VA-01 Democratic nominee?
Primary Election
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Overview
Current roleBusiness lawyer
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
LocationVirginia
BackgroundBusiness lawyer
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Notable personal detailsMelvin E. Tull III is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Virginia’s 1st Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. He is a business lawyer based in Henrico County, Virginia, and a U.S. Army veteran. His principal campaign committee is Mel Tull for Congress.
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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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