U.S. Rep. Eugene Vindman’s campaign spent nearly $39,000 at a Florida bookstore where his twin brother, Alexander Vindman, held book signings for his bestseller, according to a report by the New York Post. The expenses have raised questions about potential misuse of campaign funds. Read the full report.
The news comes the same week Vindman, a Democrat, opened a second congressional district office in Fredericksburg, where he pledged to fight “extreme policies” in Washington. Read more from Fredericksburg Free Press.
Virginia’s 7th Congressional District covers a mix of suburban and rural communities in Northern and Central Virginia. It includes eastern Prince William County, all of Stafford, Spotsylvania, and King George, Caroline, Culpeper, Madison, Orange, and Greene counties, as well as the independent city of Fredericksburg.
The district has become increasingly competitive in recent election cycles, reflecting its diverse and growing population. Once a Republican stronghold, it has shifted in recent years due to demographic changes and redistricting, making it a key battleground in state and national politics.