Education
Supports funding historically Black colleges and universities, vocational education and degree and certificate opportunities for parents.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Edwin Rivera, Jr.
Candidate for U.S. House · Virginia · District 3
THE PERSON
Background
Edwin Rivera Jr. grew up in Puerto Rico and served as a police officer before joining the U.S. Army. His campaign describes combat service in the Middle East and his subsequent retirement from the military.
Roots
- Army veteran
- Former police officer
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.
Public safety
Supports fully funding police and placing school resource officers in schools.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Veterans
Supports expanded preventive and basic healthcare for veterans.
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Supports protecting Social Security.
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Supports small-business tax credits and removing union-related barriers to contracting.
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Supports funding and protecting public parks.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 3 · 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.