Jennifer Kiggans

Jennifer Kiggans

Republican Party

Candidate, U.S. House Virginia District 2

U.S. House Virginia District 2

Tenure

2023 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

2

Predecessor

Elaine Luria

Prior offices

Virginia State Senate District 7

Successor: Aaron Rouse

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Compensation

Base salary

$174,000

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 5, 2024

Next election

November 3, 2026

Education

Bachelor's

Old Dominion University, 2011

Graduate

Vanderbilt University, 2012

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Navy

Years of service

1993 - 2003

Service / branch

U.S. Navy

Years of service

1994 - 2003

Personal

Birthplace

Tampa, Fla.

Religion

Catholic

Profession

Nurse

Contact

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Jennifer Kiggans (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Virginia's 2nd Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2023. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Kiggans (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 2nd Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.^[source]

Biography

Jennifer Kiggans was born in Tampa, Florida in 1971. Kiggans served in the U.S. Navy from 1993 to 2003. She earned a bachelor's degree in international relations from Boston University in 1993, a bachelor's degree in nursing from Old Dominion University in 2011, and a master's degree in nursing from Vanderbilt University in 2012.

Kiggans' career experience includes working as an adult-geriatric nurse practitioner, a naval aviator helicopter pilot, and a Japan exchange English teacher from 1993 to 1994. She has been associated with American Geriatrics Society, Virginia Geriatrics Society, Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioners, American Association of Nurse Practitioners, American Nurses Association, The American Legion Post 110, and Republican Professionals Network. Kiggans served in the Virginia Senate from 2020 to 2023.

Committee assignments

2023-2024

Kiggans was assigned to the following committees:^[Source]

• Committee on Natural Resources
• Federal Lands
• Water, Oceans, and Wildlife, Vice Chairman
• House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
• House Committee on Armed Services
• Cyber, Innovative Technologies, and Information Systems
• Readiness
• Seapower and Projection Forces

Elections

2026

See also: Virginia's 2nd Congressional District election, 2026

Note: At this time, Ballotpedia is combining all declared candidates for this election into one list under a general election heading. As primary election dates are published, this information will be updated to separate general election candidates from primary candidates as appropriate.

General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for U.S. House Virginia District 2

The following candidates are running in the general election for U.S. House Virginia District 2 on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Jennifer Kiggans (R)
	Submit photo	Patrick Mosolf (D)
	Submit photo	James Osyf (D)
		Nicolaus Sleister (D)
	Submit photo	John Stringfellow (D)
	Submit photo	Michael Williamson (D)

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Endorsements

Kiggans received the following endorsements. To send us additional endorsements, click here.

• President Donald Trump (R)

2024

See also: Virginia's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024

Virginia's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024 (June 18 Democratic primary)

Virginia's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024 (June 18 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Virginia District 2

Incumbent Jennifer Kiggans defeated Missy Cotter Smasal and Robert Reid in the general election for U.S. House Virginia District 2 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jennifer Kiggans (R)	50.7	207,368
		Missy Cotter Smasal (D)	46.9	191,666
	Submit photo	Robert Reid (Independent)	2.3	9,197
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	471

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 408,702
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Virginia District 2

Missy Cotter Smasal defeated Jake Denton in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Virginia District 2 on June 18, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Missy Cotter Smasal	70.1	20,480
		Jake Denton	29.9	8,732

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 29,212
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Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jennifer Kiggans advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Virginia District 2.

Endorsements

Kiggans received the following endorsements.

• Former President Donald Trump (R)

Pledges

Kiggans signed the following pledges.

• U.S. Term Limits

2022

See also: Virginia's 2nd Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Virginia District 2

Jennifer Kiggans defeated incumbent Elaine Luria in the general election for U.S. House Virginia District 2 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jennifer Kiggans (R)	51.6	153,328
		Elaine Luria (D)	48.2	143,219
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	442

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 296,989
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Garry Hubbard (G)

Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Elaine Luria advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Virginia District 2.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Neil Smith (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Virginia District 2

Jennifer Kiggans defeated Jarome Bell, Tommy Altman, and Andy Baan in the Republican primary for U.S. House Virginia District 2 on June 21, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jennifer Kiggans	55.7	23,300
		Jarome Bell	27.1	11,330
		Tommy Altman	14.3	5,972
		Andy Baan	3.0	1,237

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 41,839
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2019

See also: Virginia State Senate elections, 2019

General election

General election for Virginia State Senate District 7

Jennifer Kiggans defeated Cheryl Turpin in the general election for Virginia State Senate District 7 on November 5, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jennifer Kiggans (R)	50.4	29,609
		Cheryl Turpin (D)	49.5	29,098
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	91

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 58,798
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Virginia State Senate District 7

Cheryl Turpin defeated Susan Bates Hippen and Kim Howard in the Democratic primary for Virginia State Senate District 7 on June 11, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Cheryl Turpin	58.7	3,268
	Submit photo	Susan Bates Hippen	27.5	1,531
		Kim Howard	13.7	761
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	6

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,566
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Virginia State Senate District 7

Jennifer Kiggans defeated Carolyn Weems in the Republican primary for Virginia State Senate District 7 on June 11, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jennifer Kiggans	51.6	4,045
		Carolyn Weems	48.4	3,789
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	2

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 7,836
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Campaign themes

2026

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2024

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2022

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a State Senator, geriatric nurse practitioner, U.S. Navy veteran, mother, Navy wife, and Republican candidate for Congress in Virginia’s 2nd District.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Restore strength in our economy.
• Restore strength in our borders.
• Restore America's strength on the world stage.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am a strong advocate for pro-growth policies that empower small businesses to do what they do best - create jobs, expand, and bolster our economy, combating the rising cost of living and increase energy costs hurting our families, fighting for election integrity, standing with law enforcement and our first responders to keep Hampton Roads safe, championing conservative values, and standing with parents and students against “wokeism” entering our schools.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to my parent’s leadership styles… My Mother (who was a nurse) set a wonderful example for me to achieve academically. She valued education, studying hard, and being a vocal advocate for issues I felt strongly about. My Father (who is an Army Vietnam veteran) has a leadership style I try to emulate. He is a bold, quiet leader who observes, thinks, then makes a decision to lead. I think I am a good combination of their two personalities, priorities, and leadership traits and it has never steered me wrong!

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

The most important characteristic for an elected official is to be a good listener. Everyone wants to feel heard in life. When people are struggling or hurting, it is especially important for someone to listen and respond to their needs. As an elected official, my job is to listen, try to understand, and try to provide help for their concerns.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

The core responsibility for someone elected to this office is to be a representative of the people and of the district. This means understanding your constituents and their priorities and knowing when to deviate from the majority or caucus to vote according to your district and the will of the people you represent.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like to make the world a better place for our older adult patient population. The frail elderly are an underrepresented and sometimes voiceless group who needs more advocates in government. There is much need for nursing home reform and support for our caregivers in the present healthcare system. It is an honor to fight for our Greatest Generation in politics.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job was shelving books at our local library after school. It was a great job because it opened my eyes to all the subjects written in books and allowed time for me to read and soak in all kinds of learning from published authors. Plus I always knew what the most read books were in town!

What is your favorite book? Why?

My favorite books are ones written by military prisoners of war from the Vietnam era. Their survival stories of the most challenging of times and how they sacrificed for our country are truly inspiring and incredible. I am in awe of their patriotism and their dedication and service to America.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Our standing on the world stage. I fear that our allies do not trust us and our enemies do not fear us. As a Navy Veteran, I am running for Congress to restore America’s strength in our foreign policy.

If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Armed Services, Defense Appropriations, Energy and Commerce (Subcommittee on Health).

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

I am a firm believer that when people come together, we can produce better outcomes.

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2019

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What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

1. Healthcare reform: Improved insurance coverage for alternative pain treatments such as chiropractors, physical therapy, and homeopathic treatments.

2. Veteran benefits: State tax exemption for military retirement pay.

3. Local business stimulation: Growing the entrepreneurial ecosystem to attract and keep new business including tech industries.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

As a healthcare provider, I am most passionate about healthcare reform and mental health advocacy.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Honesty, enthusiasm, creativity, drive

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Listen to the constituents they represent and value their priorities.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Working at the local library shelving books (age 15)

What is your favorite holiday? Why?

Fourth of July. I love everything patriotic

What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?

My running shoes. Running is my happy place!

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

No.

What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?

Bipartisan agreement on legislation.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?

They should be able to listen to each other and to compromise fairly.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Absolutely. We all want what's best for Virginia so let's work together to make that happen.

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“	What is your political philosophy? Virginians Deserve Better. Is there anything you would like to add? Jen Kiggans, former Navy pilot, nurse practitioner and conservative Republican has entered the race for the Republican nomination in Virginia’s 7th Senate district. The seat is currently held by retiring Senator Frank Wagner and includes parts of Norfolk and Virginia Beach. Jen’s support has been overwhelming in the effort to begin her campaign. In less than 48 hours her campaign collected over 750 petition signatures from across the 7th Senatorial District, three times the 250 signatures required to be placed on the June 11th primary ballot. “This groundswell of support shows Jen’s ability to not only win in November, but to also drive Republican turnout in a number of House of Delegate Districts”, said Delegate Glenn Davis. After earning a degree from Boston University in International Relations, Jen stepped up to serve her country in the United States Navy. Jen served for ten years as a helicopter pilot flying H-46 and H-3 helicopters, completing two deployments to the Persian Gulf. Jen is currently a board-certified Adult-Geriatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and graduate of Old Dominion University's Nursing School and Vanderbilt University's Nurse Practitioner program. When she is not at EVMS, she also serves as a primary care provider for a small private practice. Jen has a passionate advocate for accessibility and affordability of mental health care and mental health screening. Jen is a member of the Republican Professionals Network of Hampton Roads, American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Virginia Geriatrics Society, and the American Legion. She is a recipient of the Boston University Scarlet Key Award for exceptional leadership and is a graduate of the University of Virginia's Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership. As an everyday citizen who is frustrated with Virginia’s crisis in Richmond, Jen is running for the State Senate because she knows Virginia can do better than the current status quo. If elected, Jen will be a strong voice for Virginia’s veterans and the hardworking taxpayers of the 7th district. She will be a leader on the issues of job creation, keeping healthcare costs down, and upholding the sanctity of human life. Jen believes politics is about public service, not serving one’s self and would be honored to have your support in the June 11th Republican Primary.	”
—Jennifer Kiggans

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Jennifer Kiggans campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2026*	U.S. House Virginia District 2	Candidacy Declared general	$2,092,111	$689,340
2024*	U.S. House Virginia District 2	Won general	$6,481,318	$6,461,351
2022	U.S. House Virginia District 2	Won general	$3,485,710	$3,460,199
2019	Virginia State Senate District 7	Won general	$1,494,557	N/A**
Grand total			$13,553,695	$10,610,890
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Notable endorsements

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Notable candidate endorsements by Jennifer Kiggans

Endorsee	Election	Stage	Outcome
Winsome Earle-Sears  source  (R)	Governor of Virginia (2025)	General	Advanced in Primary
Donald Trump  source  (Conservative Party, R)	President of the United States (2024)	Primary	Won General
Derrick Anderson  source  (R)	U.S. House Virginia District 7 (2024)	General	Lost General
Tara Durant  source  (R)	Virginia State Senate District 27 (2023)	General	Won General

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119th Congress (2025-2027)

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118th Congress (2023-2025)

Rankings and scores for the 118th Congress

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Key votes

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Key votes: 118th Congress, 2023-2025

The 118th United States Congress began on January 3, 2023, and ended on January 3, 2025. At the start of the session, Republicans held the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives (222-212), and Democrats held the majority in the U.S. Senate (51-49). Joe Biden (D) was the president and Kamala Harris (D) was the vice president. We identified the key votes below using Congress' top-viewed bills list and through marquee coverage of certain votes on Ballotpedia.

Key votes: 118th Congress, 2023-2025
Vote	Bill and description	Status
Yea	National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024   The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (H.R. 2670) was a bill passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on December 22, 2023, authorizing Department of Defense activities and programs for fiscal year 2024. The bill required a two-thirds majority vote in the House to pass the bill as amended by a Senate and House conference report.	Passed (310-118)
Yea	To terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes.   H.R. 185 (To terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes.) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that sought to nullify a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) order restricting the entry of foreign citizens to the United States unless the individual was vaccinated against the coronavirus or attested they would take public health measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (227-201)
Yea	Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023   The Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023 (H.R. 2811) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that sought to raise the federal debt limit before a June 5, 2023, deadline. The bill also sought to repeal certain green energy tax credits, increase domestic natural gas and oil production, expand work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program, and nullify President Joe Biden's (D) proposed student loan debt cancellation program. This bill was not taken up in the Senate, and the debt limit was instead raised through the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023. This bill required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (217-215)
Yea	Denouncing the horrors of socialism.   H.Con.Res. 9 (Denouncing the horrors of socialism.) was a resolution approved by the House of Representatives denouncing socialism and opposing the implementation of socialist policies in the United States. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (328-86)
Yea	Lower Energy Costs Act   The Lower Energy Costs Act (H.R. 1) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that sought to increase domestic energy production and exports by increasing the production of oil, natural gas, and coal, reducing permitting restrictions for pipelines, refineries, and other energy projects, and increase the production of minerals used in electronics, among other energy production-related policies. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (225-204)
Yea	Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights".   H.J.Res. 30 (Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights".) was a joint resolution of disapproval under the terms of the Congressional Review Act (CRA) passed by the 118th Congress and vetoed by President Joe Biden (D) on March 20, 2023. This was Biden's first veto of his presidency. The resolution sought to nullify a Department of Labor rule that amended the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to allow retirement plans to consider certain environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) factors in investment-related decisions. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (219-200)
Yea	Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020.   H.J.Res. 7 (Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020.) was a joint resolution of disapproval under the terms of the Congressional Review Act (CRA) passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on April 10, 2023. The resolution ended the national coronavirus state of emergency, which began on March 13, 2020. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (229-197)
Yea	Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023   The Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (H.R. 3746) was a bill passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on June 3, 2023. The bill raised the federal debt limit until January 2025. The bill also capped non-defense spending in fiscal year 2024, rescinded unspent coronavirus relief funding, rescinded some Internal Revenue Service (IRS) funding, enhanced work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program (TANF), simplified environmental reviews for energy projects, and ended the student loan debt repayment pause in August 2023. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (314-117)
Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.)	Speaker of the House election (January 2023) - 15th vote   In January 2023, the House of Representatives held its regular election for Speaker of the House at the start of the 118th Congress. Voting began on January 3, and ended on January 7. Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) was elected speaker of the House in a 216-212 vote during the 15th round of voting. In order to elect a Speaker of the House, a majority of votes cast for a person by name was required. Click here to read more.	Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) (216-212)
Nay	Declaring the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives to be vacant.   H.Res. 757 (Declaring the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives to be vacant.) was a resolution passed by the House of Representatives that removed Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) from his position as Speaker of the House. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (216-210)
Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.)	Speaker of the House election (October 2023) - 4th vote   In October 2023, following Rep. Kevin McCarthy's (R-Calif.) removal as Speaker of the House, the House of Representatives held another election for the position. Voting began on October 17 and ended on October 25. Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) was elected Speaker of the House in a 220-209 vote in the fourth round of voting. In order to elect a Speaker of the House, a majority of votes cast for a person by name was required. Click here to read more.	Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) (220-209)
Yea	Directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America, and for other purposes.   H.Res. 918 (Directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America, and for other purposes.) was a resolution passed by the House of Representatives that formally authorized an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden (D). The inquiry focused on allegations that Biden used his influence as vice president from 2009 to 2017 to improperly profit from his son Hunter Biden's business dealings. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (221-212)
Yea	Providing for the expulsion of Representative George Santos from the United States House of Representatives.   H.Res. 878 (Providing for the expulsion of Representative George Santos from the United States House of Representatives.) was a resolution passed by the House of Representatives that removed Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) from office following a House Ethics Committee investigation that determined there was substantial evidence that Santos violated the law during his 2020 and 2022 campaigns. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (311-114)
Yea	The Social Security Fairness Act of 2023   The Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 (H.R. 82) was a bill passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on January 5, 2025, that reduced Social Security benefits for individuals who received other pensions from state or local governments. It also eliminated an offset that would reduce benefits for spouses and widows of individuals with government pensions. It also eliminated a provision that reduced benefits for an individual who received a pension or disability benefit from an employer that did not withhold Social Security taxes. This bill required a 2/3rds majority vote to pass.	Passed (327-75)
Yea	Secure the Border Act of 2023   The Secure the Border Act of 2023 (H.R. 2) was passed by the U.S. House on May 11, 2024. This bill would have introduced limits to asylum eligibility and required employers to use electronic verification of employee's legal eligibility to work. This bill required a simple majority vote.	Passed (219-213)
Yea	Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024   The Consolidated Appropriations Act 2024 (H.R. 4366) was a bill passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on March 9, 2024, authorizing appropriations for various government departments for the fiscal year 2024. The bill required a majority vote to pass.	Passed (219-211)
Yea	Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024   The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 (H.R. 7024) was a bill passed by the U.S. House on January 31, 2024, that would have modified the U.S. tax code, increasing how much money can be given back in credits and what is exempt. This bill required a 2/3rds majority vote to pass.	Passed (357-70)
Yea	Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025   The Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (H.R. 8070) was passed by the U.S. House on June 14, 2024. The bill would have modified defense spending in the fiscal year 2025. The bill required a two-thirds majority vote in the House to pass the bill as amended by a Senate and House conference report.	Passed (217-199)
Yea	Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023   The Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023 (H.R. 6090) was passed by the U.S. House on May 1, 2024. This bill made it so the Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights could have the authority to use the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of antisemitism when investigating cases of discrimination. This bill required a simple majority vote to pass.	Passed (320-91)
Yea	FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024   The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (H.R.3935) was a bill passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on May 16, 2024, that reauthorized Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) funding until fiscal year 2028. The bill also made other modifications to address various department-related issues. The bill required a two-thirds majority vote in the House to pass the bill as amended by a Senate and House conference report.	Passed (387-26)
Yea	Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act   The Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act (H.R. 9495) was passed by the U.S. House on November 21, 2024. The bill would have postponed U.S. tax deadlines for citizens who were wrongfully detained abroad. This bill required a simple majority to pass.	Passed (219-184)
Yea	Impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors.   H.Res.863, Impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors, passed the U.S. House on February 13, 2024. The resolution impeached U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas (D) for high crimes and misdemeanors. The motion to impeach required a majority in the House and a 2/3rds vote in the Senate.	Passed (214-213)
Yea	Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025   H.R.9747, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025, was passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on September 26, 2024, providing funding to federal agencies, including the Secret Service, and federal programs for the 2025 fiscal year. The bill required a two-thirds majority vote in the House to pass the bill as amended by a Senate and House conference report.	Passed (341-82)

State legislative tenure

Kiggans resigned from the Virginia State Senate after she won election the Virginia's 2nd Congressional District.

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2020-2021

Kiggans was assigned to the following committees:

• General Laws and Technology Committee
• Local Government Committee
• Rehabilitation and Social Services Committee

Sponsored legislation

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2022

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2021

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2020

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Preceded by Elaine Luria (D)	U.S. House Virginia District 2 2023-Present	Succeeded by -
Preceded by -	Virginia State Senate District 7 2020-2022	Succeeded by Aaron Rouse (D)

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Virginia's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Tim Kaine (D)

Mark Warner (D)

Representatives

District 1

Rob Wittman (R)

District 2

Jennifer Kiggans (R)

District 3

Bobby Scott (D)

District 4

Jennifer McClellan (D)

District 5

John McGuire (R)

District 6

Benjamin Lee Cline (R)

District 7

Eugene Vindman (D)

District 8

Donald Sternoff Beyer (D)

District 9

H. Morgan Griffith (R)

District 10

Suhas Subramanyam (D)

District 11

James Walkinshaw (D)

Democratic Party (8)

Republican Party (5)