VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – Missy Cotter Smasal, the Democratic Candidate for Virginia’s Second Congressional District released the following statement:
“Today, Coastal Virginians sent a clear and resounding message: We reject Jen Kiggans and the MAGA extremism she supports in Congress. Jen Kiggans has failed us. Instead of standing up for Coastal Virginia she leans into the extremist MAGA agenda by voting to cut benefits and health care for veterans and to restrict abortion access for millions of women in Virginia and active duty service members. Anyone who says she ‘wants the same things’ as her ‘teammate’ Marjorie Taylor Greene is clearly unfit to represent our community. Her choice to call Trump’s 34 felony convictions a “rigged trial” proves that she cannot be trusted to protect our democracy.
“I love Coastal Virginia; I’ve served my country here, raised my family here, and built a business here. Our community needs a Representative committed to us, who will deliver results. As a Navy veteran, former small business owner, and Virginia Beach mom who fought to improve school safety, delivering results is exactly what I’ve done my whole life.
“I will protect abortion rights and access for all and fight for resources for veterans and military families. I will always defend democracy and reject party extremism.
“I’m honored to have the support and endorsements of local, state, and national leaders and organizations. I’m proud of the strong team we’ve built here in Coastal Virginia, and ready to provide the representation our community deserves in Congress.”
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