U.S. House · VA-03
Rep. Bobby Scott (D)
Represents Virginia’s 3rd District, in office since Jan. 3, 2025. Official site (opens in a new tab)
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$2.86spent by the campaign for every vote cast in the 2024 general election
- This race$2.86
- Opponent$0.02
- VA average$9.67
- House average$8.13
Ranks 356 of 422 House members (1 = most spent per vote).
The 2024 race
| Candidate | Votes | Campaign spent | Per vote cast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Scott (D), won | 219,926 (70.0%) | $899,213 (opens in a new tab) | $2.86 |
| John Sitka III (R) | 93,801 (29.8%) | $5,771 (opens in a new tab) | $0.02 |
Total votes cast: 314,397. “Per vote cast” is the campaign’s total spending for that election divided by all votes cast in the race.
Tracked issue money in 2026
| Issue | Groups | Given | Bundled | Spent for | Spent against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HousingReal estate and home building | Realtors PAC (RPAC) | $1,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HousingLabor and tenant-side | SEIU COPE | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Health care costsNurses, workers and patients | SEIU COPE | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| EducationTeachers unions | NEA Fund, AFT COPE | $20,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DefenseDefense contractors | General Dynamics PAC, Northrop Grumman PAC, Boeing PAC | $9,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Results: MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Spending: FEC candidate totals for the 2024 election (as of Oct. 31, 2026). How this is calculated.