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Geral D. "Bishop" Staten

Independent · Virginia · 2026

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U.S. House, VA-2Virginia · 2026
Top priorities
  • Healthcare affordability

Per Virginia Political Newsletter (Substack).

Biography

Geral D. "Bishop" Staten is running as an independent candidate for Virginia's 2nd Congressional District. He is from the Suffolk area of Hampton Roads and previously ran for Suffolk mayor in 2016, per Virginia Political Newsletter. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

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