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Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia died Wednesday morning at age 75 after a months-long battle of esophageal cancer, his family announced.
Connolly, who had represented Virginia’s 11th District since 2008, announced his cancer diagnosis in November 2024. Last month, he confirmed the cancer had returned and said he would not seek reelection or continue his leadership post on the House Oversight Committee.
A figure in Northern Virginia politics for nearly three decades, Connolly began his public service as a Fairfax County supervisor in 1995. In Congress, he served nine terms and was best known for his role as ranking member of the House Oversight Committee.
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Connolly, who had represented Virginia’s 11th District since 2008, announced his cancer diagnosis in November 2024. Last month, he confirmed the cancer had returned and said he would not seek reelection or continue his leadership post on the House Oversight Committee.
A figure in Northern Virginia politics for nearly three decades, Connolly began his public service as a Fairfax County supervisor in 1995. In Congress, he served nine terms and was best known for his role as ranking member of the House Oversight Committee.
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Democratic Congressman Gerry Connolly dies at 75
Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia died Wednesday morning at age 75 after a months-long battle of esophageal cancer, his family announced. Connolly, who had represented…
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