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‘Red to Blue’ Democrats rake in more than GOP rivals in third quarter

In their quest to flip the House, Democrats have sought to expand the battleground map by targeting seats in red-leaning terrain, and their candidates in these races dominated third-quarter fundraising, new filings show.  But many of their Republican opponents, including vulnerable incumbents, entered October with larger bank balances, according to…

Roll Call · Oct 16

Background checks should be mandatory for Hill staff, Cammack says

When you land a job in most parts of the federal government or the private sector, you can expect a fairly standard step — a criminal background check.  Want to work for your member of Congress? No background check necessary. Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., hopes to change that.  A resolution…

Roll Call · Sep 29

Third rematch in 8 years happening in Virginia's 2nd Congressional District

Incumbent Jennifer Kiggans (R), Elaine Luria (D), and three other candidates are running for Virginia's 2nd Congressional District on November 3, 2026.

Ballotpedia · Aug 19

Democratic calls grow for GOP Rep. Jen Kiggans to resign

More than a dozen House Democrats have called for the Virginia Republican to step down.

Axios · May 13

Republican Jen Kiggans faces calls to resign for agreeing with racist ‘cotton-picking’ remark

Congresswoman says she did not condone radio host’s language about Hakeem Jeffries, the top House Democrat

The Guardian - US · May 12

GOP Rep. Slammed For Not Pushing Back Against Claim That Hakeem Jeffries Should Get His 'Cotton-Picking Hands Off Of Virginia'

Democratic lawmakers are calling for GOP Rep. Jen Kiggans to resign after she did not push back against a claim that House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries should get his "cotton-picking hands off of Virginia."

International Business Times · May 12

Key House Republican faces calls from Democrats to resign over radio interview

Several House Democrats told Axios they think Rep. Jen Kiggans should step down.

Axios · May 12

Democrats celebrate Virginia redistricting win as Jeffries vows ‘maximum warfare’

Democrats’ narrow victory in Tuesday’s redistricting referendum in Virginia gives the party up to four pickup opportunities in the commonwealth in this year’s midterm elections. But it also puts both parties near parity in the monthslong arms race over redrawing congressional lines that has been a defining storyline of the…

Roll Call · Apr 22

ODU Shooter Mohamed Jalloh Spent 7 Years in Prison for ISIS Support Before Killing Lt. Col. Shah in Terror Attack

Lt. Col. Brandon Shah, a decorated Army veteran and ROTC instructor, was tragically killed in a Virginia university by an early-released ISIS supporter. Discover how brave ROTC students thwarted further tragedy.

International Business Times UK · Mar 13

Proposed Virginia map would help Democrats flip up to four House seats

Virginia voters are poised to weigh on a proposed congressional map that would give Democrats an advantage in 10 of 11 House seats.

Roll Call · Feb 6