Virginia District 8
Tue, Nov 3 · Seat held by Donald S. Beyer, Jr. Democratic since Jan 2015
Donald S. Beyer, Jr.Democratic · IncumbentAge 76 · 11 years in CongressTony A. SabioRepublican
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Donald S. Beyer, Jr. (D) 71.5, Jerry W. Torres (R) 24.7, David R. Kennedy (I) 2.6
Show all 4 candidates on the ballot
- Donald S. Beyer, Jr.IncumbentDemocratic
- Tony A. SabioRepublican
- Shelly M. ArnoldiLibertarian
- Tim S. SharmanIndependent
Showing major-party nominees, incumbents and candidates with 5%+ in the latest poll or comparable fundraising.
- Last election
- Donald S. Beyer, Jr. (Democratic) won by 46.8 points, 2024
- Margin since 2022
- 1.9 points toward Republicans
- On the 2026 ballot
- 4 candidates
Side by side
Left column: BeyerRight column: Sabio
- Total receipts, 2025-2026 cycle, through Oct 14
- $2.5M
- $44K
- Cash on hand
- $849K
- $6K
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeBeyerNo published score for Sabio
- Races
- Won 6 of 6
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 11
- Not available
- Age on Election Day
- 76
- Not available
Money: FEC bulk data, through Oct 14. One or more are matched to the FEC by name, party and seat, so a total could belong to someone else.
How these are counted
Total receipts line of each candidate’s principal campaign committee, 2025-2026 cycle. Other sites may show career, six-year or all-committee totals, which differ. Beyer: $2,529,480 received, $848,727 cash on hand. Sabio: $44,256 received, $6,205 cash on hand. The spectrum is a published research score, not our rating. How this works. Wins and losses count the races in our results files, the same as each profile.
More about this race
Candidates on the ballot
- Donald S. Beyer, Jr.IncumbentDemocratic
- Tony A. SabioRepublican
- Shelly M. ArnoldiLibertarian
- Tim S. SharmanIndependent
Source: elections.virginia.gov (XLSX), dated Oct 6
Shift since 2022: 1.9 points toward Republicans (Democratic by 48.7 in 2022, Democratic by 46.8 in 2024).
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2024 US House margin
- D 15+ pts
- D 5 to 15 pts
- D under 5 pts
- R under 5 pts
- R 5 to 15 pts
- R 15+ pts
- Other winner
- No data
Show these districts as a list (11)
- Virginia District 1· Robert J. Wittman (R), Republican by 12.8 points, 2024
- Virginia District 2· Jennifer A. Kiggans (R), Republican by 3.8 points, 2024
- Virginia District 3· Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D), Democratic by 40.2 points, 2024
- Virginia District 4· Jennifer L. McClellan (D), Democratic by 34.9 points, 2024
- Virginia District 5· John J. McGuire III (R), Republican by 15.0 points, 2024
- Virginia District 6· Ben Cline (R), Republican by 28.3 points, 2024
- Virginia District 7· Eugene Simon Vindman (D), Democratic by 2.7 points, 2024
- Virginia District 8· Donald S. Beyer, Jr. (D), Democratic by 46.8 points, 2024
- Virginia District 9· H. Morgan Griffith (R), Republican by 45.2 points, 2024
- Virginia District 10· Suhas Subramanyam (D), Democratic by 4.6 points, 2024
- Virginia District 11· Gerald E. Connolly (D), Democratic by 33.8 points, 2024
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History (25 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 383,915
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
US House, Virginia District 8, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDonald S. Beyer, Jr.Won Democratic 274,59371.5% RepublicanJerry W. Torres Republican 94,67624.7% IndependentDavid R. Kennedy Independent 9,9562.6% IndependentBentley F. Hensel Independent 3,6561.0% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 1,0340.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 268,936
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
US House, Virginia District 8, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDonald S. Beyer, Jr.Won Democratic 197,76073.5% RepublicanKarina A Lipsman Republican 66,58924.8% IndependentTeddy Fikre Independent 4,0781.5% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 5090.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 397,745
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Virginia District 8, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDonald S. Beyer, Jr.Won Democratic 301,45475.8% RepublicanJeff A Jordan Republican 95,36524.0% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 9260.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 324,748
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Virginia District 8, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDonald S. Beyer, Jr.Won Democratic 247,13776.1% RepublicanThomas S Oh Republican 76,89923.7% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 7120.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 360,676
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Virginia District 8, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDonald S. Beyer, Jr.Won Democratic 246,65368.4% RepublicanCharles A Hernick Republican 98,38727.3% IndependentJulio Gracia Independent 14,6644.1% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 9720.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 203,076
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Virginia District 8, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDonald S. Beyer, Jr.Won Democratic 128,10263.1% RepublicanMicah K Edmond Republican 63,81031.4% IndependentGwendolyn J Beck Independent 5,4202.7% LibertarianJeffrey S Carson Libertarian 4,4092.2% GreenGerard C "Gerry" Blais III Green 9630.5% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 3720.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 351,187
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Virginia District 8, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames P MoranWon Democratic 226,84764.6% RepublicanJ Patrick Murray Republican 107,37030.6% IndependentJason J Howell Independent 10,1802.9% GreenJanet Murphy Green 5,9851.7% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 8050.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 190,748
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Virginia District 8, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames P MoranWon Democratic 116,40461.0% RepublicanJ Patrick Murray Republican 71,14537.3% GreenJ Ron Fisher Green 2,7071.4% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 4920.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 328,197
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Virginia District 8, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames P MoranWon Democratic 222,98667.9% RepublicanMark W Ellmore Republican 97,42529.7% GreenJ Ron Fisher Green 6,8292.1% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 9570.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 217,909
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Virginia District 8, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames P MoranWon Democratic 144,70066.4% RepublicanTom M O'Donoghue Republican 66,63930.6% IndependentJames T "Jim" Hurysz Independent 6,0942.8% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 4760.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 287,919
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Virginia District 8, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames P MoranWon Democratic 171,98659.7% RepublicanLisa Marie Cheney Republican 106,23136.9% IndependentJames T Hurysz Independent 9,0043.1% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 6980.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 171,799
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Virginia District 8, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames P MoranWon Democratic 102,75959.8% RepublicanScott C Tate Republican 64,12137.3% IndependentRonald V Crickenberger Independent 4,5582.7% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 3610.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 259,199
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Virginia District 8, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames P MoranWon Democratic 164,17863.3% RepublicanDemaris H Miller Republican 88,26234.1% IndependentRonald V Crickenberger Independent 3,4831.3% IndependentRichard Lee "Rick" Herron Independent 2,8051.1% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 4710.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 146,287
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Virginia District 8, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames P MoranWon Democratic 97,54566.7% RepublicanDemaris H Miller Republican 48,35233.1% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 3900.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 229,421
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Virginia District 8, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames P MoranWon Democratic 152,33466.4% RepublicanJohn E Otey Republican 64,56228.1% OtherR Ward Edmonds Other 6,2432.7% IndependentSarina J Grosswald Independent 5,2392.3% IndependentCharles Stenard Severance Independent 7400.3% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 3030.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 202,673
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Virginia District 8, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames P MoranWon Democratic 120,28159.3% RepublicanKyle E McSlarrow Republican 79,56839.3% IndependentR Ward Edmonds Independent 1,8580.9% IndependentWilliam C Jones Independent 8680.4% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 980.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 247,126
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Virginia District 8, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames P MoranWon Democratic 138,54256.1% RepublicanKyle E McSlarrow Republican 102,71741.6% IndependentAlvin O West Independent 5,6012.3% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 2660.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 171,121
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Virginia District 8, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames P MoranWon Democratic 88,47551.7% RepublicanStan Parris Republican 76,36744.6% IndependentRobert T Murphy Independent 5,9583.5% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 3210.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 248,400
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Virginia District 8, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanStan ParrisWon Republican 154,76162.3% DemocraticDavid G Brickley Democratic 93,56137.7% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 780.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 117,655
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Virginia District 8, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanStanford E "Stan" ParrisWon Republican 72,67061.8% DemocraticJames H Boren Democratic 44,96538.2% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 200.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 224,091
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Virginia District 8, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanStanford E "Stan" ParrisWon Republican 125,01555.8% DemocraticRichard L "Dick" Saslaw Democratic 97,25043.4% IndependentDonald W Carpenter Independent 1,8140.8% OtherOther Other 120.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 140,070
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Virginia District 8, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanStanford E "Stan" ParrisWon Republican 69,62049.7% DemocraticHerbert E Harris II Democratic 68,07148.6% IndependentAustin W Morrill Jr Independent 2,3731.7% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 60.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 195,897
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, Virginia District 8, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanStanford E "Stan" ParrisWon Republican 95,62448.8% DemocraticHerbert E Harris II Democratic 94,53048.3% IndependentDeborah L Frantz Independent 5,7292.9% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 140.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 111,170
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, Virginia District 8, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHerbert E Harris IIWon Democratic 56,13750.5% IndependentCharles E Coe Independent 52,39647.1% RepublicanJohn F Herrity Republican 2,6322.4% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 50.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 161,327
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, Virginia District 8, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHerbert E Harris IIWon Democratic 83,24551.6% RepublicanJames R Tate Republican 68,72942.6% IndependentMichael D Cannon Independent 9,2925.8% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 610.0%
1976 to 2024: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, U.S. House 1976-2024, retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
District numbers are reused after each redistricting, so rows on older lines cover different territory than today's Virginia District 8.
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