Longtime Democratic Congressman Gerry Connolly of Virginia has died at the age of 75 following a battle with esophageal cancer.
Connolly represented Northern Virginia in Congress since 2008 and was known for his leadership on the House Oversight Committee. His death comes just weeks after he announced he would not seek reelection and would step down from his committee role due to his illness. Connolly was a prominent figure in Virginia politics, previously serving on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors.
His passing marks the end of a decades-long career dedicated to public service.
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Rep. Gerry Connolly dies at 75
Rep. Gerry Connolly, a fiery Virginia Democrat with decades of experience on Capitol Hill, passed away on Wednesday morning after a short battle with cancer, his family announced. Connolly, 75,
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Rep. Gerry Connolly, top Democrat on the Oversight Committee, dies at 75
Rep. Gerry Connolly, who represented Northern Virginia in Congress for more than a decade, died early Wednesday, his family announced. He was 75.
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Congressman Gerry Connolly dies at age 75 after over a decade representing Northern Virginia
Rep. Gerry Connolly, who represented Northern Virginia in Congress for more than two decades, died early Wednesday, his family announced. He was 75.
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