Virginia VA-01 House Race 2026

Latest sourced poll, full poll history, Cook and DDHQ ratings, and candidates. Research snapshot checked 2026-10-22.

Latest poll

Taylor (Democrat)50%
Wittman (Republican)46%

Washington Post, fielded 2026-09-23 to 2026-09-29

Cook rating 2026-10-16 · DDHQ forecast 2026-10-22. Win chance, not vote share.

n=600 / Not reported by source. RealClearPolling

Lead of 4 pts for Taylor in a single poll. Not a win probability.

Ratings and forecast

Cook rating
Toss Up
DDHQ rating
Lean R
DDHQ Dem win chance
31%
Currently held by
R

Cook source DDHQ source Forecast methodology

Candidates

  • TaylorDemocrat
  • WittmanRepublican

Seat / incumbent: Wittman (R)

Poll history (1)

PollsterField datesResultsSample / methodSource
Washington Post2026-09-23 to 2026-09-29Taylor (Democrat) 50%Wittman (Republican) 46%n=600 / Not reported by sourceRealClearPolling Original release

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