U.S. Representative
Robert J. Wittman
Virginia District 1
RepublicanConservative
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Voting Profile
Legislative Record
Most Active Policy Areas
#1 healthcare#2 agriculture#3 budget#4 other#5 banking finance
157
Votes Analyzed
Data sources: voteview, congress.gov
Political Position
Ideology Spectrum
0.45Conservative
Representative Wittman holds conservative positions, though his voting record places him slightly more moderate than the average House Republican. His NOMINATE score of 0.448 indicates consistent conservative voting patterns while occasionally departing from party orthodoxy.
LiberalModerateConservative
Republican avg
Near the average for Republicans (0.52)
Data source: VoteView NOMINATE scores (UCLA/UC San Diego)
Policy Positions
Category Breakdown
157
total votes analyzed
Overview
Robert J. Wittman has represented Virginia's 1st Congressional District since 2007. His voting record demonstrates strong support for defense-related legislation, with unanimous support in that category, reflecting his district's significant military presence including Naval Station Norfolk and related facilities. Wittman's legislative priorities appear centered on healthcare policy, where he has cast the most votes among recorded categories. His 64% 'yea' rate on healthcare votes suggests selective support for certain healthcare measures while opposing others, likely reflecting his party's positions on major healthcare legislation during his tenure. On budget matters, his 38% 'yea' rate indicates frequent opposition to spending proposals, consistent with fiscal conservative principles. His voting patterns show stronger support for agriculture and banking/finance legislation, areas that directly impact his coastal Virginia constituency.
Key Positions
- •Strong and consistent support for defense and military-related legislation
- •Selective approach to healthcare policy with majority support for certain measures
- •Fiscally conservative stance on budget matters
- •Support for agriculture legislation affecting rural Virginia constituents
- •Generally supportive of banking and financial services measures
By Policy Area
Healthcare97
64% yea36% nay
Agriculture16
56% yea44% nay
Budget & Spending13
38% yea62% nay
Other9
56% yea44% nay
Banking & Finance8
63% yea37% nay
Defense6
100% yea0% nay
Analysis updated: January 9, 2026
Campaign Finance
Follow the Money
Includes all authorized campaign committees (principal committee, joint fundraising, and other authorized committees). Outside spending by Super PACs and independent groups is shown separately below. Verify on FEC.gov →
Career: $18.2M
Fundraising Over Time
Raised per election cycleSpent
Contribution Sources
Individual$1.4M
55%
PAC / Committees$1.2M
45%
Individual Breakdown
Itemized (>$200)
$1.4M
Small Dollar (<$200)
$54K
Donation Sizes
Under $200
$87K · 3%
$200 – 499
$53K · 2%
$500 – 999
$193K · 7%
$1,000 – 1,999
$502K · 17%
$2,000+
$2.1M · 72%
Share of individual contribution dollars by donation size, current election cycle.
Where the Money Comes From
In-state (VA)$1.4M · 49%
Out-of-state$1.5M · 51%
Itemized individual contributions only (donations over $200 report the donor's state). Small-dollar donations are not included because the FEC does not itemize them.
VA
$1.4M
FL
$324K
TX
$271K
CA
$201K
DC
$86K
NY
$78K
MD
$58K
NV
$40K
Top Contributors
Top Contributing Industries
Top Donor Employers
RETIRED$325K
NONE$99K
NULL$82K
SELF$66K
INFORMATION REQUESTED PER BEST EFFORTS$63K
SELF-EMPLOYED$56K
LOCKHEED MARTIN$41K
HOMEMAKER$40K
NOT EMPLOYED$18K
JAMES RIVER AIR CONDITIONING CO.$18K
HEPBURN AND SONS LLC$18K
BWXT$17K
Employer as self-reported by itemized donors. “Not Employed” and “Self-Employed” typically rank highest for small-dollar campaigns and include retirees.
Where the Money Goes
Spending by Purpose
Other / Uncategorized
$935K
Materials
$99K
Fundraising
$35K
Administrative
$25K
Refunds
$13K
Advertising
$11K
Purpose categories are self-reported on FEC filings; large “Other” totals are common.
Top Payees
1.$324K
KB STRATEGIC GROUP
2.$204K
BAY ARMOURY LLC
3.$64K
FOCUS BUSINESS CONSULTING LLC
4.$58K
VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH BANK
5.$41K
ONMESSAGE DIGITAL FUNDRAISING LLC
6.$40K
WINRED TECHNICAL SERVICES LLC
7.$35K
WILL DIETRICH, WILL
8.$34K
ELECTION CFO
Detailed Breakdown
Expenditures
Operating Costs
$1.1M
Operating Offsets
$1K
Net Operating
$1.1M
Refunds
Individual Refunds
$21K
Outside Spending (Super PACs)
Supporting
$156K
Opposing
$2K
Total Outside Spending
$158K
Top Outside Spenders
01
$114KNATIONAL REPUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE
+$114K
02
$31KNATIONAL RIGHT TO LIFE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
+$31K
03
$10KNATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA POLITICAL VICTORY FUND
+$10K
04
$899.62VIRGINIA SOCIETY FOR HUMAN LIFE INC-POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
+$899.62
05
$861.86EVERYTOWN FOR GUN SAFETY ACTION FUND
-$861.86
06
$750TOGETHER WE THRIVE
-$750
07
$670HUNTER ACTION FUND (HAF)
+$670
08
$252.19FIRST DISTRICT REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE
+$252.19
Independent expenditures are made without coordination with the candidate. Source: FEC Schedule E filings.
Coverage: 1/1/2025 – 7/15/2026FEC: H8VA01147Updated: 8/12/2026Source: FEC.gov (all authorized committees)
Voting Record
Congressional Votes
149 votes across 12 categories