Jennifer
L. McClellan
Democratic U.S. Rep. Jennifer McClellan represents Virginia's 4th District and is the incumbent in the 2026 general election.
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Background
Jennifer L. McClellan is the Democratic U.S. Representative for Virginia's 4th Congressional District, having entered Congress in 2023 after winning a special election. Born in Petersburg, she is a lifelong Virginia native who lives in Richmond. 12
Before her congressional career, McClellan served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 2006 to 2017 and in the Virginia State Senate from 2017 to 2023. Prior to elected office, she worked as an attorney in private practice. 28
McClellan earned a B.A. from the University of Richmond in 1994 and a J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1997. She attended Matoaca High School in Chesterfield County. 2
She is the incumbent candidate in the November 3, 2026 general election for Virginia's 4th District. 64
At a glance
- Party
- Democratic · Incumbent
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 4, Virginia
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- U.S. Representative for Virginia's 4th Congressional District
- Website
- jennifermcclellan.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
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Timeline
- Oct 9newsMcClellan announces federal funding for Henrico County utility project
Henrico County officials and U.S. Rep. Jennifer McClellan jointly announced the securing of federal funding for a local utility project in Henrico County.
Henrico County News : Henrico officials and U.S. Rep. Jennifer McClellan announce federal funding for utility project · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 6newsMcClellan speaks at Washington Post Live on AI law gaps following Hugging Face hack
Rep. McClellan appeared at Washington Post Live, commenting on the Hugging Face hack and noting that current laws do not account for an AI agent committing violations, highlighting a need for updated legal frameworks around artificial intelligence.
'Our laws don't account for an AI agent doing it' · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 5newsMcClellan and Virginia Democrats hold voting-rights 'shadow hearing' in Fairfax
McClellan, House Administration Committee Ranking Member Joe Morelle, and other Virginia Democrats held a public shadow hearing on voting in Fairfax. Topics included federal demands for voter information, mail-ballot processing, and concerns about voter intimidation, with a pledge to protect every eligible vote.
McClellan, Morelle and Virginia Democrats Fight Trump ... · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 3endorsementMcClellan campaigns for Tom Perriello in Charlottesville alongside Maryland Gov. Wes Moore
Rep. Jennifer McClellan joined Maryland Governor Wes Moore to campaign for Democratic congressional candidate Tom Perriello in Charlottesville as the Virginia 5th District race heated up.
Gov. Wes Moore, Rep. Jennifer McClellan campaign for Tom ... · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 2pollElection forecasters rate VA-04 as Solid D with McClellan holding greater than 99% win probability
Seldon's forecast model gave McClellan a greater-than-99% win probability and a forecast margin of McClellan +41.5. Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, and Sabato's Crystal Ball all rated the race Solid D. These are race ratings and model forecasts, not voter surveys.
Virginia’s 4th District 2026 Forecast: McClellan vs. Murray · Seldon Beta · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 28newsMcClellan launches 2026 Veteran of the Year program with nominations due Oct. 28
McClellan's congressional office announced a 2026 Veteran of the Year program. This was an official congressional office announcement, with nominations due by October 28.
McClellan Launches 2026 Veteran of the Year Program · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 18newsMcClellan outlines policy positions and backs three Virginia ballot questions in VPM questionnaire
McClellan supported reversing tariff-related price increases and HR1 cuts to health and food programs, restoring enhanced ACA tax credits, and requiring data centers to bear more energy infrastructure costs. She also announced an 'All American Family Agenda' and strongly endorsed Virginia ballot Questions 1, 2, and 3 on reproductive freedom, marriage rights, and voting rights.
4th District Q&A: Jennifer McClellan, Robert “Family Man” Murray · Sep 18, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 18newsVPM publishes candidate questionnaire for VA-04 race featuring McClellan, Murray, and Bell
VPM and partner public-media stations published responses from McClellan, Republican Robert P. 'Family Man' Murray Jr., and independent Joan E. 'Andrews' Bell. McClellan said the race was about protecting constitutional rights, addressing the cost of living, and ensuring all people's perspectives are heard.
4th District Q&A: Jennifer McClellan, Robert “Family Man” Murray · Sep 18, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Center Action Fund organizationListed McClellan as its VA-04 choice in its 2026 midterm general-election endorsements. centeractionfund.org · Oct 1, 2026
- Virginia AFL-CIO unionCOPE Committee and convention delegates endorsed McClellan for Congressional District 4 at the AFL-CIO convention in Williamsburg, August 13–15, 2026. va-aflcio.org · Aug 15, 2026
- American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) unionAFGE listed McClellan among its endorsed Virginia congressional candidates for the 2026 elections, announced July 30, 2026. afge.org · Jul 30, 2026
- Giffords organizationGiffords endorsed McClellan for the US House of Representatives for the 2026 election; candidate page published March 27, 2026. giffords.org · Mar 27, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $1.14M
- Spent
- $992K
- Cash on hand
- $197K
As of Jul 15, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H4VA04066(opens in a new tab)
Sources 14
- [1] Henrico County News : Henrico officials and U.S. Rep. Jennifer McClellan announce federal funding for utility project(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [2] Virginia’s 4th District 2026 Forecast: McClellan vs. Murray · Seldon Beta(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [3] 'Our laws don't account for an AI agent doing it'(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [4] 2026 Endorsed Candidates(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [5] McClellan, Morelle and Virginia Democrats Fight Trump ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [6] Gov. Wes Moore, Rep. Jennifer McClellan campaign for Tom ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [7] 2026 Midterm General Endorsements - Center Action Fund(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
- [8] McClellan Launches 2026 Veteran of the Year Program(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
- [9] 4th District Q&A: Jennifer McClellan, Robert “Family Man” Murray(opens in a new tab) Sep 18, 2026
- [10] Largest Federal Employee Union Announces Slate of ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 30, 2026
- [11] Education and Childcare(opens in a new tab) Jun 26, 2026
- [12] Healthcare(opens in a new tab) Jun 26, 2026
- [13] Jennifer McClellan(opens in a new tab) Mar 27, 2026
- [14] McClellan Statement on Funding ICE and the Department of ...(opens in a new tab) Jan 22, 2026