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VA-01
| Incumbent | Rob Wittman |
| Party | Republican |
| Seeking Re-election? | Probably |
| Candidate Website | House Website Campaign Website |
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| 2008 Presidential Vote | Obama - 47.67% McCain - 51.35% |
| 2008 Election Results | Wittman - 57.57% Day Jr - 41.75% |
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| Challenger | Bill Day Jr. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Source of Information | 2008 Candidate |
| Candidate Website | Campaign Website |
| Challenger | Nathan Larson |
| Party | Libertarian |
| Source of Information | 2008 Candidate |
| Candidate Website | Campaign Website |
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Background Information
District Map
District Overview
Stretches from the DC suburbs through the Richmond suburbs and east, including large portions of Hampton Roads. One of the most Republican districts in Virginia, has been Republican since 1977, and only the 7th District is considered more Republican.Demographics
(from census.gov, based on 2000 census)Total population: 643,514 49% male 51% female
76.1% white, 18.6% black, 1.7% Asian, 2.0% mixed race, 3.0% Hispanic/Latino of any race
Median household income (2005 inflation-adjusted): $60,078 (US avg. $46,242)
Median per capita income (2005 adjusted): $28,024 (US avg. $25,035)
Families below poverty level: 5.2% (US avg. 10.2%)
Individuals below poverty level: 7.0% (US avg. 13.3%)
Previous Election Results
2006Davis (R) 63% (143,681)
O'Donnell (D) 35% (80,715)
Pixton (I) 2% (3,321)
2004
Davis (R) 80% (225,071)
William A. Lee (I) 20% (57,434)
2004 Presidential (total VA)
Bush (R) 54% (1,716,959)
Kerry (D) 46% (1,454,742)
Badnarik (L) 0% (11,032)
Peroutka (I) 0% (10,161)
2002
Davis (R) unopposed
Political Sites
DCCC VA-01 PageDemocracy For Virginia
Virginia's First District Republican Committee
Local Blogs
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