Richmond Leader

Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan, who represents Virginia’s 4th district in the U.S. Congress and replaced Donald McEachin in 2023, shared a series of tweets discussing her recent activities and initiatives. The tweets highlighted her personal experiences, scheduled events, and political perspectives as she continues her service in Congress.

In a tweet dated April 17, 2025, McClellan invited followers to "listen to our full interview here" by providing a link to an interview she participated in. The specifics of the interview were not detailed in the tweet.

The same day, McClellan addressed the importance of healthcare access with reference to her own experience as a Black mother. She tweeted, "As a Black mother who almost died in childbirth, I know how important access to prenatal and postnatal care is to ensuring healthy pregnancies, mothers and babies." She noted that this message coincided with #BlackMaternalHealthWeek and recognized the day's significance as #MedicaidDayofAction, during which she spoke on @ZerlinaMornings.

On April 18, 2025, McClellan announced through a tweet, "Join me Tuesday, April 22nd at 6:30 PM for an in-person town hall at the Brunswick County Conference Center!" She mentioned discussing the impact of political decisions from Washington, such as the Trump Administration's tariffs and funding freezes, during the town hall.

Jennifer McClellan, born in 1972 in Petersburg and currently residing in Richmond, Virginia, completed her Bachelor of Arts at the University of Richmond in 1994 and earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia in 1997. She has been a congressional representative since 2023 and previously served in the Virginia House of Delegates.