Patrick Mosolf
VA-02 Democratic nominee?
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AUG 5, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleInternational development professional
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyMainstream Democrat
LocationVirginia
BackgroundInternational development professional
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EducationNorthwestern University
Notable personal detailsPatrick Mosolf is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District (VA-02) in the 2026 election cycle. He has worked as an international development and governance professional, including roles with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and has worked on democracy, governance, humanitarian response, and human-rights related programs abroad. His campaign is based in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
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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.
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 is not final. 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 shifting maps and fundraising gaps, which could affect how competitive the seat becomes.
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Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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