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Race Brief: Virginia-7 (Spanberger)

Updated on February 11, 2019

Political

Ratings

PVIR+6
Cook RatingDemocratic Toss Up
Inside ElectionsN/A
Sabato's Crystal BallLeans Democratic

Electoral History

2018

VA-07Republican:: Brat48.4%
Democrat:: Spanberger50.34%D+1.94

2016

Pres.Republican:: Trump50.5%R+6.5
Democrat:: Clinton44%
VA-07Republican:: Brat57.5%R+15.3%
Democrat:: Bedell42.2%

2014

VA-07Republican:: Brat60.8%Republican:: R+23.9
Democrat:: Trammell36.9%

2012

Pres.Republican:: Romney54.6%R+10.5
Democrat:: Obama44.1%
VA-07Republican:: Cantor58.3%R+17
Democrat:: Powell41.3%

Important Dates

NOTE: The Virginia Department of Election has not yet published this information. The brief will be updated as the information becomes available.

Recent Polling

NOTE: Polling information will be added as it becomes available.

Candidates

Republicans

TBD

Democrats

Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D) – Incumbent

Campaign Website

(Incumbent) Abigail Spanberger was first elected to Congress in 2018 after defeating Rep. Dave Brat. Prior to running for Congress, Spanberger was an Operations Officer at the Central Intelligence Agency before joining EAB – Royall & Company where she helped colleges and universities create diverse student bodies, increase graduation rates, and break down barriers to higher education.

FUNDRAISING

Year End 2018 Report

CandidateRaisedCash on Hand
Spanberger (D)$71K$46K
Brat (R)$18K$171K

RECENT NEWS

February 2019

The Hill: “Virginia congressional delegation says it’s ‘devastated by’ Richmond Turmoil” (The Hill, 2/7/19)

January 2019

ABC News: “New Virginia congresswoman open to national security discussion, but wants government reopened” (ABC News, 1/16/19)

Richmond Times-Dispatch: “Abigail Spanberger column: End the Shutdown, Protect the Livelihoods of Federal Workers & their Families” (Richmond Times-Dispatch, 1/15/19)

Townhall: “Dem Congresswoman Commits Cardinal Progressive Sin: I’m Not Offended By The Concept Of Corporate PAC Money” (Townhall, 1/9/19)

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