Shannon Taylor
Coverage of Shannon Taylor in the Nexus archive.
- Buttigieg says Va. Democrats can win elections even without a new map
Pete Buttigieg asserts Virginia Democrats can still win congressional races under the existing map by focusing on affordability, healthcare, and corruption. Virginia Democrats had hoped for a new map favoring their party but lost the redistricting amendment, leaving the current map in place.
- VA-01 Democrats escalate dispute with state party over primary neutrality
Six Democrats in Virginia’s 1st congressional district primary dispute the Democratic Party of Virginia’s neutrality, citing FEC filings showing the party’s participation in a joint fundraising committee with candidate Shannon Taylor’s campaign. The candidates also question payments to DPVA Treasurer Abbi Easter for consulting work and demand transparency over governance and conflict-of-interest concerns.
- Four VA-01 Democrats ask state party to reaffirm neutrality after DCCC backs Shannon Taylor
Four Democratic candidates in Virginia’s 1st Congressional District have asked the state party to reaffirm neutrality after the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee promoted Shannon Taylor during the primary. They argue the DCCC’s actions could undermine confidence in the primary process, while the state party chair emphasizes maintaining neutrality.
- Wittman seeks to keep 1st District seat, as Democratic challengers face crowded primary
Robb Wittman, a Republican representing Virginia’s 1st Congressional District since 2007, seeks re-election amid a crowded Democratic primary. The district, with over 615,000 registered voters, has historically favored Republicans but showed a shift in 2025 with Abigail Spanberger’s gubernatorial win. Seven Democratic candidates are vying for the nomination to challenge Wittman.