Tim Cywinski
Tim Cywinski
VA-01 Democratic nominee?
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AUG 5, 2026Primary Election
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Overview
Current rolePolitical communications professional
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationVirginia
BackgroundPolitical communications professional
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Notable personal detailsTimothy Stephen Cywinski is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Virginia’s 1st Congressional District (VA-01) in the 2026 election cycle. He has worked in political and advocacy communications, including as communications director for the Sierra Club’s Virginia Chapter. His campaign committee is registered with the Federal Election Commission as “Tim Cywinski for Congress.”
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports lowering taxes for middle-class and working families while increasing tax fairness by closing corporate loopholes and asking corporations and the wealthy to pay more; criticizes tax incentives that favor big industry and calls for balancing the budget by asking corporations and billionaires to contribute their fair share.
Healthcare
Supports treating healthcare as a right and expanding access to high-quality care for everyone regardless of income or employment status, while lowering costs through measures like banning surprise billing, negotiating prescription drug prices, expanding mental health and preventive services, and supporting rural hospitals. Advocates reducing out-of-pocket costs and eliminating bureaucratic barriers to care and has organized around Medicaid expansion.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports reproductive justice and the right to choose; says decisions about pregnancy and healthcare should be made between patients and their doctors and commits to enshrining the right to choose and access to contraception and reproductive care without government interference.
Climate & Energy
Supports prioritizing energy efficiency and clean energy, holding polluters accountable, protecting water and public health, and restricting harmful data-center development; refuses corporate PAC money from for-profit energy companies. Has professional background as Communications Director for the Sierra Club Virginia Chapter and has worked to stop polluting projects and protect communities from harmful developments.
News
Tim Cywinski is one of seven Democrats running in Virginia’s 1st Congressional District primary to challenge Republican Rep. Rob Wittman. The race is focused on issues like healthcare, affordability, campaign finance reform, and opposition to tariffs. The primary is set for August 4, with early voting beginning June 18.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Tim Cywinski for VA-01 Democratic nominee?
Jessica Schneider of Chesterfield
Public endorsement
Jessica Schneider of Chesterfield endorsed Tim Cywinski.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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