A new Federal Election Commission filing shows Olivia Troye is preparing to run for Congress in Virginia’s Seventh District, entering a competitive Democratic primary as the state weighs a controversial redistricting proposal.

Troye, who previously served as a top aide to former Vice President Mike Pence, appears to have filed paperwork establishing a campaign committee, “Olivia for Virginia.” The filing lists an Arlington address, which falls within the boundaries of the proposed redrawn district.

The potential bid comes as Virginia voters are set to decide on a new congressional map on April 21. The proposal would significantly reshape the Seventh District, combining densely populated Northern Virginia suburbs with more rural areas in a configuration critics argue favors Democrats.

Troye has not formally announced her candidacy or confirmed the filing, as reported by The Daily Caller.

Before her break with the Trump administration in 2020, Troye held senior national security roles and later became a vocal critic of former President Donald Trump. She endorsed Joe Biden and spoke at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in support of Kamala Harris.

“Being inside Trump’s White House was terrifying, but what keeps me up at night is what will happen if he gets back there,” Troye said during her remarks. She added, “You aren’t voting for a Democrat. You’re voting for democracy. You aren’t betraying our party, you’re standing up for our country.”

The Seventh District is currently represented by Eugene Vindman, who has indicated he may run in a different district if the new map is approved. (RELATED: Virginia Lawmakers End Session Without Budget, Advance Cannabis and Gun Bills)

If the redistricting plan moves forward, Troye would enter a crowded primary field that includes former Virginia First Lady Dorothy McAuliffe, Delegates Adele McClure and Dan Helmer, and State Sen. Saddam Salim.

The proposed district’s unusual shape—stretching more than 100 miles—has drawn comparisons to aggressive gerrymandering, raising concerns about how electoral lines are being drawn and who ultimately benefits.

Troye’s filing signals that the race is likely to intensify in the coming weeks, with both the district map and candidate field still in flux as voters prepare to weigh in.

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