State Sen. Jennifer L. McClellan (D-Richmond) has created a leadership political action committee, another sign that she is eyeing a run for statewide office in 2021. McClellan's announcement comes at a time when the closely divided state House and Senate appear to be up for grabs in November. "She certainly has to be considering a statewide run, probably a run for governor, given what has befallen the other two statewide candidates who have an interest in running for governor," he said. Before the scandals broke, Herring announced plans to run for governor, and Fairfax was widely expected to do so. A Verizon corporate lawyer, she has not discouraged speculation about her future but has always said the time was not right for a statewide run.

Source: Washington Post May 07, 2019 04:40 UTC