About this race
By: DDHQ Automation
In the upcoming election for Virginia's 2nd District, Jennifer Kiggans, the Republican incumbent, is seeking re-election. Kiggans, 53, holds an undergraduate degree from Boston University and has a background as a nurse practitioner. She currently serves as a U.S. House Representative. Challenging her is Missy Cotter Smasal, the Democratic nominee, who is an Executive Director of a nonprofit organization and an adjunct professor with a bachelor's degree in political science.
The current composition of the United States House of Representatives stands at 220 Republicans, 212 Democrats, and 3 vacancies. In Virginia's 2nd District, the demographic breakdown includes 59% Non-Hispanic White, 26% Black, 8% Hispanic, and 6% Asian populations.
Historically, the district has shown a competitive political landscape. In the 2020 Presidential election, Joe Biden emerged victorious with a narrow margin of 2%. The 2022 House election saw Kiggans win by a margin of just over 3%. Given the competitive nature of this district, the upcoming race is anticipated to be closely watched, as it will influence the balance of power in the House, which is currently led by Republicans.
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