Spokesperson Statement on Congresswoman JEN Kiggans

May 12th, 2026 | Press Release SPOKESPERSON STATEMENT ON CONGRESSWOMAN JEN KIGGANS Today, Office of the Democratic Leader spokesperson Christie Stephenson released the following statement: “Jen Kiggans had her chance to disavow the vile, racist and dehumanizing comments from far-right talk show host Rich Herrera. Instead, she doubled down. Then, Jen Kiggans tripled down and attempted to blame partisanship in a pathetic follow-up statement. It was a stunning failure of judgment and leadership for a so-called moderate Member of Congress representing a large, vibrant African American community in Virginia. Extremists who endorse disgusting, vile and racist language are pathetic. Jen Kiggans has no interest in our nation’s progress toward a multi-racial democracy and apparently craves a return to the days of Jim Crow racial oppression in the South. That’s why MAGA Republicans in legislatures and courts across America have launched a full-scale assault on Black representation. Jen Kiggans pretends to be a centrist, but even a cursory analysis of her record makes clear that she is a phony. The Congresswoman enthusiastically supports Donald Trump’s One Big Ugly Bill, harmful tariffs and skyrocketing gas prices. Thanks to Jen Kiggans, life is more expensive for the people of Virginia, healthcare is being ripped away, hospitals are closing, veterans benefits are being cut and children are going hungry. The voters of Virginia will hold her accountable at the ballot box in November.” ### Back to News Share: Facebook Twitter