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2026 Virginia U.S. House — District 2 — General Election · November 3, 2026
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Election: November 3, 2026 General Election
Office Title: Member, House of Representatives
District: 2nd District
Candidate Party: Democratic
Candidate Name: Elaine G. Luria
Incumbent: No
Campaign Email: [email protected]
Campaign Website: elaineforcongress.com
Campaign Phone: 757-354-4638
Campaign Address: PO Box 66191, Virginia Beach, VA, 23466-6191
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Campaign Email: [email protected]
Campaign Phone: 757-354-4638
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Campaign Phone: 757-354-4638
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FEC committee ID: C00926303
FEC committee name: ELAINE LURIA FOR CONGRESS
Published email: [email protected]
Published email: [email protected]
Published website: https://elaineforcongress.com/
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FEC committee ID: C00926303
FEC committee name: ELAINE LURIA FOR CONGRESS
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Published email: [email protected]
Published website: https://elaineforcongress.com/
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In Congress, I secured funding to mitigate the impacts of sea-level rise, supported legislation to invest in climate resilient infrastructure, and founded the bipartisan Offshore Wind Caucus. I have also been a strong advocate for the Chesapeake Bay, leading the effort to fully fund the EPA’s Chesapeake Bay Program at $85 million — ensuring a clean and healthy Bay for our communities, our economy, and our way of life.
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In Congress, I secured funding to mitigate the impacts of sea-level rise, supported legislation to invest in climate resilient infrastructure, and founded the bipartisan Offshore Wind Caucus. I have also been a strong advocate for the Chesapeake Bay, leading the effort to fully fund the EPA’s Chesapeake Bay Program at $85 million — ensuring a clean and healthy Bay for our communities, our economy, and our way of life.
As a 20-year Navy veteran, I know how important it is to protect the homeland and ensure that our men and women in uniform have the resources and equipment they need to fight for and defend our freedoms.
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As a 20-year Navy veteran, I know how important it is to protect the homeland and ensure that our men and women in uniform have the resources and equipment they need to fight for and defend our freedoms.
As a 20-year Navy veteran, I know firsthand the unique challenges that our veterans face as they transition out of service. There is nothing greater than fighting for and improving the lives of military families and veterans.
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As a 20-year Navy veteran, I know firsthand the unique challenges that our veterans face as they transition out of service. There is nothing greater than fighting for and improving the lives of military families and veterans.
In Congress, I served on the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee and was instrumental in passing the PACT Act–the largest expansion of veterans’ benefits in our lifetime. I also introduced and passed the Gold Star Families Act to provide tax relief for Gold Star families and championed legislation to provide three cost of living increases to veterans.
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In Congress, I served on the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee and was instrumental in passing the PACT Act–the largest expansion of veterans’ benefits in our lifetime. I also introduced and passed the Gold Star Families Act to provide tax relief for Gold Star families and championed legislation to provide three cost of living increases to veterans.
Elaine served as the representative for Virginia’s Second Congressional District from 2018 to 2023 where she put the needs of Hampton Roads first and developed a reputation of working across the aisle to deliver for the district.
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Elaine served as the representative for Virginia’s Second Congressional District from 2018 to 2023 where she put the needs of Hampton Roads first and developed a reputation of working across the aisle to deliver for the district.
Inspired by the same sense and calling to serve when she was 17, Elaine used her experience in the military and as a small business owner to run for Congress in 2018 and continue serving the public.Elaine served as the representative for Virginia’s Second Congressional District from 2018 to 2023 where she put the needs of Hampton Roads first and developed a reputation of working across the aisle to deliver for the district.In Congress, she fought to pass the PACT Act–the largest expansion of veterans’ health care in our lifetime, cut health care and prescription drug costs, secured direct investments in our communities, and passed legislation to provide three cost-of-living increases for our veterans. As a Navy veteran and representing a district with deep military ties, Elaine secured historic investments in shipbuilding and ensured our men and women in uniform had the tools and resources needed to protect our freedoms abroad and themselves.
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Inspired by the same sense and calling to serve when she was 17, Elaine used her experience in the military and as a small business owner to run for Congress in 2018 and continue serving the public.Elaine served as the representative for Virginia’s Second Congressional District from 2018 to 2023 where she put the needs of Hampton Roads first and developed a reputation of working across the aisle to deliver for the district.In Congress, she fought to pass the PACT Act–the largest expansion of veterans’ health care in our lifetime, cut health care and prescription drug costs, secured direct investments in our communities, and passed legislation to provide three cost-of-living increases for our veterans. As a Navy veteran and representing a district with deep military ties, Elaine secured historic investments in shipbuilding and ensured our men and women in uniform had the tools and resources needed to protect our freedoms abroad and themselves.
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Putting an end to this culture of corruption starts with two major changes : ending the influence special interests have on our political system, and stopping the bad policies that drive up our costs.
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Putting an end to this culture of corruption starts with two major changes : ending the influence special interests have on our political system, and stopping the bad policies that drive up our costs.
Elaine retired from the Navy at the rank of Commander in 2017 after commanding a combat-ready unit of 400 sailors to provide assault craft to support the U.S. Marine Corps. She immediately began giving back to the community her family calls home, starting a small business from a block of clay on her kitchen table. Elaine grew the Mermaid Factory into a thriving family business in Hampton Roads that created jobs, supported charity, stimulated the local economy, and brought joy to others.
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Elaine retired from the Navy at the rank of Commander in 2017 after commanding a combat-ready unit of 400 sailors to provide assault craft to support the U.S. Marine Corps. She immediately began giving back to the community her family calls home, starting a small business from a block of clay on her kitchen table. Elaine grew the Mermaid Factory into a thriving family business in Hampton Roads that created jobs, supported charity, stimulated the local economy, and brought joy to others.
I’ve fought to help businesses, both big and small, across Coastal Virginia create well-paying jobs with good benefits to ensure our economy thrives and opportunities are available to everyone who works hard.
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I’ve fought to help businesses, both big and small, across Coastal Virginia create well-paying jobs with good benefits to ensure our economy thrives and opportunities are available to everyone who works hard.
Ban Members of Congress and their Families from Trading Stocks While in Office – Serving the American people is about putting others above oneself. No one should profit off of holding office–especially members of Congress who write our nation’s laws, regulate industry, and receive classified briefings that members of the public cannot access. I support banning members of Congress and their families from trading individual stocks while holding office.
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Ban Members of Congress and their Families from Trading Stocks While in Office – Serving the American people is about putting others above oneself. No one should profit off of holding office–especially members of Congress who write our nation’s laws, regulate industry, and receive classified briefings that members of the public cannot access. I support banning members of Congress and their families from trading individual stocks while holding office.
End the Blatant Prediction Market Insider Trading – Members of Congress, congressional staff, executive branch employees, and political appointees should not use nonpublic information to buy, sell, or exchange prediction market contracts related to political outcomes or government policy. Public servants should never make money on the policies and decisions they help make and shape–especially those with access to classified or national security information. It’s unfair, and it’s wrong. Public service is about putting the American people first, not using insider information to enrich yourself.
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End the Blatant Prediction Market Insider Trading – Members of Congress, congressional staff, executive branch employees, and political appointees should not use nonpublic information to buy, sell, or exchange prediction market contracts related to political outcomes or government policy. Public servants should never make money on the policies and decisions they help make and shape–especially those with access to classified or national security information. It’s unfair, and it’s wrong. Public service is about putting the American people first, not using insider information to enrich yourself.
If a Politician Steals from Taxpayers, they face Mandatory Jail Time – The American people who work hard and pay their taxes should know that members of Congress are being good stewards of their taxes. Stealing from taxpayers is an egregious breach of trust and there’s no room in Congress for members who abuse their office. I believe that members who steal taxpayer funds, including blatant tax evasion, should serve mandatory jail time and be expelled from Congress. No questions asked.
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If a Politician Steals from Taxpayers, they face Mandatory Jail Time – The American people who work hard and pay their taxes should know that members of Congress are being good stewards of their taxes. Stealing from taxpayers is an egregious breach of trust and there’s no room in Congress for members who abuse their office. I believe that members who steal taxpayer funds, including blatant tax evasion, should serve mandatory jail time and be expelled from Congress. No questions asked.
Reform Campaign Finance Laws and Get Dark Money out of Politics – The Citizens United decision has allowed dark money, special interests, and the ultra-wealthy to corrode and abuse our political system and democracy. Congress must pass a law to significantly reduce the influence that dark money and special interests have on our elections and in our system.I was proud to support legislation that overturns the disastrous Citizens United decision when in Congress, and I will continue to fight for the For the People Act to restore fairness and power back to the people.
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Reform Campaign Finance Laws and Get Dark Money out of Politics – The Citizens United decision has allowed dark money, special interests, and the ultra-wealthy to corrode and abuse our political system and democracy. Congress must pass a law to significantly reduce the influence that dark money and special interests have on our elections and in our system.I was proud to support legislation that overturns the disastrous Citizens United decision when in Congress, and I will continue to fight for the For the People Act to restore fairness and power back to the people.
End the Broken Pardon System to Ensure Equal Justice for All – Politicians from both parties have abused the pardon system to reward their families and wealthy and well-connected donors with political favors. It’s true when then President Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter and it’s true when President Trump pardoned a Chinese cryptocurrency billionaire who was in prison for enabling money laundering. That’s unacceptable, and we must reform the current system so that those with money and connections don’t get special treatment.
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End the Broken Pardon System to Ensure Equal Justice for All – Politicians from both parties have abused the pardon system to reward their families and wealthy and well-connected donors with political favors. It’s true when then President Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter and it’s true when President Trump pardoned a Chinese cryptocurrency billionaire who was in prison for enabling money laundering. That’s unacceptable, and we must reform the current system so that those with money and connections don’t get special treatment.
We need Congress to work for the working people of this country, not just Donald Trump’s friends and Kiggans’ ultra-wealthy donors. That’s why we must put an end to this corruption agenda that is leaving Virginians behind and driving up costs. Their policies are squeezing working families and raising the cost of living on everything from gas, groceries, and health care costs. Virginians deserve better.
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We need Congress to work for the working people of this country, not just Donald Trump’s friends and Kiggans’ ultra-wealthy donors. That’s why we must put an end to this corruption agenda that is leaving Virginians behind and driving up costs. Their policies are squeezing working families and raising the cost of living on everything from gas, groceries, and health care costs. Virginians deserve better.
Kiggans feigned concern about how the One Big Beautiful Bill slashing clean energy tax credits would raise energy prices and threaten thousands of jobs in VA-02, but voted for the bill anyway.
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Kiggans feigned concern about how the One Big Beautiful Bill slashing clean energy tax credits would raise energy prices and threaten thousands of jobs in VA-02, but voted for the bill anyway.
Elaine has a proven record of being a strong advocate for Hampton Roads and delivering on the issues that matter most to our communities. She knows that service to our country means putting the interests of the people above all else. That’s why she cannot sit back and watch from the sidelines as our leaders in Washington continue to put themselves first and support policies that are raising costs on families from the grocery store to the pharmacy counter.
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Elaine has a proven record of being a strong advocate for Hampton Roads and delivering on the issues that matter most to our communities. She knows that service to our country means putting the interests of the people above all else. That’s why she cannot sit back and watch from the sidelines as our leaders in Washington continue to put themselves first and support policies that are raising costs on families from the grocery store to the pharmacy counter.
I will continue to lead efforts to combat climate change’s impact on our local community, fight against offshore drilling, restore the Chesapeake Bay, and ensure Hampton Roads has clean air and water.
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I will continue to lead efforts to combat climate change’s impact on our local community, fight against offshore drilling, restore the Chesapeake Bay, and ensure Hampton Roads has clean air and water.
Coastal Virginia deserves better. Elaine knows we can’t expect families to get ahead when they can barely afford to get by. When she gets to Congress, Elaine will always put Hampton Roads first and work to lower prices, make health care more affordable, create opportunities, and improve the lives of our veterans and military families.
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Coastal Virginia deserves better. Elaine knows we can’t expect families to get ahead when they can barely afford to get by. When she gets to Congress, Elaine will always put Hampton Roads first and work to lower prices, make health care more affordable, create opportunities, and improve the lives of our veterans and military families.
Seniors who worked hard their entire lives and paid into Social Security and Medicare deserve to be secure in retirement with the peace of mind that their benefits will be there when they need them—without cuts.
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Seniors who worked hard their entire lives and paid into Social Security and Medicare deserve to be secure in retirement with the peace of mind that their benefits will be there when they need them—without cuts.
We must honor our commitments to our seniors and retirees. I will continue to advocate for strengthening Medicare and Social Security, stand firm against any efforts to gut seniors’ hard-earned benefits, and oppose cuts to these critical programs.
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We must honor our commitments to our seniors and retirees. I will continue to advocate for strengthening Medicare and Social Security, stand firm against any efforts to gut seniors’ hard-earned benefits, and oppose cuts to these critical programs.
The war in Iran is another unnecessary and endless military intervention in the Middle East that is putting a strain on working families in Hampton Roads, and costing precious American lives and resources that should be spent here at home. Moreover, the war has left Americans no safer, and has emboldened Iran and done nothing to contain Iran’s nuclear ambitions or support for terrorist proxies.
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The war in Iran is another unnecessary and endless military intervention in the Middle East that is putting a strain on working families in Hampton Roads, and costing precious American lives and resources that should be spent here at home. Moreover, the war has left Americans no safer, and has emboldened Iran and done nothing to contain Iran’s nuclear ambitions or support for terrorist proxies.
I also know that a strong border is essential to strengthening our nation’s security, and I was proud to support comprehensive efforts in Congress to deter illegal immigration and strengthen border security, while also providing a pathway to citizenship for those who follow our nation’s laws.
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I also know that a strong border is essential to strengthening our nation’s security, and I was proud to support comprehensive efforts in Congress to deter illegal immigration and strengthen border security, while also providing a pathway to citizenship for those who follow our nation’s laws.
I will continue to fight to improve the quality of life for active duty military personnel and their families, ensure they have the resources they need to deter our adversaries and keep us safe, serve as a check against reckless foreign wars that put our servicemembers at risk, and cost American taxpayers, and strengthen our border security.
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I will continue to fight to improve the quality of life for active duty military personnel and their families, ensure they have the resources they need to deter our adversaries and keep us safe, serve as a check against reckless foreign wars that put our servicemembers at risk, and cost American taxpayers, and strengthen our border security.
In Congress, I will continue to fight for my fellow veterans to reverse the devastating DOGE cuts endorsed by Jen Kiggans that have gutted veterans’ care, work to cut red tape in the VA system, and ensure that our veterans get the care they need and deserve.
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In Congress, I will continue to fight for my fellow veterans to reverse the devastating DOGE cuts endorsed by Jen Kiggans that have gutted veterans’ care, work to cut red tape in the VA system, and ensure that our veterans get the care they need and deserve.
In Congress, I will serve as a check on Trump’s bad decisions that are costing our families, fight to repeal the tariffs, and reverse legislation and policy decisions that have increased energy costs.
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In Congress, I will serve as a check on Trump’s bad decisions that are costing our families, fight to repeal the tariffs, and reverse legislation and policy decisions that have increased energy costs.
I will address the cost of living crisis that Kiggans unleashed and lower prices for working families.
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I will address the cost of living crisis that Kiggans unleashed and lower prices for working families.
Cut health care costs for seniors by expanding the number of drugs Medicare can negotiate on and extending the reduced cost benefits to people on private insurance.
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Cut health care costs for seniors by expanding the number of drugs Medicare can negotiate on and extending the reduced cost benefits to people on private insurance.
Cut the complexity of care for military families by allowing military children to stay on their parents’ Tricare Plan until age 26.
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Cut the complexity of care for military families by allowing military children to stay on their parents’ Tricare Plan until age 26.
Ensure equal health care access for rural Virginians by expanding federal loan repayment for doctors and nurses who commit to serving at least five years in rural communities.
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Ensure equal health care access for rural Virginians by expanding federal loan repayment for doctors and nurses who commit to serving at least five years in rural communities.
Expand access to telehealth, mobile health clinics, community health centers, and rural emergency medical services so geography isn’t a barrier to care.
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Expand access to telehealth, mobile health clinics, community health centers, and rural emergency medical services so geography isn’t a barrier to care.
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Elaine G. Luria is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on motion to concur in the senate adt to the house adt to the senate adt.
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Issue: H R 2617
Vote question: On Motion to Concur in the Senate Adt to the House Adt to the Senate Adt
Official description: To amend section 1115 of title 31, United States Code, to amend the description of how performance goals are achieved, and for other purposes
Status: Passed
Luria | D | VA | Yea
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Elaine G. Luria is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on agreeing to the resolution.
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Issue: H RES 1531
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Resolution
Official description: Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2617, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; and for other purposes
Status: Passed
Luria | D | VA | Yea
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Elaine G. Luria is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on motion to suspend the rules and concur in the senate amendment.
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Issue: H R 7939
Vote question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment
Official description: Student Veteran Emergency Relief Act
Status: Passed
Luria | D | VA | Yea
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Elaine G. Luria is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on motion to suspend the rules and pass.
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Issue: S 1402
Vote question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Official description: Durbin Feeling Native American Languages Act of 2021
Status: Passed
Luria | D | VA | Yea
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Elaine G. Luria is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on motion to suspend the rules and concur in the senate amendment.
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Issue: H R 1917
Vote question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment
Official description: Hazard Eligibility and Local Projects Act
Status: Passed
Luria | D | VA | Yea
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Elaine G. Luria is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on agreeing to the resolution.
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Issue: H RES 1529
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Resolution
Official description: Providing for consideration of H.R. 9640, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for examination and disclosure with respect to Presidential income tax returns; S. 1942, the National Heritage Area Act; and for other purposes
Status: Passed
Luria | D | VA | Yea
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Elaine G. Luria is recorded as voting no in the official record for on motion to commit.
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Issue: S 1098
Vote question: On Motion to Commit
Official description: Joint Consolidation Loan Separation Act
Status: Failed
Luria | D | VA | Nay
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Elaine G. Luria is recorded as voting no in the official record for on agreeing to the amendment.
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Issue: H R 8326
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment
Amendment author: Hice of Georgia Part E Amendment No. 2
Status: Failed
Luria | D | VA | No
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FEC candidate totals November 12, 2025 through July 15, 2026.
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Candidate ID: H6VA02198
Name: LURIA, ELAINE
Office: House
State: VA
District: 02
Party: DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Coverage start: 2025-11-12
Coverage end: 2026-07-15
Total receipts: $4659795.30
Total disbursements: $1077072.09
Cash on hand: $3582723.21
Debts owed by committee: $0.00
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