Jennifer Kiggans

Republican Representative of Virginia's 2nd district

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June 18, 1971 (53 years old)

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Former United States Navy helicopter pilot with ten years of service, flying H-46 and H-3 helicopters.
Worked as an adult geriatric nurse practitioner at Eastern Virginia Medical School and in private practice after military service.
Taught English in Japan through the JET Programme and lived in Japan as a Navy spouse for five years.
Graduated from Boston University, Old Dominion University (nursing school), and Vanderbilt University School of Nursing.
Served in the Virginia Senate for the 7th district from January 8, 2020, to November 15, 2022.
Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for Virginia’s 2nd congressional district in 2022, defeating incumbent Elaine Luria.
Running for re-election in the 2024 election cycle.
Has not promoted the “stolen election” narrative but called for a forensic audit of Virginia’s 2020 presidential election results.
Supports banning abortions after fifteen weeks of pregnancy with exceptions for rape, incest, or to protect the life of the mother.
Opposes cuts to funding in the Military Construction, Veteran Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act and advocates for improving military housing.
Voted to expel Representative George Santos on December 1, 2023.
Member of the Republican Main Street Partnership.
Lifelong Catholic, married to a retired Navy F-18 pilot, and mother of four children.