Kim Farington — Candidate Profile

Party: Republican

Running in: Virginia Senate Race

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Kim Farington

RepublicanVirginia Senate Race
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Summary

Kim Farington is a Northern Virginia Republican candidate for U.S. Senate with over three decades of federal government service. Raised in Ohio, she began working at age 15 and earned her degrees while working full-time. Over 33 years in federal service, Farington held major leadership positions at the Department of Defense, USDA, Office of Personnel Management, and the White House, where she led financial reforms and claims to have saved taxpayers over $1 billion in waste and fraud. She later founded KTECH, a small business providing cybersecurity and financial management services, and holds patents for an American-made USB storage case. Farington lives in Fairfax Station with her retired Navy Captain husband Dave. She declared her candidacy in November 2024 and has traveled to every corner of Virginia listening to constituents.

Background

Kim Farington was raised in Ohio and worked from age 15 while earning her degrees. She spent over 33 years in federal service, holding major financial reform and management positions at the Department of Defense, USDA, Office of Personnel Management, and the White House. Following her federal service, she founded KTECH, a private business specializing in cybersecurity and financial management, and holds patents for an American-made USB storage case. She is married to retired Navy Captain Dave Farington and lives in Fairfax Station, Virginia. She declared her candidacy for U.S. Senate in November 2024 and has since traveled extensively across Virginia.

Campaign Platform

Economy
Combat government waste and fraud
Farington emphasizes her 33-year track record exposing and combating government fraud, claiming she has saved taxpayers over $1 billion. She pledges to continue fighting waste and fraud as senator.
Empower small businesses
Farington positions herself as a champion of Main Street and small business owners, supporting policies that foster economic growth and opportunity.
Other
Support government efficiency
Farington prioritizes reducing bureaucratic inefficiency and streamlining government operations.
Defense
Strengthen national security and military readiness
As a longtime advocate for military readiness with photos alongside military officials, Farington emphasizes strong defense and national security.
Justice
Protect Second Amendment rights
Farington is a vocal Second Amendment supporter, appearing at gun shows and pledging to 'never stop protecting our Second Amendment rights.'

Key Issue Positions

Government Efficiency and Anti-Fraud

Combat waste and save taxpayer money

Farington's core message centers on her federal service record fighting fraud and inefficiency, claiming $1+ billion in taxpayer savings.

Voting History: No voting record as non-incumbent; based on federal service experience.

Support for Small Business

Main Street champion

Farington appears frequently at small business events and conventions, pledging support for policies enabling business growth and opportunity.

Voting History: No voting record; advocated through her business experience.

National Security

Strong defense advocate

Farington emphasizes military readiness and national security, positioning herself as aligned with Trump's national security priorities.

Voting History: No voting record; based on federal service in defense and state department.

America First Agenda

Committed to Trump's America First agenda

Farington explicitly positions herself as committed to President Trump's America First foreign policy and domestic agenda.

Voting History: No voting record; campaign positioning.

Voting Record

Kim Farington has no voting record as she has never held elected office. Her background is in federal service as a financial and cybersecurity specialist rather than as an elected politician.

Social Media Activity

Farington's social media maintains a strong conservative, pro-Trump tone. Her campaign emphasizes her federal service credentials, business success, and alignment with Trump's agenda. Posts reflect confidence in her record and direct criticism of Democratic governor and Warner.

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Posts about Augusta County visit emphasizing waste and fraud in government, highlighting her record of saving taxpayers $1 billion

Campaign stops across Virginia with local Republican groups

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Visits to gun shows in Manassas gathering petition signatures while promising 'never to stop protecting Second Amendment rights'

Outreach to conservative base on gun rights

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Rockbridge County visit addressing voter concerns about Virginia's new governor, stating 'she's NO moderate' and making lives harder

Attacking Democratic Gov. Spanberger's administration

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Updates about recruiting volunteers and gathering ballot petition signatures across Northern Virginia and beyond

Campaign infrastructure building and volunteer outreach

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Recurring Themes
Government waste and fraud combatTaxpayer savingsSmall business supportSecond Amendment rightsMilitary readinessTrump's America First agendaAnti-establishment Republican messagingConservative values

What Opponents Say

Democratic opponents

Farington lacks political experience and electability against incumbent

As a non-incumbent Republican challenging a well-established Democrat in a blue-leaning state, Farington faces questions about viability.

Endorsements

U.S. Term Limits (organizational pledge)organizationFarington signed the U.S. Term Limits pledge supporting congressional term limit amendment

Sources

  1. Kim for Virginia - Official Campaign Website
  2. Ballotpedia - Kim Farington
  3. VPM News - Who is running for US Senate in 2026
  4. Virginia Mercury - Warner files for reelection