STATE OF THE RACE: Cline vs. Macy in VA-06

August 20, 2026

Prognosticators put western Virginia's 6th Congressional District in the solid Republican category. Seeking re-election for a third time, Republican Ben Cline has reason to feel confident. But Democratic challenger Beth Macy is raising money and has a high profile thanks to a 25-year career writing for the Roanoke Times. Can she close the gap and make this race competitive?