Virginia holds special election to fill late Democratic Rep. Donald McEachin's seat

Voters in Virginia's 4th Congressional District will cast their ballots Tuesday in a special election to fill the open seat previously held by the late Democratic Rep. Donald McEachin, who died in November soon after he had been elected to his fourth term.

Democratic nominee Jennifer McClellan is widely favored in the race. She's a veteran state legislator who if elected would be the first Black woman to represent Virginia in Congress. She faces Republican pastor Leon Benjamin, a Navy veteran who has espoused conspiracy theories about the coronavirus pandemic and election fraud.

"Jenn's going to win this race," Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine predicted Saturday at a rally for McClellan in Richmond.