Nila Devanath

Nila Devanath (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 2nd Congressional District. She lost in the Democratic primary on August 4, 2026.

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Campaign websiteDevanath's campaign website stated the following:01Healthcare & FamiliesUniversal HealthcareHealthcareShort stanceGuarantee healthcare as a human right with affordable coverage for every American with options such as Medicare for All.Longer planTreat healthcare as a human right, not a privilege reserved for those who can afford it.Expand affordable coverage options for every American, including strong public options such as Medicare for All.Lower out-of-pocket costs, protect patients from surprise bills, and put medical decisions back in the hands of patients and doctors.02Healthcare & FamiliesReproductive FreedomRightsShort stanceMy body. My choice. Protect and expand reproductive rights and access to abortion care.Longer planProtect the right to make personal reproductive healthcare decisions without political interference.Defend and expand access to abortion care, contraception, fertility care, and emergency reproductive healthcare.Stand with patients and providers against criminalization, intimidation, and policies that put ideology over health.03Healthcare & FamiliesPaid Family LeaveFamiliesShort stanceEnsure all workers can take paid time off to care for a new child, recover from illness, or support loved ones. Make high-quality childcare affordable and accessible for every family.Longer planGuarantee paid time off to welcome a new child, recover from illness, or care for loved ones.Make high-quality childcare more affordable and accessible for working families.Support parents and caregivers so no one has to choose between a paycheck and family care.04Costs & TaxesTax Cuts for Working FamiliesTaxesShort stanceLower taxes for middle- and working-class families while making billionaires and large corporations pay their fair share.Longer planLower the tax burden on middle- and working-class families.Make billionaires and large corporations pay their fair share instead of shifting costs onto working people.Build an economy that rewards work, closes loopholes, and gives families more breathing room.05Workers & SchoolsProtect WorkersLaborShort stanceProtect unions, apprenticeships, and good-paying jobs.Longer planProtect the right to organize and bargain collectively.Expand apprenticeships, workforce training, and pathways into good-paying careers.Stand up for safe workplaces, fair wages, and jobs that let families build a future.06Workers & SchoolsFully Fund Our SchoolsEducationShort stanceFully fund public schools, support teachers, and expand career training opportunities.Longer planFully fund public schools so every child has access to strong classrooms, safe buildings, and modern resources.Support teachers and school staff with the pay, respect, and resources they deserve.Expand career and technical training so students can graduate ready for college, skilled trades, military service, or the workforce.07Healthcare & FamiliesSupport Our VeteransVeteransShort stanceExpand VA access, mental health services, and support for military families.Longer planExpand access to VA care, especially mental healthcare and timely appointments.Support military families, caregivers, and service members transitioning into civilian life.Hold the system accountable so veterans receive the benefits and care they earned.08Energy & CommunitiesInvest in Clean EnergyEnergyShort stanceExpand renewable energy and modern infrastructure to create jobs and fight climate change.Longer planInvest in renewable energy, grid modernization, and resilient infrastructure.Create good-paying clean-energy jobs while lowering long-term energy costs.Fight climate change with practical investments that strengthen local communities.09Energy & CommunitiesInvest in Rural CommunitiesRuralShort stanceSupport farmers, rural healthcare, and local food systems.Longer planSupport farmers, small towns, and local food systems that keep communities strong.Protect and expand rural healthcare access so families can get care close to home.Invest in infrastructure, broadband, and local economic development across rural Virginia.10Costs & TaxesTax the RichTaxesShort stanceRaise taxes on the ultra-wealthy and close loopholes that let corporations avoid paying taxes.Longer planClose loopholes that allow the ultra-wealthy and major corporations to avoid paying taxes.Make the tax code fairer for working families and small businesses.Use fair revenue to invest in healthcare, schools, infrastructure, and community needs.11Democracy & ReformSupport Term LimitsReformShort stanceSupport term limits so that new voices and new generations can enter into leadership.Longer planSupport term limits that make room for new voices, new ideas, and new generations of leadership.Reduce the power of career politicians and entrenched interests in Washington.Strengthen accountability by making public service about service, not a lifetime job.12Democracy & ReformBan Congressional Stock TradingEthicsShort stanceBan individual stock trading in Congress to stop insider trading.Longer planBan individual stock trading by members of Congress to reduce conflicts of interest.Strengthen ethics rules so elected officials cannot profit from privileged information.Restore trust by making clear that public office is not a personal investment strategy.13Democracy & ReformNo Corporate PAC MoneyMoneyShort stanceRefuse corporate PAC donations and put people before special interests.Longer planRefuse corporate PAC donations and center the campaign around people, not special interests.Fight corruption and dark money that drown out working families and local communities.Support stronger transparency and accountability in campaign finance.14Human Rights & PeaceNo AIPAC MoneyMoneyShort stanceReject AIPAC donations and support an independent foreign policy focused on human rights and peace.Longer planReject AIPAC donations and keep foreign policy decisions rooted in human rights, peace, and accountability.Support an independent foreign policy that reflects American values and international humanitarian principles.Put people and diplomacy ahead of donor pressure or special-interest influence.15Human Rights & PeaceFree PalestineHuman RightsShort stanceSupport Palestinian human rights, dignity, freedom, and an end to the occupation and genocide in Gaza and the West Bank.Longer planSupport Palestinian human rights, dignity, and freedom.Call for an end to the occupation and genocide in Gaza and the West Bank.Prioritize diplomacy, humanitarian protection, and a foreign policy grounded in human rights.16Human Rights & PeaceStop Unending WarsPeaceShort stanceEnd endless wars and prioritize diplomacy, peace, and investments in communities at home.Longer planEnd endless wars and bring a stronger focus to diplomacy and peacebuilding.Demand accountability and transparency before military action is expanded or prolonged.Invest more in communities at home: healthcare, schools, veterans, infrastructure, and working families.17Human Rights & PeaceAbolish ICEImmigrationShort stanceReplace ICE with a humane immigration system that respects due process and keeps families together.Longer planReplace ICE with a humane immigration system rooted in due process and family unity.Reject cruelty, intimidation, and policies that tear families apart.Build an immigration approach that is orderly, fair, accountable, and consistent with human rights.18Energy & CommunitiesMake Data Centers Pay Their Fair ShareInfrastructureShort stanceRequire large data centers to cover the true costs they place on local energy grids, water resources, and communities.Longer planRequire large data centers to cover the true costs they place on local energy grids, water resources, and communities.Protect ratepayers from subsidizing massive corporate energy and infrastructure demands.Support responsible growth that creates jobs without draining local resources or raising costs on families.19Public SafetySupport Gun SafetySafetyShort stanceSupport universal background checks, safe storage laws, and community violence prevention.Longer planSupport universal background checks and common-sense measures that keep guns out of dangerous hands.Promote safe storage laws to protect children, families, and communities.Invest in community violence prevention, mental health support, and local safety strategies.— Nila Devanath's campaign website (June 16, 2026)Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.