Virginia District 1
Tue, Nov 3 · Seat held by Robert J. Wittman Republican since Dec 2007
Shannon L. Taylor 48.5Robert J. Wittman 46.0
Average of 2 polls, Sep 23 to Oct 22, from VoteHub · how it’s calculated
Newest poll
1 is a partisan pollNewest · Public Policy Polling, field dates Oct 21 to Oct 22, released Oct 23, 570 likely voters, partisan (D), per VoteHubPoll sponsored by House Majority PACPolls fetched Oct 30, 2:02 a.m. ET, from VoteHub
- Last election
- Robert J. Wittman (Republican) won by 12.8 points, 2024
- Margin since 2022
- 0.2 points toward Democrats
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Polls over time
3 polls, through Election Day Nov 3The thick line is the 7-week average, not a forecast. How it’s calculated. All polls. Polls fetched Oct 30, 2:02 a.m. ET, from VoteHub.
The polls in this chart (3)
1 poll released in the last 14 days · latest results range from 40 to 50% (D) and 41 to 46% (R) (newest 3 polls on the chart)
3 of the 5 polls for this race, each with both names, plotted on the field end date.
| Pollster | Field dates | Released | Sample | Taylor | Wittman |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Policy Polling | Oct 21 to Oct 22 | Oct 23 | 570 likely voters | 47 | 46 |
| The Washington Post/George Mason University Schar School of Policy and Government | Sep 23 to Sep 28 | Oct 1 | 609 likely voters | 50 | 46 |
| Public Policy Polling | Aug 8 to Aug 9 | Apr 27 | 541 registered voters | 40 | 41 |
Polls left off the chart (2 of 5)
| Poll | Why it is not on the chart |
|---|---|
| Ragnar Research PartnersMar 10 to Mar 12 | Names fewer than two candidates on this ballot (lists Rep, Dem) |
| Public Policy PollingAug 8 to Aug 9 | Names fewer than two candidates on this ballot (lists Rep, Dem) |
Side by side
Left column: TaylorRight column: Wittman
- Total receipts, 2025-2026 cycle, through Oct 14
- $4.6M
- $5.4M
- Cash on hand
- $599K
- $797K
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeWittmanNo published score for Taylor
- Races won and lost
- None on file
- 12-0
- Years since first win on file
- Not available
- 19
- Age on Election Day
- Not available
- 67
Money: FEC bulk data, through Oct 14. One or more are matched to the FEC by name, party and seat, so a total could belong to someone else.
How these are counted
Total receipts line of each candidate’s principal campaign committee, 2025-2026 cycle. Other sites may show career, six-year or all-committee totals, which differ. Taylor: $4,604,761 received, $598,734 cash on hand. Wittman: $5,432,689 received, $797,346 cash on hand. The spectrum is a published research score, not our rating. How this works. Wins and losses count the races in our results files, the same as each profile.
What changed in this race
Newest firstNEW POLLVirginia District 1
Virginia District 1: Shannon Taylor 47, Rob Wittman 46
Public Policy Polling, Oct 21 to Oct 22, 570 likely voters
More about this race
Candidates on the ballot
- Shannon L. TaylorDemocratic
- Robert J. WittmanIncumbentRepublican
Source: elections.virginia.gov (XLSX), dated Oct 6
Shift since 2022: 0.2 points toward Democrats (Republican by 13.0 in 2022, Republican by 12.8 in 2024).
All Virginia districts
- D 15+ pts
- D 5 to 15 pts
- D under 5 pts
- R under 5 pts
- R 5 to 15 pts
- R 15+ pts
- Other winner
- No data
Show these districts as a list (11)
- Virginia District 1· Robert J. Wittman (R), Republican by 12.8 points, 2024
- Virginia District 2· Jennifer A. Kiggans (R), Republican by 3.8 points, 2024
- Virginia District 3· Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D), Democratic by 40.2 points, 2024
- Virginia District 4· Jennifer L. McClellan (D), Democratic by 34.9 points, 2024
- Virginia District 5· John J. McGuire III (R), Republican by 15.0 points, 2024
- Virginia District 6· Ben Cline (R), Republican by 28.3 points, 2024
- Virginia District 7· Eugene Simon Vindman (D), Democratic by 2.7 points, 2024
- Virginia District 8· Donald S. Beyer, Jr. (D), Democratic by 46.8 points, 2024
- Virginia District 9· H. Morgan Griffith (R), Republican by 45.2 points, 2024
- Virginia District 10· Suhas Subramanyam (D), Democratic by 4.6 points, 2024
- Virginia District 11· Gerald E. Connolly (D), Democratic by 33.8 points, 2024
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History (25 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 478,906
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
US House, Virginia District 1, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert J. WittmanWon Republican 269,65756.3% DemocraticLeslie C. Mehta Democratic 208,44543.5% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 8040.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 342,742
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
US House, Virginia District 1, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert J. WittmanWon Republican 191,82856.0% DemocraticHerbert C "Herb" Jones, Jr Democratic 147,22943.0% IndependentDavid Bruce Foster Independent 3,3881.0% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 2970.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 448,178
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Virginia District 1, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert J. WittmanWon Republican 260,61458.1% DemocraticQasim Rashid Democratic 186,92341.7% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 6410.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 332,101
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Virginia District 1, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert J. WittmanWonName as filed: Robert J "Rob" Wittman Republican 183,25055.2% DemocraticVangie A Williams Democratic 148,46444.7% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 3870.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 384,601
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Virginia District 1, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert J. WittmanWon Republican 230,21359.9% DemocraticM D "Matt" Rowe Democratic 140,78536.6% IndependentGlenda Gail Parker Independent 12,8663.3% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 7370.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 209,621
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Virginia District 1, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert J. WittmanWon Republican 131,86162.9% DemocraticNorman G "Norm" Mosher Democratic 72,05934.4% GreenGlenda Gail Parker Green 5,0972.4% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 6040.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 356,806
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Virginia District 1, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert J. WittmanWon Republican 200,84556.3% DemocraticAdam M Cook Democratic 147,03641.2% GreenG Gail Parker Green 8,3082.3% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 6170.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 212,236
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Virginia District 1, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert J. WittmanWon Republican 135,56463.9% DemocraticKrystal M Ball Democratic 73,82434.8% GreenG Gail "For Rail" Parker Green 2,5441.2% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 3040.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 360,292
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Virginia District 1, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert J. WittmanWon Republican 203,83956.6% DemocraticBill S Day Jr Democratic 150,43241.8% LibertarianNathan D Larson Libertarian 5,2651.5% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 7560.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 228,534
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Virginia District 1, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJo Ann DavisWon Republican 143,88963.0% DemocraticShawn M O'Donnell Democratic 81,08335.5% IndependentMarvin F Pixton III Independent 3,2361.4% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 3260.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 286,534
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Virginia District 1, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJo Ann DavisWon Republican 225,07178.5% IndependentWilliam A Lee Independent 57,43420.0% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 4,0291.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 117,997
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Virginia District 1, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJo Ann DavisWon Republican 113,16895.9% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 4,8294.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 263,014
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Virginia District 1, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJo Ann S DavisWon Republican 151,34457.5% DemocraticLawrence A Davies Democratic 97,39937.0% IndependentSharon A Wood Independent 9,6523.7% IndependentJosh Billings Independent 4,0821.6% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 5370.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 100,057
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Virginia District 1, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHerbert H BatemanWon Republican 76,47476.4% IndependentBradford L Philips Independent 13,23513.2% IndependentJosh Billings Independent 9,4929.5% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 8560.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 167,235
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Virginia District 1, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHerbert H BatemanWon Republican 165,57499.0% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 1,6611.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 192,496
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Virginia District 1, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHerbert H BatemanWon Republican 142,93074.3% DemocraticMary F Sinclair Democratic 45,17323.5% IndependentMatt B Voorhees Independent 4,3652.3% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 280.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 232,051
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Virginia District 1, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHerbert H BatemanWon Republican 133,53757.5% DemocraticAndrew H "Andy" Fox Democratic 89,81438.7% IndependentDonald L Macleay Jr Independent 8,6773.7% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 230.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 141,293
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Virginia District 1, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHerbert H BatemanWon Republican 72,00051.0% DemocraticAndrew H "Andy" Fox Democratic 69,19449.0% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 990.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 185,573
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Virginia District 1, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHerbert H BatemanWon Republican 135,93773.3% DemocraticJames S Ellenson Democratic 49,61426.7% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 220.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 144,086
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Virginia District 1, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHerbert H "Herb" BatemanWon Republican 80,71356.0% DemocraticRobert C. "Bobby" Scott Democratic 63,36444.0% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 90.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 199,822
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Virginia District 1, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHerbert H "Herb" BatemanWon Republican 118,08559.1% DemocraticJohn J McGlennon Democratic 79,57739.8% IndependentE J "Eli" Green Independent 2,1541.1% OtherOther Other 60.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 142,802
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Virginia District 1, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHerbert H BatemanWon Republican 76,92653.9% DemocraticJohn J McGelennon Democratic 62,37943.7% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 3,4972.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 143,839
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, Virginia District 1, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul S Trible JrWon Republican 130,13090.5% IndependentSharon D Grant Independent 13,6889.5% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 210.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 123,741
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, Virginia District 1, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul S Trible JrWon Republican 89,15872.1% DemocraticLewis Burwell Puller Democratic 34,57827.9% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 50.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 147,850
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, Virginia District 1, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul S Trible JrWon Republican 71,78948.6% DemocraticRobert E Quinn Democratic 70,15947.5% IndependentMary B McClaine Independent 5,8874.0% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 150.0%
1976 to 2024: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, U.S. House 1976-2024, retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
District numbers are reused after each redistricting, so rows on older lines cover different territory than today's Virginia District 1.
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