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 a Democratic candidate in Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District, where the race is still unsettled because the final district boundaries are pending a state Supreme Court redistricting ruling. She is among the candidates filing for the seat as the 2026 primary takes shape. The district could become more favorable to Democrats if the maps change, but the outcome is still unclear.
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Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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