VA-02 Democratic nominee?
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AUG 5, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current rolePhysician
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationVirginia
BackgroundPhysician
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EducationYale University (medical degree)
Notable personal detailsNila Devanath is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District (VA-02) in the 2026 election cycle. She is a hospital physician and has described herself as Yale-trained in medicine and Harvard-trained in law. Devanath’s campaign is based in Virginia Beach and focuses on healthcare, affordability, veterans’ issues, education, and community safety.
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Positions
Healthcare
Supports expanding Medicaid, increasing access to primary care, mental health services, and substance abuse recovery, and advancing community-based initiatives to reduce disparities and lower costs.
News
Nila Devanath is in the news as one of the candidates in Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District race, which is still unsettled because the final district lines have not been fully decided. The filing period is open, and the Democratic primary could be affected by the pending redistricting ruling. The race is drawing attention because the district may become more competitive depending on how the maps are finalized.
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Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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