State Sen. Jennifer McClellan has won the special election for Virginia's 4th District, defeating Republican Leon Benjamin.

McClellan defeated Benjamin Tue. by 48.6 points with 74.2% of the vote. (NYT)

McClellan is set to succeed late Democratic Rep. Donald McEachin, who died in Nov. after winning reelection to the House.

McClellan made history with her victory: she is the first Black woman to represent Virginia in Congress. (CNN)

Who is McClellan? McClellan was first elected to the state House in 2005, and later the state Senate in 2017. (CNN)

McClellan: "We will make this commonwealth and this country a better place for everyone." (CNN)