Yevgeny Vindman — Democrat Candidate for U.S. House in Virginia, 2026

Yevgeny Vindman voted against the Fiscal Year 2026 DHS appropriations bill, specifically opposing a proposed ICE mega detention center in Stafford, Virginia, citing community safety and health concerns. He emphasized that secure borders should not be cruel. Vindman also voted against HR 3486, which sought to impose stringent minimum sentences for noncitizens, advocating for comprehensive immigration reforms instead of punitive measures.

““My family and I came to this country as a refugee fleeing Soviet Ukraine with just $800 in our pockets, and sadly, my story is no longer possible in Trump’s America. We are a country of immigrants and let me be clear: we can have secure borders without being cruel.” — Yevgeny Vindman, statement after voting against the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Department of Homeland Security (DHS) appropriations bill, January 22, 2026.”

Yevgeny Vindman supports maintaining Obamacare benefits and protecting access to healthcare. He co-led the "Linking Seniors to Needed Legal Services Act" to strengthen coordination between health and legal providers for seniors. Vindman also advocates for improved rural healthcare by funding essential centers and addressing worker shortages. He aims to enhance the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide world-class care, including mental healthcare, and supports codifying reproductive healthcare rights nationwide, opposing bans on abortion, IVF, or contraceptives.

“The Democrats are happy to support any bill that would protect Americans' healthcare, our education, and we're ready to vote. We're here working right now, Republicans aren't here," Vindman said to Fox News.”

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Eugene Vindman supports abortion rights and opposes bans on reproductive healthcare, including IVF and contraceptives. He plans to restore Roe's protections nationwide by passing the Women's Health Protection Act and guarantee funding for care providers. Vindman states he will fight to ensure women's rights are not dependent on politicians, citing that his teenage daughter has fewer rights than previous generations. He is endorsed by Reproductive Freedom for All.

“In Congress, I will fight to make sure that the rights of women and girls in Virginia are never dependent on politicians in Richmond or Washington, and I will stop any attempt to ban reproductive healthcare including abortion, IVF, or contraceptives in the Commonwealth. I will restore the protections of Roe nationwide by passing the Women's Health Protection Act, guarantee funding to care providers, and fight to ensure that servicewomen never have to worry about accessing reproductive healthcare no matter where they are stationed.”

Congressman Eugene Vindman strongly advocates for U.S. support of Ukrainian allies, including financial and military resources, to defeat Russia and uphold a rules-based international order. He co-led bipartisan efforts to crack down on cartel smuggling operations and introduced legislation to defend against foreign digital scam networks. Vindman voted to pass a bipartisan defense bill to strengthen national security, emphasizing support for military families.

““As a 25-year Army veteran, I know that passing a strong, bipartisan defense bill is one of the most important things Congress does each year,” said Vindman. “This NDAA reflects months of work to strengthen our national security and support the people who make that mission possible. I’m glad to see three provisions I championed included — one that bolsters quality education by making DoDEA classrooms phone-free, another that guarantees children of reservists can attend DoDEA schools when their parent is serving their country, and one that protects Virginia’s federal workers. These are practical steps that give military families more stability and help their kids succeed.” (Eugene Vindman, Vindman.house.gov, December 11, 2025)”

Yevgeny Vindman supports public education, emphasizing investment in it as crucial for student success. He believes Congress plays an important role in providing resources for high-quality public education, while respecting local needs. He also announced a Congressional Art Competition for high school students in his district and states he has passed bills to invest in students' futures. He expresses support for strengthening schools and combating book bans.

“As a product of public schools and the proud father of two kids in public schools, I recognize how critical investment in our public education is to ensure that every child can succeed. I believe the needs of students are best known at the local level, but Congress has an important role to play in ensuring that every community has the resources necessary to deliver high-quality public education. - Yevgeny Vindman, Vindman for Congress, Issues page”

Yevgeny Vindman advocates for gun safety legislation, including universal background checks, national red flag laws, and requirements for training, certification, licensing, and safe storage of firearms. He co-sponsored the Assault Weapons Ban of 2025 (HR3115) and voted to provide non-lethal options to law enforcement. Vindman connects his position to ensuring children feel safe in schools and communities, referencing a personal experience with a school lockdown.

“As a father I know this firsthand – when my son was in High School he had to go into lockdown because of a gun found at his school, like any parent my mind immediately went to the worst-case scenario. Thankfully no child was harmed that day, but we find too often that isn't the case. That’s why it’s time to pass universal background checks; close the gun show loophole; institute red flag laws nationally; and require training, certification, licensing, and safe storage requirements nationally. As a Veteran, I learned to use, and respect my weapon – that is why I know weapons of war have no”