Luria to face Democratic challengers before a potential rematch with Kiggans in 2nd District

By: Charlotte Rene Woods

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: June 16, 2026

Words: 1,569

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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This summer, four Democratic candidates will face off in a primary for the chance to oust incumbent Republican representative Jen Kiggans in Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District.

The Virginia Beach-anchored district is politically purple and often oscillates between partisan control, though in past years it had a decidedly Republican lean.

Its nearly 600,000 residents backed Gov. Abigail Spanberger last year by 53% and analysts consider it flippable — making it a key contest …

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