Jennifer McClellan
American politician in Virginia (born 1972)
Jennifer Leigh McClellan (born December 28, 1972) is an American politician and lawyer. She has been the U.S. representative for Virginia's 4th congressional district since 2023. She is a member of the Democratic Party.
Jennifer McClellan | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 4th district | |
| Assumed office March 7, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Donald McEachin |
| Member of the Virginia Senate from the 9th district | |
| In office January 13, 2017 – March 7, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Donald McEachin |
| Succeeded by | Vacant |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 71st district | |
| In office January 11, 2006 – January 13, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Viola Baskerville |
| Succeeded by | Jeff Bourne |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jennifer Leigh McClellan December 28, 1972 Petersburg, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | David Mills (m. 2008) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of Richmond (BA) University of Virginia (JD) |
| Website | House website Campaign website |
Before, she was a member of the Virginia State Senate from 2017 to 2023 and of the Virginia House of Delegates from 2009 to 2017. She ran in the Democratic primary for governor of Virginia in the 2021 election, losing to former governor Terry McAuliffe.[1]
References change
- ↑ "Jennifer McClellan is poised to become Virginia's first Black woman in Congress". NPR. Associated Press. December 22, 2022. Retrieved December 22, 2022.
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