Virginia District 2 Candidates

Barry A. Klinger and Austin Reed, October 2022

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Democratic Incumbent: Elaine Luria

“Coastal Virginia can be a national and global leader in our clean energy future. As a co-chair of the New Democratic Coalition Climate Change Task Force, I have laid out a bold vision for cutting greenhouse gas emissions while investing in the jobs and infrastructure of the future.”

Introduced Nuclear Energy Leadership Act and voted for Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act.

https://luria.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-elaine-luria-s-nuclear-energy-leadership-act-passes-house-as-part-of-broader-clean-energy-bill

Voted to ban offshore gas and oil drilling.

https://augustafreepress.com/elaine-luria-votes-to-protect-coasts-from-offshore-drilling/

"Luria said she advocated for energy policies that incorporate 'all of the above' — nuclear power, offshore wind, natural gas and solar energy."

https://www.pilotonline.com/government/elections/dp-nw-congress-elections-debate-20221026-aq5pvbozmzb3tddjm7rn23g5fm-story.html

Republican Challenger: Jen Kiggans

No positions found on website.

https://jenforcongress.com/issues/

Kiggans "said the United States should reopen the Keystone oil pipeline and reduce regulations for the oil and gas industry. She also voiced support for nuclear energy."

https://news.yahoo.com/recapping-elaine-luria-jen-kiggans-174800483.html