VA-02 Democratic nominee?
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AUG 5, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current rolePhysician
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderFemale
LocationVirginia
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BackgroundPhysician
Notable personal detailsNila Devanath is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District. She is a physician and lawyer running on a platform focused on lowering costs, expanding healthcare access, and supporting veterans and working families. Her principal campaign committee is Nila for Congress.
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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 mentioned in the context of a special election in Northern Virginia to fill two open Virginia General Assembly seats. The election, prompted by appointments made by Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger, has voters in Districts 11 and 23 choosing among candidates from both major parties. This contest is part of several special elections taking place in Virginia this month.
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Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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