Graham Moomaw, Virginia Mercury State Sen. Jennifer McClellan, D-Richmond, defeated Republican pastor Leon Benjamin in Tuesday’s special election for a Richmond-centered seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, a victory that will make her Virginia’s first Black congresswoman. McClellan, a corporate attorney who has championed progressive causes like abortion access …
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Originally published by The 19th Jennifer McClellan, a veteran state legislator, could soon become the first Black woman to represent Virginia in the U.S. House in what would be a stunning first for a district that was home to the capital of the Confederacy. McClellan on Thursday handily defeated three opponents …
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Virginia Governor Ralph Northam today announced he has approved the landmark Voting Rights Act of Virginia. Virginia is the first state in the nation to enact its own version of a voting rights act. The legislation provides comprehensive protections against voter suppression, discrimination, or intimidation. The bill, sponsored by Jennifer McClellan in …
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