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JENNIFER MCCLELLAN


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The House censures Democratic Rep. Al Green for disrupting Trump's joint address to Congress

Read full article: The House censures Democratic Rep. Al Green for disrupting Trump's joint address to Congress

The House has voted to censure Al Green, a Democratic congressman from Texas, for disrupting President Donald Trumpโ€™s address to Congress earlier in the week.

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Rep. Jennifer McClellan: Virginiaโ€™s first black congresswoman

Read full article: Rep. Jennifer McClellan: Virginiaโ€™s first black congresswoman

In February 2023, history was made in the Commonwealth as elected Democrat Jennifer McCllelan soared to victory in a race to fill a vacant seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, becoming the first Black woman to represent the state in Congress.

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McClellan wins special election for Virginiaโ€™s 4th District

Read full article: McClellan wins special election for Virginiaโ€™s 4th District

Democrat Jennifer McClellan has defeated her Republican opponent to win a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, where she will be the first Black woman to represent Virginia in Congress.

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Abortion ban bills rejected by Virginia Senate subcommittee

Read full article: Abortion ban bills rejected by Virginia Senate subcommittee

Three bills proposing a ban on abortions in the Commonwealth have been rejected by a Virginia Senate Subcommittee.

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Virginia state Sen. McClellan wins Democratic nomination

Read full article: Virginia state Sen. McClellan wins Democratic nomination

Virginia state Sen. Jennifer McClellan has overwhelmingly won the Democratic nomination to succeed the late A.

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Thousands respond to proposed policy changes for Virginia transgender students

Read full article: Thousands respond to proposed policy changes for Virginia transgender students

New guidelines for the treatment of transgender students in Virginia schools have people across the Commonwealth split.

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General Assembly: sending nude photos without consent means $500 fine

Read full article: General Assembly: sending nude photos without consent means $500 fine

Legislators in the General Assembly agree with this sentiment and have passed a bill saying anyone over 18 who sends a nude photo to another person over 18 without their consent can be fined $500, NBC 12 reports.

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Is Gov. Youngkinโ€™s executive order to get rid of mask mandates in schools legal?

Read full article: Is Gov. Youngkinโ€™s executive order to get rid of mask mandates in schools legal?

Governor Glenn Youngkinโ€™s Executive Order allows parents to opt kids out of mask mandate.

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Gen. Lee statue comes down in former Confederate capital

Read full article: Gen. Lee statue comes down in former Confederate capital

A statue of Gen. Robert E.

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Terry McAuliffe wins Democratic nomination in Virginia governor race

Read full article: Terry McAuliffe wins Democratic nomination in Virginia governor race

Terry McAuliffe is one step closer to once again calling the Virginia Governorโ€™s Mansion home.

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Candidates campaign in final push ahead of Democratic primary

Read full article: Candidates campaign in final push ahead of Democratic primary

Candidates are making a final campaign ahead of Tuesday's Democratic primary election.

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Virginia Governor Democratic Primary June 8, 2021 results

Read full article: Virginia Governor Democratic Primary June 8, 2021 results

On Tuesday, voters will decide who will represent Democrats in Virginiaโ€™s gubernatorial race.

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Whatโ€™s on the ballot in Virginiaโ€™s primary on June 8, 2021

Read full article: Whatโ€™s on the ballot in Virginiaโ€™s primary on June 8, 2021

Virginiaโ€™s Democratic voters will pick their partyโ€™s nominees for this yearโ€™s three statewide races in Tuesdayโ€™s primary election, and both parties will settle on nominations for the House of Delegates and local seats.

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In last debate, Terry McAuliffeโ€™s opponents say he wonโ€™t inspire

Read full article: In last debate, Terry McAuliffeโ€™s opponents say he wonโ€™t inspire

Terry McAuliffe's opponents in the Democratic nomination contest for Virginia governor sought to make the case during a debate Tuesday that he won't energize voters in November, while the frontrunning former governor focused on his record and GOP nominee Glenn Youngkin.

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Black women's next targets: governorships and Senate seats

Read full article: Black women's next targets: governorships and Senate seats

Black women are stepping up as Democratic candidates for governor and the U.S. Senate as the party looks to expand its footprint in Sun Belt battlegrounds.

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WATCH: Virginia Democrats in governorโ€™s race hold third debate

Read full article: WATCH: Virginia Democrats in governorโ€™s race hold third debate

The five candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for Virginia governor were set to meet virtually Thursday for the third of four debates.

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Democrats in Virginia governorโ€™s race face off in second debate

Read full article: Democrats in Virginia governorโ€™s race face off in second debate

The Democratic candidates for Virginia governor sparred over policing and economic development in their second debate Thursday, an event that showcased the diverse styles and perspectives of the field that voters will winnow next month.

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Amanda Chase attacks Democrat Jennifer McClellan over leadership in Black caucus

Read full article: Amanda Chase attacks Democrat Jennifer McClellan over leadership in Black caucus

The remarks about state Sen. Jennifer McClellan came during a campaign event, which Chase said took place Monday night. You know, Sen. McClellan, she is the vice chairman of the Legislative Black Caucus. โ€œThe Virginia Legislative Black Caucus has been a force for progress for decades - progress that has benefitted every community of the Commonwealth.โ€The day McClellan announced her bid for governor, Chase posted on social media: โ€œShe serves as the vice-chair of the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus. In an interview Tuesday, Chase said she stood by her remarks and called the Black caucus โ€œracist.โ€Adโ€œThey donโ€™t represent all Virginia. They represent just Black Virginia,โ€ she said.

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Gov. Northam signs 80 bills, including abortion coverage measure

Read full article: Gov. Northam signs 80 bills, including abortion coverage measure

Ralph Northam announced Friday he had signed 80 new bills into law, including a measure that will end a ban on abortion coverage for insurance plans offered through the health benefits exchange in Virginia. Adโ€œThese new measures will support working Virginians, boost civic engagement, and help us continue building a stronger, more inclusive Commonwealth,โ€ Northam said in a statement. โ€œI am grateful to the General Assembly for their hard work on these important issues, and I am proud to sign these bills into law.โ€The abortion legislation, sponsored by Sen. Jennifer McClellan and Del. Sally Hudson, undoes a ban enacted during Republican Gov. The legislation will allow insurers to cover abortion services but will not require them to do so.

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McAuliffe, Chase lead way in Virginia governorโ€™s race, survey shows

Read full article: McAuliffe, Chase lead way in Virginia governorโ€™s race, survey shows

This yearโ€™s crowded contest for governor is an uncertain one as Virginia nears its selection for party nominations.

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Virginia educators push for more funding from General Assembly

Read full article: Virginia educators push for more funding from General Assembly

Virginia lawmakers and educators are demanding the Virginia General Assembly โ€˜Fund our Future,โ€™ calling for more money and resources. In a virtual press briefing on Monday, officials from the Virginia Education Association and Virginia PTA were joined by Sen. Jennifer McClellan and Del. Lashrecse Aird to ask the General Assembly to pass House Bill 1929, known as the School Equity and Staffing Act. It would provide more funding for high poverty schools and increase funding for school counselors and support staff. The bill would also give money to English-learning students and provide mentoring opportunities to new teachers.

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2021 marquee contest: Virginia governor's race in high gear

Read full article: 2021 marquee contest: Virginia governor's race in high gear

Justin Fairfax directs the Senate at the Capitol, in Richmond, Va. An unusually broad field is vying to be the next governor of Virginia as the marquee political contest of 2021 gets into full swing. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)RICHMOND, Va. โ€“ An unusually broad field of candidates are vying for the governor's seat in Virginia as the marquee political contest of 2021 gets into full swing. The field of announced and likely candidates in the closely watched race is more diverse than anytime in modern history. โ€œFolks, it is time for a new Virginia way,โ€ he said at his campaign kick off in early December. The nomination fight, Kidd said, will be a key indicator of โ€œwhether or not the Trump fever has brokenโ€ among Virginia Republicans.

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Virginia gubernatorial race will be expensive, with lots of attention, say analysts

Read full article: Virginia gubernatorial race will be expensive, with lots of attention, say analysts

Even though the 2020 election season is barely behind us, the race to determine Virginiaโ€™s next governor is already heating up.

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Former Gov. Terry McAuliffe looking to again be Virginiaโ€™s governor

Read full article: Former Gov. Terry McAuliffe looking to again be Virginiaโ€™s governor

Former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe has formally announced his candidacy for next year's gubernatorial contest in a race that will serve as a barometer of voter sentiment during President-elect Joe Biden's first year in office

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A return of Gov. Terry McAuliffe? Former governor raises money more than declared candidates combined

Read full article: A return of Gov. Terry McAuliffe? Former governor raises money more than declared candidates combined

ROANOKE, Va. โ€“ Although former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe hasnโ€™t announced plans to run for governor, he certainly has far more funding than his would-be opponents. He previously announced that his political action committee, Common Good VA, raised $1.7 million in the first half of 2020. McAuliffe served as the Governor of Virginia from 2014 to 2018. The Virginia Public Access Project sorted the data provided by the Virginia Department of Elections.

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Democrat McClellan announces bid to be Virginia governor

Read full article: Democrat McClellan announces bid to be Virginia governor

(AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)RICHMOND, Va. A Virginia state senator is launching a bid to be the state's next governor, which if successful would make her the nation's first African-American woman to ever lead a state. I have the understanding of where we are in this moment in time, how we got here ... and the vision to take Virginia forward, McClellan said. McClellan is one of several Democrats either officially running or eyeing a possible campaign for their party's nomination to succeed Gov. If she were to win the 2021 contest, McClellan would be Virginias first woman governor, the first African American female governor in the United States and only the second woman ever elected to statewide office in Virginia. I'm not running to make history, I am running to set Virginia on the course I think we need to go," she said.

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