Virginia’s 1st Congressional District is represented by Robert J. Wittman (R) in the U.S. House of Representatives. The district is one of Virginia’s seats in the 435-member House of Representatives. After the 2020 Census, the average congressional district had 761,169 people, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, and these district boundaries were drawn during the redistricting cycle that followed.
Congressional representatives serve two-year terms and face election every even-numbered year. The next election for this seat will take place on November 3, 2026.
Population
796,108
Median Household Income
$103,501
Population and income: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2019 to 2023, for district lines in effect on January 1, 2023.
Partisan Lean
R+5
2024 presidential margin (Trump vs Harris). Source: The Downballot.
District boundary, 119th Congress. Boundary data: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Map tiles: OpenStreetMap.
Robert J. Wittman and Virginia's 1st Congressional District
Robert J. Wittman, a member of the Republican Party, represents Virginia's 1st Congressional District and has held the seat since December 13, 2007. The boundary map for the district is above and the ZIP codes it covers are listed further down this page.
Committee assignments: House Committee on Natural Resources, House Committee on Armed Services and House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party.
The current term ends January 3, 2027. The seat is on the ballot on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Washington office phone: 202-225-4261. Official site: wittman.house.gov.
Current Representative
Rep. Robert J. Wittman (R)
119th Congress • Republican • Representing this district since December 13, 2007
Robert J. Wittman currently represents Virginia’s 1st Congressional District as a member of the Republican Party in the United States House of Representatives. The representative’s district office helps constituents with federal casework, such as Social Security claims and veterans’ benefits.
2026 Election
On the ballot November 3, 2026
- Shannon L. Taylor, Democratic
- Robert J. "Rob" Wittman, Republican Incumbent
Source: Virginia Department of Elections, federal offices candidate list, checked September 26, 2026. Write-in candidates are not listed.
Key dates for November 3, 2026
| Register by mail | Friday, October 23 Application must be postmarked by this date. |
|---|---|
| Register online | Friday, October 23 |
| Register in person | Friday, October 23 |
| Same-day registration | From October 24 through Election Day, you can register in person and vote a provisional ballot. |
| Early in-person voting | September 18 to October 31 Open nowEarly voting ends at 5 p.m. on October 31. |
| Request a mail ballot | Friday, October 23 Request by 5 p.m. on October 23. |
| Return a mail ballot | Postmarked by November 3 and received by noon on November 6, or dropped off by 7 p.m. on November 3. |
| Election Day | Tuesday, November 3, 2026 |
Check your registration with the Virginia voter lookup. Dates come from the Virginia election office and were checked September 26, 2026. States can change deadlines, so confirm with your election office before you act.
Polling places in Virginia are open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., local time. Confirm your registration and polling place on the official federal voter page for Virginia: vote.gov.
What is on the ballot nationally on November 3, 2026
Contact Your Representative
Washington Office
2055 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-4261
Online
Committee Assignments
- House Committee on Natural Resources (Vice Chair)
- House Committee on Armed Services
- House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party
About This District
The district spans 18 counties in Virginia, including Northumberland, Westmoreland, Lancaster, Richmond, and Mathews, and others. Its largest cities are Williamsburg (about 15,000), Poquoson (about 12,000), Ashland (about 8,000), and Colonial Beach (about 4,000).
Learn more about congressional districts
- What is a congressional district?
- What does a U.S. Representative do?
- What is gerrymandering?
- How congressional redistricting works
Frequently Asked Questions
Who represents Virginia's 1st Congressional District?
Robert J. Wittman (R) represents Virginia's 1st Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.
What political party is Robert J. Wittman a member of?
Robert J. Wittman is a member of the Republican Party.
How can I contact Robert J. Wittman?
You can reach Robert J. Wittman by phone at 202-225-4261 or through their official website at https://wittman.house.gov.
When does Robert J. Wittman's current term end?
Robert J. Wittman's current term in the U.S. House of Representatives ends on January 3, 2027.
Where is Virginia's 1st Congressional District?
Virginia's 1st Congressional District is located in the state of Virginia and is one of the 435 voting congressional districts in the U.S. House of Representatives.
What district does Robert J. Wittman represent?
Robert J. Wittman has represented Virginia's 1st Congressional District since December 13, 2007. The boundary map for the district is on this page.
Where can I see a map of Robert J. Wittman's district?
The boundary map for Virginia's 1st Congressional District is on this page. It is drawn from U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb boundary files for the 119th Congress.
What committees is Robert J. Wittman on?
Robert J. Wittman sits on House Committee on Natural Resources, House Committee on Armed Services and House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party. Committee assignments come from the Clerk of the House MemberData file.
Is Robert J. Wittman still in Congress?
This site shows Robert J. Wittman holding Virginia's 1st Congressional District, checked against the Clerk of the House member list. All 435 House seats are on the ballot on November 3, 2026, so the answer can change with that election.
Nearby Districts in Virginia
ZIP Codes in Virginia's 1st Congressional District
This congressional district contains 116 ZIP codes. The most common 10 are shown below; expand the full list to see every ZIP in the district.
32 of these ZIP codes also extend into another Virginia district, so a ZIP code here does not always identify a single representative. Examples include 22438 (also in the 7th), 22443 (also in the 7th), 22485 (also in the 7th), 22514 (also in the 7th), 23005 (also in the 5th), 23059 (also in the 4th and 5th), 23060 (also in the 4th), 23069 (also in the 5th and 7th).
- 22432
- 22435
- 22436
- 22437
- 22438
- 22443
- 22454
- 22460
- 22469
- 22472
View all 116 ZIP codes in this district
- 22432
- 22435
- 22436
- 22437
- 22438
- 22443
- 22454
- 22460
- 22469
- 22472
- 22473
- 22476
- 22480
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- 22488
- 22503
- 22504
- 22509
- 22511
- 22514
- 22520
- 22529
- 22539
- 22548
- 22560
- 22572
- 22576
- 22578
- 23005
- 23009
- 23011
- 23021
- 23023
- 23025
- 23032
- 23035
- 23043
- 23045
- 23050
- 23056
- 23059
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- 23102
- 23106
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- 23110
- 23111
- 23112
- 23113
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- 23116
- 23119
- 23120
- 23124
- 23126
- 23128
- 23130
- 23138
- 23140
- 23141
- 23146
- 23148
- 23149
- 23156
- 23161
- 23163
- 23168
- 23169
- 23175
- 23176
- 23177
- 23180
- 23181
- 23185
- 23188
- 23192
- 23225
- 23226
- 23227
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- 23229
- 23230
- 23233
- 23235
- 23236
- 23238
- 23294
- 23603
- 23662
- 23665
- 23690
- 23691
- 23692
- 23693
- 23696
- 23803
- 23832
- 23838
ZIP-to-district boundaries sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's 2024-07-30 Block Equivalency File for the 119th Congress. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) approximate USPS delivery ZIPs.
U.S. Senators for this state: Mark R. Warner (D), Tim Kaine (D)
Last updated September 27, 2026.
Data last checked September 26, 2026.
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