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Virginia · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 2

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Jen A. Kiggans Republican · Incumbent Republican incumbent Jen Kiggans represents Virginia's 2nd Congressional District; Navy veteran and nurse practitioner seeking re-election in 2026. Full profile → Elaine G. Luria Democratic Democrat Elaine Luria, former U.S. Navy commander and ex-congresswoman, is challenging incumbent Jen Kiggans in Virginia's 2nd District in 2026. Full profile → Geral D. "Bishop" Staten Independent Independent candidate Geral "Bishop" Staten challenges for Virginia's 2nd Congressional District seat in 2026 Full profile → J. Matt Baker Independent Independent candidate J. Matt Baker, retired Marine colonel and energy engineer, runs for Virginia's 2nd Congressional District in 2026. Full profile →

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IssueJen A. Kiggans
Republican
Elaine G. Luria
Democratic
Geral D. "Bishop" Staten
Independent
J. Matt Baker
Independent
Economy & jobsSupports cutting spending, pro-growth tax policy, and worker training Voted 87 yes · 2 no · 5 missedOpposes tariffs; supports repealing billionaire tax cuts for working families Calls current economy worst ever; pledges to raise revenue and grow economy Opposes tariffs-by-decree; supports wages, fiscal conservatism
HousingSupports housing assistance for military families and defense workers Voted 5 yes Supports comprehensive approach to affordable housing shortage Supports national rent freeze and moratorium on evictions Supports supply-side housing reform with targeted assistance
Health careSupports ACA premium tax credit extensions with reforms, not clean extensions Voted 30 yes · 3 missedSupports ACA subsidies, expanded Medicare drug negotiation, telehealth Supports extending ACA subsidies and healthcare price transparency Opposes Medicaid cuts; supports rural and coastal hospitals
ImmigrationSupports stopping illegal immigration and restoring border rule of law Voted 24 yes · 1 no Supports border security and a citizenship pathway for lawful immigrants Supports sanctuary cities and streamlining citizenship for certain immigrants Supports path to citizenship with enforcement and accountability
Abortion & reproductive rightsSupports abortion restrictions; says issue should be left to states Voted 4 yes Strongly supports abortion rights and federal legislation to protect them no sourced position Supports abortion rights; opposes federal ban or federal mandate
EducationSupports expanding K-12 world-language education and military recruiting access Voted 29 yes · 1 missedno sourced position no sourced position Defers to local input; lacks detailed education platform
Climate & energySupports all-of-the-above energy with phased clean-energy credits Voted 112 yes · 1 no · 2 missedSupports climate resilience, offshore wind, and fighting offshore drilling no sourced position Supports federal cost-sharing on flood infrastructure; backs data center efficiency standards and renewables
Crime & public safetyStrong supporter of law enforcement and border security Voted 74 yes · 1 no · 3 missedno sourced position Opposes automated license-plate reader cameras Supports license plate reader tech with strict data-access limits and warrants
Taxes & budgetSupports making tax cuts permanent and cutting wasteful spending Voted 59 yes · 1 no · 1 missedSupports repealing high-income tax cuts and ending tariffs Wants data centers to pay more; supports worker aid over subsidies Opposes regressive tax cuts; treats national debt as shared responsibility
Gunsno sourced position Voted 8 yes Supported background checks, magazine limits, and red flag laws in prior term no sourced position Supports both Second Amendment rights and common-sense gun regulation
Democracy & electionsSupports voter ID and proof-of-citizenship requirements for elections Voted 16 yes no sourced position Skeptical of mail-in ballots; says system is broken Affirms 2020 election result; condemns Jan. 6 attack; confident in election integrity
Foreign policy & defenseSupports strong military funding and countering China and Iran Voted 103 yes · 5 no · 3 missedOpposes war in Iran; supports strong defense and deterring adversaries no sourced position Opposes unauthorized wars; demands Congress reclaim war powers; supports defense readiness oversight

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