McClellan, a Democrat in the state legislature for over 14 years, will be the first Black woman to serve as governor in the United States if she is elected in November. It\u2019s a feat that she does not take lightly in a state that will undoubtedly be surveyed as the next high-stakes election comes this fall.<\/p>\n McClellan is running in a field of a wide range of candidates<\/a> who want to replace Gov. Ralph Northam<\/strong><\/a>, whose tenure was marked by a Blackface scandal.<\/p>\n At this critical time in our history, we\u2019ve been afraid, outraged, and inspired. Where do we go from here?<\/p>\n Boldly into the future.<\/p>\n I’m running for Governor of Virginia to rebuild an inclusive Commonwealth and transform pain into action. Join me: https:\/\/t.co\/HrLj3QxrTC<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/s80JFP0E4Z<\/a><\/p>\n
<\/span>Jennifer McClellan<\/strong><\/a> is running for governor in Virginia, joining a legion of Black women<\/strong><\/a> lawmakers who are vying to make progressive change in the political sphere, emerging as a first of firsts.<\/p>\n\n