Data: Associated Press; Chart: Axios Visuals
Incumbent, Richmonder and Democrat Rep. Jennifer McClellan faces Republican challenger Bill Moher , an Arlington consultant running for a congressional seat for the second time this year.
The big picture: McClellan is heavily favored to win the November election in the deep blue congressional district.
- Virginia’s 4th Congressional District includes all of the city of Richmond, plus the rest of Henrico and Chesterfield, and all the Tri-Cities. It continues south through the state and is considered solidly Democratic , according to VPAP.
Zoom in: Moher tried to run in the 7th District earlier this year but failed to qualify for the ballot, per the Times-Dispatch .
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- McClellan won her seat for the first time last year — following the 2022 death of Rep. Donald McEachin — and became the first Black woman from Virginia to…