VA-07 Democratic nominee?
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AUG 5, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleEngineer
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderMale
LocationVirginia
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BackgroundEngineer
EducationDegree in Naval Science
Notable personal detailsJoseph (Joe) Schiarizzi is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Virginia’s 7th Congressional District. He describes himself as an inventor/engineer and an affordable-housing activist, and has been involved with YIMBYs of Northern Virginia. He has chaired the Falls Church Environmental Sustainability Council and has been active in local civic groups in Falls Church and Arlington.
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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.
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