Jason Knapp
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Virginia
VA-08 Democratic nominee?
$91.2K
AUG 5, 2026Primary Election
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Jason Knapp is trading at 0% to win the VA-08 Democratic nominee? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleU.S. Navy officer
PartyDemocratic
LocationVirginia
BackgroundU.S. Navy officer
Notable personal detailsJason S. Knapp is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House and has campaigned in Virginia congressional races including VA-01 and, following Virginia’s 2026 redistricting referendum, VA-08. He is a retired U.S. Navy officer who served as an F/A-18 pilot for 21 years. Knapp describes himself as a father and business owner and has focused his campaign messaging on affordability and government accountability.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports policies to strengthen economic security for working families through fair pay, stronger worker power and union jobs, affordability measures (including lowering health-care costs), and holding corporations accountable; emphasizes restoring power to communities and ending legalized corruption.
Healthcare
Supports lowering healthcare costs and strengthening the safety net, emphasizes taking on industries driving up prices, and highlights Medicaid as part of his personal background and priorities for affordability.
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Climate & Energy
Supports an energy transition that prioritizes creating good union jobs and rejects extractive energy policy, indicating favor for a managed move toward cleaner energy sources while focusing on workers. Positions emphasize economic transition rather than defending continued extractive-fuel dominance.
Latest News
Jason Knapp is in the news because he is a candidate in Virginia’s unusually timed primary elections ahead of the 2026 midterms. Recent coverage says the primary could shape several competitive congressional races, including the closely watched 1st District. He also took part in a Democratic candidates forum in James City County, where contenders discussed issues like rural hospitals, Medicaid, taxes, student debt, broadband, and bipartisan cooperation.
1st District Democrats use forum to try to stand out from the crowd
Virginia voter guide: Parties nominate candidates for Congress, local offices ahead of 2026 midterms
Virginians head to primary polls that could impact balance of power in Congress
Endorsements
3Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
2026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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