Brandon Garay
Brandon Garay (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 10th Congressional District. He did not appear on the ballot for the Democratic primary on June 18, 2024.
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Biography
Brandon Garay served in the U.S. Army from 2010 to 2017. Garay earned a bachelor's degree from Virginia Tech in 2010. His career experience includes working as a defense contractor, senior legislative analyst, military affairs liaison for Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, operations manager at the Cancer Center of Hawaii, and committee clerk for the Hawaii House of Representatives.[1]
2024 battleground election
Ballotpedia identified the June 18 Democratic primary as a battleground race. The summary below is from our coverage of this election, found here.
Suhas Subramanyam (D) won the Democratic primary for Virginia's 10th Congressional District on June 18, 2024. Subramanyam won 30.3% of the vote. Dan Helmer (D) finished in second place with 26.8% of the vote. Atif Qarni (D) received 10.6% of the vote, Eileen Filler-Corn (D) received 9.3% of the vote, and Jennifer Boysko (D) received 9.1% of the vote.
Four candidates led in endorsements, fundraising, and local media attention: Boysko, Filler-Corn, Helmer, and Subramanyam.
Incumbent Rep. Jennifer Wexton (D) did not run for re-election for health reasons, leaving the seat open. According to Politico, the open district attracted "strong interest from a number of Democrats...whoever takes on the seat eventually will be following a political heavyweight in the state."[2]
Subramanyam was, at the time of the election, a state senator and attorney. Subramanyam said he had a record of service including work with the Center on Wrongful Convictions and on the DREAM Act and Affordable Care Act as an aide in Washington.[3] Subramanyam said his record as a legislator included expanding access to information on prescription drug prices, adding limits on increases to utility fees, maintaining access to abortion, and limiting access to firearms.[4] Wexton endorsed Subramanyam on May 13, 2024.[5]
Boysko was, at the time of the election, a state senator and former community organizer who ran on her record. Boysko said her priorities were "economic policies that work for everyone and lift people up," increasing restrictions on firearms, and limiting restrictions on abortion.[6] Boysko said she supported expanding paid family leave after her experience giving birth to a premature daughter.[7]
Filler-Corn was a former state legislator who served as Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates. Filler-Corn said she was running because "chaos in Washington and the extremism of MAGA Republicans is weakening America, both at home and across the world."[8] Filler-Corn said she had "the courage to take decisive action, even in the face of grave threats," saying she protected her children from a carjacking and later supported a bill increasing restrictions on firearms while she was the target of an assassination plot.[9]
Helmer was, at the time of the election, a member of the House of Delegates and U.S. Army veteran. Helmer said he was running because "the House of Representatives, and democracy itself, is on the line."[10] Helmer said he was "the only Virginia Democrat who has consistently eviscerated Republicans at the ballot box."[11] Helmer said he had a record of defending democracy in the U.S. Army and in the state legislature.
Also running in the primary were Marion Devoe (D), Krystle Kaul (D), Mark Leighton (D), Michelle Maldonado (D), Travis Nembhard (D), Adrian Pokharel (D), Atif Qarni (D), and David Reid (D).
As of June 17, 2024, The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter and Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball rated the general election Solid/Safe Democratic, while Inside Elections with Nathan Gonzales rated it Likely Democratic. In 2022, Wexton defeated Hung Cao (R) 53.2%–46.7%.
All 435 seats are up for election. Republicans have a 220 to 213 majority with two vacancies.[12] As of June 2024, 45 members of the U.S. House had announced they were not running for re-election. To read more about the U.S. House elections taking place this year, click here.
Daily Kos calculated what the results of the 2020 presidential election in this district would have been following redistricting. [13]
Elections
2024
See also: Virginia's 10th Congressional District election, 2024
Virginia's 10th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 18 Democratic primary)
Virginia's 10th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 18 Republican primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Virginia District 10
Suhas Subramanyam, Mike Clancy, and Dennis Aryan are running in the general election for U.S. House Virginia District 10 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | ||
| Suhas Subramanyam (D) | ||
| Mike Clancy (R) | ||
 | Dennis Aryan (Independent) | |
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Virginia District 10
The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Virginia District 10 on June 18, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Suhas Subramanyam | 30.3 | 12,998 | |
| Dan Helmer | 26.8 | 11,475 | ||
| Atif Qarni | 10.6 | 4,535 | ||
| Eileen Filler-Corn | 9.3 | 4,004 | ||
| Jennifer Boysko | 9.1 | 3,903 | ||
| David Reid | 3.2 | 1,380 | ||
| Michelle Maldonado | 3.2 | 1,372 | ||
| Adrian Pokharel | 2.3 | 983 | ||
| Krystle Kaul | 2.2 | 951 | ||
| Travis Nembhard | 1.6 | 703 | ||
| Marion Devoe | 0.9 | 375 | ||
| Mark Leighton | 0.5 | 216 | ||
| Total votes: 42,895 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Brandon Garay (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Virginia District 10
Mike Clancy defeated Aliscia Andrews, Alexander Isaac, and Manga Anantatmula in the Republican primary for U.S. House Virginia District 10 on June 18, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Mike Clancy | 64.3 | 16,959 | |
| Aliscia Andrews | 21.5 | 5,666 | ||
| Alexander Isaac | 9.4 | 2,483 | ||
| Manga Anantatmula | 4.9 | 1,287 | ||
| Total votes: 26,395 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Brooke Taylor (R)
- Clair McDade (R)
- Rodney Ferguson (R)
- John Beatty (R)
Polls
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Election campaign finance
| Name | Party | Receipts* | Disbursements** | Cash on hand | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Boysko | Democratic Party | $596,712 | $587,830 | $8,882 | As of June 30, 2024 |
| Marion Devoe | Democratic Party | $10,395 | $0 | $10,395 | As of June 30, 2024 |
| Eileen Filler-Corn | Democratic Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Dan Helmer | Democratic Party | $1,113,778 | $298,459 | $815,319 | As of March 31, 2024 |
| Krystle Kaul | Democratic Party | $1,119,275 | $1,119,275 | $0 | As of July 17, 2024 |
| Mark Leighton | Democratic Party | $8,359 | $6,341 | $2,019 | As of May 29, 2024 |
| Michelle Maldonado | Democratic Party | $116,614 | $112,640 | $3,974 | As of June 30, 2024 |
| Travis Nembhard | Democratic Party | $122,444 | $119,174 | $3,269 | As of June 30, 2024 |
| Adrian Pokharel | Democratic Party | $271,431 | $186,152 | $33,769 | As of May 29, 2024 |
| Atif Qarni | Democratic Party | $363,301 | $363,301 | $0 | As of June 18, 2024 |
| David Reid | Democratic Party | $296,663 | $291,980 | $4,683 | As of June 30, 2024 |
| Suhas Subramanyam | Democratic Party | $1,302,036 | $1,145,611 | $156,425 | As of June 30, 2024 |
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Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2024. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." |
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Satellite spending
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Brandon Garay completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Garay's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I'm Brandon Garay, a dedicated veteran and proud native of Prince William County, now raising my own family in Loudoun County. I've intimately witnessed our 10th Congressional District's growth and challenges. Our community isn't just a place on a map to me – it's where I've experienced life's milestones, and it's where my heart truly lies.
As someone who's worn the uniform in service to our nation and is deeply rooted in our community's fabric, I understand the importance of having representation from a true neighbor.
By supporting my campaign, you're championing a vision where our district's unique needs are prioritized by someone who knows them firsthand. Let's unite to ensure our collective voice is heard.
- Championing the heart of the 10th District: Our focus is on ensuring affordable housing and tackling inflation with a streamlined budget.
- Investing in our future: We're directing infrastructure funding to improve transportation and connect our communities more efficiently.
- Empowering our backbone: Helping our small businesses and farmers thrive, shielded from inflation, undue regulations, and external pressures.
Public policy reflects our shared aspirations and challenges. Growing up in Prince William County and now living in Loudoun County, I have a deep connection to the 10th District's unique needs, especially around affordable housing and transportation infrastructure.
While in the State Legislature, I championed efforts to tackle homelessness, striving to restore dignity and fortify our communities. My work in human resources was rooted in providing everyone with equal opportunities. My eight years in the Army, focusing on Defense Health Issues, combined with my Congressional roles in National Security and Veterans' policy, have solidified my commitment to our defense personnel and veterans. Ensuring their well-being and access to essential resources remains a top priority.
Furthermore, our district's small businesses and farmers need steadfast protection from inflationary pressures, undue regulations, and external challenges. My vision for public policy blends personal experiences with the broader needs of our community, always aiming to cultivate a thriving 10th District for everyone.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on November 1, 2023
- ↑ Politico, "Rep. Wexton helped turn Virginia blue. Now Democrats need to hold onto her seat." September 24, 2023
- ↑ Facebook, "Suhas Subramanyam on November 16, 2023," accessed April 8, 2024
- ↑ Suhas Subramanyam campaign website, "Home page," accessed April 8, 2024
- ↑ The Washington Post, "Virginia's Rep. Wexton endorses Subramanyam to succeed her in Congress," May 13, 2024
- ↑ Jennifer Boysko campaign website, "Home page," accessed April 8, 2024
- ↑ The Washington Post, "Virginia state Sen. Boysko joins race to succeed Rep. Jennifer Wexton ," November 9, 2023
- ↑ Facebook, "Eileen Filler-Corn on October 18, 2023," accessed April 8, 2024
- ↑ Eileen Filler-Corn campaign website, "Meet Eileen," accessed April 8, 2024
- ↑ Facebook, "Dan Helmer on November 15, 2023," accessed April 8, 2024
- ↑ Dan Helmer campaign website, "Why This Race Matters," accessed April 8, 2024
- ↑ A majority in the U.S. House when there are no vacancies is 218 seats.
- ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' 2020 presidential results by congressional district, for new and old districts," accessed September 15, 2022
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Outside Spending," accessed December 12, 2021
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Total Outside Spending by Election Cycle, All Groups," accessed December 12, 2021
- ↑ National Review.com, "Why the Media Hate Super PACs," December 12, 2021
