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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Asian alone: 12%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Hispanic or Latino (any race): 20.1%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Black or African American alone: 13%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: White alone (non-Hispanic): 52%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: bachelor's degree or higher: 65.8%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: poverty rate: 7.72%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: median household income: $131,383
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[constituency_baseline] Ballot measure: Virginia Right to Reproductive Freedom Amendment (Question 1) (2022) — passed, margin 67% Yes - 33% No
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[constituency_baseline] Ballot measure: Virginia Redistricting Commission Amendment (Question 1) (2020) — passed, margin 65% Yes - 35% No
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 51 (share 10)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 62 (share 12.5)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 92 (share 20)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 54 (share 26.1)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: George Mason University (6000 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Northrop Grumman (2500 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Virginia Hospital Center (3000 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Amazon.com Inc. (15000 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: U.S. Department of Defense (Pentagon) (26000 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] District summary: Virginia's 8th Congressional District encompasses the Northern Virginia suburbs directly across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., including Arlington County, the cities of Alexandria and Falls Church, and portions of Fairfax County. It is one of the wealthiest and most educated districts in the country, with a median household income of $131,383, a poverty rate of 7.72%, and 65.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. The population of about 777,000 is diverse: 52% White, 20% Hispanic, 13% Black, and 12% Asian. The federal government, defense contractors, and technology firms are major employers. Homeownership is low (51.2%) with a median property value of $764,800, and the district is a hub for government-adjacent professionals and knowledge workers. Politically, it is one of the safest Democratic seats in the country.
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Voted nay on H.J.Res.26 (Disapproving D.C. Council's Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022) on 2023-02-09: Beyer voted against the congressional disapproval of D.C.'s revised criminal code, defending home rule. His Northern Virginia district is culturally and economically intertwined with D.C., and the vote aligned with his constituents' support for D.C. self-governance over 'tough on crime' messaging.
Date: 2023-02-09
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Voted nay on H.R. 6090 (Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023) on 2024-05-01: Beyer voted against the Antisemitism Awareness Act, joining 70 Democrats concerned about free speech and the IHRA definition conflating criticism of Israel with antisemitism. The vote demonstrated a positioning on a contentious issue that divided both parties.
Date: 2024-05-01
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Voted nay on H.R. 8034 (Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024 (Israel aid)) on 2024-02-06: Beyer was one of 37 Democrats opposing Israel aid. He later issued a statement criticizing Israel's government for civilian casualties and lack of accountability, breaking with the Democratic majority that supported the bill. This positioned him with the progressive wing while potentially alienating pro-Israel donors.
Date: 2024-02-06
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Voted nay on H.R. 29 (Laken Riley Act (mandatory ICE detention for certain non-citizens)) on 2025-01-07: Beyer voted against the Laken Riley Act, aligning with immigrant-rights advocates. His district is 20% Hispanic and home to many immigrant communities. The vote opposed the Republican majority and a bloc of 48 Democrats who crossed over.
Date: 2025-01-07
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In the 2023-2024 cycle, Beyer received 37.93% of his campaign funds from PACs, a high proportion for a House Democrat centered in a safe seat.
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Beyer's family owned Beyer Automotive Group, a network of automobile dealerships in Northern Virginia. He divested his interest in the dealerships to his brother in 2019.
Date: 2019-01-01
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Beyer's top career contributors include Akin, Gump et al ($101,808), Northrop Grumman ($80,410), and L3Harris Technologies ($64,500), with Automotive Free International Trade PAC contributing $60,000.
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Representative Don Beyer raised $12.5 million from 2013 through 2024, with top industries including Lawyers/Law Firms ($1,011,024), Real Estate ($943,102), and Automotive ($568,674).
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