Ben L. Cline

Background

Cline has represented Virginia’s 6th Congressional District since 2019 and previously served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 2002 to 2018. Before Congress, he worked as an assistant commonwealth’s attorney for Harrisonburg and Rockingham County and in private law practice; he grew up in Rockbridge County and is raising his family in Botetourt County.

Sources: VPM, 6th District Q&A, Ben Cline campaign website

What the candidate has said

Statements are attributed to the linked sources.

• Cost of living

  Cline identified the high cost of living as a major challenge in the 6th District. He said housing supply could be expanded by reducing federal regulations.

  VPM, 6th District Q&A

• Data centers

  On data centers, Cline said local and state governments, consulting residents, should make siting decisions. He supported federal transparency measures to give local decision-makers information about impacts such as water use and electricity bills.

  VPM, 6th District Q&A

• Abortion

  Cline describes himself as a champion of pro-life legislation and says he will continue advocating for legislation protecting unborn life.

  Ben Cline campaign website