VA-07 Democratic nominee?
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AUG 5, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleSoftware developer
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationVirginia
BackgroundSoftware developer
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EducationThe George Washington University
Notable personal detailsJoseph (Joe) Schiarizzi is a Democratic candidate who filed with the FEC to run for U.S. House in Virginia's 7th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. He is an affordable housing advocate involved with YIMBYs of Northern Virginia and has served as chair of the City of Falls Church Environmental Sustainability Council. He has described himself publicly as an entrepreneur/inventor and has a background in software development.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Joe Schiarizzi’s public materials emphasize tax fairness for crypto holders and expanding access to financial tools beyond the super-wealthy, and prioritize housing affordability and limits on corporate influence. He calls for simpler tax reporting for small cryptocurrency holders but does not set out broad, explicit proposals for raising or cutting general income or corporate tax rates. The overall pattern of available statements focuses on targeted tax/financial fairness reforms rather than a clear stance on broad tax increases or large-scale tax cuts.
Climate & Energy
Supports confronting the climate crisis through investment in clean energy, expanding public transit, and holding polluters to higher standards; has founded an investment syndicate funding climate-focused startups. Emphasizes sustainability as a campaign pillar.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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