Virginia voters head to the polls Tuesday for 2026 primary elections to select nominees for U.S. Senate and House
Virginia residents will cast ballots on Tuesday for the 2026 primary elections, a date shifted from the traditional June schedule to accommodate redistricting. The primary will determine party nominees for the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives, including several competitive swing districts. At the top of the ballot, Democratic U.S. Senator Mark Warner is unopposed in his bid for a fourth term. He faces three Republican challengers: Kim Farington, Bert Mizusawa, and David Williams. In the .2nd Congressional District, former U.S. Rep. Elaine Luria is seeking a rematch against Republican incumbent Jen Kiggans. Meanwhile, the 1st Congressional District features the largest primary field with seven Democrats vying to unseat Republican incumbent Rob Wittman. The administration's influence is noted in the 5th Congressional District, where Tom Perriello seeks a comeback. The primary serves as a key step toward the November 3 general election, where the winner of the 2nd District primary will likely face Kiggans in a high-stakes rematch.