Justin Maffett

Democrat

Justin Maffett

VA-03 Democratic nominee?

$24.1K

AUG 5, 2026

Primary Election

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Overview

Current roleLawyer

PartyDemocratic

Political ideologyLiberal Democrat

LocationVirginia

BackgroundLawyer

Notable personal detailsJustin Garvin Maffett is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Virginia’s 3rd Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He filed a Statement of Candidacy with the Federal Election Commission on January 7, 2026 and has an authorized principal campaign committee, “Justin Maffett for Congress.” He has been described publicly as a lawyer based in Norfolk, Virginia.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Healthcare

Supports stronger protections and access within existing government programs (Medicare, Medicaid, VA) including human review for benefit denials, anti-discrimination safeguards, and improved VA claims timelines and case management. Prioritizes reducing administrative complexity and ensuring timely care for seniors and veterans.

Immigration & Border

Supports immigration enforcement that respects due process and human dignity, with specific limits on ICE activity in hospitals, schools, and places of worship and calls for independent oversight and trauma-informed training. Prioritizes clearer notice/explanations for enforcement decisions and stronger congressional and inspector-general oversight of large-scale enforcement actions.

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