GOP Rep. Jen Kiggans in Virginia's 2nd Congressional District
Hi John,
As you know, Swing Left is laser-focused on helping Democrats win in close swing districts in order to flip the House in next year’s midterms. And it’s how we’re going to be able to put a real legislative check on Donald Trump and the MAGA agenda.
One of the key districts we’re targeting is Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District, where GOP Representative Jen Kiggans has repeatedly put politics over people.
Her record speaks for itself:
➡️ She disrespected workers who were laid off by DOGE, even though 1 in 10 people in her district are federal workers. When asked about federal workers laid off by Trump’s DOGE cuts, Kiggans dismissed concerns, saying they should just “go out and get” another job.
➡️ She supported huge cuts to rural healthcare. Kiggans backed Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” which axed $900 billion for Medicaid and $137 billion for rural healthcare. Three rural health clinics in Virginia are shutting down as a result of that bill.
➡️ She voted to slash veterans’ services, cutting the Department of Veterans Affairs budget by 22% when her district is home to over 80,000 veterans—making up about 15% of the district’s population.
Kiggans’ votes show a disregard for working people, veterans, and rural communities, all while helping Trump and the ultra-wealthy. In fact, a recent legislative scorecard shows Kiggans has sided with Trump on 100% of the votes she’s made this Congress.
But here’s the good news: Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District is one of the most flippable seats in next year’s midterms. Kiggans won by just a few points in 2024, and independent analysts are calling this race a “Toss Up.” She’s vulnerable—and we have a real chance to flip this district.
But our ability to hold GOP Representatives like Jen Kiggans accountable and help Democrats flip the House next year will be determined by what we can accomplish right now—while it’s still early. Together, we can invest in the organizing work and high-impact voter outreach strategies it’ll take to win this seat and swing the balance of power in this country.
Thank you for everything you do,
The Swing Left Team
