Copyright Norfolk Virginian-Pilot
VIRGINIA BEACH — Former Democratic Congresswoman Elaine Luria wants to recapture the seat she lost three years ago. Luria is making a bid for Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District seat with hopes of unseating Republican incumbent Jen Kiggans, who she faced in the 2022 election. A wide field of Democratic candidates have launched campaigns for the district’s mid-term election next year. Democrats see the district as one of their best chances to flip a Republican seat next year. She’s running to help address Virginian’s rising costs of living, she said in a news release. “The hardworking people of Hampton Roads deserve a government that lowers costs, creates opportunities, and works to improve their lives,” she said. “Virginians are hungry for change, and I look forward to getting back to work for Hampton Roads to make life more affordable for working families, grow our economy, cut health care costs, and strengthen our military.” Luria was first elected to Congress in 2018 and served two terms. She’s a former small business owner and Navy veteran. The 2nd Congressional District represents portions of Norfolk, Hampton, James City County, York County, the cities of Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, and Poquoson and the Eastern Shore. Luria joins multiple Democrat candidates vying for the same seat including Nila Devanath, a hospital physician from Hampton Roads; Patrick Mosolf, a political newcomer from Virginia Beach; James Osyf, a first-generation Ukrainian American and Navy reservist from Virginia Beach; Nicolaus Sleister, a military spouse; Burk Stringfellow, a Virginia Beach teacher; and Matt Strickler, a former Natural and Historic Resources secretary under Gov. Ralph Northam. Stacy Parker, 757-222-5125, stacy.parker@pilotonline.com
