Jennifer L. McClellan — U.S. Representative for VA-4
Jennifer L. McClellan is a Democrat Representative representing Virginia (district 4), serving a term from 2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
Overview
| Party | Democrat |
|---|---|
| Chamber | Representative |
| State | Virginia |
| District | VA-4 |
| Current term | 2025-01-03 – 2027-01-03 |
| Born | 1972-12-28 |
| Bioguide ID | M001227 |
Election & Term History
Jennifer L. McClellan has held 2 terms in Congress on record, first elected in 2023.
| Term | Office | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-07 – 2025-01-03 | U.S. Representative for VA-4 | Democrat |
| 2025-01-03 – 2027-01-03 | U.S. Representative for VA-4 | Democrat |
Voting Record
In the 119th Congress, Jennifer L. McClellan has cast 546 recorded votes. Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA) -- a standard academic measure derived from actual roll-call vote patterns, not self-description -- Jennifer L. McClellan is more liberal than 95% of House Democrats on the liberal-conservative spectrum this Congress.
| Ideology score (DW-NOMINATE, dim. 1) | -0.555 |
|---|---|
| Position within party | more liberal than 95% of House Democrats |
| Recorded votes this Congress | 546 |
| Votes with own party | 98.9% of contested roll-call votes |
| Missed votes | 0 of 643 (0.0%) |
Scale runs roughly -1 (most liberal) to +1 (most conservative); scores are relative rankings among the member's own chamber and party, not an absolute measure. "Votes with own party" compares each Yea/Nay vote to that party's majority position on the same roll call, for every recorded vote so far in the 119th Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
What party is Jennifer L. McClellan in?
Jennifer L. McClellan is a Democrat, currently serving as U.S. Representative for VA-4.
How long has Jennifer L. McClellan served in Congress?
Jennifer L. McClellan's first term on record began in 2023, and their current term runs from 2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
How does Jennifer L. McClellan's voting record compare to the rest of their party?
Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA), Jennifer L. McClellan is more liberal than 95% of House Democrats in the 119th Congress, having cast 546 recorded votes.
How often does Jennifer L. McClellan vote with their own party?
Jennifer L. McClellan has voted with the majority of their own party on 98.9% of contested roll-call votes so far in the 119th Congress, missing 0 of 643 recorded votes (0.0%).