Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan, who represents Virginia’s 4th district in the U.S. Congress, used her social media platform on July 17, 2025, to honor the legacy of Congressman John Lewis and share updates with her constituents.
On July 17, McClellan marked a significant anniversary, stating: “Today marks the fifth anniversary of the passing of civil rights giant Congressman John Lewis. This week, I anchored @TheBlackCaucus Special Order Hour sharing his final message of hope and perseverance to the nation. https://t.co/T0kIdzNOPK” (posted at 13:30 UTC). In a subsequent post on the same day, she invited followers to view her full remarks: “Watch my full remarks here: https://t.co/toeBqd5X83” (posted at 13:30 UTC).
Earlier that day, McClellan also shared a link to a formal release: “Read my full release here: https://t.co/vYEv4qOqZU” (posted at 00:23 UTC).
Jennifer McClellan began serving in Congress in 2023 after succeeding Donald McEachin as representative for Virginia’s 4th district. Before her current role, she served in both the Virginia House of Delegates from 2006 to 2017 and in the Virginia Senate. Born in Petersburg in 1972 and now residing in Richmond, McClellan holds degrees from the University of Richmond and the University of Virginia.
