Virginia's 2nd Congressional District

Virginia's 2nd Congressional District is represented by Jennifer Kiggans (Republican), who has held the seat since 2023. Kiggans has an overall VoteSee report card grade of B, voted in 98% of roll-call votes on bills this Congress, and votes with the Republican majority 87% of the time. The district includes Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Suffolk. It takes in all or part of 8 counties, and 59% of residents live in Virginia Beach city. About 788,000 people live in the district, and the median household income is $93,757.

Current Representative

Jennifer Kiggans (Republican) has represented Virginia's 2nd Congressional District since 2023.

VoteSee report card grade: B
Attendance in the 119th Congress: 98% of roll-call votes on bills
Votes with the Republican majority: 87%

See Jennifer Kiggans's full voting record and issue positions →

2026 Election

U.S. House: Virginia 2nd District

Winner: Elaine Luria.

Incumbent Jen Kiggans is running for re-election. 4 candidates were on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot.

Jen Kiggans (Republican), incumbent: raised $7.6M, $1.3M cash on hand; VoteSee report card B; 98% attendance; votes with the Republican majority 87% of the time
Elaine Luria (Democratic): raised $8.0M, $479K cash on hand
J. Matt Baker (Independent): raised $8K, $6K cash on hand
Geral Staten (Independent)

Polls

Fewer than 2 polls ended in the last 30 days, so there is no average.

Pollster	Dates	Sample	Kiggans	Luria
Christopher Newport University	Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026	702 LV	43%	46%
Tulchin Research (D)	Jul 9, 2026 – Jul 13, 2026	700 LV	47%	47%

Polls compiled from Wikipedia; see each pollster for full results.

See the full 2026 race →

District Demographics

Population: 787,890
Median household income: $93,757
Median age: 39
Median home value: $377,200
Bachelor's degree or higher: 38.7%

Source: American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, 119th Congress boundaries.

How Kiggans Voted Recently

Yea on Retire through Ownership Act (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Ratepayer Protection Act (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision". (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Preventing Rip-offs and Obtaining Oversight of Funds Act (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed

Breaks with the Republican majority

No on National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (Jul 22, 2026) — Failed
No on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027 (Jul 15, 2026) — Failed
Yea on Ukraine Support Act (Jun 4, 2026) — Passed

Who Held This Seat Before

Members of Congress who previously represented Virginia's 2nd Congressional District. District lines are redrawn after each census, so earlier members may have represented a different area under this number.

Elaine Luria — Democrat (2019–2023)
Scott Taylor — Republican (2017–2019)
Scott Rigell — Republican (2011–2017)
Glenn Nye — Democrat (2009–2011)
Thelma Drake — Republican (2005–2009)
Ed Schrock — Republican (2001–2005)
Owen Pickett — Democrat (1987–2001)
George Whitehurst — Republican (1969–1987)
Porter Hardy — Democrat (1947–1969)
Ralph Daughton — Democrat (1943–1947)
Winder Harris — Democrat (1941–1945)
Colgate Darden — Democrat (1939–1943)

Where the District Is

Virginia's 2nd Congressional District covers 2,151 square miles of land. Boundaries are for the current (119th) Congress.

Counties

Virginia Beach city: 59% of residents
Chesapeake city (part): 16% of residents
Suffolk city: 12% of residents
Isle of Wight County: 5% of residents
Accomack County: 4% of residents
Northampton County: 2% of residents
Southampton County (part): 1% of residents
Franklin city: 1% of residents

Largest communities

Virginia Beach
Chesapeake (part)
Suffolk
Smithfield
Franklin
Carrollton
Chincoteague
Windsor