Democrat McClellan announces bid to be Virginia governor
4 years, 6 months ago

Democrat McClellan announces bid to be Virginia governor

Associated Press  

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 lead a state. Sen. Jennifer McClellan announced Thursday that she’s running for governor in 2021, saying she has the right skill set and track record to rebuild the state’s economy, safety nets and communities amid a coronavirus pandemic and civil unrest over police violence and systematic racism. Quentin Kidd, a political science professor at Christopher Newport University, said McClellan’s personal background and long track record at the legislature give her broad appeal among both liberal and moderate Democrats. “She’s the Kamala Harris of Virginia politics,” Kidd said, referring to the former presidential hopeful and senator from California who could be picked as former Vice President Joe Biden’s running mate.

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McClellan makes history, becomes Virginia’s first Black congresswoman
1 year, 10 months ago

McClellan makes history, becomes Virginia’s first Black congresswoman

Associated Press  

RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia voters on Tuesday elected Democrat Jennifer McClellan, a veteran state legislator from Richmond, to fill an open seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, where she will make history as the first Black woman to represent the state in Congress. McClellan said breaking that barrier in Virginia carries extra weight because of her family’s history in …

Virginia state Sen. McClellan wins Democratic nomination
2 years ago

Virginia state Sen. McClellan wins Democratic nomination

Associated Press  

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Virginia state Sen. Jennifer McClellan has overwhelmingly won the Democratic nomination to succeed the late A. Donald McEachin in Congress, party officials said Thursday. “Tuesday’s party-run process saw historic turnout with 27, 900 votes cast, making it the largest party-run nomination process in the history of the Democratic Party of Virginia,” according to the party’s website. …

Jennifer McClellan is poised to become Virginia's first Black woman in Congress
2 years ago

Jennifer McClellan is poised to become Virginia's first Black woman in Congress

NPR  

Jennifer McClellan is poised to become Virginia's first Black woman in Congress Enlarge this image toggle caption Andrew Harnik/AP Andrew Harnik/AP FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Virginia state Sen. Jennifer McClellan has overwhelmingly won the Democratic nomination to succeed the late A. Donald McEachin in Congress, party officials said Thursday. "Tuesday's party-run process saw historic turnout with 27, 900 votes cast, …

McClellan adds support in race for Virginia US House seat
2 years, 1 month ago

McClellan adds support in race for Virginia US House seat

Associated Press  

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In Maryland, Democrat Wes Moore elected as state's first Black governor
2 years, 2 months ago

In Maryland, Democrat Wes Moore elected as state's first Black governor

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GOP sweeps statewide races with 2 down-ballot wins
3 years, 2 months ago

GOP sweeps statewide races with 2 down-ballot wins

Associated Press  

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Virginia governors race is first ‘test of Biden’s presidency’
3 years, 2 months ago

Virginia governors race is first ‘test of Biden’s presidency’

Al Jazeera  

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2 women vie to make history as Virginia lieutenant governor
3 years, 7 months ago

2 women vie to make history as Virginia lieutenant governor

Associated Press  

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2 women vie to make history as Virginia lieutenant governor
3 years, 7 months ago

2 women vie to make history as Virginia lieutenant governor

The Independent  

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SC lawmaker makes history as 1st Black woman to run for gov
3 years, 7 months ago

SC lawmaker makes history as 1st Black woman to run for gov

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‘If not now, when?': Black women seize political spotlight
4 years, 5 months ago

‘If not now, when?': Black women seize political spotlight

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‘If not now, when?’: Black women seize their moment in the political spotlight as Joe Biden set to name running mate
4 years, 5 months ago

‘If not now, when?’: Black women seize their moment in the political spotlight as Joe Biden set to name running mate

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‘If not now, when?': Black women seize political spotlight
4 years, 5 months ago

‘If not now, when?': Black women seize political spotlight

Associated Press  

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4 years, 6 months ago

Jennifer McClellan Could Make History As Virginia's First Black Female Governor

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Virginia state Sen. Jennifer McClellan is throwing her hat into the ring to become governor in 2021. Steve Helber/Associated Press Virginia state Sen. Jennifer McClellan is jumping into the race for governor, saying the state is at a “critical crossroads right now about what direction we’re going to go.” “We’re at an inflection point of four crises that we need …

Jennifer Carroll Foy Jumps Into Virginia Governor's Race, Hoping To Make History
4 years, 7 months ago

Jennifer Carroll Foy Jumps Into Virginia Governor's Race, Hoping To Make History

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4 years, 10 months ago

Virginia Republican announces gubernatorial run

Associated Press  

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