Virginia Rep. Donald McEachin dies at age 61


US Rep. Donald McEachin, a Virginia Democrat, died Monday, according to a statement from his office. He was 61.

“We are all devastated at the passing of our boss and friend, Congressman Donald McEachin,” Tara Rountree, his chief of staff, said in the statement. “Valiantly, for years now, we have watched him fight and triumph over the secondary effects of his colorectal cancer from 2013. Tonight, he lost that battle, and the people of Virginia’s Fourth Congressional District lost a hero who always, always fought for them and put them first.”

“Until a new representative is elected, our office will remain open and continue to serve our constituents,” Rountree said.

The seat will remain vacant until a special election is held. McEachin, who represented Virginia’s 4th Congressional District, which includes the state capital of Richmond, was reelected comfortably earlier this month in the typically Democratic-leaning region.
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