Doug Ollivant
Republican candidate for U.S. House in Virginia
$10.1K
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
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Live Odds
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Doug Ollivant is trading at 5% to win the VA-07 House winner? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleU.S. Army officer (retired; lieutenant colonel)
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationVirginia
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BackgroundU.S. Army officer (retired; lieutenant colonel)
EducationWheaton College — B.A. in Political Science
Notable personal detailsDouglas (Doug) Ollivant is a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel and national security professional running as a Republican for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District. He served two combat tours in Iraq, advised coalition forces in Afghanistan, taught at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and served as Director for Iraq at the National Security Council. He has also worked in policy and commentary roles focused on defense and Middle East issues and has led a consulting firm focused on anti-corruption and accountability work.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports lowering the tax burden on families and businesses, promoting fiscal responsibility by reducing wasteful or unnecessary government spending, and allowing Virginians to keep more of their earnings while ensuring essential services are provided. Emphasizes cutting inefficiencies and reviewing outdated programs rather than indiscriminate cuts.
Healthcare
The candidate emphasizes reforming and improving veterans’ healthcare—reducing bureaucracy, modernizing systems, and directing resources to frontline services like mental health and suicide prevention—and promotes prevention through better food access and public health measures. The campaign materials do not state a clear position on broader health policy questions such as the Affordable Care Act, Medicare for All, a public option, Medicaid expansion, or market-based healthcare reforms.
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Immigration & Border
Supports strong enforcement of immigration laws and securing the border, treating illegal immigration and fentanyl trafficking as national-security threats; favors stopping unlawful entry, empowering law enforcement, and increasing penalties for traffickers.
Climate & Energy
Supports an "all-of-the-above" energy approach centered on small modular nuclear reactors and natural gas, emphasizes affordable and reliable local energy and energy independence, and favors innovation (including wind, rooftop solar, hydropower, and carbon capture) over federal mandates. Prioritizes keeping data-center and other energy-intensive investments in Virginia by ensuring secure, affordable power and coordinating with communities and providers.
Latest News
Douglas Ollivant has won the Republican primary in Virginia’s 7th Congressional District and will face Democratic Rep. Eugene Vindman in the November general election. The race is being watched as a competitive House contest, with Republicans targeting the seat and Democrats trying to hold it. Recent coverage says the campaign is likely to center on the economy, energy costs, and opposition to data center expansion in the district.
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Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
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