(The Center Square) – In the fight to take back control of the U.S. House of Representatives in November’s midterms, Democrats are zeroed in on Virginia’s 2nd congressional district, a seat they view as a prime target to seize from Republicans. Tuesday’s primary election in Virginia will determine whether former U.S. Rep. Elaine Luria, D-Va., will be the Democratic nominee in the race against incumbent Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Va., for the seat Luria used to hold.
Labeled a toss-up by the nonpartisan Cook Political Report, the battle for Virginia’s Hampton Roads seat will be one of the most watched races across the country in November’s midterm elections. With just a six-seat Republican advantage in the House, a handful of competitive seats like VA-02’s are likely to determine which political party sets the House’s policy priorities over the next two years.
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