A new poll shows a tight race in Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District, with Republican incumbent Jen Kiggans’ lead over Democratic challenger Missy Cotter Smasal narrowing to a statistically insignificant 1 point. The district, considered one of the most competitive in the state, has flipped between red and blue in recent years, and the outcome of this election could have major implications for control of the House of Representatives.
Virginia State Sen. Suhas Subramanyam has been projected to win the Democratic primary in Virginia’s 10th congressional district, succeeding Rep. Jennifer Wexton, who is retiring due to a health diagnosis. The district, which has trended Democratic in recent elections, is considered a likely Democratic hold in November.
Republican Mike Clancy has won the primary for Virginia’s 10th Congressional District, setting up a challenging race against the retiring Democratic incumbent, Rep. Jennifer Wexton. Clancy, a senior executive in the tech industry and a former Navy lawyer, secured the Republican nomination after defeating a field of other candidates. The district, which encompasses outer Washington, D.C. suburbs, has become increasingly Democratic in recent years, but the Cook Political Report rates it as only a likely Democratic hold in November.
US Representative Lauren Boebert (R-CO) has seen a significant decrease in fundraising from individual donors after switching to a more conservative congressional district. According to the Federal Election Commission (FEC), Boebert raised around $388,805 from individuals in the first quarter of 2024 compared to $2.7 million in 2023. Despite her lead in the primary race, Syracuse University political science professor Grant Davis Reeher said the drop in funding could raise concerns.
