Kiggans Defends Virginia Congressional Seat

As the polls closed on Election Day, the race for the White House between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump remained exceedingly tight, with projections indicating no clear winner. Harris focused her campaign on systemic inequality and civil rights, while Trump emphasized economic revival and immigration control. Key issues influencing voter sentiment included abortion rights, the economy, and climate change, particularly in battleground states. In Virginia's 2nd Congressional District, Rep. Jen Kiggans faced a strong challenge from Democrat Missy Cotter Smasal, highlighting the competitive nature of several congressional races that could impact House control. In the Northern Mariana Islands, the delegate race was equally close, with Republican Kimberlyn King-Hinds leading Democrat Edwin K. Propst by just over 160 votes. Experts anticipate that the results may take longer to finalize than usual due to the narrow margins.