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What was Donald McEachin's net worth? Virginia Democrat dies at 61 due to colorectal cancer

Donald MeEachin defeated Republican Leon Benjamin on November 8 in his congressional re-election race

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA: Virginia Democrat congressman Donald McEachin died at 61 due to colorectal cancer, his chief of staff announced on Monday, November 28. “We are all devastated at the passing of our boss and friend, Congressman Donald McEachin. Valiantly, for years now, we have watched him fight and triumph over the secondary effects of his colorectal cancer from 2013. Tonight, he lost that battle, and the people of Virginia’s Fourth Congressional District lost a hero who always, always fought for them and put them first,” Tara Rountree, McEachin’s chief of staff, said in a statement.   

“Until a new representative is elected, our office will remain open and continue to serve our constituents. The family asks for privacy at this time. Arrangements will be announced over the next few days,” Rountree added, according to New York Post. Since 2017, McEachin has represented the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Fourth Congressional District, which stretches from the capital city of Richmond to the east toward Chesapeake. 

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MeEachin defeated Republican Leon Benjamin on November 8 in his congressional reelection race. Sen Mark Warner recalled his congressional fellow worker and friend as a “fighter” focused on “social and environmental justice” in a tweet on Monday night. “Up until the very end, Don McEachin was a fighter. Even though he battled cancer and faced other trials in recent years, he never lost his focus on social and environmental justice,” Warner said. “Tonight, Virginia has lost a great leader and I have lost a great friend." 

Rep Pramila Jayapal called the news of McEachin’s demise “heartbreaking,” and she remembered him as a “real fighter for justice.” “This is heartbreaking news. The country has lost a real fighter for justice today. Rep. McEachin and I came into Congress together in 2017 and we started the first ever environmental justice taskforce, along with [Rep. Nanette Barragán (D-Calif.)],” Jayapal said on Twitter. "He was an amazing advocate … always willing to stand up and fight for communities that have been left behind and passionate about climate justice.  We will miss him terribly in Congress. My deepest condolences to his family, staff and loved ones. Rest in peace and power, Don." 

Rep Joe Neguse described the Virginia congressman as a “trailblazer” who will be “remembered" in his tweet. “Devastated to learn of the passing of our dear friend & treasured colleague, Rep Don McEachin. He was a true trailblazer, whose legacy of service to our country will be remembered for years to come,” Neguse said, adding that he and his wife will keep McEachin’s family in their prayers. 

McEachin was a member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, the House Committee on Natural Resources, and the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis. McEachin served as a legislator in both chambers of Virginia’s General Assembly before being elected to Congress. McEachin is survived by his wife, who is the city of Richmond’s Commonwealth’s Attorney Colette McEachin, and their three adult children.

What was Donald McEachin's net worth?

As per Open Secrets, McEachin had an estimated net worth of $1.2M in 2018. In the same year, McEachin invested more than $64,000 in finance companies, insurance, and real estate. The Virginia congressman also had 10 assets totaling from $783,012 to $1,747,000 in 2018.