Summary
Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia passed away at the age of 75, as announced by his family. His death follows a recent decision to not seek reelection in 2026 due to a recurrence of esophageal cancer, which he had been battling since his diagnosis in November. Connolly served Virginia’s 11th Congressional District since 2009, having previously spent 14 years on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, and was recognized for his significant public service contributions to the Northern Virginia community.
