VA-08 Republican nominee?
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AUG 5, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleRegistered Nurse (RN)
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican
LocationVirginia
BackgroundRegistered Nurse (RN)
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EducationGeorgetown University (alumni)
Notable personal detailsHeerak Christian Kim is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Virginia’s 8th Congressional District. He has described himself as a registered nurse and a licensed teacher, and has said he taught in District of Columbia Public Schools and Petersburg City Public Schools. He has also described involvement with the American Federation of Teachers as a union delegate and identifies as an immigrant from South Korea.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
The candidate supports policies that aid workers and use government intervention in the economy, including raising the minimum wage above $15, $2,000 COVID-19 stimulus checks, and imposing tariffs to protect U.S. jobs. There is no clear, direct statement on tax-rate changes for high-income individuals or corporations in the available campaign materials.
Immigration & Border
Supports stronger physical security at the southern border, opposes sanctuary jurisdictions and favors admitting only legal immigrants. Endorses withholding state and federal funds from entities not in compliance with immigration laws.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate supports restricting government funding for abortion providers and opposes public funding for organizations like Planned Parenthood. There is no clear public evidence of support for unrestricted abortion access or for codifying Roe v. Wade.
Climate & Energy
The candidate supports hydraulic fracturing for oil and natural gas and views stricter environmental laws and regulations as costing jobs and hurting the economy. Policy statements prioritize fossil fuel development and oppose aggressive environmental regulation.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports Constitutional Carry and opposes allowing victims to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers; strongly supports qualified immunity for police and opposes redirecting police funds to mental-health/community programs.
Fundraising
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