Wittman seeks to keep 1st District seat, as Democratic challengers face crowded primary

By: Shannon Heckt

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: June 10, 2026

Words: 1,594

Last Updated: 1 day, 14 hours ago

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After a grueling redistricting battle that spanned months and cost millions, the congressional district lines Virginia adopted in 2021 remain in place as Democratic contenders line up to challenge longtime Republican incumbent Robb Wittman in this fall’s race to represent the state’s 1st Congressional District.

The 1st District stretches from Colonial Beach down the eastern coast of the state to Williamsburg, and hooks over the north side of Henrico County into part of …

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