Jennifer Mcclellan
Sourced recordU.S. House - VA District 04 · Congressional District 4
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Profile Snapshot
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Jennifer Leigh McClellan is an American politician and attorney serving as the U.S. representative for Virginia's 4th congressional district since 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, she represented the 9th district in the Virginia State Senate from 2017 to 2023 and the 71st district in the Virginia House of Delegates from 2006 to 2017. She ran in the Democratic primary for governor of Virginia in the 2021 election, losing to former governor Terry McAuliffe. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
Office sought
U.S. House - VA District 04
District
Congressional District 4
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Five-pillar framework
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
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Freedom of Speech
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Religious Liberty
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Second Amendment
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Due Process
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Separation of Powers
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Limited Government
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Federalism / States' Rights
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Judicial Philosophy
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Protection of Individual Rights
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
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Sanctity of Life
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Marriage
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Gender & Biological Reality
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Parental Rights
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School Choice
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Child Protection
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Human Trafficking
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Adoption & Foster Care
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Family Stability
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Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
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Integrity & Public Leadership
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Promise Keeping
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Honesty
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Transparency
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Ethics
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Corruption Record
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Financial Accountability
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Abuse of Power
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Consistency
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Leadership Character
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National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
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National Security, Law & Elections
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Border Security
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Immigration Policy
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National Defense
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Veterans
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Law & Order
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Support for Law Enforcement
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Election Integrity
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Public Safety
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Foreign Policy
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Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
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Economic Stewardship
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Fiscal Responsibility
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Balanced Budget
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National Debt
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Tax Policy
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Inflation
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Government Spending
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Regulatory Reform
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Energy Independence
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Economic Growth
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Small Business
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Ratings & Endorsements
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Evidence & Sources
35/36 verifiedEvery item below is a stored record. 35 have a named source with a working link, 1 have partial sourcing.
- PartialJennifer Mcclellan is a candidate for U.S. House - VA District 04profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Yea on EARLY Act Reauthorization
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted No on On Agreeing to the Amendment
- VerifiedVoted Nay on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Sunshine Protection Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Improving Travel for American Families Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment
- VerifiedVoted No on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Yea on TRIA Program Reauthorization Act
- VerifiedRaised $2,767,794.48 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedNews coverage: Jennifer McClellan unopposed in Virginia’s 4th Congressional District primary - WWBT
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan Votes Against FISA Section 702 Reauthorization - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Watch Exploring All Options: Rep. McClellan on Virginia's Top Court Blocks New Congressional Map - Bloomberg.com
- VerifiedNews coverage: VA redistricting won't affect Jennifer McClellan's intent to run again - The Progress Index
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan Votes Against House GOP Resolution for Department of Homeland Security Funding - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan Votes Against Department of Homeland Security Funding Bill - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan Proposes Bill To Name Petersburg Post Office After VSU's First President - Virginia State University
- VerifiedNews coverage: McClellan becomes 1st Black woman for Virginia in Congress - AP News
- VerifiedNews coverage: Jennifer McClellan is poised to become the first Black woman to represent Virginia in Congress - NBC News
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Bills & Legislative Work
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HRES 1357Sponsor
Acknowledging and apologizing for the mistreatment of, and discrimination against, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals who served the United States in the uniformed services, the Foreign Service, and the Federal civil service and committing to the pursuit of equal rights, protections, and respect for all LGBT servicemembers and Federal civil servants.
Congress 119Introduced 2026-06-11Technology
2026-06-11: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 9177Sponsor
Improving Mentorship in STEM Higher Education Act
Congress 119Introduced 2026-06-08Education
2026-06-08: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
HR 9155Sponsor
CONSENT Act
Congress 119Introduced 2026-06-04National Security
2026-06-04: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 8853Sponsor
Amtrak Grant Flexibility Act
Congress 119Introduced 2026-05-15
2026-05-15: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
HR 7783Sponsor
AI-Ready Networks Act
Congress 119Introduced 2026-03-04Fiscal Responsibility
2026-03-04: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 7676Sponsor
Career-Connected Learning Pathways Act of 2026
Congress 119Introduced 2026-02-25Education
2026-02-25: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 7341Sponsor
GRAD Act
Congress 119Introduced 2026-02-04Education
2026-02-04: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HRES 964Sponsor
Recognizing the bicentennial of the historic DACOR Bacon House.
Congress 119Introduced 2025-12-18Technology
2025-12-18: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HRES 955Sponsor
Recognizing the importance of a continued commitment to ending pediatric HIV/AIDS worldwide.
Congress 119Introduced 2025-12-17Fiscal Responsibility
2025-12-17: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HRES 877Sponsor
Expressing support for the designation of "Prematurity Awareness Month".
Congress 119Introduced 2025-11-17Fiscal Responsibility
2025-11-17: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Voting Record Feed
Congress.gov / official roll-call linksStored voting records
H R 8884National Security
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
House · 2026-07-23
NaySource
H CON RES 89National Security
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
House · 2026-07-23
YeaSource
H CON RES 113Fiscal Responsibility
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
House · 2026-07-22
NaySource
H R 7008
Stop Insider Trading Act
House · 2026-07-22
NaySource
H R 7008
Stop Insider Trading Act
House · 2026-07-22
YeaSource
H R 6955National Security
Main Street Act
House · 2026-07-21
NaySource
H R 6955National Security
Main Street Act
House · 2026-07-21
YeaSource
H R 9770Fiscal Responsibility
Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
House · 2026-07-21
NaySource
H R 4541Education
EARLY Act Reauthorization
House · 2026-07-20
YeaSource
H R 8823Technology
Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
House · 2026-07-20
YeaSource
H R 5362National Security
To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
House · 2026-07-16
YeaSource
H R 9237National Security
Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
House · 2026-07-16
YeaSource
Public Statements
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News They Are In
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Jennifer McClellan unopposed in Virginia’s 4th Congressional District primary - WWBT
0.82WWBT · 2026-06-25
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Press Release: Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan Votes Against FISA Section 702 Reauthorization - Quiver Quantitative
1.00Quiver Quantitative · 2026-06-11
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Watch Exploring All Options: Rep. McClellan on Virginia's Top Court Blocks New Congressional Map - Bloomberg.com
0.74Bloomberg.com · 2026-05-08
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VA redistricting won't affect Jennifer McClellan's intent to run again - The Progress Index
0.82The Progress Index · 2026-05-04
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Press Release: Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan Votes Against House GOP Resolution for Department of Homeland Security Funding - Quiver Quantitative
0.82Quiver Quantitative · 2026-03-28
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Press Release: Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan Votes Against Department of Homeland Security Funding Bill - Quiver Quantitative
1.00Quiver Quantitative · 2026-03-06
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Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan Proposes Bill To Name Petersburg Post Office After VSU's First President - Virginia State University
0.82Virginia State University · 2024-02-26
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McClellan becomes 1st Black woman for Virginia in Congress - AP News
0.74AP News · 2023-03-07
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Jennifer McClellan is poised to become the first Black woman to represent Virginia in Congress - NBC News
0.82NBC News · 2022-12-22
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