🕯️ Rep. Gerry Connolly, who represented Northern Virginia including Fairfax County, died yesterday morning at 75 years old after a battle with cancer. ( Axios) A date for a special election to fill his seat hasn't yet been announced.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R), who according to Virginia law can call a special election to fill the congressional vacancy, did not share a timeline for the election.

The long-time representative from Northern Virginia has died at 75 following a battle with cancer. He is being remembered for his advocacy of federal workers and the contractor community as well as championing initiatives to improve how the government buys goods and services.

Eight elected officials from Fairfax have voiced support for one of the three Democrats running for the 11th District seat in Congress.