Both Smasal and Kiggans referenced the implications of their opponent aligning with the policies of presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

Jen Kiggans (R-Va.) and Democrat Missy Cotter Smasal clashed over the economy, abortion and payday lending Friday during a debate in which each said the other lacked the spine to stand up to their own party leaders.

This morning, News 3 will be airing a debate for Virginia's Second Congressional District. Republican incumbent Jen Kiggans will face off against Democratic challenger Missy Cotter Smasal.

In their first and only debate ahead of the 2024 general election in Virginia, incumbent Rep. Jen Kiggans (R) faced off against Democratic challenger Missy Cotter Smasal (D) vying to represent the Commonwealth's Second Congressional District.

The Hampton Roads Chamber hosted a debate between the two nominees for Virginia's 2nd Congressional District — incumbent Jen Kiggans (R-Virginia Beach) and Missy Cotter Smasal.

Virginia's Second Congressional District is one of two in the state that are considered competitive and could help to determine the control of the U.S. House of Representatives in the coming Congress.

Both Navy veterans have been involved in their local communities for years – Kiggans as a former state senator and Smasal as a member of the Chesapeake Bay Commission.

Fidelity Investments, one of the world's largest asset managers, has confirmed that over 77,000 customers had personal information compromised during an August data breach, including Social Security numbers and driver's licenses.