Former Virginia Rep. Elaine Luria is launching a comeback bid, with the Democrat announcing Wednesday that she will seek the 2nd District seat she previously held for two terms.
“I cannot sit back and watch as Republicans in Congress create chaos while failing to address the rising cost of living and the issues that matter to Coastal Virginians,” Luria said in a statement declaring her challenge to second-term Republican Rep. Jen Kiggans, who defeated her three years ago.
Luria’s move comes a week after Virginia Democrats had a strong election night, with former Rep. Abigail Spanberger winning the governor’s race and the party expanding its majority in the state House of Delegates. In her announcement, Luria indicated her campaign would echo Spanberger’s focus on affordability.
