HOUSE
Virginia VA-09 House2026
RACE AT A GLANCE
RACE TYPE
Incumbent running
Morgan Griffith (R)
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R +22
Race summary
Southwest Virginia’s 9th District remains a deep red seat, and GOP Rep. Morgan Griffith will cruise to reelection.Key Dates
Filing Deadline: May 26, 2026
Primary Election: Aug 4, 2026
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Full Bio:
GRIFFITH, H. Morgan, a Representative from Virginia; born in Philadelphia, Philadelphia
County, Pa., March 15, 1958; graduated from Andrew Lewis High School, Salem,
Va.; B.A., Emory & Henry College, Emory, Va., 1980; J.D., Washington &
Lee University School of Law, Lexington, Va., 1983; lawyer, private practice;
member of Virginia state house of representatives, 1994-2010; elected as a
Republican to the One Hundred Twelfth and to the three succeeding Congresses
(January 3, 2011-present).
Source: Bioguide
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DISTRICT DATA
Virginia - 09
Southwest Virginia and Shenandoah
Population Breakdown
Source: 2020 Census (VAP) for 2026
Past Presidential Results from this District
2024 Election Results
Source: Dave Leip
2020 Election Results
Source: Dave's Redistricting/VEST
RACE ANALYSIS
Race Analysis
Updated: May 8, 2026
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