Federal spending
Argues for reducing demand for federal programs through policy changes rather than cutting the programs themselves.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Arthur G. Purves
Candidate for U.S. House · Virginia · District 11
THE PERSON
Background
Arthur Purves is a retired computer programmer and longtime president of the Fairfax County Taxpayers Alliance. His campaign focuses on federal spending, taxes and public policy.
Roots
- Career: Computer programming and taxpayer advocacy
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.
Immigration
Supports vetting immigrants before entry to exclude traffickers and gang members.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Climate policy
Opposes carbon-credit policies and disputes the need for crisis-driven restrictions on fossil fuels; these are his views, not a scientific assessment.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Gun policy
Questions restrictive gun laws and emphasizes schools and social conditions in addressing violence.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Abortion
States that life begins at conception.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 11 · 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.