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Virginia's 6th Congressional District (VA-6)

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Ben Cline, a Republican, has represented the district since 2019.

The district includes all or part of 22 counties and county-equivalent areas (1 in part).

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 790,761, a median household income of $71,978, and a median age of 40.8. Of residents 25 and older, 28.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Official portrait of Ben Cline, U.S. Representative for Virginia's 6th District
Ben Cline

U.S. Representative for Virginia's 6th District · Republican

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2026 redistricting

A court decision on May 8, 2026 blocked a new Virginia map for 2026; the 2026 election uses the current districts.

Source · All 2026 redistricting changes

2026 election

Cline has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 5 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.

5 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 VA-6 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for VA-6 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
CandidatePartyRaisedCash on handThrough
Beth MacyDemocratic$1,686,322$847,470Jul 15
Ben Cline (incumbent)Republican$1,441,436$711,442Jul 15
Ken MitchellDemocratic$179,514$23,049Jul 13
Pete Hamilton BarlowDemocratic$130,990$7,227Jun 30
Wendy GooditisDemocratic$52,710$0Apr 15

Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page

District profile

Population
790,761
Median household income
$71,978
Median age
40.8
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.7%

Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Virginia senators

Neighboring districts

  • VA-5 · John McGuire (R)
  • VA-7 · Eugene Vindman (D)
  • VA-9 · Morgan Griffith (R)
  • VA-10 · Suhas Subramanyam (D)
  • WV-1 · Carol Miller (R)
  • WV-2 · Riley Moore (R)

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