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LISTEN: Candidate Conversations With One Contender For The 2nd District

Photo by Barry Graham, WHRO. The 2nd Congressional District covers parts of the Eastern Shore, Virginia Beach, Norfolk and the Peninsula.
Photo by Barry Graham, WHRO. The 2nd Congressional District covers parts of the Eastern Shore, Virginia Beach, Norfolk and the Peninsula.

Democratic Rep. Elaine Luria is running against Republican challenger Scott Taylor to keep her seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Luria represents Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District which includes parts of the Eastern Shore, Virginia Beach, Norfolk and the Peninsula.

Luria spoke on WHRV's HearSay with Cathy Lewis about legislation she's working on in Congress to respond to COVID-19, including her efforts to help the tourism industry in the district, the future of military presence and shipbuilding in Hampton Roads and how she is trying to expand benefits for veterans.

Taylor did not respond to multiple requests for an interview. You can read additional coverage on the race here

Here is what Luria said.

Elaine Luria

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