Virginia's 8th Congressional District: Map, Representative, Demographics
Counties in this district
- Alexandria city
- Arlington County
- Fairfax County
- Falls Church city
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Your representatives
Donald S. Beyer, Jr.
Democrat
Representative since Jan 6, 2015
Raised $2,125,761 · Cash on hand $838,934 (2026 cycle) · FEC filing ↗ · Through Jul 15, 2026
How Donald S. Beyer, Jr. voted
| Date | Measure | Position | Chamber result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16/26 | House On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill. “As amended” means changes written into the motion itself are included.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill. “As amended” means changes written into the motion itself are included.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Passage PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗ Passage | Nay | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Passage PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗ Passage | Nay | Passed |
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2026 elections
Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
Past results
2022 general election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donald S. Beyer Jr.Winner | D | 197,760 | 73.54% |
| Karina A. Lipsman | R | 66,589 | 24.76% |
| Teddy Fikre | IND | 4,078 | 1.52% |
| Write-ins | 503 | 0.19% |
2020 general election
Held under different district lines
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donald S. Beyer Jr.Winner | D | 301,454 | 75.79% |
| Jeff A. Jordan | R | 95,365 | 23.98% |
| Write-ins | 926 | 0.23% |
Demographics
| Measure | This district | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 788,825 | 8,811,195 | 340,110,990 |
| Median age (years) | 37.6 | 39.4 | 39.2 |
| Median household income | $133,323 | $92,090 | $81,604 |
| Below poverty level | 6.9% | 9.7% | 12.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 66.4% | 43.3% | 36.8% |
| Race and ethnicity | |||
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 20.8% | 11.6% | 20.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino | |||
| White alone | 48.1% | 57.4% | 56.3% |
| Black or African American alone | 12.8% | 17.9% | 11.7% |
| Asian alone | 12.2% | 7.1% | 6.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, Some Other Race alone, Two or More Races | 6.0% | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| Foreign-born | 27.4% | 13.5% | 14.8% |
| Veterans (civilian adults 18+) | 6.7% | 8.9% | 5.9% |
Census estimates. American Community Survey 2024 1-year, Data Profile ↗