Douglas Ollivant projected to win GOP primary in Virginia's 7th District, setting up race against Rep. Eugene Vindman

August 4, 2026 / 7:58 PM EDT / CBS News

Douglas Ollivant projected to win GOP primary in Virginia's 7th District, setting up race against Rep. Eugene Vindman

TL;DR

  • Douglas Ollivant projected winner of GOP primary for Virginia's 7th Congressional District.
  • Ollivant will face Democratic Rep. Eugene Vindman in the general election.
  • The 7th District is considered a battleground, with recent representatives being Democrats.
  • Vindman outraised his Republican challengers significantly.
  • Both candidates are focusing on cost-of-living issues and jobs.
  • Virginia Supreme Court recently overturned a redistricting amendment that would have allowed mid-decade district drawing.