VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Former U.S. Rep. Elaine Luria, a 20-year Navy veteran who helped investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, has announced she is seeking the Democratic nomination to run in Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District.

Luria, who represented the district for two terms before losing to Republican Rep. Jennifer Kiggans in 2022, aims to compete in a diverse, military-heavy district that will be a key battleground in the 2026 midterms. Her return comes as Democrats look to regain control of the House and challenge former President Donald Trump’s influence in federal politics.

During her tenure in Congress, Luria co-presented the findings of the Jan. 6 Select Committee and voted twice to impeach former President Donald Trump. She is running to improve economic opp

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