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Virginia Elects Jennifer McClellan as First Black Woman to Represent the State in Congress

Jennifer McClellan has made history as the first Black woman to represent Virginia in the U.S. House of Representatives, winning the special election for the 4th District by a 40 percentage point margin. During her campaign, McClellan highlighted her family's experiences in the Jim Crow era and promised to make the state and country a better place for everyone. Her victory is seen as a sign of progress for the state.