Virginia state Sen. Jennifer McClellan, D-Richmond, will face Republican challenger Leon Benjamin in a special election Tuesday to fill the 4th Congressional District seat left vacant by the death of Democratic Rep. Donald McEachin.
If McClellan is elected, she will make history as the first Black woman to represent Virginia in Congress.
Benjamin, a conservative pastor and Navy veteran who has never held elected office, ran for the 4th District seat in the 2020 and 2022 election cycles, but was defeated by McEachin both times.
In his campaign platform, Benjamin describes himself as “pro-life,” while McClellan’s legislative priorities include fighting for reproductive rights and abortion access.
With all historic or barrier-breaking elections, we think most about what it means for the next generation of leaders.
Voters in the 4th congressional district can cast votes Tuesday at polling locations between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m.
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