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Charlie Schmidt OppScore Rating: -2.16

Charlie Schmidt is a Democrat State House representative for Virginia district 77 and holds an OppScore of -2.16. OppScore is a nonpartisan political rating system that scores politicians from -5.00 to +5.00 across the Five Points of Opportunity, using published voting records and public disclosures.

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Charlie Schmidt is the Democratic delegate for Virginia’s 77th House district, covering parts of southern Richmond and northern Chesterfield County. A former ACLU attorney and self-described progressive Democrat, he won a January 2026 special election after an upset primary victory over establishment-backed candidates. His civil rights legal work and community activism shape his emphasis on working families and accountability.

Charlie Schmidt rating summary

Party: Democrat
Office: State House
State: Virginia
District: 77
OppScore: -2.16 on a -5.00 to +5.00 scale
Score basis: Partial record, documented on 25 of 44 scored questions

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