Kiggans, Luria Face Off in Virginia Rematch
Republican incumbent Jen Kiggans and Democratic challenger Elaine Luria are contesting Virginia's 2nd Congressional District in a rematch on Election Day.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Elections
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Voters in Virginia's 2nd Congressional District cast ballots on November 3, 2026, in a rematch between Republican incumbent Jen Kiggans and Democratic challenger Elaine Luria. Polls close at 7 p.m., when election officials will begin tallying ballots.
Why it matters
The race is a repeat matchup between the same two candidates, with voter participation expected to exceed turnout from the 2022 midterm elections. The outcome will determine who represents the district in Congress.
Voter participation is projected to surpass 2022 midterm turnout levels in the district. Official vote totals and the winner remain unknown until ballots are tallied after polls close at 7 p.m.
The players
Jen Kiggans
Jen Kiggans is the Republican incumbent seeking reelection to Virginia's 2nd Congressional District.
Elaine Luria
Elaine Luria is a former Navy officer who represented Virginia's 2nd Congressional District from 2019 to 2022 and is now the Democratic challenger.
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is the official campaign arm of House Democrats that supports Democratic candidates in House races.
The details
Kiggans cast her ballot at Lynnhaven United Methodist Church in Virginia Beach, while Luria began Election Day greeting voters at Ebenezer Baptist Church in the same city. Luria, a 50-year-old Navy veteran, previously represented the district from 2019 to 2022 and received backing from the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.
Timeline
2019 to 2022: Luria represents Virginia's 2nd Congressional District.
November 3, 2026: Voters cast ballots in the district's rematch election.
7 p.m. on November 3, 2026: Polls close and ballot tallying begins.
Political Context
Voter participation in the 2026 race is projected to exceed the turnout recorded in the 2022 midterm elections, the baseline the source uses for comparison. The rematch between Kiggans and Luria repeats the 2022 contest in the same district.
Voters in Virginia's 2nd District are casting ballots at local polling precincts on November 3, 2026, with polls closing at 7 p.m. The winner will determine who represents the district's residents in Congress.
The takeaway
The rematch offers voters a direct comparison between the incumbent's record and the challenger's prior term in the same seat. Results after the 7 p.m. poll close will show whether the district's party alignment shifted from the last contest.
Further reading
For more background on the state's voting process, explore Virginia Elections.
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