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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

Rep. Wesley Bell defeats predecessor Cori Bush in high-profile Missouri primary

Missouri Rep. Wesley Bell crushed a comeback attempt by his predecessor Cori Bush, a democratic socialist and sharp critic of the war in Gaza, in a high-profile Democratic primary Tuesday that drew millions of dollars in ads from pro-Israel groups. With more than 95 percent of votes in, Bell was…

Roll Call · Aug 5

At the Races: Left, right and Michigan

Welcome to a special edition of At the Races! Throughout the 2026 primary season, watch for these updates from the CQ Roll Call campaign team on what you need to know for Election Day. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Mary Ellen McIntire and…

Roll Call · Aug 4

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

House money race dotted by challengers who outraised incumbents

A handful of vulnerable House lawmakers in both parties were outraised by potential opponents in the final months of 2025, new filings show.

Roll Call · Feb 2

Nurses take on Trump for downgrading training as not ‘professional’ and costing them thousands in student loans

IN FOCUS: As a strike rages in NYC, nurses on opposite sides of the country tell Rhian Lubin how the Education Department’s plan to cap federal loans for graduate nursing degrees poses a grave threat to the future of healthcare

The Independent UK · Jan 15