Former Pence Adviser Olivia Troye Launches Democratic Bid for Virginia’s 7th District
Virginia 7th Congressional District Election·April 14 – April 14, 2026
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Former Pence Adviser Olivia Troye Launches Democratic Bid for Virginia’s 7th District
Olivia Troye announced her candidacy for Virginia's 7th Congressional District on April 14, 2026. Troye previously served as a national security adviser to Vice President Mike Pence and worked on the White House coronavirus task force. She is running as a Democrat for the seat currently held by Abigail Spanberger. Troye became a vocal critic of the Trump administration after leaving her post in 2020. She cited her government experience as a key reason for entering the race. Her announcement adds a prominent candidate to the Democratic primary for this competitive House seat.
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