Former Pence Aide Olivia Troye Files to Run in Democratic Primary for Virginia's Seventh District

Filing for Democratic Primary Olivia Troye filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission to run in the Democratic primary for Virginia's Seventh district.

The FEC Statement of Candidacy form was signed by Olivia Troye and dated April 13, 2026. The form sets up her campaign committee named Olivia for Virginia. The candidate's address on the FEC form is in Arlington, Virginia.

Part of Arlington is included in the redrawn Seventh district. Olivia Troye was reported to have lived in Alexandria, Virginia, as recently as summer 2025, which is not in either the current or redrawn Seventh district.

Background in Trump Administration Olivia Troye served as a top aide to former Vice President Mike Pence.

She served as Pence's counterterrorism advisor. Olivia Troye became the top staffer on Pence's COVID task force. Olivia Troye resigned from President Donald Trump's first administration in July 2020.

She endorsed Joe Biden in August 2020. In 2024, Olivia Troye spoke at the Democratic National Convention in support of Kamala Harris.

Current District Holder and Map Proposal The Seventh district is currently held by Democratic Virginia Rep.

Eugene Vindman. Eugene Vindman succeeded Abigail Spanberger in the Seventh district in January 2025. Abigail Spanberger is now Governor of Virginia. Eugene Vindman stated he will run for reelection in the First district if Virginia voters approve the proposed map on April 21, 2026.

Troye's Profile Olivia Troye is 49 years old.

com reported on her FEC filing and prior roles in the Pence office.