Midterm Pulse2026US Electionsby Jorge Garcelán
Election nightENES

U.S. HOUSE · VIRGINIA

Shannon Taylor

DemocraticChallengerVirginia 1st District →

Challenging Rob Wittman (R).

Shannon Leigh Taylor (born November 17, 1967) is an American attorney and prosecutor who has served as the commonwealth's attorney for Henrico County, Virginia since 2012. Taylor is the Democratic nominee for Virginia's 1st congressional district in the 2026 election.

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Quick facts

Party
Democratic
Age on election day
59 years
Profession
Commonwealth's Attorney
Congress, general elections
First run