Some horrible news has hit the wires early Saturday morning. Virginia state Sen. Ben Chafin (R) has passed away from complications due to COVID-19.
The senator’s office confirmed to local news WTVR Richmond that Senator Chafin passed away on Friday night.
“The family of Senator Chafin thank the VCU Medical Center in Richmond for its vigorous care and heartfelt support during his two weeks of medical services there,” his office said in a statement.
Senator Chafin was 60 years old and represented the 38th district for the last six years.