VA-08 Democratic nominee?
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AUG 5, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age75 years old (Jun 20, 1950)
GenderMale
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LocationVirginia
BackgroundU.S. Representative
EducationGonzaga College High School (1968)
Notable personal detailsDonald Sternoff Beyer Jr. is an American politician and businessman serving as the U.S. representative for Virginia's 8th congressional district since January 3, 2015. He previously served as lieutenant governor of Virginia (1990–1998) and as U.S. Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein (2009–2013). Beyer is associated with the Don Beyer Automotive dealership business and has served on the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Joint Economic Committee.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports raising taxes on the very wealthy and closing tax loopholes for high-income individuals, and has sponsored/led legislation to impose surtaxes or minimum taxes on billionaires and millionaires to fund investments for working families. Has publicly opposed large Republican tax cuts that he says favor the wealthy and cut critical programs.
Healthcare
Supports universal health care and is a cosponsor of Medicare for All; sponsors the Choose Medicare Act which would open Medicare to more Americans as a pathway to universal coverage. Advocates expanding Medicare and protecting/expanding Affordable Care Act achievements while lowering prescription drug costs.
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Immigration & Border
Supports comprehensive and humane immigration reform including pathways to citizenship for Dreamers and expanded legal pathways, while also calling for a functional southern border and willingness to negotiate some border security measures as part of broader reform. Has cosponsored major pro-legalization bills and public statements defending DACA and refugee protections.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports abortion rights and protections, characterizing them as essential health care and a matter of economic equality. Voted for the Women’s Health Protection Act to codify Roe v. Wade protections and has issued statements opposing the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe. Has also voted to defend access to contraception and related reproductive-care protections.
Climate & Energy
Supports strong climate action including rejoining the Paris Agreement, promoting clean-energy deployment and climate-forward technologies, and has advocated for carbon pricing as a policy tool. Positions emphasize investment and transition to low-carbon energy while engaging in legislative and caucus work on climate issues.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports significant gun-safety measures including an assault-weapons restriction (via a large excise tax on assault-style firearms), expanded background checks, and other gun-violence prevention reforms such as repealing liability protections for the gun industry and measures to keep firearms away from domestic abusers and stalkers.
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