U.S. House Elections

Freshman Rigell ready to make waves in halls of Congress

Rep.-elect Scott Rigell, one of 93 rookies, says he has to find a way to make his presence known. He vows to be "increasingly vocal" if Congress fails to enact his goals of lowering taxes and cutting spending.

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Virginia Republicans say they're ready to deliver

U.S. Rep. Eric Cantor of Virginia's 7th District leads a new Virginia congressional delegation featuring Republicans in at least eight of the state's 11 district seats.

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Related: Rigell proposes reforms

Rep. Scott is re-elected to 10th consecutive term

A deep current of anti-incumbent sentiment among the electorate didn’t keep Democratic U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott from winning Tuesday night in a lopsided victory over three other candidates.

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Local results: Virginia Beach | Norfolk | Suffolk | Portsmouth | Chesapeake
                      Hampton | Newport News | Accomack | Northampton | Others

who's running

2nd Congressional District
Glenn C. Nye - Democrat, incumbent
Scott Rigell - Republican
Kenny Golden - Independent
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3rd Congressional District
Bobby Scott - Democrat, incumbent
Chuck Smith - Republican
James J. Quigley - Libertarian
John D. Kelly - Independent
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4th Congressional District
Randy Forbes - Republican, incumbent
Wynne LeGrow - Democrat
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