Jen Kiggans

Republican | Virginia

Candidate Profile*

Leans Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Jen Kiggans


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

General


Race

U.S. House, Dist. 2


Incumbent

No


Links

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EDUCATION

Boston University, Boston, International Relations, 1993

Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Bachelors of Science in Nursing, 2011

Vanderbilt, Nashville, Masters of Nursing, 2012

WORK & MILITARY

U.S. Navy, Lieutenant Commander, 10

AFFILIATIONS

St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

State Senator for Virginia's 7th Senate District, 2019- Present

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

U.S. Representative for Virginia's 2nd Congressional District, 2022

Race

Previous Races

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

2021

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54%



2022

|

50%, 36% (cum.)†



2021

|

0%

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (30)

*National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF

Maggie's List

Campaign for Working Families

Susan B. Anthony List

Huck PAC

OTHER (17)

Bill DeSteph

E-PAC

VIEW PAC

Elise Stefanik

Jill Vogel

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (10)

Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, Republican Whip Steve Scalise, GOP Conference Chair Elise Stefanik, and Rep. Ashley Hinson

Former Representatives Thelma Drake, Randy Forbes, Scott Rigell, and Scott Taylor

Senators Tom Cotton, Marsha Blackburn, and Tim Scott

Former Secretaries Mike Pompeo and Nikki Haley

VA Statewide Elected Leaders, Governor Glenn Youngkin, Lt. Governor Winsome Sears, and Attorney General Jason Miyares

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (16)

Aijalon Cordoza (A.C) Cordoza (2022)

Amanda Batten (2021)

Anne Ferrell Tata (2023)

Glenn R. Davis (2021)

H. Otto Wachsmann Jr. (2021)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (45)

Americans for Prosperity (2022)

Ben Loyola Jr. Benito Loyola (2019)

Benton Chafin (2019)

Black Americans to Re-Elect the President (2022)

Bob McDonnell (2019)


OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Agree

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Strongly Disagree

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Rape, Incest, Life of the Mother


ECONOMY

Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.

Strongly Disagree

The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.

Strongly Agree

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

The middle class and small business owner are being hurt by overbearing tax regulations which hamper America's economic growth. We must scale back these wide-ranging regulations to unleash small business and boost our American economy.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

Strongly Agree

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree

What should be the relationship between the church and the state?

In the Virginia Senate, I have been a staunch defender of religious freedom, ensuring all bills did not interfere with a person's ability to freely practice their religion. In Congress, I will continue this work, ensuring Americans are able to practice their religion freely.


HEALTHCARE

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

It is not the place of the government to mandate vaccinations under any circumstances.

What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.

Did not answer


NATIONAL SECURITY

With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.

A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny.

I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.

Strongly Disagree

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Strongly Agree

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?

The United States needs to be a deterrent on the world stage. A strong America prevents bad actors, such as China, Russia, or Islamic terrorism, from achieving their aims. In Congress I look forward to restoring strength in our American military and in our standing on the world stage.


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Agree

State and federal funds shall be denied to any public or private entity, such as a sanctuary city, that is not in compliance with immigration laws.

Choose not to answer

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

I support legal immigration and our legal immigration processes.


VALUES

Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.

Agree

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Strongly Disagree

In the Virginia Senate, I sponsored Governor Glenn Youngkin's bill to ban the teaching of "divisive concepts" in Virginia schools.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Did not answer


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Election laws are state determined laws, but we must restore confidence in our electoral process by reinstating requirements such as photo ID to vote and ending the practice of collecting ballots via drop boxes.


EQUALITY

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Strongly Disagree

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

Did not answer


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

Neutral

I support an all of the above approach to energy. In Congress, I will prioritize restoring American energy independence.

Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.

Did not answer


ABOUT YOU

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?

Conservative

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

https://www.vpap.org/legislators/331777-jen-kiggans/?session=32 https://ballotpedia.org/Jennifer_Kiggans https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2022/06/22/kiggans-vega-virginia-congressional-races/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2022/01/30/jen-kiggans-divisive-concepts-campaign/

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.

No

What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?

My life has been dedicated to service as a Navy helicopter pilot, nurse practitioner, and Virginia State Senator... and I look forward to continuing my record of service in Congress. I look forward to working with a Republican majority to restore American strength in our economy, in our communities, at our borders, and on the world stage.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

Strongly Agree

I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

Did not answer

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Strongly Disagree

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