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
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.