Former Virginia first lady Dorothy McAuliffe running for Congress

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by Caroline Vakil
March 11, 2026
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Former Virginia first lady Dorothy McAuliffe announced her candidacy for Congress in a competitive Democratic primary.

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If you live in the congressional district Dorothy McAuliffe is running in, you will have a new candidate to consider in the upcoming election.

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Former Virginia first lady Dorothy McAuliffe announced her candidacy for Congress on Wednesday, entering a competitive Democratic primary. McAuliffe, who previously served as U.S. Special Representative for Global Partnerships under President Biden, seeks to represent a district located in the Washington, D.C., suburbs. Her campaign focuses on economic issues, stating that "the middle class is still out of reach for too many" Virginians. This announcement sets the stage for a contested primary race in a key congressional district.

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Dorothy McAuliffe announced her candidacy for Congress in a competitive Democratic primary.

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