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U.S. House District 3
2026 Virginia U.S. House — District 3 — General Election · November 3, 2026
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Election: November 3, 2026 General Election
Office Title: Member, House of Representatives
District: 3rd District
Candidate Party: Independent
Candidate Name: Makiba A. Gaines
Incumbent: No
Campaign Email: [email protected]
Campaign Website: makibagaines4congress.com
Campaign Phone: 757-322-7826
Campaign Address: PO Box 1213, Chesapeake, VA, 23327-1213
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Campaign Email: [email protected]
Campaign Phone: 757-322-7826
Campaign Email: [email protected]
Campaign Phone: 757-322-7826
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