61 Virginia Democrat McEachin becomes the 7th member elected to the 118th Congress to die. (www.foxnews.com) posted 1 year ago by ChiefWoody2021 1 year ago by ChiefWoody2021 +61 / -0 What Virginia Rep. Donald McEachin's death means for the new Congress After Virginia Rep. Donald McEachin died Monday following a battle with cancer, the new Congress will begin with a vacancy until there is a special election. 3 comments share 3 comments share save hide report block hide replies
https://www.thoughtco.com/how-vacancies-in-congress-are-filled-3322322#toc-vacancies-in-the-house Replacement must be elected but his district is mostly in Richmond. That's a very reliably Democrat district.