This is Standard Republican Policy. Is This What You Want?
Forget the slogans. Judged by what they voted for, what they did, and what they refused to stop, this is what Republicans in Congress stand for, on 20 issues, with the receipts.
MAGA in
Candidates
was for Donald Trump 38% of congressional
delegation is MAGA
#19
overall rank on
quality of life measures
quality of life measures
Rankings
#1 is the best, #50 is the worst
Overall Rank:
#19
Rob Wittman Ran an Ad Blaming His Opponent for Babies Hurt in a Henrico NICU. Two Fact Checks Rated It False — the Hospital Put the Nurse Back to Work.
Rob Wittman's campaign ad claims prosecutor Shannon Taylor let a NICU nurse go back to work, leading to more injured babies. WWBT and WAVY both rated it false: the hospital returned her to work, and Taylor's prosecution began with the nurse's arrest months later.
The Crypto Industry Is Spending to Re-Elect 19 House Republicans. Every One of Them Voted for the Crypto Industry's Bill.
Fairshake, the super PAC funded mainly by Coinbase, a16z and Ripple, is backing 19 House Republicans — $1 million apiece for French Hill, Bryan Steil and Bill Huizenga, the sponsor and two cosponsors of the industry's top bill. All 19 voted for it.
Vote Early in Virginia
Early In-Person Voting
Sept. 18 – Oct. 31
Check Virginia’s official dates →Mail Voting
Postmark by Nov. 3
- Any voter can vote by mail.
- Ballots start going out Sept. 18.
- Ballots postmarked by Election Day count if they arrive by Nov. 6.
- The deadline is noon on Nov. 6.
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Dates checked against Virginia’s official election site on Sept. 18, 2026, starting from the Center for Election Innovation & Research’s national list. Days, hours and locations are set locally — check with your local election office, and confirm your registration at vote.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Virginia vote in the 2024 presidential election?
Harris won Virginia with 51.8% of the vote to 46.1%, a margin of 5.8 points, with 71.5% of eligible voters turning out. (Full 2024 presidential results, state by state.)
How many of Virginia's members of Congress are Republican?
5 of 13 — 38%. In the U.S. House, Virginia has 5 Republicans and 6 Democrats; in the Senate, 0 Republicans and 2 Democrats. (Source: Current members of Congress from Virginia, on Wikipedia.)
Where does Virginia rank among the 50 states?
Virginia ranks #19 of 50. That is the average of its rank on the 17 measures in the report card above — violent crime, gun deaths, life expectancy, food insecurity, maternal and infant mortality, household income, public education, voter turnout and more. #1 is the best state to live in, #50 the worst.
You can compare Virginia directly to other states on our Compare States page.
Which Virginia politicians have report cards here?
We grade Republican incumbents running in 2026 — U.S. Senators, U.S. Representatives and governors — on their record: how they voted, who funds them, and what it has cost Virginia. Democrats and independents do not get report cards.
When is the next election?
The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — 8 days away. Check your registration and polling place at vote.org.
When does early voting start in Virginia?
Early in-person voting for the Nov. 3 election runs Sept. 18 – Oct. 31. Details on Virginia's official election site. (Checked against Virginia’s official election site on Sept. 18, 2026, starting from the Center for Election Innovation & Research’s national list.)
Can I vote by mail in Virginia?
Any voter can vote by mail. Ballots start going out Sept. 18. Ballots postmarked by Election Day count if they arrive by Nov. 6. The deadline is noon on Nov. 6. Details on Virginia's official election site. (Checked against Virginia’s official election site on Sept. 18, 2026, starting from the Center for Election Innovation & Research’s national list.)