(The Center Square) — Virginia’s congressional races will soon heat up, as competitors must declare their candidacy by April 15 to make June’s primary ballot.
The seats for districts seven and 10 will be the most competitive, with Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-7, declaring a run for governor and Rep. Jennifer Wexton, D-10, not seeking reelection due to illness.
Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-2, may also have a tough fight on her hands; Republicans have won the district more often than Democrats in recent history, and some sources indicate that redistricting in 2020 gave the district a heavier Republican lean. However, Kiggans’ predecessor, Elaine Luria, was a Democrat elected in 2018 and reelected in 2020, and Kiggans won by less than 4% in 2022.
Including Independents, almost 40 candidates have tossed their hats in the ring for districts seven and 10, according to Ballotpedia. Seven Democrats and eight Republicans are running for the
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