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3 candidates vying for 71st House District seat in special election

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Jeff M. Bourne, John W. Barclay, and Regie D. Ford are running for the 71st House District on Feb. 7. (Source: NBC12) Jeff M. Bourne, John W. Barclay, and Regie D. Ford are running for the 71st House District on Feb. 7. (Source: NBC12)
RICHMOND, VA (WWBT) -

Tuesday marks another Election Day for the 71st House District to replace Jennifer McClellan, who was elected to the state Senate in a special election in January.

On the ballot for the district -- which includes downtown Richmond, the city's Northside and a portion of Henrico -- are: 

  • Jeff M. Bourne, Democrat
  • John W. Barclay, Libertarian
  • Regie D. Ford, Independent

Bourne is a current member of the Richmond City School Board from the 3rd District; Barclay is currently a Richmond Public Schools teacher; and Ford is a former president of the civic group Richmond Crusade for Voters.

For more information about the election, visit the State Board of Elections website. 

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