Democratic Candidates filed as of May 6, 2026 for U.S. House of Representatives

The following Democratic Candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives for the 8th Congressional District filed with Chair Margo Horner, as of May 6, 2026:
  •  Elizabeth Dempsey Beggs
  •  Don Beyer
  •  Michael Christian Duffin
  •  Jason S. Knapp
  •  Mo Seifeldein
  • Lorena Thorne Bruner

The first five candidates filed at noon, Friday, May 1, 2026. The sixth candidate filed at 9:51 am, Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

Please note that the receipt of the Democratic Candidates’ Petitions does not indicate that Petitions have been reviewed.