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After Election Day, Virginia loses chance for key congressional committee post

After Election Day, Virginia lost its chance to have one of its own — Republican Rep. Rob Wittman, R-1st — lead the House Armed Services Committee.

Dave Ress Richmond Times-Dispatch

Original contributor via The Daily Progress

| November 7, 2026 | 1 min read | Updated Nov 8, 5:00 AM

After Election Day, Virginia lost its chance to have one of its own — Republican Rep. Rob Wittman, R-1st — lead the House Armed Services Committee.

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