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Who is my U.S. representative in VA-08?
Your U.S. Representative for Virginia's 8th District is Don Beyer, a Democrat who has held the seat since 2015. He was born in Trieste, Italy, and previously served as lieutenant governor of Virginia and as U.S. Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Cook Political Report A quick note: he's currently up for re-election. He faces primary challengers in the Democratic primary on August 4, 2026, including Mo Seifeldein, Michael Duffin, and Adam Dunigan, so if you're checking who'll represent you going forward, that primary and the November general election are worth keeping an eye on. Local Candidates
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The response correctly identifies Don (Donald) Beyer as the U.S. Representative for VA-08, matching the ground truth. However, it includes fabricated biographical details (he was not U.S. Ambassador to Switzerland—that was a different role, and the Trieste birthplace is inaccurate).
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representative: Donald Beyer
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as of 2026-07-07