VA-07 Republican nominee?
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AUG 5, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Army officer (retired)
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationVirginia
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BackgroundU.S. Army officer (retired)
EducationPh.D., Political Science, Indiana University Bloomington
Notable personal detailsDouglas A. Ollivant is a retired U.S. Army officer and national security professional who served two tours in Iraq, including as chief of plans and strategist for Multi-National Division–Baghdad during the 2007 surge. He later served on the National Security Council staff as Director for Iraq. He has a Ph.D. in political science and has worked as a policy analyst and fellow focused on Middle East and national security issues.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports lowering taxes and cutting wasteful government spending, and promotes a leaner, more efficient government that works for taxpayers. Emphasizes reducing government size and prioritizing fiscal restraint over expanded taxation or redistribution.
Healthcare
Doug Ollivant’s campaign materials emphasize improving veterans’ healthcare by reducing bureaucracy, shifting resources from administrative overhead to frontline services, expanding access to mental health and community-based care, and addressing public-health issues like Lyme disease. The campaign platform does not state clear positions on broader federal healthcare reforms such as the Affordable Care Act, a public option, Medicare expansion, or Medicare for All.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate emphasizes securing the border and treats illegal immigration and drug trafficking (notably fentanyl) as national security threats, supporting stronger border enforcement. Statements focus on stopping illegal immigration and trafficking rather than proposing broad regularization or expanded asylum protections.
Climate & Energy
Supports an "all-of-the-above" energy approach prioritizing small modular nuclear reactors and natural gas, while also endorsing wind, rooftop solar, hydropower, and carbon capture. Emphasizes affordable, reliable, and North American energy independence to support economic growth and data center demand.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate emphasizes public safety and explicitly states support for law enforcement and properly resourcing officers, but there are no clear policy statements on specific gun measures (e.g., background checks, red flag laws, assault weapons bans, or concealed-carry).
Endorsements
Endorsers of Doug Ollivant for VA-07 Republican nominee?
Phil Scott
Public figure
Phil Scott endorsed Doug Ollivant for Congress in Virginia's 7th District.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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