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Elections

Elections

Looking for information about 2026 elections? Continuing coverage is here:
2nd Congressional District candidates Elaine Luria (D) and Jen Kiggans (R) on a donor map background. Elaine Luria photo: Luria’s campaign office | Jen Kiggans’ photo by Cianna Morales. Illustration: Kunle Falayi/VCIJ
Outside donors bankroll Virginia’s campaigns for Congress
Hampton Roads’ competitive House races have drawn millions from outside the Commonwealth, according to a VCIJ at WHRO analysis
An example of what write-in sections look like on ballots. In Isle of Wight, a special board election will only give voters the option to write in candidates.
No one filed to run in a special Isle of Wight election. What happens now?
Without a candidate, races in Virginia default to write-in campaigns.
Republican U.S. Rep. Jen Kiggans (left) and Democratic challenger Elaine Luria are facing off again in Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District. (Photos courtesy of campaigns)
New poll: In Virginia’s 2nd District, Luria leads Kiggans by 3 points
U.S. Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia Beach speaks at a rally for presidential candidate Donald Trump on June 28, 2024 in Chesapeake.
Kiggans faces questions over financial industry money and consumer protection votes
From left to right: U.S. Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia Beach, Democrat Elaine Luria, and independents Bishop Staten and Matt Baker.
Luria and Kiggans rematch in Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District among most watched races in nation
As the current and former VA-02 representatives tout affordability efforts and defend their records, independents Bishop Staten and Matt Baker challenge both parties.