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Chuck Smith

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Chuck Smith

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Virginia Republican Senate nominee?

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AUG 5, 2026

Primary Election

Party selects its nominee.

Overview

Current roleAttorney

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyConservative Republican

GenderMale

LocationVirginia

BackgroundAttorney

Notable personal detailsC.L. "Chuck" Smith Jr. is a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Virginia and an attorney based in the Virginia Beach area. He is a Marine Corps veteran and a retired U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAG) commander. He has been active in Virginia Republican politics, including serving as chairman of the Republican Party of Virginia Beach, and has previously run for elected office in Virginia, including U.S. House in 2010.

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fec.gov docquery.fec.gov votechucksmith.com historical.elections.virginia.gov virginia.gop elections.virginia.gov en.wikipedia.org nationalfile.com washingtonpost.com ivoterguide.com vpm.org wboc.com senate.gov vpap.org sjgov.org elections.es.virginia.gov vig.cdn.sos.ca.gov justfacts.votesmart.org cardinalnews.org virginiamercury.com ballotready.org fairfaxgop.org apnews.com loudoungop.com aol.com city-data.com usatrendyshirt.wordpress.com cfreports.elections.virginia.gov congress.gov clinchvalleytimes.net virginiabusiness.com vbtp.org cbsmithcpa.com ballotpedia.org voterguide.ballotpedia.org developer.ballotpedia.org cdn.ballotpedia.org cba.ballotpedia.org donate.ballotpedia.org republicanleader.senate.gov

Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Opposes higher taxes and redistribution through tax policy and argues against allowing major tax increases; favors keeping tax cuts in place rather than letting them expire. The candidate frames taxation as harmful to economic growth and as a disincentive to success.

Immigration & Border

Supports stronger enforcement of existing immigration laws and backstops at the border, and has voiced support for building former President Trump’s border wall. Emphasizes law enforcement-focused solutions rather than creating new immigration legislation.

Abortion & Reproductive Rights

Supports a pro-life position, saying life begins at conception and advocating protection of life from conception; opposes abortion with no exceptions.

Climate & Energy

The candidate emphasizes cutting regulations and ‘‘unleashing’’ the economy, framing regulatory reduction and prioritizing jobs and economic growth as core priorities. The campaign messaging centers on opposing what it calls ‘‘job‑killing regulations’’ and on putting economic growth and energy/jobs protection ahead of regulatory action.

Public Safety & Guns

The candidate strongly disagrees that more restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety, indicating opposition to new gun restrictions and a pro-gun rights stance. He also expresses support for tough criminal-justice measures such as mandatory minimums and the death penalty.

News

AINews Summary

Last updatedMay 19, 2026

Chuck Smith is in the news because Virginia’s redistricting fight could reshape the state’s congressional map and boost Democrats in the 2026 midterms. Voters approved a constitutional amendment backing new districts, but the plan is still facing legal scrutiny from the Virginia Supreme Court. The debate has centered on a proposed 10-1 Democratic map and accusations that it is a partisan power grab.

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Articles

WEWashington Examiner2 months ago