Democrat Congressman from Virginia Dead at 61

Rep. Donald McEachin (D-VA) has died at the age of 61 from colorectal cancer, the chief of staff for the Democrat congressman from Virginia has announced.

McEachin has represented Virginiaโ€™s Fourth Congressional District, which stretches from the capital city of Richmond east toward Chesapeake, since 2017.

Tara Rountree, McEachinโ€™s chief of staff, said: โ€œWe are all devastated at the passing of our boss and friend, Congressman Donald McEachin.

โ€œValiantly, for years now, we have watched him fight and triumph over the secondary effects of his colorectal cancer from 2013.

โ€œTonight, he lost that battle, and the people of Virginiaโ€™s Fourth Congressional District lost a hero who always, always fought for them and put them first.

โ€œUntil a new representative is elected, our office will remain open and continue to serve our constituents.

โ€œThe family asks for privacy at this time.

โ€œArrangements will be announced over the next few days,โ€ Rountree added.

Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) said:

โ€œUp until the very end, Don McEachin was a fighter.

โ€œEven though he battled cancer and faced other trials in recent years, he never lost his focus on social and environmental justice.โ€

Democrat House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) said:

โ€œCongressman McEachin understood that every family โ€” whether in the East End of Richmond or any community across America โ€” deserves clean air, clean water, and a healthy planet.

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โ€œHe will be deeply missed by his colleagues, and he leaves behind a legacy that will improve the lives of all of our children for generations to come.โ€

Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) called the late congressman โ€œA gentle giant, a compassionate champion for underdogs, a climate warrior, a Christian example, an understanding dad, a proud husband, a loyal brother.โ€

Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) said:

โ€œCongressman McEachinโ€™s passing leaves a deep void here in Virginia.

โ€œBut his example of leadership, his generosity of spirit, and his commitment to doing right in the world and rectifying injustices will endure for everyone whose lives he has touched, including mine.โ€

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