Patrick Mosolf
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Virginia
VA-02 Democratic nominee?
$4.3K
AUG 11, 2026Primary Election
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$4.3KAUG 11, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleDemocracy and governance / development professional
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyMainstream Democrat
LocationVirginia
BackgroundDemocracy and governance / development professional
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EducationNorthwestern University
Notable personal detailsPatrick Mosolf is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District (VA-02). He has worked internationally on democracy and governance and has served as a U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) official, including overseas posts in countries such as Cambodia, Bangladesh, and Lebanon. His campaign materials describe him as a husband and a father of two children, and highlight work on elections, civil society support, and development programming.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports reviewing the corporate tax structure to address wealth distribution and is open to increasing the minimum wage; seeks policy changes to ensure the economy benefits working- and middle-class Americans.
Healthcare
Supports extending Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) subsidies as an immediate step, stronger regulation of insurance and pharmaceutical industries, and exploring options to allow middle-class families to buy into government plans while focusing on preventive care and affordability.
Latest News
Patrick Mosolf is in the news as a candidate in Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District, where the Democratic nomination race is still unsettled because redistricting has not been finalized. He is one of several candidates filing for the race while a state Supreme Court ruling could still change the district lines. The broader contest is being shaped by redistricting and campaign issues that could make the seat more competitive.
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Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
2026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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