Donald McEachin

Donald McEachin Biography

Donald McEachin (October 10, 1961 – November 28, 2022) was an American politician and lawyer who served as the U.S. rep. for Virginia’s 4th congressional district from 2017 until 2022 when he died.

He was a community leader with a decades-long commitment to public service and practiced law with several firms in Richmond before forming McEachin and Gee Law Firm in 1990.

In 2018 he held a news conference with faith leaders to urge lawmakers to reject proposed cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in the Farm Bill.

A special election in Virginia to replace him took place after his death.