Jen Kiggans

During a campaign event in Virginia Beach, Speaker Mike Johnson stated that Virginia’s 2nd District will determine the fate of the country during close congressional elections. Kiggans countered the attacks from opponent Elaine Luria, who criticized her voting record regarding Medicaid health insurance and the expiration of Affordable Care Act subsidies.

The outcome of a key congressional race in Virginia’s second district could be influenced by candidates' positions on offshore wind projects, coastal mining, and flooding concerns. The area is adjacent to major developments like the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project, leading some experts to suggest climate policy issues could determine the election winner. Poll data indicates that 51 percent of voters support building wind farms in the district, while energy concerns remain a top focus for voters.

A suspect is being sought after vandalizing Rep. Jen Kiggans's campaign signs on Virginia Beach Boulevard in Virginia Beach. The incident occurred on August 3 at around 3:24 a.m. and was captured on video surveillance in the 4000 block of the boulevard.

The Virginia primary, with light voter turnout, sets up competitive midterm elections with significant implications for congressional control. Virginia Democrats aim to flip two House seats, while Republicans target flipping a Democratic seat. Key races include the 2nd District rematch between Elaine Luria and Jen Kiggans, and the 1st District contest between Rob Wittman and Shannon Taylor.

Elaine Luria won the Democratic nomination for a congressional seat in Virginia, setting up a rematch against Jen Kiggans, a Republican who previously defeated her in 2022.

Virginia Rep. Jen Kiggans and former Rep. Elaine Luria will face off in the November election for the state’s 2nd Congressional District. Kiggans unseated Luria in 2022 and has supported Trump’s key policy objectives, including the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility America Act.

Virginians are voting in an August primary election that could influence the Congressional balance of power. Key races include challenges to Rep. Eugene Vindman in the 7th District and Rep. Don Beyer in the 8th District. The election follows a delayed redistricting process and is expected to have low turnout.

Virginia Democrats are selecting nominees for two U.S. House seats in August primaries, aiming to flip them in the midterms. The primary season faced disruptions due to a failed redistricting effort, which led to candidates adjusting campaigns after the state Supreme Court invalidated the redrawn maps. Governor Abigail Spanberger expressed optimism about Democratic chances to win multiple seats despite the challenges.

Virginia residents will vote in a primary to select nominees for U.S. Senate and House races, with competitive districts including the 2nd and 1st Congressional Districts. A court invalidated a new congressional map approved by voters, and key candidates include Jen Kiggans, Elaine Luria, Rob Wittman, and Shannon Taylor. The Senate race features unopposed Democrat Mark Warner against Republican challengers.

Virginia residents will vote in a primary to choose nominees for U.S. Senate and House, with key races in competitive districts that could influence November's House control. The current congressional map remains in use after a court invalidated a new map approved by voters. Notable candidates include Jen Kiggans in the 2nd District and Rob Wittman in the 1st District.

Virginia residents will vote in a primary to select nominees for U.S. Senate and House seats, with key races in competitive districts that could influence November elections. A court invalidated a new Democratic-friendly congressional map in April, leaving current district boundaries in place for this election. Notable candidates include Jen Kiggans and Elaine Luria in the 2nd District, Rob Wittman in the 1st District, and Mark Warner in the Senate race.

Pete Buttigieg asserts Virginia Democrats can still win congressional races under the existing map by focusing on affordability, healthcare, and corruption. Virginia Democrats had hoped for a new map favoring their party but lost the redistricting amendment, leaving the current map in place.

Elaine Luria, a former Congresswoman from Virginia, now supports a congressional stock trading ban despite previously dismissing it as 'bull----' in 2022. Her net worth increased from $1.13 million to over $22 million during her time in office, including investments in Alibaba and Tesla, with her husband purchasing Tesla stock before she voted for a bill benefiting the company.

Elaine Luria, a former Congresswoman, now supports a congressional stock trading ban after previously dismissing it as 'bull----'. Her financial disclosures show she held $250,000 in Alibaba stock and her husband purchased Tesla shares before related legislation, with her net worth rising from $1.13 million to $22 million during her time in office. She will face Jen Kiggans in a 2026 congressional race.

A Democratic candidate faced questions about her stock trading and net worth increase during a confrontation framed as a selfie request. She opposed legislation banning congressional stock trading, citing existing safeguards, and is seeking a political comeback in a competitive Virginia district.

Elaine Luria faced questioning about her stock trading and net worth increase during a confrontation framed as a selfie request. Luria opposed proposals to ban congressional stock trading in 2022, citing existing safeguards under the STOCK Act. The incident occurs amid her political campaign in Virginia's 2nd Congressional District.

Jen Kiggans, a Republican from Virginia Beach, supports U.S. military actions against Iran but acknowledges the conflict's impact on rising fuel prices. Democrats criticize her stance, linking it to economic strain on voters. Kiggans faces a competitive congressional race amid these challenges.

The U.S. Supreme Court rejected Virginia Democrats' emergency appeal over congressional redistricting, ending efforts to revive the state’s redistricting referendum and reshaping the 2026 races. This decision left in place the 2021 congressional districts, leading to Democratic campaign suspensions and forcing both parties to regroup. Political analysts note Democrats still see Virginia as competitive despite the collapsed redistricting plan.

Democratic lawmakers are calling for Republican Rep. Jen Kiggans to resign due to her alleged agreement with derogatory comments about House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Over a dozen House Democrats have called for her resignation, citing wrongdoing. The controversy surrounds a radio interview where Kiggans appeared to condone offensive language.

US Representative Jen Kiggans endorsed racist statements about top House Democrat Hakeem Jeffries, sparking condemnation. The comment referred to 'cotton picking', a phrase with racial undertones. This incident highlights ongoing issues of racism in US politics.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries' office criticized Rep. Jen Kiggans for agreeing with a conservative radio host's derogatory remarks. The host made 'cotton-picking' comments towards Jeffries. The incident highlights racial tensions in US politics.

GOP Rep. Jen Kiggans faces backlash for agreeing with a comment about Hakeem Jeffries. The comment was described as 'cotton-picking'. Rep. Jen Kiggans is a Republican from Virginia.

US Democrats are calling for Republican congresswoman Jen Kiggans to resign after she agreed with a radio host's comment that included a racist remark about Hakeem Jeffries. Kiggans claims she was only agreeing that Jeffries should stay out of Virginia politics and did not condone the host's language. The incident has sparked controversy and criticism from Democrats.

Rep. Jen Kiggans faces calls to resign from Democratic colleagues after a radio interview where she allegedly agreed with a host's racist remark about House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Kiggans denied agreeing with or condoning the language, but Democrats are calling for her resignation. The incident has sparked controversy and heated debate.

Virginia Democrats' redistricting effort has backfired after a court defeat, leading to a blame game within the party. The Virginia Supreme Court struck down the congressional maps due to legal deficiencies. Democrats are arguing over whether party leaders ignored legal warnings.

Virginia Democrats' redistricting effort has backfired after a court defeat, triggering a blame game within the party. The Virginia Supreme Court struck down the maps, citing legal deficiencies. The party is now arguing over whether leaders ignored legal warnings and pushed a risky strategy.

Republicans are divided over Virginia's new redistricting map, which creates a 10-1 Democratic advantage. The map passed with 51.5% voter approval, prompting GOP claims of partisan gerrymandering and legal challenges. Key figures like Richard Hudson and Virginians for Fair Maps argue the process was unfair, while others, such as Marjorie Taylor Greene, blame GOP messaging failures.

Republicans in Virginia are divided over a new redistricting map that creates a 10-1 Democratic advantage, with party leaders criticizing it as a partisan gerrymander. The map passed with 51.5% voter approval, prompting GOP calls for legal challenges and blame-shifting over messaging failures.

President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson urge Virginia voters to reject a Democratic redistricting ballot measure that could shift Virginia's congressional delegation to a 10-1 Democratic majority. The proposed map, criticized as a 'blatant partisan power grab,' threatens five Republican-held seats and could eliminate four out of five GOP congressional positions in the state.

President Donald Trump is urging Virginia voters to reject a Democratic redistricting ballot measure that could shift the state's congressional delegation to a 10-1 Democratic advantage. Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson argue the map is a partisan power grab that would eliminate Republican representation, while Democrats hold a voter registration edge in the state.