Virginia's 4th Congressional District

Virginia's 4th Congressional District is represented by Jennifer McClellan (Democrat), who has held the seat since 2023. McClellan has an overall VoteSee report card grade of B, voted in 100% of roll-call votes on bills this Congress, and votes with the Democratic majority 98% of the time. The district includes Richmond, Petersburg, and Chester. It takes in all or part of 15 counties; the most populous parts are in Richmond city and Chesterfield County. About 796,000 people live in the district, and the median household income is $70,751.

Current Representative

Jennifer McClellan (Democrat) has represented Virginia's 4th Congressional District since 2023.

VoteSee report card grade: B
Attendance in the 119th Congress: 100% of roll-call votes on bills
Votes with the Democrat majority: 98%

See Jennifer McClellan's full voting record and issue positions →

2026 Election

U.S. House: Virginia 4th District

Winner: Jennifer McClellan.

Incumbent Jennifer McClellan is running for re-election. 3 candidates were on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot.

Jennifer McClellan (Democratic), incumbent: raised $1.5M, $223K cash on hand; VoteSee report card B; 100% attendance; votes with the Democratic majority 98% of the time
Robert Murray (Republican): raised $2K, $2K cash on hand
Joan Bell (Independent)

Polls: No public polls

See the full 2026 race →

District Demographics

Population: 796,326
Median household income: $70,751
Median age: 37
Median home value: $285,900
Bachelor's degree or higher: 33%

Source: American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, 119th Congress boundaries.

How McClellan Voted Recently

Yea on American Enrichment Deployment Act (Nov 9, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Nuclear REFUEL (Recycling Efficient Fuels Utilizing Expedited Licensing) Act (Nov 9, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Retire through Ownership Act (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Ratepayer Protection Act (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed

Breaks with the Democrat majority

No on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027 (Jul 15, 2026) — Failed
Nay on Sunshine Protection Act of 2025 (Jul 14, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 (May 13, 2026) — Passed

Who Held This Seat Before

Members of Congress who previously represented Virginia's 4th Congressional District. District lines are redrawn after each census, so earlier members may have represented a different area under this number.

A. McEachin — Democrat (2017–2022)
J. Forbes — Republican (2001–2017)
Norman Sisisky — Democrat (1983–2001)
Robert Daniel — Republican (1973–1983)
Watkins Abbitt — Democrat (1947–1973)
Patrick Drewry — Democrat (1935–1949)
Patrick Drewry — Democrat (1919–1933)
Walter Watson — Democrat (1913–1921)
Robert Turnbull — Democrat (1909–1913)
Francis Lassiter — Democrat (1907–1911)
Robert Southall — Democrat (1903–1907)
Francis Lassiter — Democrat (1899–1903)

Where the District Is

Virginia's 4th Congressional District covers 3,427 square miles of land. Boundaries are for the current (119th) Congress.

Counties

Richmond city: 29% of residents
Chesterfield County (part): 25% of residents
Henrico County (part): 19% of residents
Prince George County: 6% of residents
Petersburg city: 4% of residents
Dinwiddie County: 4% of residents
Hopewell city: 3% of residents
Colonial Heights city: 2% of residents
Brunswick County: 2% of residents
Greensville County: 1% of residents
Sussex County: 1% of residents
Southampton County (part): 1% of residents
Charles City County: under 1% of residents
Surry County: under 1% of residents
Emporia city: under 1% of residents

Largest communities

Richmond
Petersburg
Chester
Hopewell
Meadowbrook
Colonial Heights
Laurel
Highland Springs