What candidates have planned for Virginia’s coast could decide a key congressional race

By: Avril Silva

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: August 12, 2026

Words: 1,478

Last Updated: 6 days, 18 hours ago

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With Virginia’s Aug. 4 primaries in the rearview mirror, the ballot is set in one of the nation’s most competitive congressional districts.

In the state’s second congressional district, Republican incumbent Jen Kiggans will fight to hold her seat against former U.S. Rep. Elaine Luria in a district …

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