Beyer To Seek Re-Election In 2024, Stop 'Would-Be Dictator Trump'

NORTHERN VIRGINIA — U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) announced Thursday he will be seeking re-election in 2024 to a sixth term as representative for Virginia’s 8th congressional district.

In his re-election announcement, Beyer also said he will do all he can in 2024 to “prevent would-be dictator Donald Trump from getting anywhere near the White House.”

Beyer, 73, won his first election to the 8th congressional district seat in 2014, replacing Rep. Jim Moran, a fellow Democrat who retired from politics that year.

In 2022, Beyer easily won re-election to a fifth term in office, defeating Republican candidate Karina Lipsman.

“I am seeking reelection to Congress to carry forward our work on building a stronger and more equitable economy, to be the most powerful voice and vote against climate change that I can, and to fight for my Northern Virginia constituents,” Beyer said in the statement Thursday.

Virginia's 8th congressional district covers Arlington County, the Cities of Alexandria and Falls Church, and portions of Fairfax County.

Before his election to the House of Representatives in 2014, Beyer served as ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein in the Obama administration and lieutenant governor of Virginia from 1990 to 1998.

"There is so much work ahead of us, including delivering world-class constituent services, passing new reforms to prevent gun violence, lowering costs for the American people, delivering guaranteed paid family and medical leave to every American worker, and much more," he said. "If elected to a sixth term, I will strive to be the most effective advocate I can be for progress and positive results."