A recent poll has revealed that the race for the House seat in Virginia's 2nd Congressional District has intensified, with the Republican incumbent, Rep. Jen Kiggans, holding a slight 1-point lead over Democratic challenger Missy Cotter Smasal. The poll indicates that Kiggans has the support of 46% of registered likely voters, while Smasal is close behind with 45%.
Notably, the margin between the two candidates has narrowed since the previous poll conducted in mid-September, where Kiggans held a 5-point lead over Smasal. The district, encompassing Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Isle of Wight, and Virginia's eastern shore, is considered a crucial battleground in the state, pivotal for both Republicans and Democrats in their bid to control the House.
