Tony Sabio

R

Advanced from the Republican primary unopposed after the primary was canceled.

Tony Sabio is the Republican nominee challenging incumbent Don Beyer. A military and intelligence-community veteran (U.S. military, Secret Service and CIA), he is running on national-security legislation, small-business support and reducing political division.[1]

Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.

In their words — priorities

  • Introducing legislation on day one covering national security, small business tax relief, workforce apprenticeships and critical-infrastructure protection.[1]
  • Staying closely connected to constituents on cost of living, jobs, safety and economic stability.[1]
  • Reducing political division in Congress and focusing on practical, results-oriented governing.[1]

Background

  • Served in the U.S. military, the Secret Service and the CIA before transitioning to corporate leadership roles.[1]

Campaign money

Raised $22K · spent $4,014 · $18K cash on hand (through 2026-07-15) FEC filing ↗

Also on the ballot for this seat: Donald Sternoff Beyer Jr., Shelly Arnoldi, Tim Sharman · Compare side by side

Sources cited in this profile

  1. 1.Virginia's 8th Congressional District election, 2026 · Ballotpedia · 2026-09-25 Reference