VA-02 Democratic nominee?
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleDevelopment aid professional
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyMainstream Democrat
LocationVirginia
BackgroundDevelopment aid professional
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Notable personal detailsPatrick Mosolf is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District (VA-02) in the 2026 election cycle. He has described his professional background as a development aid professional with experience in governance, elections, rule of law, and anti-corruption work, including work connected to USAID. He is based in Virginia Beach and is a father of two.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports reviewing the corporate tax structure to address wealth distribution and is open to increasing the minimum wage; seeks policy changes to ensure the economy benefits working- and middle-class Americans.
Healthcare
Supports extending Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) subsidies as an immediate step, stronger regulation of insurance and pharmaceutical industries, and exploring options to allow middle-class families to buy into government plans while focusing on preventive care and affordability.
News
Patrick Mosolf is mentioned in the context of Virginia’s ongoing redistricting fight, where Democrats have proposed a new congressional map that could reshape electoral dynamics in Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District. The proposal is described as potentially favoring former Rep. Elaine Luria by shifting the district from a toss-up to leaning Democratic, as Republicans challenge the process in state courts. The developments could affect the competitiveness of races involving candidates like Mosolf depending on how the final map is decided.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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