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Feb 21, 2023 · 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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Leon Benjamin was born in Richmond, Virginia. Benjamin served in the U.S. Navy from 1986 to 1994. He earned a bachelor's degree from Rovear Christian University in 2015. Benjamin's career experience includes owning a business and working as a pastor, mentor, community consultant, and investor. He has been affiliated with New Life Harvest Church, th...
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Feb 22, 2023 · Democrat Jennifer McClellan makes Virginia history as the first Black woman to be represent the state in Congress. McClellan, 50, defeated Republican nominee Leon Benjamin Sr. in the state’s 4th District, which stretches from Richmond to the North Carolina border.
Feb 21, 2023 · State Sen. Jennifer McClellan, D-Richmond, defeated Republican pastor Leon Benjamin in Tuesday’s special election for a Richmond-centered seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, a victory that will make her Virginia’s first Black congresswoman.
Nov 9, 2022 · Incumbent Democrat Don McEachin and Republican Leon Benjamin were facing off in this election, which is a rematch from when they both ran in 2020. SURRY, Va. — Virginia's 4th District race...
Dec 22, 2022 · Virginia state Sen. Jennifer McClellan will square off with Republican Leon Benjamin Sr. in a special election on Feb. 21, after she was declared the winner in the Democratic primary.
Nov 11, 2022 · Democratic U.S. Rep. Donald McEachin defeated Republican Leon Benjamin in Virginia’s 4th Congressional District race to win a fourth term in Congress, according to the Associated Press.
