Virginia VA-05 House Race 2026
Latest sourced poll, full poll history, Cook and DDHQ ratings, and candidates. Research snapshot checked 2026-10-22.
Latest poll
McGuire (Republican)51%
Perriello (Democrat)45%
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 6 pts for McGuire in a single poll. Not a win probability.
Ratings and forecast
- Cook rating
- Likely R
- DDHQ rating
- Lean R
- DDHQ Dem win chance
- 30%
- Currently held by
- R
Candidates
- McGuireRepublican
- PerrielloDemocrat
Seat / incumbent: McGuire (R)
Poll history (1)
| Pollster | Field dates | Results | Sample / method | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Post | 2026-09-23 to 2026-09-29 | McGuire (Republican) 51%Perriello (Democrat) 45% | n=600 / Not reported by source | RealClearPolling Original release |
Polls via secondary aggregators, not independently audited. Not a live feed.
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