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Elaine Luria wins Democratic primary for Virginia's 2nd Congressional District to face Republican incumbent Jen Kiggans

Former Democratic congresswoman Elaine Luria won her party's primary on Tuesday, securing a nomination to face Republican incumbent Jen Kiggans in the general election for Virginia's 2nd Congressional District. The military-heavy district, which includes Virginia Beach, has flipped parties four times since 2008. Luria, a 20-year Navy veteran and former member of the Jan. 6 committee, argued that Kiggans has not meaningfully distinguished herself from President Trump. Kiggans, a former Navy helicopter pilot, defended her record as a proven leader who aims to be bipartisan and focus on lowering costs for families. While Luria's victory sets up a closely watched rematch, the Democratic primary results in Virginia also highlighted a trend of voters rewarding moderate, establishment-backed candidates. In the 1st Congressional District, Shannon Taylor won a crowded seven-way primary to face longtime Republican Rep. Rob Wittman. Taylor, a prosecutor, emphasized her record on public safety and her goal to fight corruption in Washington. The general election will see these candidates compete for seats in a major effort by Democrats to flip Republican-held seats and retake control of the House.

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