The 6th Congressional District Could See Two Democratic Challengers to Cline in 2026 Midterms

The 6th Congressional District could see two Democratic challengers to Cline in 2026 midterms

The 6th Congressional District could see two Democrats vie for the opportunity to challenge Republican Rep. Ben Cline, of Botetourt County, for his seat in the 2026 midterm elections.  Pete Barlow. Courtesy of Barlow for Congress. Pete Barlow announced his campaign to challenge Cline to represent Virginia’s 6th Congressional District next November.  Ken Mitchell, who was Cline’s Democratic challenger in 2024, is expected to run again as well. I…

Democrat Pete Barlow launches campaign for Congress

Less than 10 months after U.S. Rep. Ben Cline, R-Fincastle, won a fourth term in Congress, a Democrat already is seeking to challenge him in the 2026 race.  Source

Pete Barlow Launches Congressional Bid With Standing-Room Crowd, Kicks Off ‘People Talk to Pete’ Truck Tour

Pete Barlow, a tenth-generation Shenandoah Valley native and former official with FEMA and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, launched his campaign for Congress on Wednesday, Aug. 20, drawing an estimated 140 supporters to Valley Pike Farm Market in Weyers Cave. The standing-room crowd marked the start of his “People Talk to Pete: The Truck Tour,” a swing through towns and hollows across Virginia’s 6th Congressional District to hear directly fr…