Jason Knapp

Veteran fighter pilot, business owner in Reedville, VA, VA

Jason Knapp is a candidate for Representative in Congress District 8 in Congressional District 8, Virginia — 2026 Primary Election.

Also running: Elizabeth Dempsey Beggs, Don Beyer, Michael Duffin, Mo Seifeldein, Daniel Gray, Heerak Christian Kim, Luke Nathan Phillips, Tony Sabio.

Jason Knapp is a 21-year Navy combat veteran, F/A-18 pilot, and national security expert. He served over 20 years, flying more than 35 combat missions over Iraq, and held senior roles at NATO and the Pentagon. Raised in Alexandria by a single mother who relied on food stamps, he attended the University of Virginia on an ROTC scholarship. A father, business owner, and veteran, he is running for Congress to restore the promise of America for working families and veterans. His priorities include economic security, a functioning democracy, and real support for veterans, offering a new generation of Democratic leadership. He aims to restore trust, lower costs, and fight policies that endanger families.