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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.
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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
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External links
U.S. House elections in Virginia, 2014 at Ballotpedia
Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets
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