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Government & Politics · Thursday, September 24, 2026

Republican veteran Tony Sabio is on a ‘mission’ to win Va.’s most Democratic US House seat

The former counterterrorism officer has high hurdles to clear in his quest to represent Virginia’s 8th Congressional District, including regional frustration with the Trump Administration and a popular, six-term incumbent for an opponent.

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Republican veteran Tony Sabio is on a ‘mission’ to win Va.’s most Democratic US House seat

The former counterterrorism officer has high hurdles to clear in his quest to represent Virginia’s 8th Congressional District, including regional frustration with the Trump Administration and a popular, six-term incumbent for an opponent.

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Updated Sep 24, 2026 · 5 min read

Republican veteran Tony Sabio is on a ‘mission’ to win Va.’s most Democratic US House seat
 Republican Tony Sabio is vying to replace Democratic incumbent U.S. Rep. Don Beyer in Virginia’s 8th Congressional District race. (Photo courtesy of campaign)
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