Energy
Supports small modular nuclear reactors and natural gas, alongside renewables, hydropower and carbon capture.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Doug A. Ollivant
Candidate for U.S. House · Virginia · District 7
THE PERSON
Background
Doug Ollivant is a retired Army lieutenant colonel and national-security consultant from Culpeper County. His campaign biography describes combat tours in Iraq, teaching at West Point and serving as National Security Council director for Iraq.
Roots
- Home community: Culpeper County, Virginia
- Career: Army officer, National Security Council service and consulting
Education
- Indiana University, James Madison University and Wheaton College · Degrees reported by campaign; exact credentials not specified on the reviewed page
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.
Agriculture
Supports regenerative farming and easier direct sales from farmers to consumers.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Housing
Supports increasing housing supply through fewer development restrictions, limits on frivolous zoning disputes and possible use of federal land.
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Supports lower taxes, review of outdated federal programs and reductions in inefficient spending.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 7 · 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.