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Democrat
James Osyf

James Osyf

Overview

Current roleU.S. Navy Reserve officer (Commander)

PartyDemocratic

Political ideologyMainstream Democrat

GenderMale

LocationVirginia

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BackgroundU.S. Navy Reserve officer (Commander)

EducationUnited States Naval Academy — B.S., Political Science

Notable personal detailsJames Osyf is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Virginia’s 2nd congressional district. He is Policy & Program Operations Director at Lockheed Martin’s LMEvolve and serves as a Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve. Osyf previously served on active duty as a U.S. Navy Submarine Warfare Officer, with assignments including the USS Norfolk, the Defense Intelligence Agency, and the U.S. Department of State. He earned degrees from the U.S. Naval Academy, Harvard Kennedy School, and Georgetown University Law Center.

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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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Fundraising

Latest report: Cycle 2026
Total raisedCash on hand
$410.8K
$308.1K
$205.4K
$102.7K
$0

2026

Latest
Year
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate

Cycle 2026

$410.8K
$84.6K
$326.2K
$21.7K

Source: FEC

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