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U.S. House District 8
2026 Virginia U.S. House — District 8 — General Election · November 3, 2026
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Election: November 3, 2026 General Election
Office Title: Member, House of Representatives
District: 8th District
Candidate Party: Libertarian
Candidate Name: Shelly M. Arnoldi
Incumbent: No
Campaign Email: [email protected]
Campaign Website: shellyarnoldi4va.org
Campaign Phone: 202-285-7474
Campaign Address: 1383 Bishop Crest Ct, Alexandria, VA, 22308-1807
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Campaign Email: [email protected]
Campaign Phone: 202-285-7474
Campaign Email: [email protected]
Campaign Phone: 202-285-7474
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Election: November 3, 2026 General Election
Office Title: Member, House of Representatives
District: 8th District
Candidate Party: Libertarian
Candidate Name: Shelly M. Arnoldi
Incumbent: No
Campaign Email: [email protected]
Campaign Website: shellyarnoldi4va.org
Campaign Phone: 202-285-7474
Campaign Address: 1383 Bishop Crest Ct, Alexandria, VA, 22308-1807
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Shelly Arnoldi is a U.S. Navy veteran, licensed Professional Engineer, and accomplished leader with more than 27 years of experience managing major facilities and construction projects for the military, Department of Defense schools, and cultural institutions such as the Smithsonian and the National Gallery of Art.
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Shelly Arnoldi is a U.S. Navy veteran, licensed Professional Engineer, and accomplished leader with more than 27 years of experience managing major facilities and construction projects for the military, Department of Defense schools, and cultural institutions such as the Smithsonian and the National Gallery of Art.
Born and raised in Wisconsin, Shelly earned her engineering degree at Marquette University on a ROTC scholarship before completing a master's in environmental engineering at Old Dominion University. She came to Northern Virginia in 2010 and has raised her family here — two daughters and two stepsons, all of whom attended Fairfax County Public Schools.
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Born and raised in Wisconsin, Shelly earned her engineering degree at Marquette University on a ROTC scholarship before completing a master's in environmental engineering at Old Dominion University. She came to Northern Virginia in 2010 and has raised her family here — two daughters and two stepsons, all of whom attended Fairfax County Public Schools.
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Supporting parents, seniors, and working families across our community.
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Supporting parents, seniors, and working families across our community.
Growing jobs, supporting small businesses, lowering the cost of living.
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Growing jobs, supporting small businesses, lowering the cost of living.
Investing in our schools and putting parents at the center of decisions.
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Investing in our schools and putting parents at the center of decisions.
Term limits. Transparent budgets. An end to the influence of special interests over the needs of constituents. I've signed the U.S. Term Limits pledge — and I'll keep it.
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Term limits. Transparent budgets. An end to the influence of special interests over the needs of constituents. I've signed the U.S. Term Limits pledge — and I'll keep it.
Shelly addresses the school board on parental rights and education policy.
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Shelly addresses the school board on parental rights and education policy.
More appearances coming soon — podcasts, forums, and events will be added here as they go live.
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More appearances coming soon — podcasts, forums, and events will be added here as they go live.
Lower Taxes, More Opportunity
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Lower Taxes, More Opportunity
Put parents at the center of decisions about their children's education.
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Focus public education on strong academic fundamentals and preparation for adult life.
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Reduce taxes that burden small businesses and local employers.
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Reduce unnecessary federal red tape that impedes small-business formation and growth.
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Require data centers to pay the energy and water costs created by their operations rather than shifting them to residents.
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Establish term limits for members of Congress.
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Make federal budgets and spending decisions transparent to taxpayers.
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Reduce the influence of special interests over federal decision-making.
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Support law-enforcement officers, firefighters, and other first responders.
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Promote consistent enforcement of existing laws to keep communities safe.
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