Eugene Vindman

Eugene Vindman is a candidate for Representative in Congress District 7 Primary Election in 2026 in Congressional District 7, Virginia.

Incumbent U.S. Representative in Dale City, VA

Also running: J.p. Cooney, Elizabeth Guzman, Dan Helmer, Dorothy Mcauliffe, Adele Mcclure, Saddam Salim, Joe Schiarizzi, Olivia Troye, Matthew Rainforth, Jonathan Schmeelk, Alex Thymmons, Tara Durant, John Gray, Philip Harding, Douglas Ollivant, Waverly Washington.

Eugene Vindman is an American politician, lawyer, and retired U.S. Army officer, serving as the U.S. Representative for Virginia's 7th congressional district since January 3, 2025. A Democrat, he was previously a deputy legal advisor for the National Security Council until 2020. Born June 6, 1975, he holds bachelor's, master's, and law degrees. Vindman is assigned to the House Agriculture and Armed Services Committees. He expressed strong opposition to U.S. actions in the 2026 Iran War, citing lack of legal justification, and voted for a War Powers Resolution. He is running for reelection in the 2026 Democratic primary for Virginia's 7th Congressional District, though he intends to seek the 1st Congressional District seat under proposed new maps, campaigning to protect fair representation.