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If McClellan wins the open seat, she’ll become the first Black woman to represent Virginia in the U.S. House. 

If McClellan wins the open seat, she’ll become the first Black woman to represent Virginia in the U.S. House. 

Leon Benjamin ran against Donald McEachin in the last two congressional elections, and lost both times.

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia's Democratic establishment coalesced Thursday in support of state Sen. Jennifer McClellan in her bid to succeed the late U.S. Rep. A. Donald McEachin. One of McClellan's primary opponents, Del.

One of McClellan’s primary opponents, Del. Lamont Bagby, dropped out of the Democratic nomination contest for Virginia’s 4th Congressional District and threw his support to her, saying the move was in the “best interests of the voters” to “ensure we have the right representation.”

It’s a Virginia voting specialty, and it doesn’t usually involve actual firehouses.

Virginia’s Democratic establishment coalesced Thursday in support of state Sen. Jennifer McClellan in her bid to succeed the late U.S. Rep. A. Donald McEachin.

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Slaughtneil and Kevin Lynchs will look to reach another decider.

The 2021 Ulster intermediate champions lost their opening game.