The Winner
If you live in Virginia's 8th U.S. House District, you will continue to be represented in Congress by Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA), who has been declared the winner of the 2026 congressional race, according to the Associated Press.
Beyer took about 79.5% of the vote to about 17.8% for Republican Tony Sabio, a margin of about 62 points or about 196,817 votes, according to official results from the Virginia Department of Elections as of Nov. 10. The results are not yet certified, so the vote figures are preliminary and may change.
The Race
Sabio reached the general election ballot by winning the Republican primary on Aug. 4. Cook Political Report rated the seat Solid Democratic before the election, and Inside Elections rated it Solid Democrat.
Two other candidates were on the ballot. Independent Tim Sharman received about 1.3% and Libertarian Shelly Arnoldi about 1.2%.
The district has about 776,800 residents, according to Geographies data for the district, and a median household income of about $131,400. The median age is about 38, and about 65.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
The unemployment rate is about 4%, and about 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. About 52% of residents are white, about 20.1% Hispanic, about 13% Black, and about 11.7% Asian.
The district covers Arlington County, the cities of Alexandria and Falls Church, and portions of Fairfax County, according to the U.S. House of Representatives.
What's Next
Beyer is set to take office on Jan. 3, 2027. He has said his priorities include investing in fusion energy, developing artificial intelligence legislation, and creating a national model for addressing mental health challenges, according to ARLnow, which reported his comments on June 27, 2025.
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