Congresswoman Jen Kiggans, who represents Virginia’s 2nd district in the U.S. Congress, posted updates about her recent activities and initiatives on her official social media account.
On September 3, 2025, Kiggans shared details from a visit to a local facility supporting national defense efforts: “During the August work period, I visited the Curtiss-Wright Service Center in Chesapeake where skilled workers support our Navy’s nuclear fleet. Their work is a reminder that America’s shipbuilding strength begins with the men and women of our industrial base. The Working https://t.co/2ajUNBle7h”.
The following day, September 4, 2025, she promoted an educational technology initiative for students in her district. In two separate posts made within one minute of each other, she announced: “Applications for the Congressional App Challenge are now live…! If you’re a middle or high school student in #VA02 interested in participating in this awesome tech opportunity, you have until October 30th to complete your submission! #houseofcode https://t.co/0zHVuK51gU”. She repeated the announcement moments later: “Applications for the Congressional App Challenge are now live…! If you’re a middle or high school student in #VA02 interested in participating in this awesome tech opportunity, you have until October 30th to complete your submission! #houseofcode https://t.co/vjrbfxftb4”.
Kiggans has served as the representative for Virginia’s 2nd district since replacing Elaine Luria in 2023. Before joining Congress, she was a member of the Virginia Senate from 2020 to 2022. Born in Tampa, Florida in 1971 and currently residing in Virginia Beach at age 51, Kiggans graduated from Old Dominion University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree in 2011.
