VA-09 Democratic nominee?
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AUG 5, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleSoftware developer
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderMale
LocationVirginia
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BackgroundSoftware developer
EducationWestern Governors University — B.S., Software Development (2017)
Notable personal detailsAdam Murphy is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Virginia’s 9th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He has worked as a software developer/software engineer, including on large insurance software programs at AAA and in the investment/derivatives software space. He earned a B.S. in Software Development from Western Governors University (2017).
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports progressive economic policies including higher taxes on large corporations, expanded social programs (e.g., Medicare-for-All), a $20 federal living wage, and targeted public investment to revive Southwest Virginia’s economy. Advocates taxing “mega-corps” and confronting what he calls a “billionaire economy” to fund economic and infrastructure initiatives.
Healthcare
Supports Medicare-for-All and major public expansion of healthcare coverage; prioritizes protecting rural hospitals and expanding access to affordable care in Southwest Virginia.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare, including contraception, abortion care, prenatal and postpartum services, and describes reproductive freedom and bodily autonomy as rights to be protected. Emphasizes that restrictions create barriers to care and worsen health and economic disparities. Commits to protecting these rights so everyone can thrive.
Climate & Energy
Supports building a clean energy economy for Southwest Virginia, protecting lands and water, funding conservation and climate resilience, and reducing reliance on fossil fuels while allowing transitional use of remaining reserves. Proposes investments such as a Civilian Conservation Corps revival, land-acquisition and maintenance funds, and infrastructure to support clean-energy growth. Emphasizes balancing conservation with local economic development.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate’s campaign materials emphasize protecting the Second Amendment and responsible firearm use but do not lay out specific policy proposals (for example, on background checks, assault-weapons bans, or red flag laws). News coverage of the campaign launch focuses on economic and healthcare priorities and does not report a clear gun-policy platform.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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