Don Beyer

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Donald Beyer

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth June 20, 1950 (Age: 76)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
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Personal Background

Don Beyer holds a robust academic background, graduating from Gonzaga College High School and Williams College. He spent nearly two decades in the automotive industry, expanding his family's business to multiple dealerships. Beyer transitioned to public service, serving as Lieutenant Governor of Virginia and later as United States ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein. He currently represents Virginia’s 8th District in the U.S. House of Representatives and is pursuing advanced studies in computer science.

Political Ideas

Don Beyer's political identity is marked by a blend of progressive advocacy and pragmatic business acumen, creating a unique ideological positioning. He champions climate action and economic equity, yet his background in automotive business adds an atypical dimension to his legislative priorities. Beyer's rhetorical style consistently frames issues around accessibility and fairness, often highlighting the intersection of policy with everyday life.

Campaigns
2026: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ACTIVE

Election History

Virginia House of Representatives 8th District

Active

(Incumbent) Competing Candidates: Heerak Kim , Tony Sabio

Virginia House of Representatives 8th District Democrat Primary

39,714 votes (67.60%)

Win
2024: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Virginia 8th District, U.S.A. House of Representatives

274,593 votes (71.50%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Ways and Means
2022: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Virginia's 8th congressional district, 2022

197,760 votes (73.50%)

Win
2020: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Virginia's 8th congressional district, 2020

301,454 votes (75.80%)

Win
2018: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Virginia's 8th congressional district, 2018

247,137 votes (76.10%)

Win
2016: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Virginia's 8th congressional district, 2016

246,653 votes (68.40%)

Win
2014: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Virginia's 8th congressional district, 2014

63.10% of vote

Win

Virginia's 8th congressional district Democratic primary results

17,783 votes (45.80%)

Win
1997: Virginia State Governor

Election History

Virginia gubernatorial election, 1997

738,971 votes (42.56%)

Loss

Winner: Jim Gilmore