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Virginia state Sen. Jennifer McClellan has clinched the Democratic nomination in the 4th Congressional District, putting her on track to become the first Black woman to represent Virginia in Congress.
Ms. McClellan, who is favored to win in the Democratic-leaning district in February, could become the first Black woman to represent Virginia in Congress.
<div class="at-above-post addthis_tool" data-url="http://www.metro.us/virginia-state-sen-mcclellan-wins-democratic-nomination/"></div>FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — Virginia state Sen. Jennifer McClellan has overwhelmingly won the Democratic nomination to succeed the late A. Donald McEachin in Congress, party officials said. McClellan won the nomination with 23,661 votes in Tuesday’s firehouse primary over Sen. Joe Morrissey, who netted just 3,782, and two other candidates. She will be the […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_exc...
Virginia state Sen. Jennifer McClellan has overwhelmingly won the Democratic nomination to succeed the late A. Donald McEachin in Congress, party officials said.
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Jennifer McClellan won the nomination with 23,661 votes in Tuesday’s firehouse primary over Sen. Joe Morrissey, who netted just 3,782, and two other candidates. She will be the overwhelming favorite in the heavily Democratic 4th Congressional District when a special election is held Feb. 21.