Meet the candidates in Virginia's 2nd Congressional District
Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District in Hampton Roads is anchored by Virginia Beach and parts of Chesapeake and includes Isle of Wight and Accomack counties.
Two US Navy veterans are competing in a rematch to represent a highly competitive congressional district in Hampton Roads.
Republican US Rep. Jen Kiggans is running for reelection in Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District against Democrat and former US Rep. Elaine Luria.
Kiggans first got elected to represent the district in 2022 when she ousted Luria from the seat. Now, Luria hopes the political winds have shifted yet again to help her win it back. Luria held the seat from January 2019 to January 2023.
In the US House of Representatives, Kiggans serves on the Armed Services Committee, the Committee on Natural Resources, and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, where she’s the chair of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
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