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Elaine Luria Launches Comeback Bid for Virginia’s 2nd District

Her bid revives a possible rematch with Rep. Jen Kiggans as Democratic momentum and a proposed map redraw could shift the Hampton Roads seat.

FILE - Rep. Elaine Luria, D-Va., speaks as the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol holds a hearing at the Capitol in Washington, July 21, 2022. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
FILE - From left to right, Rep. Stephanie Murphy, D-Fla., Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., Chairman Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., Vice Chair Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., and Rep. Elaine Luria, D-Va., are seated as the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol holds its first public hearing to reveal the findings of a year-long investigation, at the Capitol in Washington, June 9, 2022.(AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)
Then-Rep. Elaine Luria speaks on Capitol Hill on April 6, 2022.
Then-Rep. Elaine Luria, D-Va., speaks during a hearing in 2022 on the January 6 attack on the Capitol.

Overview

  • Luria, a 20-year Navy veteran and former two-term congresswoman, announced she is running to reclaim the coastal district, citing “chaos” in Washington and a focus on affordability, health care and veterans.
  • Her entry adds to a crowded Democratic primary that already includes Michael Williamson, James Osyf, Nila Devanath and Matt Strickler, with rivals signaling they will stay in the race.
  • If nominated, Luria could face a rematch with Republican Rep. Jen Kiggans, who defeated her in 2022 and won reelection by roughly 4 points in 2024 as the district narrowly backed President Donald Trump.
  • Virginia lawmakers have begun a process that could enable a mid‑decade redrawing of congressional lines, a move that analysts say could make the 2nd District more favorable to Democrats if it advances.
  • Luria’s high-profile service on the Jan. 6 committee boosted her national profile and drew threats, while Republicans and the NRCC are already attacking her record as Kiggans emphasizes bipartisan work on veterans and health care tax credits.