A female Marine veteran from Virginia is running for Congress with the goal of becoming the first woman to be elected to the seat, which is currently held by Democrats.

A female former Marine is vying to become the first to be elected to Congress from the U.S. Marine Corps.

Aliscia Andrews, the deputy secretary of Homeland Security for the Commonwealth of Virginia, announced she is running for Congress in the 10th District, which is currently held by Democrats and has been a long-standing goal for Republicans to win back after losing it in 2018.

Earlier this year, Democratic Rep. Jennifer Wexton declared that she would not seek re-election in her district.

"Andrews shared with Fox that he enlisted in the Marine Corps at the age of 20 without any prior knowledge of what he was signing up for. Now, looking back, Andrews marvels at the lessons he acquired and the personal growth he experienced during his time in the Corps."

She explained the stresses of being a Marine intelligence analyst, detailing how every decision and movement could have a significant impact worldwide.

"My entire career has been shaped by this mindset of anticipating what could happen, what's likely to happen, and what happens if everything goes wrong," she stated.

Andrews explained to Planet Chronicle that she joined the race due to the economic, educational, and national security challenges she believes are endangering her district's residents.

She stated that the situation wasn't improving, as the fentanyl crisis was taking American lives daily, and it was "unbelievable" to see the slow response from the federal government in addressing the issue.

On the day of his inauguration as the 74th governor of Virginia, Andrews was sworn into Youngkin's administration and began serving as a cybersecurity official before being appointed to her current role.

In her campaign announcement video, she highlighted her experience while also criticizing the "reckless spending" she claimed was happening in Washington, D.C. She also expressed concern about the economic pressures on families due to the COVID-19 shutdowns and the Biden administration's "failed" border policies.

Andrews stated that Fox was the ideal candidate to represent Virginia's 10th Congressional District because she was attentively listening to families and addressing their concerns.

Living has become more expensive than ever before, forcing families to make tough choices about their mortgages, groceries, and childcare. This is affecting us in every aspect of our lives and it's not just a topic being discussed on MSNBC.

Andrews, who has previously run for the seat three times, enters a crowded primary field of six other Republicans. Despite the competition, she may benefit from name recognition as she announces her candidacy. However, this is her first run since the 2020 U.S. Census redistricting.

The 10th Congressional District in Virginia, previously a swing district that attracted heavy campaigning from both parties, has become more favorable to Democrats due to the expansion of Northern Virginia's suburbs near Washington, D.C.

No Republican has won there since former Rep. Barbara Comstock in 2016.