Federal
U.S. Representative, 3rd Congressional District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 4
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A member of the U.S. House of Representatives votes on federal laws, taxes and spending on behalf of the district.
Localities in the district (all or part): City of Chesapeake, City of Hampton, City of Newport News, City of Norfolk, City of Portsmouth.
Taxes & budget
Edwin Rivera, Jr.Republican
No documented position found.
Makiba A. GainesIndependent
- Proposes redirecting government waste savings to needed programs.
Stephen C. WollIndependent
- Supports balancing the federal budget.
Robert C. "Bobby" ScottDemocratic
No documented position found.
Public safety
Edwin Rivera, Jr.Republican
- Supports expanding school resource officer roles and police funding.
Makiba A. GainesIndependent
- Proposes more funding for community crime-prevention programs.
Stephen C. WollIndependent
- Proposes a deferred path to legal status for undocumented immigrants.
Robert C. "Bobby" ScottDemocratic
No documented position found.
Education
Edwin Rivera, Jr.Republican
- Supports raising teacher pay and renovating failing schools.
Makiba A. GainesIndependent
No documented position found.
Stephen C. WollIndependent
No documented position found.
Robert C. "Bobby" ScottDemocratic
- Co-authored the Every Student Succeeds Act.
- Sponsored the House version of the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill.
Economy & jobs
Edwin Rivera, Jr.Republican
- Proposes tax credits for small businesses.
Makiba A. GainesIndependent
No documented position found.
Stephen C. WollIndependent
- Opposes blanket tariffs; supports free trade with exceptions.
- Supports raising the federal minimum wage.
Robert C. "Bobby" ScottDemocratic
- Sponsored bill raising the federal minimum wage to $17.
- Authored the PRO Act to strengthen union organizing rights.
Roads & infrastructure
Edwin Rivera, Jr.Republican
- Opposes tolls on the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel.
Makiba A. GainesIndependent
- Supports data center moratoriums where needed.
Stephen C. WollIndependent
- Proposes requiring data centers to supply their own energy.
Robert C. "Bobby" ScottDemocratic
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Edwin Rivera, Jr.Republican
- Supports an all-of-the-above energy platform including nuclear.
Makiba A. GainesIndependent
- Proposes federal funding for flood mitigation and living shorelines.
Stephen C. WollIndependent
No documented position found.
Robert C. "Bobby" ScottDemocratic
- Secured $400 million for Norfolk coastal storm protection.
Health & human services
Edwin Rivera, Jr.Republican
- Proposes expanded VA preventive care for two-enlistment veterans.
Makiba A. GainesIndependent
- Supports increasing Social Security benefits.
- Supports drug price transparency and competition.
Stephen C. WollIndependent
- Supports universal access to basic health care.
Robert C. "Bobby" ScottDemocratic
- Supported the Affordable Care Act and Inflation Reduction Act.
Government & transparency
Edwin Rivera, Jr.Republican
No documented position found.
Makiba A. GainesIndependent
- Supports regulating social media providers.
Stephen C. WollIndependent
- Supports banning congressional stock trading and political betting.
- Supports repealing Section 230 for social media companies.
Robert C. "Bobby" ScottDemocratic
No documented position found.
Courts & justice
Edwin Rivera, Jr.Republican
- Proposes more immigration judges and green card process fixes.
Makiba A. GainesIndependent
No documented position found.
Stephen C. WollIndependent
No documented position found.
Robert C. "Bobby" ScottDemocratic
- Sponsored the Fair Sentencing Act; opposed the 1994 Crime Bill.
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 9 issues covered in this race.