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Campaign Finance (2026)
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About
Donald S. Beyer is a Democratic Representative from Virginia's 8th District who previously served as the U.S. Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein and as Lieutenant Governor of Virginia.
Background
Donald Sternoff Beyer Jr. was born on June 20, 1950. Before entering politics, he owned automobile dealerships in Virginia and was active in community and philanthropic work. He also served as the United States Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein from 2009 to 2013.
Political career
Donald S. Beyer Jr. previously served two terms as the lieutenant governor of Virginia from 1990 to 1998 and later served as the United States Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein from 2009 to 2013. He was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2014 to represent Virginia's 8th congressional district and has served as a member of the Democratic Party since 2015. He has been reelected five times, most recently in 2024.
Current focus
Beyer, Donald S. represents the 8th congressional district of VA in the U.S. House. Beyer, Donald S. currently serves on the House Committee on Ways and Means, the Joint Economic Committee, and the Tax. They have sponsored 112 bills in the current House, including H.R. 8919; H.R. 8783; H.R. 8567.
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Legislative Activity
113
Bills Sponsored
10
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