With US House control hanging in the balance, Wittman faces Taylor in contentious VA-01 race

By: Shannon Heckt

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: September 21, 2026

Words: 1,464

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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As early voting for the 2026 midterm elections ramps up in Virginia, the commonwealth’s 1st Congressional District, where Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman is battling Democratic challenger Shannon Taylor, has been thrust into the spotlight as one of the most consequential races in the country, with the potential to shift control of the federal legislature.

The largest portions of VA-01’s voter population are centered in Henrico, Chesterfield, Hanover, and James …

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