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Doug A. Ollivant

U.S. House District 7

2026 Virginia U.S. House — District 7 — General Election · November 3, 2026

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2026 Virginia U.S. House — District 7 — General Election on November 3, 2026
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Election: November 3, 2026 General Election

Office Title: Member, House of Representatives

District: 7th District

Candidate Party: Republican

Candidate Name: Doug A. Ollivant

Incumbent: No

Campaign Email: [email protected]

Campaign Website: dougforvirginia.com

Campaign Phone: 571-402-4435

Campaign Address: PO Box 397, Fredericksburg, VA, 22404-0397

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Doug Ollivant is a father, husband, and retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel who brings a results-oriented approach to leadership, grounded in service, integrity, and common sense. A resident of Culpeper County, Doug understands the challenges Virginia families face — from rising costs to economic uncertainty. His distinguished career includes two combat tours in Iraq, advising coalition forces in Afghanistan, teaching at West Point, and serving as Director for Iraq at the National Security Council. Now running for Congress, Doug is focused on restoring fiscal responsibility, rebuilding American industry, and ensuring food security — while protecting the values that shape both our rural communities and our fast-growing suburbs.

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Doug Ollivant is a father, husband, and retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel who brings a results-oriented approach to leadership, grounded in service, integrity, and common sense. A resident of Culpeper County, Doug understands the challenges Virginia families face — from rising costs to economic uncertainty. His distinguished career includes two combat tours in Iraq, advising coalition forces in Afghanistan, teaching at West Point, and serving as Director for Iraq at the National Security Council. Now running for Congress, Doug is focused on restoring fiscal responsibility, rebuilding American industry, and ensuring food security — while protecting the values that shape both our rural communities and our fast-growing suburbs.

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Doug Ollivant is a father, husband, and retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel who brings a results-oriented approach to leadership, grounded in service, integrity, and common sense.

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Doug Ollivant is a father, husband, and retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel who brings a results-oriented approach to leadership, grounded in service, integrity, and common sense.

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Energy and environment

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Virginia’s families deserve affordable energy, and our communities need reliable power they can count on. That’s why I support a common sense all-of-the-above approach, with small modular nuclear reactors and natural gas at the center. Nuclear provides safe, carbon-free power around the clock, while natural gas has already lowered bills and cut emissions—proving innovation works better than Washington mandates.

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Virginia’s families deserve affordable energy, and our communities need reliable power they can count on. That’s why I support a common sense all-of-the-above approach, with small modular nuclear reactors and natural gas at the center. Nuclear provides safe, carbon-free power around the clock, while natural gas has already lowered bills and cut emissions—proving innovation works better than Washington mandates.

Agriculture That Builds a Stronger Future

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Regenerative agriculture supports rural farmers by improving soil health, protecting water resources, and strengthening the long-term productivity of family farms. These practices help ensure agriculture remains sustainable, profitable, and resilient for generations to come. We need this critical link to ensure a healthy food supply.

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Regenerative agriculture supports rural farmers by improving soil health, protecting water resources, and strengthening the long-term productivity of family farms. These practices help ensure agriculture remains sustainable, profitable, and resilient for generations to come. We need this critical link to ensure a healthy food supply.

Pro-Family, Pro-Worker, Pro-Business

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As a husband and father, I understand the importance of a happy and healthy family. Strong families, empowered workers, and thriving businesses are the foundation of a healthy community. I’m committed to policies that support working parents, expand opportunity, and make it easier to build a good life right here at home. That means reducing the cost of living, encouraging job creation, and cutting red tape that holds back small businesses. It also means protecting parental rights, promoting skilled trades, and keeping the American Dream within reach for the next generation. When families are supported, workers are respected, and businesses are free to grow—everyone benefits.

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As a husband and father, I understand the importance of a happy and healthy family. Strong families, empowered workers, and thriving businesses are the foundation of a healthy community. I’m committed to policies that support working parents, expand opportunity, and make it easier to build a good life right here at home. That means reducing the cost of living, encouraging job creation, and cutting red tape that holds back small businesses. It also means protecting parental rights, promoting skilled trades, and keeping the American Dream within reach for the next generation. When families are supported, workers are respected, and businesses are free to grow—everyone benefits.

Housing Affordability

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While the bulk of remedies are at the state and local level, all levels of government should be promoting policies to increase housing supply. Higher prices are a supply-demand problem. Giving subsidies, while tempting, will not fix the core problem of insufficient supply.

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While the bulk of remedies are at the state and local level, all levels of government should be promoting policies to increase housing supply. Higher prices are a supply-demand problem. Giving subsidies, while tempting, will not fix the core problem of insufficient supply.

Lowering Taxes and Reducing Wasteful Spending

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Taxpayers deserve a government that respects their hard work and uses their dollars wisely. I’m committed to easing the tax burden on families and businesses by promoting fiscal responsibility and reducing unnecessary spending. As a husband, father, veteran, and business partner, I know that means making smart choices—cutting inefficiencies, reviewing outdated programs, and ensuring every dollar serves a clear purpose. We can provide essential services while still allowing Virginians to keep more of what they earn. It’s not about cutting for the sake of cutting—it’s about doing better with less and building a government that’s efficient, accountable, and sustainable.

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Taxpayers deserve a government that respects their hard work and uses their dollars wisely. I’m committed to easing the tax burden on families and businesses by promoting fiscal responsibility and reducing unnecessary spending. As a husband, father, veteran, and business partner, I know that means making smart choices—cutting inefficiencies, reviewing outdated programs, and ensuring every dollar serves a clear purpose. We can provide essential services while still allowing Virginians to keep more of what they earn. It’s not about cutting for the sake of cutting—it’s about doing better with less and building a government that’s efficient, accountable, and sustainable.

Securing the Border and Stopping Fentanyl

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Illegal immigration and drug trafficking are critical national security issues, and with my experience at the White House as Director for Iraq at the National Security Council, I will treat them as such. I support strong enforcement of our immigration laws to stop unlawful entry and deter those who exploit our system. But it’s not just about the border—it’s about what’s coming across it. Fentanyl is killing thousands of Americans every month, and it’s flooding into our communities through cartel-run trafficking routes. We must treat this like the emergency it is: empowering law enforcement, increasing penalties for traffickers, and enhancing cooperation across federal, state, and local agencies. I’ll fight to shut down the pipeline of poison and hold both foreign suppliers and domestic dealers accountable—because every family deserves a community free from fear and addiction.

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Illegal immigration and drug trafficking are critical national security issues, and with my experience at the White House as Director for Iraq at the National Security Council, I will treat them as such. I support strong enforcement of our immigration laws to stop unlawful entry and deter those who exploit our system. But it’s not just about the border—it’s about what’s coming across it. Fentanyl is killing thousands of Americans every month, and it’s flooding into our communities through cartel-run trafficking routes. We must treat this like the emergency it is: empowering law enforcement, increasing penalties for traffickers, and enhancing cooperation across federal, state, and local agencies. I’ll fight to shut down the pipeline of poison and hold both foreign suppliers and domestic dealers accountable—because every family deserves a community free from fear and addiction.

Peace Through Strength

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“Peace through Strength” is not just a campaign slogan, it is a tried and true approach to combating America’s foreign adversaries. During my time in the Army, I’ve seen the first hand the dangers our enemies pose. That’s why I have dedicated both my time in the public and private sectors to defending our nation and educating the public about foreign threats. In Congress, I will work to advance a foreign policy that defends our borders, increases global stability, and ensures America’s interests are protected both at home and abroad.

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“Peace through Strength” is not just a campaign slogan, it is a tried and true approach to combating America’s foreign adversaries. During my time in the Army, I’ve seen the first hand the dangers our enemies pose. That’s why I have dedicated both my time in the public and private sectors to defending our nation and educating the public about foreign threats. In Congress, I will work to advance a foreign policy that defends our borders, increases global stability, and ensures America’s interests are protected both at home and abroad.

Keeping Faith with Veterans

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Virginia is home to one of the largest veteran populations in the nation, yet too many veterans feel frustrated, ignored, or left behind by a system that was meant to serve them. As a combat veteran, I’ve experienced firsthand how bureaucracy and broken processes can fail the very people they’re supposed to help. We must address these systemic problems with real reform by cutting through red tape, modernizing outdated systems that create long wait times, and improving the quality of care veterans receive.

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Virginia is home to one of the largest veteran populations in the nation, yet too many veterans feel frustrated, ignored, or left behind by a system that was meant to serve them. As a combat veteran, I’ve experienced firsthand how bureaucracy and broken processes can fail the very people they’re supposed to help. We must address these systemic problems with real reform by cutting through red tape, modernizing outdated systems that create long wait times, and improving the quality of care veterans receive.

Supporting Law Enforcement

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Safe communities start with strong support for the men and women who put their lives on the line to protect us. I stand with law enforcement and believe they deserve the resources, training, and respect they need to do their jobs effectively. We must invest in better policing, support community partnerships, and hold criminals accountable. I’ll always back those who uphold the law and keep our neighborhoods safe, because public safety is the foundation of opportunity and peace of mind for every family.

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Safe communities start with strong support for the men and women who put their lives on the line to protect us. I stand with law enforcement and believe they deserve the resources, training, and respect they need to do their jobs effectively. We must invest in better policing, support community partnerships, and hold criminals accountable. I’ll always back those who uphold the law and keep our neighborhoods safe, because public safety is the foundation of opportunity and peace of mind for every family.

Protecting Girls in Sports and Spaces

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As a father, I understand that every student deserves the opportunity to compete and participate in a way that’s fair and respectful, especially when it comes to girls’ sports and private spaces. Protecting fairness in competition and ensuring privacy and safety in these spaces isn’t about division—it’s about making sure our daughters have the same opportunities and protections generations of women before them fought to secure. I support thoughtful, respectful policies that uphold these principles while treating all students with dignity.

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As a father, I understand that every student deserves the opportunity to compete and participate in a way that’s fair and respectful, especially when it comes to girls’ sports and private spaces. Protecting fairness in competition and ensuring privacy and safety in these spaces isn’t about division—it’s about making sure our daughters have the same opportunities and protections generations of women before them fought to secure. I support thoughtful, respectful policies that uphold these principles while treating all students with dignity.

Defending the Second Amendment

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The right to keep and bear arms is not a political preference, it is a constitutional guarantee, and I will defend it. As a veteran, I know firsthand that the ability to protect yourself and your family is not theoretical. Law-abiding Virginians should never have to navigate unnecessary bureaucracy or government overreach to exercise a right clearly enshrined in the Constitution.

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The right to keep and bear arms is not a political preference, it is a constitutional guarantee, and I will defend it. As a veteran, I know firsthand that the ability to protect yourself and your family is not theoretical. Law-abiding Virginians should never have to navigate unnecessary bureaucracy or government overreach to exercise a right clearly enshrined in the Constitution.

Restoring American Manufacturing

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I will fight to bring manufacturing back home by reducing unnecessary regulations, expanding reliable and affordable energy, strengthening workforce training, and encouraging investment in modern facilities. Rebuilding American manufacturing will create good-paying jobs, strengthen our national security, and ensure we can produce the medicine, technology, equipment, and critical materials America needs.

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I will fight to bring manufacturing back home by reducing unnecessary regulations, expanding reliable and affordable energy, strengthening workforce training, and encouraging investment in modern facilities. Rebuilding American manufacturing will create good-paying jobs, strengthen our national security, and ensure we can produce the medicine, technology, equipment, and critical materials America needs.

Accountability and Responsible Government

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Public service is a public trust. I believe taxpayers deserve a government that follows the law, spends responsibly, and measures success by results, not by how much money Washington spends. Waste, fraud, abuse, and unnecessary bureaucracy take resources away from families, veterans, small businesses, and essential services.

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Public service is a public trust. I believe taxpayers deserve a government that follows the law, spends responsibly, and measures success by results, not by how much money Washington spends. Waste, fraud, abuse, and unnecessary bureaucracy take resources away from families, veterans, small businesses, and essential services.

Data centers, reliable energy, and environmental protection

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This is especially urgent as data centers expand across Virginia, demanding massive amounts of steady power. To keep these jobs and investments here at home, Virginia and all North America needs energy that is secure, affordable, and local. Just as important, this growth must happen with community buy-in and full coordination between residents, energy providers, and policymakers. And as we grow, we must protect treasures like the Rappahannock River—because progress should never come at the cost of the natural beauty that defines our communities.

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This is especially urgent as data centers expand across Virginia, demanding massive amounts of steady power. To keep these jobs and investments here at home, Virginia and all North America needs energy that is secure, affordable, and local. Just as important, this growth must happen with community buy-in and full coordination between residents, energy providers, and policymakers. And as we grow, we must protect treasures like the Rappahannock River—because progress should never come at the cost of the natural beauty that defines our communities.

Lyme Disease Doesn’t Stop at County Lines

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That’s why leadership matters. There is renewed national momentum to improve Lyme disease diagnostics by bringing patients, doctors, and researchers together to deliver faster, more accurate testing and patient-centered care. As your representative, I’ll make sure our district (urban, suburban, and rural) is part of that effort, with a focus on prevention, early detection, and coordinated care so families get answers sooner, outcomes improve, and healthcare costs come down.

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That’s why leadership matters. There is renewed national momentum to improve Lyme disease diagnostics by bringing patients, doctors, and researchers together to deliver faster, more accurate testing and patient-centered care. As your representative, I’ll make sure our district (urban, suburban, and rural) is part of that effort, with a focus on prevention, early detection, and coordinated care so families get answers sooner, outcomes improve, and healthcare costs come down.

Energy and environment

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By pairing these strengths with American innovation in wind, rooftop solar, hydropower, and carbon capture, we can keep costs low for families, create good-paying jobs, and strengthen our national security.

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By pairing these strengths with American innovation in wind, rooftop solar, hydropower, and carbon capture, we can keep costs low for families, create good-paying jobs, and strengthen our national security.

Agriculture That Builds a Stronger Future

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We must make it easier for farmers to sell directly to consumers, creating stronger connections between rural producers and suburban households looking for affordable fresh, high-quality nutritious food. Reducing unnecessary middle layers in the supply chain increases competition, supports local farmers, and helps lower food costs for families.

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We must make it easier for farmers to sell directly to consumers, creating stronger connections between rural producers and suburban households looking for affordable fresh, high-quality nutritious food. Reducing unnecessary middle layers in the supply chain increases competition, supports local farmers, and helps lower food costs for families.

Housing Affordability

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The best way to increase supply is to reduce regulation for development, redevelopment, and building supply chains, while creating some legal protections against frivolous zoning disputes. Creative solutions, such as making federal land available, can also be pursued.

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The best way to increase supply is to reduce regulation for development, redevelopment, and building supply chains, while creating some legal protections against frivolous zoning disputes. Creative solutions, such as making federal land available, can also be pursued.

Keeping Faith with Veterans

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My priority is simple: veterans should never feel abandoned! Once in Congress, I will work to streamline bureaucracy by shifting resources away from administrative overhead and directing them to frontline services like suicide prevention, mental health care, and community-based care programs. I will support smarter partnerships and innovation to expand care options, reduce delays, and meet veterans where they are. Most importantly, we must restore trust through transparency, accountability, and consistent engagement with the veteran community. Our veterans kept their commitment to us, now it’s time for our government to keep its commitment to them.

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My priority is simple: veterans should never feel abandoned! Once in Congress, I will work to streamline bureaucracy by shifting resources away from administrative overhead and directing them to frontline services like suicide prevention, mental health care, and community-based care programs. I will support smarter partnerships and innovation to expand care options, reduce delays, and meet veterans where they are. Most importantly, we must restore trust through transparency, accountability, and consistent engagement with the veteran community. Our veterans kept their commitment to us, now it’s time for our government to keep its commitment to them.

Defending the Second Amendment

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I support national concealed carry reciprocity so that law-abiding gun owners are not treated as criminals when they cross a state line. I oppose any scheme that requires a government-issued permit just to purchase a firearm. That is a poll tax on a constitutional right and has no place in a free society. These proposals do not stop criminals. They burden responsible gun owners while leaving communities no safer.

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I support national concealed carry reciprocity so that law-abiding gun owners are not treated as criminals when they cross a state line. I oppose any scheme that requires a government-issued permit just to purchase a firearm. That is a poll tax on a constitutional right and has no place in a free society. These proposals do not stop criminals. They burden responsible gun owners while leaving communities no safer.

Accountability and Responsible Government

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I will advocate for stronger congressional oversight, greater transparency in federal spending, protections for whistleblowers, and the elimination of ineffective or duplicative programs. No party or public official should be above scrutiny. Restoring trust in government begins with integrity, responsibility, and real accountability.

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I will advocate for stronger congressional oversight, greater transparency in federal spending, protections for whistleblowers, and the elimination of ineffective or duplicative programs. No party or public official should be above scrutiny. Restoring trust in government begins with integrity, responsibility, and real accountability.

Energy and environment

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Finally, America doesn’t stand alone in this effort. By working with the U.S. subsidiaries of Canadian energy firms and embracing a North American energy strategy, we can strengthen energy independence across the continent, drive innovation, and ensure that Virginia families benefit from reliable, affordable power for decades to come.

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Finally, America doesn’t stand alone in this effort. By working with the U.S. subsidiaries of Canadian energy firms and embracing a North American energy strategy, we can strengthen energy independence across the continent, drive innovation, and ensure that Virginia families benefit from reliable, affordable power for decades to come.

Defending the Second Amendment

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Hunting and outdoor traditions are also woven into the fabric of life in this district, and I will always stand up for the farmers, sportsmen, and families who rely on those rights. Protecting the Second Amendment is about protecting the principle that free people have the right to defend themselves, their homes, and their communities. That is a commitment I take seriously, and it is one I will carry to Congress.

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Hunting and outdoor traditions are also woven into the fabric of life in this district, and I will always stand up for the farmers, sportsmen, and families who rely on those rights. Protecting the Second Amendment is about protecting the principle that free people have the right to defend themselves, their homes, and their communities. That is a commitment I take seriously, and it is one I will carry to Congress.

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FEC candidate totals September 16, 2025 through July 15, 2026.

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Total disbursements
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Cash on hand
$65,800.69
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Candidate ID: H6VA07205

Name: OLLIVANT, DOUGLAS

Office: House

State: VA

District: 07

Party: REPUBLICAN PARTY

Coverage start: 2025-09-16

Coverage end: 2026-07-15

Total receipts: $251134.26

Total disbursements: $185333.57

Cash on hand: $65800.69

Debts owed by committee: $0.00

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