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Virginia · Virginia's 3rd District · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Bobby Scott

DemocraticIncumbent

Incumbent U.S. representative

2026 race · Virginia's 3rd District

>99% chance of winning · race rated Solid D

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>99% chance of winning · race rated Solid D

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● Bobby ScottINC● Edwin Rivera
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Background

Current office
Virginia's 3rd District
Experience
Statewide office or Congress
Past races on file
8 (8 won)

Links: Wikipedia · FEC filings · Candidate list (source)

Electoral history

Earlier races in Virginia, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.

  1. 2024

    U.S. House · VA-3 Nov 5, 2024

    D · 70.1% · 219,926 votes

    Won
  2. 2020

    U.S. House · VA-3 Nov 3, 2020

    D · 68.5% · 233,326 votes

    Won
  3. 2018

    U.S. House · VA-3 Nov 6, 2018

    D · 100.0% · 198,615 votes

    Won
  4. 2016

    U.S. House · VA-3 Nov 8, 2016

    D · 66.9% · 208,337 votes

    Won
  5. 2014

    U.S. House · VA-3 Nov 4, 2014

    D · 100.0% · 139,197 votes

    Won
  6. 2012

    U.S. House · VA-3 Nov 6, 2012

    D · 81.5% · 259,199 votes

    Won
  7. 2010

    U.S. House · VA-3 Nov 2, 2010

    D · 70.1% · 114,754 votes

    Won
  8. 2008

    U.S. House · VA-3 Nov 4, 2008

    D · 100.0% · 239,911 votes

    Won

Fundraising

Raised
$688.4K
From individuals
$380.6K
Spent
$709.2K
Cash on hand
$145.9K

Money: FEC, through Jul 15, 2026.

Opponents in 2026