VA-07 Republican nominee?
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AUG 5, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleState Senator
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age53 years old (Oct 26, 1972)
GenderFemale
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LocationVirginia
BackgroundEducator
EducationCoe College — B.A., Political Science and Communication
Notable personal detailsTara A. Durant is a Republican member of the Virginia Senate representing the 27th District (Fredericksburg City and parts of Spotsylvania and Stafford counties) and has served in the Senate since 2024. She previously served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 2022 to 2024. Durant is a former educator and earned a B.A. in Political Science and Communication from Coe College. She is a candidate for the U.S. House in Virginia’s 7th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports cutting taxes and fiscal policies favoring tax reductions, including making recent federal tax cuts permanent and partnering with Republican leadership on state tax-cut measures. Positions emphasize reducing tax burdens to promote economic growth and lower government spending.
Immigration & Border
Supports stronger border enforcement, including building a wall, ending taxpayer-funded benefits for undocumented immigrants, and measures described as stopping illegal immigration and keeping the border secure. Emphasizes border security to reduce crime, trafficking, and fentanyl entering communities. These positions are presented as part of a broader "America‑first"/Trump-aligned platform.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports restrictions on abortion, endorsing a 15-week limit with exceptions for rape, incest, and to protect the life of the mother; identifies as pro-life and has voted against legislation protecting reproductive and gender-affirming care.
Public Safety & Guns
Tara Durant has supported expanding gun rights, including co-patroning permitless (constitutional) carry legislation, voting to reduce penalties for carrying concealed weapons without a permit, and voting to repeal Virginia’s red-flag law. She holds high ratings from pro-gun groups such as the NRA and the Virginia Citizens Defense League and has stated opposition to additional gun restrictions. She also emphasizes funding for law enforcement as part of her public safety stance.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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