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Virginia · U.S. House — District 3 · 2026
Makiba Gaines
IDP Challenger Official filing data
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Filing facts
- Name as filed
- GAINES, MAKIBA
- Office sought
- U.S. House — District 3, Virginia
- Election year
- 2026
- Party (as filed)
- IDP
- Seat status
- Challenger
- FEC status
- Not yet a statutory candidate
- Website
- Campaign website: www.makibagaines4congress.com
- FEC candidate ID
- H6VA02248
- Principal committee
- C00940866
Stated positions
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| Topic | Summary of stated position | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Government waste | States Congress must eliminate or reduce government corruption, fraud and wasteful spending. | Campaign website — makibagaines4congress.com/blank-1 Accessed October 22, 2026 |
| Community programs | Says they intend to increase funding to community programs and partnerships. | Campaign website — makibagaines4congress.com/blank-1 Accessed October 22, 2026 |
| Online rights | States Americans must be free to exercise their constitutional rights in all areas of society, including on the internet. | Campaign website — makibagaines4congress.com/blank-1 Accessed October 22, 2026 |
| Social media | States Americans’ property rights in controlling their social media accounts must be respected so no one is arbitrarily deprived of income. | Campaign website — makibagaines4congress.com/blank-1 Accessed October 22, 2026 |
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Legislative record
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