Virginia's 2nd District to see rematch between Kiggans, Luria
Summary
Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District will have a rematch in the November election between Democratic candidate Elaine Luria and Republican incumbent Jen Kiggans. Luria won her party’s primary and previously held the seat before losing it to Kiggans in 2022.Key Facts
- Elaine Luria won the Democratic primary and will face GOP Rep. Jen Kiggans in the general election.
- Luria previously held the seat for two terms but lost it in 2022 after redistricting favored Republicans.
- The district includes Virginia’s Eastern Shore and Virginia Beach and has a significant military presence.
- This district has switched party control four times since 2008.
- The district voted for Joe Biden in 2020 but supported President Trump in 2024.
- Attempts to redraw district boundaries to favor Democrats were blocked by the state Supreme Court.
- Both Luria and Kiggans are Navy veterans, with Luria serving 20 years and Kiggans as a helicopter pilot for ten years.
- The race is considered a toss-up by the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics.
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