Federal
U.S. Representative, 4th Congressional District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 3
- 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): Brunswick County, Charles City County, Chesterfield County, City of Colonial Heights, Dinwiddie County, City of Emporia, Greensville County, Henrico County, City of Hopewell, City of Petersburg, Prince George County, City of Richmond, Southampton County, Surry County, Sussex County.
Taxes & budget
Robert P. "Family Man" Murray, Jr.Republican
- Proposes a 0% federal individual income tax rate by 2032.
- Proposes changing the Federal Reserve's mandates to curb inflation.
Joan E. "Andrews" BellIndependent
No documented position found.
Jennifer L. McClellanDemocratic
No documented position found.
Public safety
Robert P. "Family Man" Murray, Jr.Republican
- Proposes bringing 20% of overseas military home by 2032.
- Opposes automatic license plate readers such as Flock.
Joan E. "Andrews" BellIndependent
No documented position found.
Jennifer L. McClellanDemocratic
No documented position found.
Education
Robert P. "Family Man" Murray, Jr.Republican
No documented position found.
Joan E. "Andrews" BellIndependent
No documented position found.
Jennifer L. McClellanDemocratic
- Co-introduced child care infrastructure and workforce bills.
Roads & infrastructure
Robert P. "Family Man" Murray, Jr.Republican
- Pledges to shield communities from unwanted data centers.
Joan E. "Andrews" BellIndependent
No documented position found.
Jennifer L. McClellanDemocratic
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Robert P. "Family Man" Murray, Jr.Republican
No documented position found.
Joan E. "Andrews" BellIndependent
No documented position found.
Jennifer L. McClellanDemocratic
- Introduced bill to stop PFAS discharges from military bases.
Health & human services
Robert P. "Family Man" Murray, Jr.Republican
No documented position found.
Joan E. "Andrews" BellIndependent
- Opposes Virginia's Amendment 1 on reproductive freedom.
- Supports ending abortion.
Jennifer L. McClellanDemocratic
- Supports extending enhanced ACA premium tax credits.
- Opposed Medicaid cuts in the 2025 budget law.
- Supports abortion rights; led Virginia's Reproductive Health Protection Act.
Government & transparency
Robert P. "Family Man" Murray, Jr.Republican
- Pledges to donate his post-tax congressional salary to charity.
- Opposes all three proposed Virginia constitutional amendments.
Joan E. "Andrews" BellIndependent
No documented position found.
Jennifer L. McClellanDemocratic
- Co-sponsored the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
- Opposes the SAVE Act's voter registration document rules.
- Led measure barring NATO withdrawal without congressional approval.
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; 7 issues covered in this race.