Virginia's Key 2nd District to Host Rematch Between Incumbent GOP Rep. Jennifer Kiggans and Democrat Elaine Luria

Updated on: August 4, 2026 / 8:32 PM EDT / CBS News

Virginia's Key 2nd District to Host Rematch Between Incumbent GOP Rep. Jennifer Kiggans and Democrat Elaine Luria

TL;DR

  • Elaine Luria won the Democratic primary for Virginia's 2nd Congressional District.
  • She will face incumbent GOP Rep. Jen Kiggans in a rematch of the 2022 election.
  • The district, which includes Virginia Beach and the Eastern Shore, has a history of competitive elections.
  • The race is rated a toss-up by the University of Virginia's Center for Politics.
  • Both Luria and Kiggans are Navy veterans.