Elaine G. Luria
Candidate for U.S. Representative, 2nd Congressional District
Background
- Occupation
- Retired U.S. Navy commander; small business owner
- Lives in
- Virginia Beach
- Campaign website
- elaineforcongress.com
Represented Virginia's 2nd District in the U.S. House from 2019 to 2023. A retired Navy commander who served 20 years as a nuclear-trained surface warfare officer, she founded the Mermaid Factory in Hampton Roads.
Photo: Elaine for Congress
Documented positions
Economy & jobs
Pledges to work to repeal the tariffs.
ReportIssues — Elaine Luria for CongressCampaign website · Elaine for Congress · elaineforcongress.com
“fight to repeal the tariffs, and reverse legislation and policy decisions that have increased energy costs”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports requiring local approval for new data centers.
Also said data centers must not raise other ratepayers' electricity costs and must use closed-loop water systems.
Report2nd District Q&A: Matt Baker, Jen Kiggans, Elaine Luria, Geral “Bishop” StatenCandidate questionnaire · VPM News · Sep 24, 2026 · vpm.org
“any data center being built needs to have support from the local community with no exceptions”
Environment & parks
Opposes offshore drilling; supports Chesapeake Bay restoration.
ReportIssues — Elaine Luria for CongressCampaign website · Elaine for Congress · elaineforcongress.com
“fight against offshore drilling, restore the Chesapeake Bay, and ensure Hampton Roads has clean air and water”
Health & human services
Supports restoring ACA premium subsidies.
ReportIssues — Elaine Luria for CongressCampaign website · Elaine for Congress · elaineforcongress.com
“Cut health care costs for the middle class by restoring ACA premium subsidies.”
Proposes expanding the drugs Medicare can negotiate prices on.
ReportIssues — Elaine Luria for CongressCampaign website · Elaine for Congress · elaineforcongress.com
“Cut health care costs for seniors by expanding the number of drugs Medicare can negotiate on”
Supports federal legislation codifying abortion protections.
Told VPM she voted for the Women's Health Protection Act in 2022 and would vote for similar legislation again.
Report2nd District Q&A: Matt Baker, Jen Kiggans, Elaine Luria, Geral “Bishop” StatenCandidate questionnaire · VPM News · Sep 24, 2026 · vpm.org
“If elected, I would vote again for similar legislation to ensure American women are afforded the rights and dignity they deserve.”
Government & transparency
Supports banning members and families from trading stocks.
ReportIssues — Elaine Luria for CongressCampaign website · Elaine for Congress · elaineforcongress.com
“I support banning members of Congress and their families from trading individual stocks while holding office.”
Supports overturning Citizens United; backs the For the People Act.
ReportIssues — Elaine Luria for CongressCampaign website · Elaine for Congress · elaineforcongress.com
“I will continue to fight for the For the People Act to restore fairness and power back to the people.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Elaine G. Luria on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- Public safetyNo documented position found.
- HousingNo documented position found.
- Courts & justiceNo documented position found.
All sources (18)
- Candidate list, November 3, 2026 General Election (all offices)
Election filing · Virginia Department of Elections · elections.virginia.gov
- Candidate list, November 3, 2026 General Election: Accomack County (all offices)
Election filing · Virginia Department of Elections · elections.virginia.gov
- Sample ballot, November 3, 2026 General and Special Elections: Accomack County (Style 1, non-town)
Election filing · Accomack County Electoral Board · accomack.gov
- Candidate list, November 3, 2026 General Election: Northampton County (all offices)
Election filing · Virginia Department of Elections · elections.virginia.gov
- Sample ballot, November 3, 2026 General and Special Elections: Northampton County (all county (no town))
Election filing · Northampton County Electoral Board · co.northampton.va.us
- Candidate list, November 3, 2026 General Election: City of Virginia Beach (all offices)
Election filing · Virginia Department of Elections · elections.virginia.gov
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 General and Special Elections (City Council/School Board Districts 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10)
Election filing · City of Virginia Beach Voter Registration & Elections · voter.virginiabeach.gov
- Candidate list, November 3, 2026 General Election: City of Chesapeake (all offices)
Election filing · Virginia Department of Elections · elections.virginia.gov
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 General and Special Elections (Congressional Districts 2 and 3)
Election filing · City of Chesapeake Voter Registration & Elections · cityofchesapeake.net
- Candidate list, November 3, 2026 General Election: City of Suffolk (all offices)
Election filing · Virginia Department of Elections · elections.virginia.gov
- November 3, 2026 General Election sample ballots (one per borough)
Election filing · City of Suffolk General Registrar · suffolkva.us
- Candidate list, November 3, 2026 General Election: Southampton County (all offices)
Election filing · Virginia Department of Elections · elections.virginia.gov
- Candidate list, November 3, 2026 General Election: Isle of Wight County (all offices)
Election filing · Virginia Department of Elections · elections.virginia.gov
- November 3, 2026 General & Special Election sample ballots (one per precinct, with town ballot styles)
Election filing · Isle of Wight County Voter Registration · isleofwight.gov
- Candidate list, November 3, 2026 General Election: City of Franklin (all offices)
Election filing · Virginia Department of Elections · elections.virginia.gov
- About — Elaine Luria for Congress
Campaign website · Elaine for Congress · elaineforcongress.com
- Issues — Elaine Luria for Congress
Campaign website · Elaine for Congress · elaineforcongress.com
- 2nd District Q&A: Matt Baker, Jen Kiggans, Elaine Luria, Geral “Bishop” Staten
Candidate questionnaire · VPM News · Sep 24, 2026 · vpm.org
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