Affordability, health care access, and adequate resources for the region are among the top issues for the candidates in one of Virginia’s most competitive House races.

The District 89 seat is up for grabs in November. Republican incumbent Baxter Ennis, who served one term, isn’t seeking reelection.

Following June primaries, Democrat Karen “Kacey” Carnegie and Republican Mike Lamonea face off for a two-year term to represent part of Suffolk and a significant chunk of western Chesapeake.

All Virginia House seats are on the ballot this year . District 89 is considered competitive, according to the Virginia Public Access Project, and 70% is in Chesapeake, where both candidates live.

It’s become an expensive race, as the seat could help make a majority for either party. Both have receiv

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