# Jen Kiggans

> Jen Kiggans has served as U.S. Representative for Virginia's 2nd Congressional District since 2023. She is a former U.S. Navy helicopter pilot and geriatric nurse practitioner.

## Key facts

- Party: Republican
- Office sought: U.S. House of Representatives
- Current office: U.S. Representative, Virginia's 2nd Congressional District
- State: VA
- District: 2
- Race: Virginia's 2nd Congressional District 2026
- Incumbent status: challenger
- Residence: Virginia Beach, VA
- Race rating: Toss-up
- Campaign website: https://kiggans.house.gov

## Biography

Jennifer Ann Kiggans was born in Virginia. She earned her B.S. from the U.S. Naval Academy and her M.S.N. from Vanderbilt University. She served as a U.S. Navy helicopter pilot from 1993 to 2003. She worked as a geriatric nurse practitioner and served as adjunct faculty. She served in the Virginia State Senate from 2020 to 2023. She was elected to Congress in 2022 and re-elected in 2024.

## Background

- Education: B.S., U.S. Naval Academy; M.S.N., Vanderbilt University
- Professional background: U.S. Representative (2023–present); Geriatric nurse practitioner; Virginia state senator (2020–2023)
- Public service: Virginia State Senate (2020–2023); U.S. Representative (2023–present)
- Military service: U.S. Navy helicopter pilot (1993–2003)

## Sources

- Jen Kiggans — Bioguide Congress.gov: https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/K000399
- VA-02 2026 — Cook Political Report: https://www.cookpolitical.com/house/race/485441

Last updated: 2026-06-15T21:33:25.855Z

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