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Edwin Rivera is highlighted as one of Universitario (La U) de Bolivia’s new lineup additions for the match at Estadio Patria, along with Brazilian defender Jefferson Lopes.
Updated Oct 16, 2026, 2:28 PM ET
Edwin Rivera, a Republican and U.S. Army veteran, faces Democratic incumbent Bobby Scott, who has held the seat since 1993, in the 2026 election for Virginia's 3rd congressional district.
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Edwin Rivera, a U.S. Army veteran, is the Republican nominee for Virginia's 3rd congressional district in 2026. The district encompasses inner Hampton Roads, including parts of Hampton and Norfolk as well as Newport News.
Its incumbent, Democrat Bobby Scott, was re-elected with 70% of the vote in 2024 and is the Democratic nominee again. In the November 3, 2026, general election Rivera faces Scott and two independent candidates, attorney Makiba Gaines and U.S. Navy veteran Steve Woll.