Jennifer Kiggans — Republican Candidate for U.S. House in Virginia, 2026

Jennifer Kiggans supports securing the border, a goal she links to strengthening the nation and national security. She has also expressed opposition to sanctuary policies, stating they move the Commonwealth in the wrong direction and undermine law.

“Tonight, the American people heard directly from the President of the United States about the meaningful progress made over the past year to strengthen our nation, lower costs for working families, secure our border, and restore America’s leadership on the world stage." - Rep. Jen Kiggans (VA-02), statement following President Trump's State of the Union address, kiggans.house.gov”

Jennifer Kiggans voted against a three-year extension of ACA tax credits, explaining that it lacked meaningful healthcare reforms. She supports a bipartisan bill, the CommonGround for Affordable Healthcare Act, which proposes a two-year extension of health insurance premium savings with targeted modifications. As a geriatric nurse practitioner, she highlights healthcare affordability as a personal and professional priority, advocating for bipartisan solutions to prevent rising costs for her constituents.

“As a geriatric nurse practitioner, co-chair of the nursing caucus, and one of two NPs in Congress, healthcare affordability is an important issue to me personally and professionally. The CommonGround framework and now CommonGround for Affordable Healthcare Act, that Rep. Gottheimer and I are leading, is proof that bipartisan solutions are possible. With millions of Americans facing the expiration of the enhanced premium tax credits, our coalition of bipartisan House Members are presenting this bill as a commonsense path forward. There are over 30,000 people in my district that rely on these marketplace premiums and I don’t want to see their health insurance costs spike out of control, especially after passing the Working Families Tax Cut to make the lives of [...]" - Rep. Jennifer Kiggans, from "Bipartisan Coalition of 38 House Members Introduce CommonGround Bill to Address Skyrocketing ACA Premiums" on kiggans.house.gov.”

Representative Jennifer Kiggans has a legislative record that shows opposition to several environmental protection measures, including voting against bills to limit federal agencies' response to the climate crisis and block funding for environmental justice initiatives. She received a 6% score from the League of Conservation Voters in 2025. Kiggans has also sought to advance offshore wind projects, stating they are essential for American energy dominance, national security, and supporting advanced manufacturing and data infrastructure.

““Completing these projects according to plan is essential to achieving American energy dominance and strengthening our national security by reducing reliance on energy produced by our adversaries. Offshore wind is also a critical component of the broader energy capacity needed to support advanced manufacturing and data infrastructure, including winning the artificial intelligence race.” — Rep. Jennifer Kiggans, letter to the Trump administration, as reported by Virginia Mercury, January 28, 2026.”

Jennifer Kiggans supports states determining abortion policy and has stated she is "100%, unapologetically pro-life," while also supporting exceptions for rape, incest, and the life of the mother. She voted in favor of the "Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act" and supported defense bills that would limit abortion access for servicemembers. A campaign spokesperson indicated support for protecting babies from 15 weeks on.

“I have always been a person who supported abortion in the cases of rape, incest and the life of the mother." - Jennifer Kiggans, during a debate (13News Now, 2022)”

Jennifer Kiggans supported H.R. 8035, the Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024, which provided $60.1 billion in security assistance to Ukraine, earning a positive score from Foreign Policy for America. She opposed H.R. 8369, the Israel Security Assistance Support Act, a stance also positively scored by Foreign Policy for America. Kiggans also voiced strong support for a U.S. strike on Iran, asserting that "Peace through strength begins with protecting American interests" and to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

““Peace through strength begins with protecting American interests on the world stage,” Kiggans said. The operation, she said, “sends a clear message: Iran — the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism — will never be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon.” — Jennifer Kiggans, Virginia Mercury, March 2, 2026”

Jennifer Kiggans urged the Department of Education to reconsider restrictions on student loans for advanced nursing degrees, specifically regarding the definition of "professional degrees." She introduced the Teachers Utilizing Tutoring Opportunities for Relief (TUTOR) Act. Additionally, Kiggans sponsored H.R. 1572, a bill designed to provide grants to local educational agencies for establishing or improving world and dual language programs.

“The Department of Education's proposed final rule on the definition of “professional degree” makes a gross error in leaving out - Rep. Jen Kiggans, Facebook post”

Jennifer Kiggans has voted in favor of multiple gun-related bills. She voted Yea on HR 2255 and HR 3091, which are Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Acts. She also voted Yea on HR 2243, the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act Reform Act, and HR 2189, which aims to modernize federal firearms laws. Kiggans holds a 92% rating from the National Rifle Association and a 100% rating from Gun Owners of America and Virginia Citizens Defense League.