Healthcare
Supports restoring enhanced ACA tax credits, hospital funding, expanded Medicare drug negotiation and transparent billing.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Shannon L. Taylor
Candidate for U.S. House · Virginia · District 1
THE PERSON
Background
Shannon Taylor is Henrico County’s commonwealth’s attorney. Her campaign biography describes work prosecuting violent crime, fraud and human trafficking, and efforts addressing opioid addiction.
Roots
- Career: Prosecutor; elected Henrico County commonwealth’s attorney in 2011
Education
- University of Virginia · B.A.
- University of Richmond School of Law · J.D.
Campaign biography · undated ↗ Candidate’s own campaignWVTF · candidate-submitted education record ↗ Candidate interview
Background sources checked October 27, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Data centers
Supports legislation preventing new data centers from increasing household energy costs.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Government ethics
Supports congressional stock-trading and lobbying bans, 12-year House and Senate term limits and penalties for stealing public funds.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Taxes & trade
Supports tax cuts for working families and small businesses and curbing tariffs that increase consumer costs.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Public safety
Supports law-enforcement resources and legislation against fentanyl trafficking.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Paid leave
Supports expanding paid leave and reducing childcare and elder-care costs.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 1 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 21, 2026.
Virginia Department of Elections · November 3, 2026 federal candidates ↗The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.