RICHMOND, Va. — Governor Glenn Youngkin on Monday issued a writ of election declaring a special election in Virginia's 4th Congressional District.
The seat was previously held by Representative Donald McEachin, who passed away on Nov. 28, 2022, after a long battle with colorectal cancer. He died just 20 days after he was re-elected.
The special election will take place on Feb. 21, 2023.
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Youngkin’s press release said interested candidates have until Dec. 23, 2022, to file as a candidate.
