VA-08 Democratic nominee?
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AUG 5, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Department of State official
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderMale
LocationVirginia
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BackgroundU.S. Department of State official
Notable personal detailsMichael Christian Duffin is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Virginia’s 8th Congressional District (2026 cycle). He has worked as a U.S. Department of State official, including in roles connected to counterterrorism and countering violent extremism. Duffin is based in Alexandria, Virginia, and is running in the Democratic primary field for VA-08.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports tax measures and credits aimed at middle-class relief, including a tax-free savings program for first-time homebuyers, increased tax credits for childcare and dependent care, and allowing pre-tax contributions for children’s college savings; also supports student loan forgiveness and policies to rebuild the middle class.
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Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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