Virginia GOP Rep. Jen Kiggans just handed Democrats a loaded weapon in what’s shaping up to be the tightest House race of 2026. After agreeing with a conservative radio host’s racist remark about House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Kiggans is now facing calls to resign from top Democrats, including the second-highest-ranking member of the party.
The controversy erupted during a May 11, 2026, interview on WRVA radio in Richmond. According to The Hill, host Rich Herrera was discussing Virginia’s recent redistricting battle when he told Jeffries to “get your cotton-picking hands off of Virginia.” Kiggans didn’t just let the comment slide. She doubled down.
