Virginia Congressional Districts 2026
Virginia has 11 congressional seats in the US House of Representatives. Most competitive: VA-2 (Virginia Beach, R lean), VA-5 (central VA, R lean), VA-7 (Richmond suburbs, D lean).
Virginia House Districts Overview
| District | Rating | Region / Key Area | 2024 Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| VA-2 | Republican lean | Virginia Beach/Hampton Roads | R+8 |
| VA-5 | Republican lean | Charlottesville/Southside rural VA | R+10 |
| VA-7 | Democratic lean | Richmond suburbs/Chesterfield | D+4 |
| VA-10 | Democratic | Northern VA/Loudoun | D+12 |
| VA-11 | Democratic | Northern VA/Fairfax/Arlington | D+20 |
District Analysis
Virginia has 11 congressional seats. VA-7 in the Richmond suburbs (Chesterfield/Hanover) was won by Democrat Abigail Spanberger and is competitive. VA-2 (Virginia Beach) and VA-5 (central Virginia) lean Republican. Northern Virginia seats are safely Democratic.
2026 Race Outlook
Most competitive districts in Virginia for 2026: VA-2 (Virginia Beach, R lean), VA-5 (central VA, R lean), VA-7 (Richmond suburbs, D lean).
The 2026 midterm election will be held on November 3, 2026. Primary elections in Virginia are typically held in the spring or summer of 2026. Candidates begin filing in late 2025 or early 2026, depending on Virginia election law.