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James Osyf

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Democrat

James Osyf

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VA-02 Democratic nominee?

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AUG 5, 2026

Primary Election

Party selects its nominee.

Overview

Current roleDefense innovation executive

PartyDemocratic

Political ideologyMainstream Democrat

GenderMale

LocationVirginia

BackgroundDefense innovation executive

EducationUnited States Naval Academy (graduate)

Notable personal detailsJames W. Osyf is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District (VA-02) in the 2026 cycle. He is a defense innovation executive and a senior officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve, and he previously served on active duty in the U.S. Navy, including submarine deployments. Osyf is a U.S. Naval Academy graduate and has earned a Master in Public Policy from Harvard Kennedy School and a Juris Doctor from Georgetown Law.

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fec.gov docquery.fec.gov jamesosyf.com linkedin.com usvotefoundation.org efoservices.fec.gov api.open.fec.gov elections.es.virginia.gov developer.ballotpedia.org ballotclarity.org vademocrats.org action.moveon.org sers.fec.gov wycampaignfinance.gov bluevirginia.us house.vga.virginia.gov reddit.com orangecountygov.com en.wikipedia.org yorkcounty.gov kslegislature.gov advocate.com whro.org victoryfund.org nypost.com polymarket.com nrcc.org homes.com yahoo.com arcamax.com dnamagazine.com.au augustafreepress.com lockheedmartin.com jhealth.us careers.wexnermedical.osu.edu newsroom.osfhealthcare.org cnas.org en.everybodywiki.com facebook.com m.facebook.com 13newsnow.com ballotpedia.org vpm.org politico.com instagram.com history.house.gov docs.house.gov ossoff.senate.gov govinfo.gov veterans.senate.gov

Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

The candidate opposes tax breaks for the wealthy and criticizes recent federal legislation that he says cuts social programs (Medicaid, SNAP) while giving tax breaks to wealthy donors; he frames his economic priorities around supporting working families and preserving social safety-net programs.

Healthcare

The candidate emphasizes access to health care as one of several constituent priorities and highlights veterans’ healthcare as a campaign focus, but his public materials do not lay out specific policy proposals or clear positions on ACA, Medicare expansion, or other major healthcare reforms.

News

AINews Summary

Last updatedFeb 12, 2026

Recent news in Virginia politics centers on Democrats proposing a new congressional map that could make VA-02 more favorable to former Rep. Elaine Luria, shifting the district from a toss-up to leaning Democratic. The proposal is part of an ongoing legal battle over redistricting, with Republicans challenging the process in state courts. The potential change could reshape the competitive landscape for candidates connected to VA-02.

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Articles

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