Luria and Kiggans rematch in Va.’s 2nd Congressional District among most-watched races in nation

By: Charlotte Rene Woods

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: September 28, 2026

Words: 1,683

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District has emerged as one of the most competitive in the country ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm election, with incumbent U.S. Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia Beach, working to hold her seat against Democrat and former representative Elaine Luria, whom Kiggans ousted in 2022.

Two independent candidates, Matt Baker and Bishop Staten, are also on the ballot to lead the district, which U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson …

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