Elaine Luria Wins Primary, Setting Rematch With Rep. Jen Kiggans
Elaine Luria won the Democratic primary in Virginia's 2nd Congressional District on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, setting up a November rematch with Republican Rep. Jen Kiggans.[1]
The projection of Luria as the Democratic nominee came from CBS News and guarantees the two will face each other again for the seat in November.[1]
In 2022, Kiggans defeated Luria to win the district and is now the incumbent seeking re-election. The district, which covers Virginia Beach and the Eastern Shore, has changed party control four times since 2008.
UVA's Center for Politics rates Virginia's 2nd District a toss-up, making the November rematch likely to be a competitive race.
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- On Tuesday, August 4, 2026, CBS projected Elaine Luria the winner of the Democratic primary in Virginia's 2nd Congressional District.
- Luria will face incumbent Republican Rep. Jen Kiggans in November, a rematch of their 2022 race.
- Virginia's 2nd District, including Virginia Beach and the Eastern Shore, has changed party control four times since 2008 and is rated a toss-up by UVA’s Center for Politics.
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August 04, 2026