Virginia 2nd District
Jen Kiggans (R) holds this seat and is running again. 4 candidates were on the ballot on November 3, 2026.
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Jen Kiggans
Republican · holds this seat today
ALiberty Score AOn the liberty side in 100 of 103 votes and bills.
Raised $7,589,812 since January 2025: 54% from people, 26% transfers and other income, 20% from PACs and other committees. The filing at FEC.gov

Elaine Luria
Democrat · Former representative, in Congress 2019 to 2023
FLiberty Score FOn the liberty side in 12 of 23 votes and bills, cast from 2021 to 2023.
Higher on Liberty Score: Jen Kiggans. Jen Kiggans: A, 98 out of 100 from recorded votes. Elaine Luria: F, 42 out of 100 from recorded votes.
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Also on the ballot
J. Matt Baker (Independent), Geral Staten (Independent).
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