Rick Boucher represented Virginia’s 9th Congressional District from 1983-2011. He previously served in the Virginia State Senate. He identifies as a Democrat.
1984
–Endorsed Walter Mondale (D) for President (lost general election)
1988
–Endorsed Dick Gephardt (D) for President (lost primary)
2008
–Endorsed Barack Obama (D) for President (won)
2009
–Endorsed Creigh Deeds (D) for Governor of Virginia (lost general election)
2013
–Endorsed Ralph Northam (D) for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia (won)
2017
–Endorsed Ralph Northam (D) for Governor of Virginia (won)
2021
–Endorsed Terry McAuliffe (D) for Governor of Virginia (lost general election)
–Endorsed Sam Rasoul (D) for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia (lost primary)
–Endorsed Mark Herring (D) for Attorney General of Virginia (lost general election)
2025
–Endorsed Abigail Spanberger (D) for Governor of Virginia (won)
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