Elaine Luria has reclaimed the Virginia 2nd Congressional District seat, defeating Republican Jen Kiggans by 5.3 percentage points with 88 percent of votes counted. Luria, a former Navy commander, campaigned on affordability and climate resilience, while Kiggans focused on inflation and economic growth. The district is heavily influenced by military issues and is vulnerable to climate change impacts such as sea-level rise and flooding.
Key facts
- Elaine Luria won the Virginia 2nd Congressional District by 5.3 percentage points.
- Luria previously held the seat from 2019 to 2023 before losing to Kiggans in 2022.
- The district includes Virginia Beach, Hampton Roads, and parts of Chesapeake.
- 57% of adults believe global warming affects sea level rise in the district.
- Luria has a 97% lifetime score on pro-environment issues from the League of Conservation Voters.
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