Ericka Kopp
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Virginia
VA-01 Democratic nominee?
$21.8K
AUG 5, 2026Primary Election
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$21.8KAUG 5, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleAttorney
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderFemale
LocationVirginia
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BackgroundAttorney
Notable personal detailsEricka W. Kopp is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Virginia’s 1st Congressional District (VA-01) in the 2026 cycle. She is a healthcare lawyer and has described herself as a caregiver to a disabled combat veteran. Kopp’s campaign emphasizes healthcare access and progressive policy priorities.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports significantly higher taxes on wealthy individuals and corporations, closing tax-code loopholes, increasing IRS enforcement, and creating new revenue streams to fund expanded social programs such as universal healthcare, universal childcare, and higher wages. Proposes eliminating the income cap on Social Security tax and explicitly states the goal to "tax the rich."
Healthcare
Supports establishing a comprehensive universal healthcare system that treats healthcare as a right, including coverage for dental, hearing, and vision; seeks to eliminate medical debt and fund expanded coverage through increased taxes on the wealthy and closing corporate tax loopholes.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate supports abolishing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and calls for increased accountability of immigration enforcement, including unmasking and prosecuting ICE agents who act illegally. Immigration-related items are listed among her prioritized policy positions on her campaign website.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports codifying a federal right to abortion (“codifying a woman's right to choose”) and ending Dobbs. Lists protecting and expanding abortion access as a campaign priority.
Climate & Energy
Supports prioritizing clean energy initiatives such as solar and wind and includes clean energy among campaign priorities. Policy language emphasizes investment in renewable energy rather than explicit fossil-fuel phase-out or Green New Deal–level commitments.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports expanded background checks and targeted firearm restrictions (including banning ghost guns) while stating a balance between constitutional firearm rights and promoting public safety and responsible gun ownership.
Latest News
Ericka Kopp is in the news as one of the Democrats running in Virginia’s 1st Congressional District primary, where voters are choosing who will challenge Republican Rep. Rob Wittman in the general election. Recent coverage has focused on the crowded primary field, candidate forums, and the issues the contenders are emphasizing, including healthcare, affordability, taxes, and broadband. The race is part of a broader set of Virginia primaries that could shape several competitive House contests.
1st District Democrats use forum to try to stand out from the crowd
7 Democratic candidates vying for chance to unseat Wittman
Virginians head to primary polls that could impact balance of power in Congress
Virginia's 2026 primary elections: What to know
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
2026
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