Ben Cline
Republican · VA-6 · U.S. House
Bio
Benjamin Lee Cline is an American politician and lawyer serving as the U.S. representative for Virginia's 6th congressional district since 2019. A member of the Republican Party, he represented the 24th district in the Virginia House of Delegates from 2002 to 2018.
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Issue profile
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Latest news
Virginia congressman says Spanberger wants to 'turn us into New England'Rep. Ben Cline pushed back on a Democrat-backed redistricting plan in Virginia, warning it could weaken rural voting power and reshape the state’s congressional delegation.
Fox News · April 16, 2026- Democrats post early fundraising edge in marquee 2026 Senate races - Politico
Democrats post early fundraising edge in marquee 2026 Senate racesPolitico Democrats continue to outraise Republicans in key Senate racesRoll Call 4Q25 Fundraising Reports: Massive $$$ Lead for Sen. Mark Warner; Republican Reps. Rob Wittman, Jen Kiggans, John…
Slashdot.org · February 1, 2026 
Watch: Jack Smith defends decision to seek gag order against TrumpGOP Rep. Ben Cline of Virginia questioned former special counsel Jack Smith about his decision to seek a gag order against President Trump. Smith defended his decision, citing Mr. Trump's threats to witnesses.
CBS News · January 22, 2026
Video: Fmr. VA Del. Wendy Gooditis (D-Clarke) Announces Her Candidacy for U.S. House; Says “President Trump and Ben Cline [R-VA06] have attacked our health care, our jobs, and our democracy, and they are hurting families across Virginia”See below for a powerful launch video - along with a statement and list of endorsers (including former Rep. Jennifer Wexton and former VA Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn) - from former VA Del. Wendy Gooditis, who today is announcing her candidacy for U.S. House. Y…
Bluevirginia.us · January 12, 2026
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