Full Name: Donald McEachin
Nick Names:
Office Sought: Congress,
4th Congressional District
Party Affiliation: Democrat
Campaign https://donaldmceachin.com/
Campaign POC:
Phone Number: TBD
Campaign Email: info@mceachinforcongress.com
Structured Interview Request Sent:
3 Dec 2021, 20 Dec 2021, 29 Dec 2021, 16 Jan 2022, 25 Jan 2022, 27 Jan 2022, 31 Jan 2022, 1 Feb 2022, 11 Feb 2022, 17 Feb 2022, 2 Mar 2022, 4 Mar 2022, multiple attempts throughout Mar, April and May 2022
Structured Interview Response and Date:
Refused
Vetting Panel Selected: NA
Structured Interview Completed: Refused
Biography: A community leader with a decades-long commitment to public service, Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) was first elected to represent the 4th Congressional District of Virginia in the United States House of Representatives on November 8, 2016.
Rep. McEachin has always stood up for working Virginians, families, and children in need. After practicing with several law firms in Richmond, Rep. McEachin and Donald Gee formed McEachin and Gee, in 1990. The McEachin and Gee Law Firm helped many Virginians receive the compensation they deserve after accidents or injury.
Before his service in Congress, Rep. McEachin served as a legislator in both chambers of Virginia’s General Assembly. During his tenure, he fought to protect our most vulnerable citizens by leading efforts to promote equality, curb gun violence, protect our environment, and preserve access to affordable health care.
As a member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce (E&C), the House Committee on Natural Resources (Natural Resources), and the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, Rep. McEachin knows that the environment is a priority for our country and our coastal community.
During his first term in Congress, he co-founded the United for Climate and Environmental Justice Congressional Task Force, which he continues to lead. As an original co-sponsor of the Environmental Justice for All Act, he sought to expand the National Environmental Policy Act and introduce new fees on oil, gas, and coal to fund communities transitioning away from fossil fuel economies.
A stand out leader, Rep. McEachin was chosen by his colleagues to serve as a Regional Whip, co-chair of the House Democratic Environmental Message Team, Whip of the Congressional Black Caucus, co-chair of the Congressional Black Caucus’ Energy, Environment, and Agriculture Task Force, and vice-chair of the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC).
Rep. McEachin is active in the community and is a lifetime member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, the NAACP, the Virginia State Bar, and the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association.
A Richmond native, Rep. McEachin was raised by his father, an Army veteran, and mother, a public-school teacher. He graduated from American University with a degree in Political Science and from the University of Virginia School of Law. In May 2008, he received his Master of Divinity from The Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University. (Source: https://donaldmceachin.com/)
Why you? No answer provided.
What are your priorities?
CORONAVIRUS RELIEF
America is facing a grave health emergency with a serious impact on our economy. We need legislation that will bring urgently needed relief to families and small businesses across the country. In Congress, Donald will support bold, pro-worker action like the CARES and HEROES Acts to protect the health and well-being of every American. (Source: https://donaldmceachin.com/)
REDUCING INEQUITIES IN EDUCATION
Donald understands that good schools prepare children for lifelong success. Donald will work towards universal access to pre-K education and affordable, high-quality childcare options. He will also seek overdue investments in our public schools, ensuring that teachers have the resources and support they need to close achievement gaps and best help our children. (Source: https://donaldmceachin.com/)
FIGHTING FOR THE RIGHTS OF ALL VIRGINIANS
For his entire career, Donald has been fighting for all Virginians–immigrants, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of the LBGTQ+ community. Across our country, Americans are rising up because the deep-seated racial disparities in communities across America are far from resolved. Donald will continue to fight to end police violence, reform our criminal justice system, and eliminate housing discrimination. (Source: https://donaldmceachin.com/)
AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE
Donald believes that affordable healthcare is a human right. He’ll continue to push for reforms that improve and strengthen the Affordable Care Act and seek new incentives for states to expand Medicaid. He opposes any effort to replace Medicare with a voucher system, block grant Medicaid, or shift the cost to working families. (Source: https://donaldmceachin.com/)
Endorsements: No information available.
Education: He graduated from American University with a degree in Political Science and from the University of Virginia School of Law. In May 2008, he received his Master of Divinity from The Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University. (Source: https://donaldmceachin.com/)
Relevant Employment History: See biography above.
Military Experience / Branch / Years of Service / Rank / Type of Discharge: Refused to answer.
Past Offices Held and Tenure: Before his service in Congress, Rep. McEachin served as a legislator in both chambers of Virginia’s General Assembly. (Source: https://donaldmceachin.com/)
Community Service: Refused to answer.
Leadership Experience: Refused to answer.
Personal Strengths: Refused to answer.
What is the most important thing Virginians need to know about you? Refused to answer.
How would your friends and family describe you? Refused to answer.
What are your thoughts on the Constitution as the Law of the Land? Refused to answer. No mention of the Constitution in published information. Demonstrated values contrary to values and beliefs of Chasing Freedom – Virginia. (Source: https://donaldmceachin.com/)
During his tenure, he fought to protect our most vulnerable citizens by leading efforts to promote equality, curb gun violence, protect our environment, and preserve access to affordable health care. (Source: https://donaldmceachin.com/)
What are your thoughts on religious liberty? Refused to answer. No mention of the religious liberty in published information. Demonstrated values contrary to values and beliefs of Chasing Freedom – Virginia. (Source: https://donaldmceachin.com/)
What are your thoughts on the preservation of our history? Refused to answer. No mention of the preservation of history in published information. Demonstrated values contrary to values and beliefs of Chasing Freedom – Virginia. (Source: https://donaldmceachin.com/)
What are your thought on government transparency? Refused to answer. No mention of government transparency in published information. Demonstrated values contrary to values and beliefs of Chasing Freedom – Virginia. (Source: https://donaldmceachin.com/)
What are your thoughts on national defense? Refused to answer. No mention of national defense or veterans in published information. Demonstrated values contrary to values and beliefs of Chasing Freedom – Virginia. (Source: https://donaldmceachin.com/)
During his first term in Congress, he co-founded the United for Climate and Environmental Justice Congressional Task Force, which he continues to lead. As an original co-sponsor of the Environmental Justice for All Act, he sought to expand the National Environmental Policy Act and introduce new fees on oil, gas, and coal to fund communities transitioning away from fossil fuel economies. (Source: https://donaldmceachin.com/)
What are your thoughts on the free enterprise system? Refused to answer. Demonstrated values contrary to values and beliefs of Chasing Freedom – Virginia. (Source: https://donaldmceachin.com/)
What are your thoughts on the protection of the unborn? Refused to answer. No mention of the protection of the unborn in published information. Demonstrated values contrary to values and beliefs of Chasing Freedom – Virginia. (Source: https://donaldmceachin.com/)
What are your thoughts on the role the family plays in America? Refused to answer. No mention of the family in published information. Demonstrated values contrary to values and beliefs of Chasing Freedom – Virginia. (Source: https://donaldmceachin.com/)
What are your thoughts on equal rights, equal justice and equal opportunity, as opposed to equal outcomes? Refused to answer. Demonstrated values contrary to values and beliefs of Chasing Freedom – Virginia. (Source: https://donaldmceachin.com/)
During his tenure, he fought to protect our most vulnerable citizens by leading efforts to promote equality, curb gun violence, protect our environment, and preserve access to affordable health care. (Source: https://donaldmceachin.com/)
What are your thoughts on the 2nd Amendment? Refused to answer. Demonstrated values contrary to values and beliefs of Chasing Freedom – Virginia. (Source: https://donaldmceachin.com/)
During his tenure, he fought to protect our most vulnerable citizens by leading efforts to promote equality, curb gun violence, protect our environment, and preserve access to affordable health care. (Source: https://donaldmceachin.com/)
Additional sources of information on this candidate:
United States House of Representatives (https://mceachin.house.gov/)
Committee Assignments and Recent Votes (https://clerk.house.gov/members/M001200)
Congressional records Page (https://www.congress.gov/member/a-mceachin/M001200?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%5B%22Mceachin%22%2C%22Mceachin%22%5D%7D&s=5&r=1)
Official Biography. (https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/M001200)
Sen. Warner, Rep. McEachin call on fellow lawmakers in Congress to take action for racial justice
https://www.nbc29.com/2020/06/05/sen-warner-rep-mceachin-call-fellow-lawmakers-congress-take-action-racial-justice/ (Source: https://donaldmceachin.com/)