Jennifer McClellan
Democrat
In Office
Positions
Revitalizing the Economy
Virginia families and businesses are facing the ongoing economic impacts of the COVID-19 crisis and inflation. In Congress, Jenn will fight for economic opportunity for all Virginia communities, ensuring that families can afford what they need and that businesses have the opportunities to grow and thrive. Jenn will advocate for a strong, inclusive, affordable and resilient economy that gives everyone an opportunity for prosperity while meeting the changing demands of technology and the marketplace and protecting workers’ rights.
Climate Action and Environmental Justice
As the mother of two young kids, Jenn has been a leader in Virginia’s effort to address climate change today and for generations to come. Jenn wants to leave an inhabitable planet for her children, and all of our children, to inherit. Jenn’s faith also teaches her that we must be stewards of this planet. Jenn recognizes that climate change is an environmental issue, an economic issue, a health issue and a racial justice issue that we must take action to address.
Equity, Inclusivity and Racial Justice
For 16 legislative sessions, Jenn has walked past the statue of former senator and segregationist Harry Byrd in Richmond’s Capitol Square knowing that she is his worst nightmare: A Black woman, a descendent of enslaved people, and the daughter of parents who endured Jim Crow, working to eradicate the very inequity and oppression that Harry Byrd worked to create and maintain. Jenn has spent her career dismantling the legacy of slavery and Jim Crow that still impacts communities today.
Gun Violence
Jenn has seen the devastating impact of gun violence across the Commonwealth. As the mom of two school-age kids, Jenn supports enacting comprehensive gun reform to protect our families and make our communities safer. All of Virginia’s 1,000 annual gun deaths are preventable. As a member of Congress, Jenn will work to close loopholes and protect Virginians from gun violence.
Ratings
Scores from interest groups and advocacy organizations based on voting record and public positions.
Planned Parenthood
American Conservative Union
Heritage Action for America
National Rifle Association
Political Experience
House of Representatives
United States · District Virginia · District 4 · 2023 - present
Senate
Virginia · District Virginia · District 9 · 2017 - 2023
House of Delegates
Virginia · District Virginia · District 71 · 2006 - 2016
Education
University of Virginia
Doctor of Law · 1997
University of Richmond
English and Political Science · 1994
