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Taylor ousts Wittman from Virginia’s 1st District in Democratic win

The Hill·November 4, 2026·1 min read
Taylor ousts Wittman from Virginia’s 1st District in Democratic win

Democrat Shannon Taylor, longtime Virginia prosecutor, is projected to unseat Rep. Rob Wittman (R-Va.) in the 1st Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. Taylor, Henrico County's commonwealth's attorney, defeated the 10-term incumbent, ending Republican hold on the seat for nearly two decades. The district had leaned Republican.

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