VA-01 Democratic nominee?
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AUG 5, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleAttorney
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
GenderMale
LocationVirginia
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BackgroundAttorney
EducationUniversity of Virginia School of Law (1994–1997)
Notable personal detailsMelvin Essel Tull III ("Mel" Tull) is a Virginia attorney and U.S. Army veteran running as a Democrat for the U.S. House in Virginia’s 1st Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He runs a small law practice (Tull Law, PLC) and has described prior work as a consultant at a major accounting firm, a business lawyer at a large firm, and as general counsel for a regional company. He has also been involved in community organizations supporting children and young adults in the foster care system and has served as treasurer of the Henrico County Democrats.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports expanding targeted tax credits and social supports (child tax credit, paid family leave, childcare subsidies, housing tax credits) while also emphasizing fiscal responsibility, simplifying the tax code, and targeted spending cuts. Advocates for clean energy tax credits and investments to promote growth and reduce costs for families.
Healthcare
Supports reducing prescription drug costs through negotiation, protecting Medicaid from cuts, defending reproductive healthcare and contraception access, and ensuring veterans receive quality healthcare. Emphasizes lowering overall healthcare costs and protecting existing public programs.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports protecting reproductive rights and access to reproductive healthcare, including contraception. Advocacy emphasizes defending reproductive rights as a campaign priority.
Climate & Energy
Supports an "all of the above" energy approach while promoting renewable energy, market-based clean energy solutions, expanded clean energy tax credits, investment in green energy infrastructure, and EV charging stations. Also endorses strengthening environmental regulations and protecting natural resources.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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