Who Is Running in Virginia Congressional District 4th in 2026?
Last updated: March 4, 2026
Jennifer Mcclellan
(Incumbent)Economy
HighJennifer McClellan advocates for investments in clean energy, citing her leadership in passing the Virginia Clean Economy Act and opposing bills cutting energy efficiency programs to reduce costs and meet demand. She supports raising the minimum wage to $15 and expanding worker protections through legislation like the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights. Additionally, she introduced the Career-Connected Learning Pathways Act and re-introduced bills addressing childcare access and workforce development. She also voted against funding bills that did not extend Affordable Care Act benefits.
Immigration
HighJennifer McClellan voted against H.R. 7147 in 2026, a bill funding the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). She stated the bill did not go far enough to rein in ICE, citing concerns about ICE agents ignoring the Constitution and causing fear. Additionally, she noted that terminating Haitian Temporary Protected Status (TPS) would cause serious harm, including family separation and economic disruption.
Healthcare
HighJennifer McClellan introduced H.R.5243 to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicare Advantage. She voted against the Republican health care bill, advocating instead for the Affordable Care Act's enhanced premium tax credits, which she sees as crucial for affordability. McClellan also opposed piecemeal funding, believing comprehensive solutions are necessary to ensure all Americans can access necessary care without financial burden.
Republican Candidate
No Republican candidate has been confirmed for this race yet. Check back after the primary.
| Issue | Jennifer Mcclellan |
|---|---|
| Economy | Jennifer McClellan advocates for investments in clean energy, citing her leadership in passing the Virginia Clean Economy Act and opposing bills cutting energy efficiency programs to reduce costs and meet demand. She supports raising the minimum wage to $15 and expanding worker protections through legislation like the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights. Additionally, she introduced the Career-Connected Learning Pathways Act and re-introduced bills addressing childcare access and workforce development. She also voted against funding bills that did not extend Affordable Care Act benefits. High |
| Immigration | Jennifer McClellan voted against H.R. 7147 in 2026, a bill funding the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). She stated the bill did not go far enough to rein in ICE, citing concerns about ICE agents ignoring the Constitution and causing fear. Additionally, she noted that terminating Haitian Temporary Protected Status (TPS) would cause serious harm, including family separation and economic disruption. High |
| Healthcare | Jennifer McClellan introduced H.R.5243 to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicare Advantage. She voted against the Republican health care bill, advocating instead for the Affordable Care Act's enhanced premium tax credits, which she sees as crucial for affordability. McClellan also opposed piecemeal funding, believing comprehensive solutions are necessary to ensure all Americans can access necessary care without financial burden. High |
| Climate & Energy | Jennifer McClellan supports climate action and environmental justice, viewing climate change as an environmental, economic, health, and racial justice issue. She co-introduced the FERC Greenhouse Gas and Environmental Justice Policy Act of 2025 to require federal assessment of natural gas pipeline impacts on climate and environmental justice communities. She also works to ensure federal climate funding from the Inflation Reduction Act prioritizes environmental justice and supports Virginia's Clean Economy Act. Medium |
| Abortion & Reproductive Rights | Jennifer McClellan is an original cosponsor of the Women's Health Protection Act to codify Roe v. Wade and supports legislation like the Right to Contraception Act. She voted against bills such as the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act and H.R.6914, which she stated aimed to spread disinformation about abortion. She affirms that abortion care is healthcare, and women cannot be free without reproductive freedom. She received the Planned Parenthood Votes South Atlantic’s Legislative Leadership & Courage Award for her work. High |
| Foreign Policy | Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan voted against extending Department of Homeland Security funding, advocating for significant reforms and accountability for DHS actions. She criticized the Trump Administration's military strikes in Iran and Venezuela, specifically citing a lack of Congressional approval and clear long-term strategy. While supporting the FY26 NDAA for its improvements in military pay and family support, she opposed provisions undermining diversity initiatives, emphasizing service member well-being and national security through bipartisan collaboration. High |
| Education | Jennifer McClellan supports education funding and introduced federal legislation to support career and technical education programs, aiming to ease students' pathways and connect them with industry. She also introduced Virginia state legislation (SB 490) to implement K-12 Standards of Quality, which includes minimum staffing levels for schools, increased support staff for mental health, and resources for students in poverty. She has advocated for teacher training and resources. High |
| Gun Policy | Jennifer McClellan supports comprehensive gun reform to protect communities, stating that gun deaths are preventable. She led efforts to pass a bill requiring the reporting of lost or stolen firearms and cosponsored laws to reinstate Virginia’s one-gun-a-month rule and implement universal background checks. Additionally, she opposed legislation that would grant convicted domestic abusers access to firearms. Medium |
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