Virginia's 2nd Congressional District election, 2022

Elections in Virginia, 2022

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Virginia's 2nd Congressional District
Democratic primary Republican primary General election
Election details
Filing deadline: April 7, 2022
Primary: June 21, 2022 General: November 8, 2022
How to vote
Poll times: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voting in Virginia
Race ratings
Cook Partisan Voter Index (2022): R+2 Cook Political Report: Toss-up Inside Elections: Tilt Republican Sabato's Crystal Ball: Lean Republican
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State Sen. Jennifer Kiggans (R) defeated incumbent U.S. Rep. Elaine Luria (D) in the November 8, 2022, general election for Virginia's 2nd Congressional District.

13News Now's Preston Steger wrote, "While Luria won her 2018 election by two points and her 2020 election by nearly six points, her district became less favorable to Democrats after the lines were redrawn following the 2020 Census. The district encompasses Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Franklin, Isle of Wight County and the Eastern Shore."

Luria was first elected to Congress in 2018. Previously, she served in the U.S. Navy from 1997 to 2017, reaching the rank of commander, and worked as a small business owner. Luria said her role on the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol was part of why she was running for re-election. She said, "It’s a very big responsibility and a very big responsibility for our democracy, for my constituents here in the district, and it does motivate me to understand that my service is incredibly important and we can’t allow those who would not uphold the rule of law to take over Congress in the future. That really is the foundation of why I’m motivated to continue this service." Luria campaigned on supporting veterans, strengthening the Affordable Care Act, increasing the federal minimum wage, and opposing oil drilling off Virginia's coast.

Kiggans was first elected to the Virginia State Senate in 2019. At the time of the election, Kiggans had worked as a geriatric nurse practitioner since 2012. Before that, she served in the U.S. Navy from 1993 to 2003. Kiggans campaigned on cutting inflation and growing the economy, prioritizing border security, improving education, and pushing back "against Democrats’ efforts to defund or abolish our police departments." Kiggans said, "The wasteful spending and tax increases must stop. The government mandates and expansion into our lives and business must stop. To stop these things and get our country back on track, we must have a change of leadership in Congress, and in the Second District, that starts with flipping this seat and firing Nancy Pelosi." Kiggans completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. Click here to read her responses.

Kiggans said Luria campaigned as a moderate but had voted with Democratic leadership. Kiggans said, "The first vote she cast is for Nancy Pelosi as speaker of the house, and then she continues to vote with Pelosi 99% of the time." Luria criticized Kiggans for being one of four Republicans in the state Senate to vote for a failed budget amendment that would have allocated $70 million to an audit of Virginia's 2020 general elections. Luria said, "People really do understand what a threat this is to our democracy. My opponent is somebody who won’t say Joe Biden won the election—she’s like, 'Well, he lives in the White House, but I wish he didn’t.'"

Election forecasters considered the district a Toss-up. At the time of the election, the district had changed party hands four times since 2000. A Democrat had won the district in three of the last 11 elections, while a Republican had won the district in eight of the last 11 elections.

The outcome of this race affected the partisan balance of the U.S. House of Representatives in the 118th Congress. All 435 House districts were up for election.

Republicans won a 222-213 majority in the U.S. House in 2022.

Daily Kos calculated what the results of the 2020 presidential election in this district would have been following redistricting. Joe Biden (D) would have received 50.1% of the vote in this district and Donald Trump (R) would have received 48.2%.

For more information about the primaries in this election, click on the links below:

• Virginia's 2nd Congressional District election, 2022 (June 21 Democratic primary)
• Virginia's 2nd Congressional District election, 2022 (June 21 Republican primary)

Candidates and election results

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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Voting information

See also: Voting in Virginia

Election information in Virginia: Nov. 8, 2022, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

• In-person: Oct. 17, 2022
• By mail: Received by Oct. 17, 2022
• Online: Oct. 17, 2022

Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

N/A

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

• In-person: Oct. 28, 2022
• By mail: Received by Oct. 28, 2022
• Online: Oct. 28, 2022

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

• In-person: Nov. 8, 2022
• By mail: Postmarked by Nov. 8, 2022

Was early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What were the early voting start and end dates?

Sep. 24, 2022 to Nov. 5, 2022

Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, was a photo or non-photo ID required?

N/A

When were polls open on Election Day?

N/A

Candidate comparison

Candidate profiles

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Elaine Luria

Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: Yes

Political Office: 

• U.S. House Virginia District 2 (Assumed office: 2019)
  

Biography:  Luria graduated in 1997 from the U.S. Naval Academy with degrees in physics and history and graduated from Old Dominion University with a master's degree in engineering management. Her professional experience includes serving in the U.S. Navy from 1997 to 2017 and founding Mermaid Factory, a gift shop and art studio in Virginia.

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Key Messages

The following key messages were curated by Ballotpedia staff. For more on how we identify key messages, click here.

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Luria listed veterans as a priority, saying, "There is no greater priority than fighting for those who fought for us. As a 20-year Navy veteran, I know firsthand the unique challenges and opportunities that our veterans face as they transition out of service."

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Luria said, "I will continue to work to improve health care access and affordability and strengthen the ACA to ensure all Americans have access to affordable health coverage."

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Luria said, "As your Congresswoman, I’ve fought to help businesses, both big and small, across Coastal Virginia create the well-paying jobs with good benefits to ensure our economy thrives and opportunities are available to everyone who works hard."

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Sources: Elaine Luria 2022 campaign website, "Priorities," accessed October 20, 2022; Elaine Luria 2022 campaign website, "Meet Elaine," accessed October 20, 2022; U.S. Congresswoman Elaine Luria, "About Congresswoman Luria," accessed October 20, 2022

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Virginia District 2 in 2022.

Jennifer Kiggans

Party: Republican Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: 

• Virginia State Senate District 7 (Assumed office: 2020)

Submitted Biography:  "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. "

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Key Messages

To read this candidate's full survey responses, click here.

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Restore strength in our economy.

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Restore strength in our borders.

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Restore America's strength on the world stage.

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Virginia District 2 in 2022.

Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses

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Survey responses from candidates in this race

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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?

Jennifer Kiggans (R)

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?

Jennifer Kiggans (R)

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?

Jennifer Kiggans (R)

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?

Jennifer Kiggans (R)

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?

Jennifer Kiggans (R)

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?

Jennifer Kiggans (R)

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?

Jennifer Kiggans (R)

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?

Jennifer Kiggans (R)

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?

Jennifer Kiggans (R)

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?

Jennifer Kiggans (R)

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

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

Jennifer Kiggans (R)

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

Campaign advertisements

Elaine Luria

October 19, 2022

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October 12, 2022

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Election competitiveness

Polls

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Race ratings

See also: Race rating definitions and methods

Ballotpedia provides race ratings from four outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:

• Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
• Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
• Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.
• Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.

Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.

Race ratings: Virginia's 2nd Congressional District election, 2022
Race tracker	Race ratings
	November 8, 2022	November 1, 2022	October 25, 2022	October 18, 2022
The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter	Toss-up	Toss-up	Toss-up	Toss-up
Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales	Tilt Republican	Toss-up	Toss-up	Toss-up
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball	Lean Republican	Toss-up	Toss-up	Toss-up
Note: Ballotpedia reviews external race ratings every week throughout the election season and posts weekly updates even if the media outlets have not revised their ratings during that week.

Endorsements

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Election spending

Campaign finance

This section contains campaign finance figures from the Federal Election Commission covering all candidate fundraising and spending in this election. It does not include information on fundraising before the current campaign cycle or on spending by satellite groups. The numbers in this section are updated as candidates file new campaign finance reports. Candidates for Congress are required to file financial reports on a quarterly basis, as well as two weeks before any primary, runoff, or general election in which they will be on the ballot and upon the termination of any campaign committees. Click here to view the reporting schedule for candidates for U.S. Congress in 2022.

U.S. Congress campaign reporting schedule, 2022
Report	Close of books	Filing deadline
Year-end 2021	12/31/2021	1/31/2022
April quarterly	3/31/2022	4/15/2022
July quarterly	6/30/2022	7/15/2022
October quarterly	9/30/2022	10/15/2022
Pre-general	10/19/2022	10/27/2022
Post-general	11/28/2022	12/08/2022
Year-end 2022	12/31/2022	1/31/2023

Name	Party	Receipts*	Disbursements**	Cash on hand	Date
Elaine Luria	Democratic Party	$10,795,195	$10,655,436	$281,934	As of December 31, 2022
Tommy Altman	Republican Party	$266,092	$266,092	$0	As of August 23, 2022
Andy Baan	Republican Party	$30,854	$49,422	$0	As of November 22, 2022
Jarome Bell	Republican Party	$552,483	$552,939	$0	As of December 31, 2022
Jennifer Kiggans	Republican Party	$3,485,710	$3,460,199	$25,511	As of December 31, 2022
Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2022. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). * According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." ** According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election.

District analysis

Click the tabs below to view information about voter composition, past elections, and demographics in both the district and the state.

• District map - A map of the district before and after redistricting.
• Effect of redistricting - How districts in the state changed as a result of redistricting following the 2020 census.
• Competitiveness - Information about the competitiveness of 2022 U.S. House elections in the state.
• Presidential elections - Information about presidential elections in the district and the state.
• Demographics - Information about the state's demographics and how they compare to the country as a whole.
• State party control - The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state government.

District map

Below was the map in use at the time of the election, enacted as part of the 2020 redistricting cycle, compared to the map in place before the election.

Virginia District 2
until January 2, 2023

Click a district to compare boundaries.

Virginia District 2
starting January 3, 2023

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Effect of redistricting

See also: Redistricting in Virginia after the 2020 census

The table below details the results of the 2020 presidential election in each district at the time of the 2022 election and its political predecessor district. This data was compiled by Daily Kos Elections.

2020 presidential results by Congressional district, Virginia
District	2022 district		Political predecessor district
	Joe Biden	Donald Trump	Joe Biden	Donald Trump
Virginia's 1st	46.2%	52.3%	47.0%	51.4%
Virginia's 2nd	50.1%	48.2%	51.4%	46.7%
Virginia's 3rd	68.3%	30.0%	67.2%	31.2%
Virginia's 4th	67.2%	31.5%	61.8%	36.8%
Virginia's 5th	45.2%	53.4%	45.1%	53.6%
Virginia's 6th	38.4%	60.0%	38.6%	59.8%
Virginia's 7th	52.6%	45.8%	49.8%	48.7%
Virginia's 8th	77.4%	21.3%	77.6%	21.1%
Virginia's 9th	28.5%	70.3%	28.4%	70.4%
Virginia's 10th	58.3%	40.2%	58.9%	39.6%
Virginia's 11th	70.0%	28.7%	70.3%	28.3%

Competitiveness

See also: Primary election competitiveness in state and federal government, 2022

This section contains data on U.S. House primary election competitiveness in Virginia.

Virginia U.S. House competitiveness, 2014-2022
Office	Districts/ offices	Seats	Open seats	Candidates	Possible primaries	Contested Democratic primaries	Contested Republican primaries	% of contested primaries	Incumbents in contested primaries	% of incumbents in contested primaries
2022	11	11	0	33	16	1	4	31.3%	2	18.2%
2020	11	11	0	31	15	4	2	42.9%	2	18.2%
2018	11	11	2	37	17	6	3	52.9%	2	20.0%
2016	11	11	2	29	20	1	4	25.0%	2	22.2%
2014	11	11	2	32	20	1	3	20.0%	2	22.2%

Post-filing deadline analysis

The following analysis covers all U.S. House districts up for election in Virginia in 2022. Information below was calculated on June 7, 2022, and may differ from information shown in the table above due to candidate replacements and withdrawals after that time.

Thirty-three candidates filed to run for Virginia's 11 U.S. House districts, including 12 Democrats and 21 Republicans. That's three candidates per district, more than the 2.36 candidates per district in 2020 and less than the 4.09 in 2018.

This was the first election to take place under new district lines following the 2020 census. Virginia was apportioned 11 districts, the same number it was apportioned after the 2010 census.

All 11 incumbents filed to run for re-election, meaning there were no open seats this year for the first time since 2012.

There were five contested primaries — one Democratic and four Republican — this year. That's the fewest contested primaries since 2014, when four primaries were contested.

Two incumbents — Rep. Ben Cline (R) from the 6th district and Rep. Don Beyer (D) from the 8th district — faced primary challengers, the same number as every year since 2014, except for 2016, when only one incumbent faced a primary challenger.

Republican and Democratic candidates filed to run in all 11 districts, so no seats were guaranteed to either party this year. Seven candidates, including incumbent Abigail Spanberger (D), filed to run in the 7th district, the most candidates who ran in a district that held primaries this year.

Presidential elections

Partisan Voter Index

See also: The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index

Heading into the 2022 elections, based on results from the 2020 and 2016 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was R+2. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 2 percentage points more Republican than the national average. This made Virginia's 2nd the 212th most Republican district nationally.

2020 presidential election results

The table below shows what the vote in the 2020 presidential election would have been in this district. The presidential election data was compiled by Daily Kos.

2020 presidential results in Virginia's 2nd based on 2022 district lines
Joe Biden	Donald Trump
50.1%	48.2%

Presidential voting history

See also: Presidential election in Virginia, 2020

Virginia presidential election results (1900-2020)

• 17 Democratic wins
• 14 Republican wins

Year	1900	1904	1908	1912	1916	1920	1924	1928	1932	1936	1940	1944	1948	1952	1956	1960	1964	1968	1972	1976	1980	1984	1988	1992	1996	2000	2004	2008	2012	2016	2020
Winning Party	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	D	D	D	D

Demographics

The table below details demographic data in Virginia and compares it to the broader United States as of 2019.

Demographic Data for Virginia
	Virginia	United States
Population	8,001,024	308,745,538
Land area (sq mi)	39,481	3,531,905
Race and ethnicity**
White	67.6%	72.5%
Black/African American	19.2%	12.7%
Asian	6.4%	5.5%
Native American	0.3%	0.8%
Pacific Islander	0.1%	0.2%
Two or more	3.8%	3.3%
Hispanic/Latino	9.4%	18%
Education
High school graduation rate	89.7%	88%
College graduation rate	38.8%	32.1%
Income
Median household income	$74,222	$62,843
Persons below poverty level	10.6%	13.4%
Source: population provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "Decennial Census" (2010). Other figures provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2014-2019).
**Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.

State party control

Congressional delegation

The table below displays the partisan composition of Virginia's congressional delegation as of November 2022.

Congressional Partisan Breakdown from Virginia, November 2022
Party	U.S. Senate	U.S. House	Total
Democratic	2	7	9
Republican	0	4	4
Independent	0	0	0
Vacancies	0	0	0
Total	2	11	13

State executive

The table below displays the officeholders in Virginia's top four state executive offices as of November 2022.

State executive officials in Virginia, November 2022
Office	Officeholder
Governor	Glenn Youngkin
Lieutenant Governor	Winsome Earle-Sears
Secretary of State	Kay Coles James
Attorney General	Jason Miyares

State legislature

The tables below highlight the partisan composition of the Virginia General Assembly as of November 2022.

Virginia State Senate

Party		As of November 2022
	Democratic Party	21
	Republican Party	19
	Vacancies	0
Total		40

Virginia House of Delegates

Party		As of November 2022
	Democratic Party	47
	Republican Party	52
	Vacancies	1
Total		100

Trifecta control

As of November 2022, Virginia was a divided government, with Republicans controlling the governorship and a majority in the house and Democrats controlling a majority in the state senate. The table below displays the historical trifecta status of the state.

Virginia Party Control: 1992-2022
Four years of Democratic trifectas  •  Four years of Republican trifectas
Scroll left and right on the table below to view more years.

Year	92	93	94	95	96	97	98	99	00	01	02	03	04	05	06	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22
Governor	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R
Senate	D	D	D	D	S	S	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	R	R	D	R	R	R	R	R	D	D	D
House	D	D	D	D	D	D	S	S	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	D	D	R

Election context

Ballot access requirements

The table below details filing requirements for U.S. House candidates in Virginia in the 2022 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in Virginia, click here.

Filing requirements for U.S. House candidates, 2022
State	Office	Party	Signatures required	Filing fee	Filing deadline	Source
Virginia	U.S. House	Ballot-qualified party	1,000	$3,480.00	4/7/2022	Source
Virginia	U.S. House	Unaffiliated	1,000	N/A	6/21/2022	Source

District history

2020

See also: Virginia's 2nd Congressional District election, 2020

Virginia's 2nd Congressional District election, 2020 (June 23 Republican primary)

Virginia's 2nd Congressional District election, 2020 (June 23 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Virginia District 2

Incumbent Elaine Luria defeated Scott Taylor and David Bruce Foster in the general election for U.S. House Virginia District 2 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Elaine Luria (D)	51.6	185,733
		Scott Taylor (R)	45.8	165,031
		David Bruce Foster (Independent)	2.5	9,170
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	343

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 360,277
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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

• Joseph Mota (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Virginia District 2

Scott Taylor defeated Ben Loyola and Jarome Bell in the Republican primary for U.S. House Virginia District 2 on June 23, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Scott Taylor	48.5	25,478
		Ben Loyola	29.4	15,420
		Jarome Bell	22.1	11,616

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 52,514
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Andy Baan (R)

2018

See also: Virginia's 2nd Congressional District election, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House Virginia District 2

Elaine Luria defeated incumbent Scott Taylor in the general election for U.S. House Virginia District 2 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Elaine Luria (D)	51.1	139,571
		Scott Taylor (R)	48.8	133,458
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	371

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 273,400
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Shaun Brown (Independent)
• Padraig-Eoin Dalrymple (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Virginia District 2

Elaine Luria defeated Karen Mallard in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Virginia District 2 on June 12, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Elaine Luria	62.3	17,552
		Karen Mallard	37.7	10,610

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 28,162
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Ernest Porter (D)
• David Nygaard (D)
• Garry Hubbard (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Virginia District 2

Incumbent Scott Taylor defeated Mary Jones in the Republican primary for U.S. House Virginia District 2 on June 12, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Scott Taylor	76.0	28,515
		Mary Jones	24.0	8,982

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 37,497
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2016

See also: Virginia's 2nd Congressional District election, 2016

Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Republican. Incumbent Scott Rigell (R) did not seek re-election in 2016. Scott Taylor (R) defeated Shaun Brown (D) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Taylor defeated District 4 incumbent Randy Forbes and Pat Cardwell in the Republican primary on June 14, 2016. Forbes chose to seek re-election to the open 2nd District after redistricting flipped his district from safely Republican to a safely Democratic seat.

U.S. House, Virginia District 2 General Election, 2016

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Scott Taylor	61.3%	190,475
	Democratic	Shaun Brown	38.5%	119,440
	N/A	Write-in	0.2%	652
Total Votes				310,567
Source: Virginia Department of Elections

U.S. House, Virginia District 2 Republican Primary, 2016

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Scott Taylor	52.6%	21,406
Randy Forbes Incumbent	40.6%	16,552
Pat Cardwell	6.8%	2,773
Total Votes		40,731
Source: Virginia Department of Elections

2014

See also: Virginia's 2nd Congressional District elections, 2014

Incumbent Scott Rigell (R) won re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives on November 4, 2014. He defeated Suzanne Patrick (D) in the general election.

U.S. House, Virginia District 2 General Election, 2014

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Scott Rigell Incumbent	58.7%	101,558
	Democratic	Suzanne Patrick	41.1%	71,178
	N/A	Write-in	0.2%	324
Total Votes				173,060
Source: Virginia Department of Elections

2022 battleground elections

See also: Battlegrounds

This election was a battleground race. Other 2022 battleground elections included:

• Iowa's 3rd Congressional District election, 2022 (June 7 Republican primary)
• Kentucky's 3rd Congressional District election, 2022 (May 17 Democratic primary)
• Texas Agriculture Commissioner election, 2022 (March 1 Republican primary)
• Texas' 35th Congressional District election, 2022 (March 1 Democratic primary)
• United States Senate election in Missouri, 2022

See also

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Footnotes

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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

Gerald Edward Connolly (D)

Democratic Party (8)

Republican Party (5)

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