Elaine G. Luria is the Democratic nominee for Virginia’s 2nd district in the November 3, 2026 election, against Rep. Jennifer A. Kiggans (R), Bishop Staten (I), and Matt Baker (I). Previously represented Virginia in Congress from 2019 to 2023.
A Navy veteran and engineer, Luria served as a naval officer operating nuclear reactors before retiring in 2017 and entering Congress.
Luria earned a Bachelor of Science from the United States Naval Academy in 1997 and a Master of Science from Old Dominion University in 2004. Luria served as a naval officer and engineer operating nuclear reactors, retiring in 2017. After winning election in 2018, Luria served in the U.S. House from 2019 to 2023 and was vice chair of the House Armed Services Committee. Luria won reelection in 2020 and lost the 2022 general election.Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
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MOST RATEDFormer Representative Elaine Luria confirmed her candidacy for Virginia's Second Congressional District, citing a record of service and veterans' advocacy.
Luria is seeking a return to Congress and is campaigning on healthcare affordability, costs and campaign finance reform.
Luria says she has changed her position and now supports legislation to ban members of Congress from trading stocks.
The author says Elaine Luria may return to Congress from Virginia’s 2nd District if she wins its nomination and the general election.
Luria won the Democratic primary and is set for a general-election rematch with Jennifer A. Kiggans.
Luria is Kiggans’s opponent in the toss-up race, with outside spending announced in support of her campaign.
DMFI announced a digital campaign supporting Luria in her race against Jennifer Kiggans.
Luria is criticized for endorsing a stock-trading ban in her campaign while having opposed the idea during her earlier House service.
Luria used an affordability roundtable to present health care priorities and criticize her opponent's support for federal-benefit restrictions.
MOST RATEDThe 2026 Democratic nominee is facing scrutiny over remaining in Norfolk after promising to relocate into Virginia’s 2nd District.
Luria’s campaign did not respond to the columnist’s inquiry, and the column says challengers may benefit from avoiding hostile questions.
Townhall criticizes Luria’s tax positions and alleges that she repeatedly paid local taxes late.
MOST RATEDFormer Representative Elaine Luria confirmed her candidacy for Virginia's Second Congressional District, citing a record of service and veterans' advocacy.
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