VA-02 Democratic nominee?
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AUG 5, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current rolePhysical security leader
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationVirginia
BackgroundPhysical security leader
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EducationPierce College (2020–2021)
Notable personal detailsNicolaus Sleister is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District. He has described himself as a military spouse and has emphasized experience in physical security and homeland security. His campaign has focused on affordability, healthcare access, public schools, and support for veterans and service members.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports a government role in building a resilient, fair economy through public investment and programs, including investment in renewable energy and infrastructure, support for small businesses, workforce development and apprenticeships, and expanded broadband in rural communities. Prioritizes protecting health programs (Medicaid/Medicare) and opposing cuts that would reduce services. No explicit tax-rate or tax-cut proposals were found on the campaign site.
Healthcare
Supports strengthening and expanding the Affordable Care Act’s protections, protecting Medicaid and Medicare from cuts, lowering out-of-pocket and prescription drug costs, and increasing rural and telehealth access.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports legal protections for abortion access and expresses concern that current law does not sufficiently protect reproductive rights; favors laws to protect those rights.
Climate & Energy
Supports investing in clean-energy and sustainable infrastructure, promoting energy-efficient and renewable technologies (including tax credits for on-farm solar, wind, and methane-capture) and advancing climate-smart agricultural and coastal resilience measures. Emphasizes modernization that pairs economic development with environmental sustainability and community resilience.
News
Nicolaus Sleister is in the news because Kalshi suspended and fined him and two other congressional candidates after finding trades tied to their own campaigns. The company said the trades violated its rules on election markets. No other major recent developments about Sleister were provided.
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Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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