/3/22/loudoun-county-school-board-member-bill-fox-endorses-bob-marshall-for-congress March 25, 2014 dead Corey Stewart, Chair of the Prince William Board of County Supervisorshttp://thebullelephant.com/prince-william-county-board-chairman-endorses-delegate-bob-marshall/ Prince William County Board Chairman Endorses Delegate Bob Marshall Jeanine Martin The Bull Elephant March 2, 2014 March 4, 2014 Individuals Keith Fimian, businessman and Republican nominee for the 11th District in 2008 and 2010 Bill Kling, former Press Secretary for Senator John Warner Elwood Sanders, attorney and political blogger Phyllis Schlafly, conservative activist and founder of the Eagle Forum Media Conservative HQ Rob Wasinger U.S. representatives Kerry Bentivolio, U.S. representative (R-MI-11)http://us3.campaign-archive1.com/?u=97ab1402d15b64df18738e547&id=8d303da7df Conservative Congressman and Human Rights Activist endorse Wasinger for Congress RobWasinger.com February 10, 2014 February 10, 2014 Individuals Joe Grieboski, founder and Chair of the Board of THE INSTITUTE on Religion and Public Policy Steven W. Mosher, social scientist and authorhttp://www.robwasinger.com/human_rights_champion_and_pro_life_activist_steven_mosher_endorses_wasinger_for_congress Human Rights Champion and Pro-Life Activist Steven Mosher Endorses Wasinger for Congress Rob Wasinger Rob Wasinger for Congress February 20, 2014 February 23, 2014 February 27, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140227133018/http://www.robwasinger.com/human_rights_champion_and_pro_life_activist_steven_mosher_endorses_wasinger_for_congress dead Frank Pavone, Catholic priest and National Director of Priests for Lifehttp://www.robwasinger.com/pro_life_warrior_father_frank_pavone_letter_praising_rob Pro-life warrior Father Frank Pavone letter praising Rob Rob Wasinger Rob Wasinger for Congress February 13, 2014 February 19, 2014 February 25, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140225163622/http://www.robwasinger.com/pro_life_warrior_father_frank_pavone_letter_praising_rob dead Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesizekey Margin oferror BarbaraComstock StephenHollingshead HowieLind BobMarshall MarcSavitt RobWasinger Undecided The Polling Company/WomanTrendThe Polling Company/WomanTrend April 4–5, 2014 402 ±4.9% 44% 3% 3% 10% 1% 3% 30% Results Over 13,000 votes were cast in the firehouse primary held on April 26. Comstock won with 53.9% of the vote.http://www.loudountimes.com/news/article/10th_congressional_republicans_firehouse_primary_to_select_nominee532 10th Congressional Republicans to hold firehouse primary to select nominee Loudoun Times January 23, 2014 February 8, 2014https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/virginia-republicans-to-choose-us-house-nominee-in-northern-virginia/2014/04/26/2e6af180-cb26-11e3-a75e-463587891b57_story.html Barbara Comstock wins GOP nomination for Virginia's 10th Congressional District The Washington Post Antonio Olivo April 26, 2014 April 28, 2014http://vagop10.org/canvass-results-balloting-station/ Canvass Results by Balloting Station September 18, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140911011740/http://vagop10.org/canvass-results-balloting-station/ September 11, 2014 dead Marshall was second with 28.1%, followed by Lind (8.1%), Hollingshead (5.9%), Wasinger (2.2%), and Savitt (1.6%).http://www.nationaljournal.com/hotline-on-call/comstock-s-primary-win-could-bolster-house-gop-s-thin-female-ranks-20140428 Comstock's Primary Win Could Bolster House GOP's Thin Female Ranks National Journal Jack Fitzpatrick April 28, 2014 April 28, 2014 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee John Foust, Fairfax County Supervisor https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/fairfax-supervisor-john-foust-will-enter-2014-race-to-unseat-rep-frank-wolf/2013/12/09/68a122e2-60f1-11e3-bf45-61f69f54fc5f_story.html Democratic Fairfax supervisor John Foust will enter 2014 race to unseat GOP Rep. Frank Wolf Ben Pershing The Washington Post December 9, 2013 December 17, 2013 Withdrawn Richard Bolger, attorneyhttp://atr.rollcall.com/frank-wolf-receives-democratic-challenger-va10/ Frank Wolf Receives Democratic Challenger #VA10 Emily Cahn Roll Call September 6, 2013 September 6, 2013 October 26, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141026005555/http://atr.rollcall.com/frank-wolf-receives-democratic-challenger-va10/ deadhttp://atr.rollcall.com/democrats-clear-primary-fieldr-competitive-virginia-house-race/ Democrats Clear Primary Field in Competitive Virginia House Race Emily Cahn Roll Call March 14, 2014 March 14, 2014 March 15, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140315163647/http://atr.rollcall.com/democrats-clear-primary-fieldr-competitive-virginia-house-race/ dead Sam Kubba, architecthttp://www.loudountimes.com/news/article/leesburg_democrat_announces_u.s._house_candidacy543 Leesburg Democrat announces U.S. House candidacy Trevor Baratko Loudoun Times July 11, 2013 August 27, 2013http://www.loudountimes.com/news/article/leesburg_democrat_exits_10th_congressional_district_race543 Leesburg Democrat exits 10th Congressional District race Trevor Baratko Loudoun Times February 18, 2014 February 19, 2014 Declined Karen Kennedy Schultz, Shenandoah University professor and state senate candidate in 2007 https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/race-to-succeed-frank-wolf-in-congress-could-feature-sharp-republican-divide/2014/01/06/0236ef02-74b3-11e3-9389-09ef9944065e_story.html Race to succeed Frank Wolf in Congress could feature sharp Republican divide Ben Pershing The Washington Post January 6, 2014 January 15, 2014 https://twitter.com/benpershing/status/436134314838085632 In email, Karen Schultz publicly confirms she's not running for #VA10 Dem nod Ben Pershing Twitter February 19, 2014 February 19, 2014 Endorsements John Foust U.S. Representatives Jim Moran, U.S. representative State officials Ralph Northam, Lieutenant Governor of Virginia State legislators David Bulova, state delegate Bob Brink, state delegate Adam Ebbin, state senator Barbara Favola, state senator Eileen Filler-Corn, state delegate Patrick Hope, state delegate Janet Howell, state senator Mark Keam, state delegate Kaye Kory, state delegate Alfonso H. Lopez, state delegate Dave Marsden, state senator Emilie Miller, former state senator Chap Petersen, state senator Ken Plum, state delegate Toddy Puller, state senator Dick Saslaw, Majority Leader of the Virginia Senate Jim Scott, former state delegate Mark Sickles, state delegate Marcus Simon, state delegate Scott Surovell, state delegate Margi Vanderhye, former state delegate Vivian Watts, state delegate Jennifer Wexton, state senator Local officials Stan Barry, former Fairfax Sheriffhttp://www.bluevirginia.us/diary/10824/john-foust-releases-lengthy-impressive-endorsement-list John Foust Releases Lengthy, Impressive Endorsement List Lowell Feld Blue Virginia January 3, 2014 January 15, 2014 Sharon Bulova, Chair of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Kelly Burk, Leesburg Council Member and former Leesburg Supervisor Dan Drummond, member of the Fairfax County School Board Sandy Evans, member of the Fairfax County School Board Penelope Gross, Fairfax County Supervisor Cathy Hudgins, Fairfax County Supervisor Gerry Hyland, Fairfax County Supervisor Pat Hynes, member of the Fairfax County School Board Melissa Jonas, Herndon Council Member Tammy Kaufax, member of the Fairfax County School Board Stacey Kincaid, Fairfax Sheriff Rachel Kirkland, Manassas Park School Board member Ryan McElveen, member of the Fairfax County School Board Jeff McKay, Fairfax County Supervisor Megan McLaughlin, member of the Fairfax County School Board Ilryong Moon, member of the Fairfax County School Board Sheila Olem, Herndon Council Member Janet Oleszek, former member of the Fairfax County School Board Frank Principi, Prince William County Supervisor Kathy Smith, member of the Fairfax County School Board Linda Smyth, Fairfax County Supervisor Janie Strauss, member of the Fairfax County School Board Ted Velkoff, member of the Fairfax County School Board Grace Wolf, Herndon Council Member Individuals Jennifer Boysko, candidate for State Delegate in 2013 Judy Feder, Professor of Public Policy at Georgetown University and nominee in 2010 Babur Lateef, candidate for Prince William County Supervisor in 2011 Liz Miller, candidate for State Delegate in 2013 Kathleen Murphy, candidate for State Delegate in 2013 Results John Foust was the only candidate to file for the Democratic nomination; as such, he was certified as the nominee by the Democratic Party in March 2014.http://www.connectionnewspapers.com/news/2014/mar/19/10th-district-democrats-nominate-john-foust/ 10th District Democrats Nominate John Foust September 18, 2014 Minor parties Dianne Blais (Independent Green), businesswoman Brad Eickholt (independent), former government employee Bill Redpath (Libertarian), chair of the Libertarian Party of Virginia Withdrew Francis "Frank" Pilliere (independent) was not listed on the ballot. James Rouse (independent) was not listed on the ballot. General election Endorsements Barbara Comstock (R) Executive branch officials Jim Nicholson, former United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs, former United States Ambassador to the Holy See, and former chairman of the Republican National Committee U.S. Senators Rick Santorum, former U.S. senator and candidate for president in 2012 Fred Thompson, former U.S. senator (R-TN) and candidate for president in 2008 U.S. Representatives Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the United States House of Representatives and candidate for president in 2012 Paul Ryan, U.S. representative (WI-01), chairman of the House Committee on the Budget and nominee for Vice President of the United States in 2012 State officials John Engler, former governor of Michigan Mitt Romney, former governor of Massachusetts, candidate for president in 2008 and nominee for president in 2012 State legislators Rich Anderson, state delegate Tag Greason, state delegate Bill Janis, former state delegate Jackson Miller, state delegate David Ramadan, state delegate Labor unions Associated Builders and Contractors - Virginia Chapter Organizations American Conservative Union Citizens United GOPAC National Rifle Association - Political Victory Fund National Right to Life Committee Newspapers Loudoun TimesENDORSEMENTS: Comstock and Warner: A challenge to fix the broken branch Loudoun Times Sun GazetteSun Gazette endorsement: Comstock in the 10th District Sun Gazette via InsideNOVA.com The Washington TimesEDITORIAL: Barbara Comstock for Congress The Washington Times Winchester StarOur View: Barbara Comstock https://web.archive.org/web/20141026070323/http://www.winchesterstar.com/article/our_view_barbara_comstock October 26, 2014 Winchester Star Individuals Susan Allen, former First Lady of Virginia L. Brent Bozell III, founder and President of Media Research Center Kevin Gentry, conservative activist and vice president of special projects at Koch Industries Leonard Leo, executive vice president of the Federalist Society Mark Levin, talk radio host and conservative political commentator Pat Mullins, chairman of the Republican Party of Virginia Kate O'Beirne, former Washington editor of National Review Kate Obenshain, former chair of the Republican Party of Virginia Tim Phillips, president of Americans for Prosperity Pete Snyder, technology executive and candidate for lieutenant governor in 2013 John Foust (D) U.S. Representatives Jim Moran, U.S. representative State officials Ralph Northam, Lieutenant Governor of Virginia State legislators Bob Brink, state delegate David Bulova, state delegate Adam Ebbin, state senator Barbara Favola, state senator Eileen Filler-Corn, state delegate Patrick Hope, state delegate Janet Howell, state senator Mark Keam, state delegate Kaye Kory, state delegate Alfonso H. Lopez, state delegate Dave Marsden, state senator Emilie Miller, former state senator Chap Petersen, state senator Ken Plum, state delegate Toddy Puller, state senator Dick Saslaw, Majority Leader of the Virginia Senate Jim Scott, former state delegate Mark Sickles, state delegate Marcus Simon, state delegate Scott Surovell, state delegate Margi Vanderhye, former state delegate Vivian Watts, state delegate Jennifer Wexton, state senator Labor unions AFL-CIO American Federation of Government EmployeesKauffman Tim AFGE Endorses John Foust for Congressional Seat Being Vacated By Frank Wolf https://www.afge.org/?PressReleaseID=1624 AFGE 20 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141020224422/https://www.afge.org/?PressReleaseID=1624 20 October 2014 National Association of Letter Carriers National Education Association.Recommended Candidates https://www.neafund.org/Home/Candidates The NEA Fund 20 October 2014 August 1, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180801095844/https://www.neafund.org/Home/Candidates dead Organizations Everytown for Gun Safety Human Rights Campaign Sierra Club Individuals Judy Feder, Professor of Public Policy at Georgetown University and nominee in 2010 Bill Redpath (L) Organizations The Virginia Liberty Party Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesizekey Margin oferror BarbaraComstock (R) JohnFoust (D) Other Undecided YouGovYouGov October 16–23, 2014 176 ±11% 42% 40% – 18% The Polling CompanyThe Polling Company October 17–18, 2014 404 ±4.9% 51% 35% 5%Dianne Blais (G) 2%, Bill Eickholt (I) 1%, Bill Redpath (L) 1%, Other 1% 9% Victory ResearchVictory Research September 24–28, 2014 – – 41% 39% 4% 16% Tarrance GroupTarrance Group September 23–25, 2014 403 ±4.9% 46% 34% 7% 14% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report2014 House Race Ratings for November 3, 2014 http://cookpolitical.com/house/charts/race-ratings House: Race Ratings Cook Political Report November 3, 2014Lean RNovember 3, 2014 Rothenberg2014 House Ratings (October 24, 2014) http://rothenbergpoliticalreport.com/ratings/house House Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report October 24, 2014Lean R October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal Ball2014 House http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2014-house Sabato's Crystal Ball April 10, 2014 April 11, 2014Lean R October 30, 2014RCPTossup November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsDaily Kos Elections House race ratings: Initial ratings for 2014 http://www.dailykos.com/election-outlook/2014-race-ratings#house Daily Kos Elections November 4, 2014Lean R November 4, 2014 Results Virginia's 10th congressional district, 2014 Republican Party (United States) Barbara Comstock 125,914 56.5 Democratic Party (United States) John Foust 89,957 40.4 Libertarian Party (United States) Bill Redpath 3,393 1.5 Independent (United States) Brad Eickholt 2,442 1.1 Independent Greens of Virginia Dianne Blais 946 0.4 262 0.1 222,914 100.0 Republican Party (United States) External links Barbara Comstock campaign website John Foust campaign website Bill Redpath campaign website Dianne Blais campaign website Brad Eickholt campaign website District 11 2014 Virginia's 11th congressional district election Virginia presidential no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 11 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 11 2016 x150px File:Gerald E. Connolly 113th Congress.jpg Gerry Connolly Democratic Party (United States) 106,780 56.9% File:2014 general election in Virginia's 11th congressional district by county and independent city.svg 130px County and independent city results Connolly: #8da9e2 50–60% #678cd7 60–70% U.S. Representative Gerry Connolly Democratic Party (United States) Gerry Connolly Democratic Party (United States) Suzanne Scholte Republican Party (United States) 75,796 40.4% File:3x4.svgVirginia's 11th congressional district Democrat Gerry Connolly, who had represented Virginia's 11th congressional district since 2009, was re-elected in 2012 against Republican Christopher Perkins with 61% of the vote. Connolly was seeking re-election to a fourth term in 2014. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Gerry Connolly, incumbent U.S. representative Republican primary Candidates Nominee Suzanne Scholte, human rights activisthttp://www.wjla.com/articles/2014/05/scholte-wins-gop-nomination-to-challenge-connolly-in-va-s-11th-103005.html Scholte wins GOP nomination to challenge Connolly in Va.'s 11th WJLA September 18, 2014 May 15, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140515144338/http://www.wjla.com/articles/2014/05/scholte-wins-gop-nomination-to-challenge-connolly-in-va-s-11th-103005.html deadhttp://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=801686 11th District Republican Convention results September 18, 2014 Minor parties Joseph "Joe" Galdo (Green Party), former United States Department of Energy employee Marc Harrold (Libertarian), attorney, author, television analyst and former law-enforcement officer Joseph Plummer (write-in), founder of the Three Birds Foundation Withdrew Mark Gibson (independent) was not listed on the ballot. General election Endorsements Gerry Connolly (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations Everytown for Gun Safety Human Rights Campaign LGBT Democrats Sierra Club Suzanne Scholte (R) Organizations National Right to Life Committee Marc Harrold (L) Organizations The Virginia Liberty Party Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D October 30, 2014RCPSafe D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe D November 4, 2014 Results Virginia's 11th congressional district, 2014 Democratic Party (United States) Gerry Connolly (incumbent) 106,780 56.9 Republican Party (United States) Suzanne Scholte 75,796 40.4 Libertarian Party (United States) Marc Harrold 3,264 1.7 Green Party (United States) Joe F. Galdo 1,739 0.9 226 0.1 187,805 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) External links Gerry Connolly campaign website Suzanne Scholte campaign website https://archive.today/20140430031245/http://www.marcharrold4congress.com/ Marc Harrold campaign website Joe Galdo campaign website https://web.archive.org/web/20140206235209/http://www.joegaldo.com/ February 6, 2014 Notes References 30em External links U.S. House elections in Virginia, 2014 at Ballotpedia Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets Virginia United States House of Representatives 2014