Elaine
Luria

Elaine Luria is a veteran of the U.S. Navy, small business owner, and former member of the U.S. House who has championed affordability, climate, and clean energy.

After graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy with degrees in physics and history, Luria served as a surface warfare officer and nuclear engineer for twenty years, deploying six times, and conducting operations in the Middle East and the Western Pacific. After retiring with the rank of commander, Luria began a small business in Hampton Roads. In 2018, she was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, where she served for four years. As a representative, Luria championed climate and environmental causes for Virginia, co-chairing a task force on addressing climate change, making historic investments in renewable energy through the Inflation Reduction Act, helping to found the Bipartisan Offshore Wind Caucus, and serving on the Congressional Solar Caucus.

As a representative, Luria will continue to protect and serve by advocating for clean energy projects that relieve utility costs while securing a safe and sustainable future. During her previous terms in Congress, Luria earned a 97% lifetime score on LCV’s National Environmental Scorecard.

Luria rejoins the U.S. House after defeating former Representative Jen Kiggans, who earned an 11% lifetime score on LCV’s National Environmental Scorecard.

“Here in Coastal Virginia, the environment is crucial to our economy, culture, and way of life. We must preserve and protect our coastlines and the Chesapeake Bay to preserve and protect our communities, businesses, and future.” – LCVAF Questionnaire