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U.S. Representative, 2nd Congressional District
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Jen A. KiggansOffice of Rep. Jen Kiggans

Jen A. Kiggans

Candidate for U.S. Representative, 2nd Congressional District

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
U.S. Representative; nurse practitioner
Lives in
Virginia Beach
Campaign website
jenforcongress.com

U.S. Representative for Virginia's 2nd District since 2023; she serves on the Armed Services, Natural Resources and Veterans' Affairs committees. A former Navy helicopter pilot and adult-geriatric nurse practitioner, she served in the Virginia State Senate before Congress.

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Photo: Office of Rep. Jen Kiggans

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Supported making the 2017 tax cuts permanent.

    Her campaign cites the "Working Families Tax Cuts," including eliminating most taxes on tips and overtime.

    Issues — Jen Kiggans for Congress

    Campaign website · Kiggans for Congress · jenforcongress.com

    “making the 2017 tax cuts permanent and advancing affordability measures for families, such as eliminating most taxes on tips and overtime”
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Public safety

  • Supported border security funding including $47 billion for the wall.

    Issues — Jen Kiggans for Congress

    Campaign website · Kiggans for Congress · jenforcongress.com

    “including $47 billion to finish the wall, which was signed into law”
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  • Opposes efforts to defund police.

    Issues — Jen Kiggans for Congress

    Campaign website · Kiggans for Congress · jenforcongress.com

    “Jen will continue to fight Democrats’ efforts to defund or abolish police departments.”
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Health & human services

  • Led a bipartisan effort to renew ACA premium tax credits.

    Issues — Jen Kiggans for Congress

    Campaign website · Kiggans for Congress · jenforcongress.com

    “Jen led the bipartisan effort to renew and reform the Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits.”
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  • Supports leaving abortion law to the states, with exceptions.

    Her site says she respects exceptions for rape, incest and life of the mother. She did not answer VPM's question on Virginia's Amendment 1.

    Issues — Jen Kiggans for Congress

    Campaign website · Kiggans for Congress · jenforcongress.com

    “she believes abortion laws should be determined at the state level”
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  • Opposes Medicare for All; pledges to protect Social Security.

    Issues — Jen Kiggans for Congress

    Campaign website · Kiggans for Congress · jenforcongress.com

    “She opposes Medicare for All, which would ruin seniors’ healthcare.”
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  • Sponsored House-passed COPE Act for veterans' caregivers.

    Issues — Jen Kiggans for Congress

    Campaign website · Kiggans for Congress · jenforcongress.com

    “Her first standalone bill to pass the House – the Caregiver Outreach and Program Enhancement (COPE) Act”
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Government & transparency

  • Voted for the SAVE America Act requiring photo ID.

    Issues — Jen Kiggans for Congress

    Campaign website · Kiggans for Congress · jenforcongress.com

    “She voted for the Save America Act, which would ensure secure elections by requiring photo ID.”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Jen A. Kiggans on them.

  • HousingNo documented position found.
  • Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
  • Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
  • Environment & parksNo documented position found.
  • Courts & justiceNo documented position found.

All sources (17)

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