Question 1

Who should I vote for in Virginia in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Vote for the candidate with the strongest record. This page scores 12 Virginia races for U.S. Senate, U.S. House and statewide office on the Ballot Standard, 15 qualities of character, qualifications and performance from public records and established reporting, and names the candidate who scores highest in each. Evidence checked October 5, 2026.

Question 2

Who should I vote for in Virginia Senate?

Accepted Answer

Mark Warner has the strongest record in the Virginia U.S. Senate race. Mark Warner scores 63 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Bert Mizusawa at 61, as of October 5, 2026. Mark Warner's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Bert Mizusawa's highest marks are accountability and relevant experience. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 3

Who should I vote for in VA-01?

Accepted Answer

Rob Wittman has the strongest record in Virginia's 1st Congressional District. Rob Wittman scores 64 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Shannon Taylor at 60, as of October 5, 2026. Rob Wittman's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Shannon Taylor's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 4

Who should I vote for in VA-02?

Accepted Answer

Jen Kiggans has the strongest record in Virginia's 2nd Congressional District. Jen Kiggans scores 71 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Elaine Luria at 65, as of October 5, 2026. Jen Kiggans's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Elaine Luria's highest marks are relevant experience and results. Matt Baker (6 of 15 criteria) and Geral "Bishop" Staten (4 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 5

Who should I vote for in VA-03?

Accepted Answer

Bobby Scott has the strongest record in Virginia's 3rd Congressional District. Bobby Scott scores 70 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Steve Woll at 59 and Edwin Rivera Jr. at 50, as of October 5, 2026. Bobby Scott's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Steve Woll's highest marks are roots in the constituency and command of the job. Makiba Gaines (4 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 6

Who should I vote for in VA-04?

Accepted Answer

Jennifer McClellan has the strongest record in Virginia's 4th Congressional District. Jennifer McClellan scores 67 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 5, 2026. Jennifer McClellan's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. Joan Andrews Bell (4 of 15 criteria) and Robert Murray Jr. (5 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 7

Who should I vote for in VA-05?

Accepted Answer

Tom Perriello has the strongest record in Virginia's 5th Congressional District. Tom Perriello scores 60 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of John McGuire at 56, as of October 5, 2026. Tom Perriello's highest marks are relevant experience and communication. John McGuire's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Cooke Harvey (5 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 8

Who should I vote for in VA-06?

Accepted Answer

Beth Macy has the strongest record in Virginia's 6th Congressional District. Beth Macy and Ben Cline each score 64 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 5, 2026; Beth Macy ranks first on the tiebreaker, the character score (58 to 50). Beth Macy's highest marks are roots in the constituency and accountability. Ben Cline's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 9

Who should I vote for in VA-07?

Accepted Answer

Eugene Vindman has the strongest record in Virginia's 7th Congressional District. Eugene Vindman scores 62 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Doug Ollivant at 53, as of October 5, 2026. Eugene Vindman's highest marks are showing up and courage. Doug Ollivant's highest marks are relevant experience. Alaha Ahrar (3 of 15 criteria), Joshua Ertle (1 of 15 criteria), Taner Demirci Lopez (3 of 15 criteria) and Randall Terry (6 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 10

Who should I vote for in VA-08?

Accepted Answer

Don Beyer has the strongest record in Virginia's 8th Congressional District. Don Beyer scores 64 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Tim Sharman at 56 and Tony Sabio at 56, as of October 5, 2026. Don Beyer's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Tim Sharman's highest marks are accountability and communication. Shelly Arnoldi (7 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 11

Who should I vote for in VA-09?

Accepted Answer

Morgan Griffith has the strongest record in Virginia's 9th Congressional District. Morgan Griffith scores 64 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Joy Powers at 61, as of October 5, 2026. Morgan Griffith's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Joy Powers's highest marks are roots in the constituency and command of the job. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 12

Who should I vote for in VA-10?

Accepted Answer

Suhas Subramanyam has the strongest record in Virginia's 10th Congressional District. Suhas Subramanyam scores 75 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Dave Beckwith at 58, as of October 5, 2026. Suhas Subramanyam's highest marks are accountability and relevant experience. Dave Beckwith's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Ahsen Malik (6 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 13

Who should I vote for in VA-11?

Accepted Answer

James Walkinshaw has the strongest record in Virginia's 11th Congressional District. James Walkinshaw scores 66 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 5, 2026. James Walkinshaw's highest marks are showing up and relevant experience. Dianne Blais (2 of 15 criteria) and Arthur Purves (7 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Who should I vote for in Virginia?

U.S. Senate, Virginia

U.S. House, Virginia 1st Congressional District

U.S. House, Virginia 2nd Congressional District

U.S. House, Virginia 3rd Congressional District

U.S. House, Virginia 4th Congressional District

U.S. House, Virginia 5th Congressional District

U.S. House, Virginia 6th Congressional District

U.S. House, Virginia 7th Congressional District

U.S. House, Virginia 8th Congressional District

U.S. House, Virginia 9th Congressional District

U.S. House, Virginia 10th Congressional District

U.S. House, Virginia 11th Congressional District