Makiba A. Gaines
Candidate for U.S. Representative, 3rd Congressional District
Background
- Occupation
- Civil rights attorney
- Lives in
- Chesapeake
- Campaign website
- makibagaines4congress.com
A solo-practicing civil rights attorney in federal and state courts. She holds a law degree from Regent University and degrees from Penn State.
Photo: Makiba Gaines for Congress
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Proposes redirecting government waste savings to needed programs.
ReportVision — Makiba Gaines for CongressCampaign website · Makiba Gaines for Congress · makibagaines4congress.com
“reducing government waste and redistributing those funds to other necessary programs”
Public safety
Proposes more funding for community crime-prevention programs.
ReportVision — Makiba Gaines for CongressCampaign website · Makiba Gaines for Congress · makibagaines4congress.com
“I intend to increase funding to community programs to establish strong partnerships with Americans who want to create change”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports data center moratoriums where needed.
ReportMeet the candidates: Virginia’s 3rd Congressional DistrictCandidate questionnaire · The Virginian-Pilot and Daily Press · yahoo.com
“I support data center moratoriums where needed.”
Environment & parks
Proposes federal funding for flood mitigation and living shorelines.
ReportMeet the candidates: Virginia’s 3rd Congressional DistrictCandidate questionnaire · The Virginian-Pilot and Daily Press · yahoo.com
“I'll fight in Washington for the funding to restore wetlands, expand living shorelines, upgrade drainage and pumping”
Health & human services
Supports increasing Social Security benefits.
ReportVision — Makiba Gaines for CongressCampaign website · Makiba Gaines for Congress · makibagaines4congress.com
“We must increase Social Security benefits for our senior citizens and our disabled fellow-citizens who rely on our support.”
Supports drug price transparency and competition.
ReportMeet the candidates: Virginia’s 3rd Congressional DistrictCandidate questionnaire · The Virginian-Pilot and Daily Press · yahoo.com
“I'll fight for price transparency, real competition and expanded access to affordable prescription drugs”
Government & transparency
Supports regulating social media providers.
ReportVision — Makiba Gaines for CongressCampaign website · Makiba Gaines for Congress · makibagaines4congress.com
“Social media has to be regulated, and we have to redirect power from billionaires back to the people.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Makiba A. Gaines on them.
- EducationNo documented position found.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
- Courts & justiceNo documented position found.
All sources (17)
- Candidate list, November 3, 2026 General Election (all offices)
Election filing · Virginia Department of Elections · elections.virginia.gov
- Candidate list, November 3, 2026 General Election: City of Chesapeake (all offices)
Election filing · Virginia Department of Elections · elections.virginia.gov
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 General and Special Elections (Congressional Districts 2 and 3)
Election filing · City of Chesapeake Voter Registration & Elections · cityofchesapeake.net
- Sample ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election (City of Hampton)
Election filing · City of Hampton Voter Registrar · hampton.gov
- List of local candidates, November 3, 2026 General Election
Election filing · City of Hampton Voter Registrar · hampton.gov
- Candidate list, November 3, 2026 General Election: City of Hampton (all offices)
Election filing · Virginia Department of Elections · elections.virginia.gov
- Sample ballots by precinct, November 3, 2026 General and Special Elections
Election filing · City of Newport News Voter Registrar · nnva.gov
- Candidate list, November 3, 2026 General Election: City of Newport News (all offices)
Election filing · Virginia Department of Elections · elections.virginia.gov
- Sample ballots by ward and list of qualified local candidates, November 3, 2026 General & Special Elections
Election filing · City of Norfolk Office of Elections · norfolk.gov
- List of Qualified Local Candidates for November 3, 2026 General Election (updated 9/18/2026)
Election filing · City of Norfolk Office of Elections · norfolk.gov
- Candidate list, November 3, 2026 General Election: City of Norfolk (all offices)
Election filing · Virginia Department of Elections · elections.virginia.gov
- Sample ballot, November 3, 2026 General and Special Elections (City of Portsmouth)
Election filing · City of Portsmouth Office of the General Registrar · content.civicplus.com
- November 3, 2026, General and Special Elections Information (candidates and referendum, 8/28/2026)
Election filing · City of Portsmouth Office of the General Registrar · content.civicplus.com
- Candidate list, November 3, 2026 General Election: City of Portsmouth (all offices)
Election filing · Virginia Department of Elections · elections.virginia.gov
- Makiba Gaines for Congress
Campaign website · Makiba Gaines for Congress · makibagaines4congress.com
- Vision — Makiba Gaines for Congress
Campaign website · Makiba Gaines for Congress · makibagaines4congress.com
- Meet the candidates: Virginia’s 3rd Congressional District
Candidate questionnaire · The Virginian-Pilot and Daily Press · yahoo.com
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