Summary
The 2nd district is based in Hampton Roads, containing the cities of Chesapeake, Franklin, Suffolk, and Virginia Beach. Virginia’s Eastern Shore is also located within the district. The incumbent is Democrat Elaine Luria, who was re-elected with 51.6% of the vote in 2020.
Despite her home in Norfolk no longer being in the district, Luria is running for re-election in this seat.
Source: Wikipedia
OnAir Post: 2022 VA 02 – US House Race
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Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[13] | Tossup | December 28, 2021 |
| Inside Elections[14] | Tossup | February 8, 2022 |
| Sabato’s Crystal Ball[15] | Tossup | January 4, 2022 |
| Politico[16] | Tossup | April 5, 2022 |
| RCP[17] | Lean R (flip) | June 9, 2022 |
Elaine Luria
Current Position: US Representative for US House District 2 since 2019
Affiliation: Democrat
Candidate: 2022 US Representative
Other Positions:
Vice Chair, Committee on Armed Services
Chair, Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs – Committee on Veterans’ Affairs
Featured Quote:
“Today, too many Americans are working hard and getting less. That’s because politicians in Washington aren’t looking out for them. That’s why I am running for Congress.
The core values of Security, Equality, and Prosperity will serve as my compass in representing the 2nd District.”
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Jen Kiggans
Current Position: State Senator for District 7 since 2020
Affiliation: Republican
Candidate: 2022 US Representative for District 2
After earning a degree from Boston University in International Relations, Jen Kiggans stepped up to serve her country in the United States Navy. Jen served for ten years as a helicopter pilot flying H-46 and H-3 helicopters, completing two deployments to the Persian Gulf. Her husband is a retired F-18 pilot who retired after 20 years as a Naval aviator.
Jen is currently a board-certified Adult-Geriatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and graduate of Old Dominion University’s Nursing School and Vanderbilt University’s Nurse Practitioner program. When she is not at EVMS, she serves as a primary care provider for a small private practice. Jen is a passionate advocate for accessibility and affordability of mental health care and mental health screening.
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