Virginia's 8th Congressional District is represented by Donald Beyer (Democrat), who has held the seat since 2015. Beyer has an overall VoteSee report card grade of D, voted in 98% of roll-call votes on bills this Congress, and votes with the Democratic majority 98% of the time. The district includes Arlington, Alexandria, and Annandale. It takes in all or part of 4 counties; the most populous parts are in Fairfax County and Arlington County. About 777,000 people live in the district, and the median household income is $131,383.
Current Representative
Donald Beyer (Democrat) has represented Virginia's 8th Congressional District since 2015.
VoteSee report card grade: D
Attendance in the 119th Congress: 98% of roll-call votes on bills
Incumbent Don Beyer is running for re-election. 4 candidates were on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot.
Don Beyer (Democratic), incumbent: raised $2.5M, $849K cash on hand; VoteSee report card D; 98% attendance; votes with the Democratic majority 98% of the time
Tony Sabio (Republican): raised $44K, $6K cash on hand
Tim Sharman (Independent): raised $45K, $50 cash on hand
Members of Congress who previously represented Virginia's 8th Congressional District. District lines are redrawn after each census, so earlier members may have represented a different area under this number.