👤 About Makiba Gaines
Makiba Gaines is a Independent candidate for U.S. House, District 3 in Virginia’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, MAKIBA GAINES FOR CONGRESS, is registered in CHESAPEAKE, VA, with GAINES, MAKIBA listed as treasurer. The campaign has not yet reported substantial fundraising in current FEC filings. The race’s incumbent is Democratic Robert Scott.
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🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 3
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2026 candidate profile
Makiba Gaines
IDP · Challenger
Running for: Virginia House District 03
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Biography
Makiba Gaines is a Independent candidate for U.S. House, District 3 in Virginia’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, MAKIBA GAINES FOR CONGRESS, is registered in CHESAPEAKE, VA, with GAINES, MAKIBA listed as treasurer. The campaign has not yet reported substantial fundraising in current FEC filings. The race’s incumbent is Democratic Robert Scott.
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FEC filing
FEC IDH6VA02248
OfficeVirginia House District 03
PartyIDP
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🗳 2026 Election
U.S. House — Virginia District 03
Primary: Aug 4, 2026 (2 months ago)
· General: November 3, 2026
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