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Virginia District 8

Congressional District in VA • 2 Counties

Virginia's 8th congressional district is represented by Don Beyer, a Democratic U.S. representative. Beyer won the 2024 general election with 71.5% of the vote. The district has 776,847 residents, a median household income of $131,383 and a median age of 37.7, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

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Don Beyer

Representative for Virginia District 8
Democratic11 years in office
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2026 election

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District Boundaries

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Demographics

776,847

Total Population

$131,383

Median Household Income

37.7

Median Age

30.7%

College Educated

7.7%

Poverty Rate

Racial & Ethnic Composition

52.0% Whi
13.0% Bla
20.1% His
11.7% Asi

Age Distribution

Median age: 37.7 years | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Household Income Distribution

Median household income: $131,383 | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Racial & Ethnic Composition

2024 Election Results

Don Beyer Democratic71.5%
Jerry W. Torres Republican24.7%
David R. Kennedy Other2.6%

Other candidates: 0.9%

Don Beyer won by 46.9%

383,915 total votes cast

Source: MIT Election Data + Science Lab (MEDSL)

Employment by Occupation

Civilian employed population 16+ | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Federal Spending

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Quick Facts

Representative

Don Beyer

Major Counties

Arlington, Fairfax

Major Cities

Alexandria, Arlington, Falls Church

Neighboring Districts

Sources and method

· ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who represents Virginia District 8?
Don Beyer (Democrat) currently represents Virginia District 8 in the U.S. House of Representatives.
What counties are in Virginia District 8?
Virginia District 8 includes 2 counties: Arlington, Fairfax.
What are the major cities in Virginia District 8?
The major cities in this district include Alexandria, Arlington, Falls Church.
What is the population of Virginia District 8?
Virginia District 8 has a population of approximately 776,847 residents.