It’s election season, and that means it’s time to get out the Truth Tracker to break down the claims made in the Second District Congressional race between Republican incumbent Jen Kiggans and Democratic challenger Missy Cotter Smasal.

Inflation, unions and national security were among the hot topics tackled at a debate Friday between candidates running for Virginia’s 2nd District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. The two-hour event,

Second District Republican incumbent Jen Kiggans and Democratic challenger Missy Cotter Smasal engaged in a spirited debate Friday hosted by the Hampton Roads Chamber at Virginia Wesleyan University.

Jen Kiggans (R-Va.) and Democrat Missy Cotter Smasal clashed over the economy, abortion and payday lending Friday during a debate in which each said the other lacked the spine to stand up to their own party leaders.

The Hampton Roads Chamber hosted a debate between the two nominees for Virginia's 2nd Congressional District — incumbent Jen Kiggans (R-Virginia Beach) and Missy Cotter Smasal.