Virginia's 1st Congressional District - Northumberland County Democratic Committee

2026 ELECTION

The Democratic Primary for the First Congressional District of Virginia seat is Tuesday, August 4.

Learn about voting on our Elections page.

Democratic Candidates

Elizabeth Beggs, mother, a firefighter’s wife, a veteran, and an advocate

FB: Elizabeth for Virginia

IG: elizabethforvirginia

Salaam Bhatti, public interest lawyer

IG: salaambhattiva

FB: Salaam Bhatti for Congress

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Timothy Cywinski

IG: votetimva/

FB: Tim Cywinski For Congress: A New Way Forward

Bsky: Tim Cywinski For Congress

Jason Knapp, Navy fighter pilot, Iraq vet & NATO leadership.

FB: knappforcongress

IG: knappforcongress

Ericka Kopp, first generation american, healthcare lawyer

FB: Ericka Kopp for Congress, VA-01

IG: ek4va

Bsky: Ericka Kopp for VA-01

Erica Kopp: "I won't cave to pressure. I won't be bought. And I won't be silenced."

Shannon Taylor, attorney

FB: Shannon Taylor

IG: shannontaylorva

Shannon Taylor: She's spent her life protecting people - no mater their politics.

Melvin Tull, business lawyer

FB: Mel Tull for Congress

IG: tull4congress

Candidate Events

Virginia’s First Congressional District Democratic Candidate Forum June 4, 2026 (full)

Republican Candidate

Rob Wittman, incumbent

Learn about the not-voting-for-us Wittman and the Democratic candidates on the Facebook page Wittman Watch.

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PLEASE JOIN US

Come join us: We are a friendly, welcoming group of everyday folks!! All are welcome — Republicans, Democrats, Independents, unaffiliated, seeking.

Meetings: Third Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm at Northumberland Public Library (7204 Northumberland Hwy, also known as US Rte 360, Heathsville) in the Meeting Room. Arrive at 6:00 pm for the informal meet and greet.

Thursday, June 18
6:00 pm meet and greet
6:30 pm meeting
Northumberland Public Library (7204 Northumberland Hwy/Rte 360, Heathsville)

UPCOMING NCDC & ALLY EVENTS

June

Dems social @ Belle Isle, Saturday, June 13: 6:00 – 8:00 pm concert. Connect with Dems on the NNK and enjoy the music of acoustic duo Chris & Jane.

NCDC regular NCDC meeting, Thursday, June 18: 6:00 pm meet and greet, 6:30 pm meeting. At Northumberland Public Library (7204 Northumberland Hwy/Rte 360, Heathsville).

July

Westmoreland Dems Candidate Speed Dating, Tuesday, July 7: 7:00 pm, The Inn at Montross, 21 Polk St, Montross. Get to know the Democrats running in the 1st Congressional District primary August 4.

September

Westmoreland Dems Annual Northern Neck BLUE Crab Feast, Saturday, September 26: Noon – 3:00 pm. At Colonial Beach Community Center (717 Marshall Ave, Colonial Beach).