Olivia Troye Launches Democratic Campaign for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District
Virginia 7th Congressional District Election·April 14 – April 14, 2026
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Olivia Troye Launches Democratic Campaign for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District
Olivia Troye, a former national security official who served under Vice President Mike Pence, has officially entered the race for Virginia's 7th Congressional District as a Democrat. Troye became a well-known critic of the Trump administration after her time on the White House coronavirus task force. She announced her candidacy on April 14, 2026, citing her experience in national security and public health.
Ex-Pence aide launches Democratic congressional campaign in VirginiaFormer Mike Pence advisor Olivia Troye announces her candidacy for a Virginia congressional seatOlivia Troye, a former aide to Vice President Mike Pence, announces her candidacy for Virginia's 7th Congressional District seat
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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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Former Pence adviser Olivia Troye launches run for Congress as a Democrat
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