The 39Th District Virginia Senate Seat Held By The Late Ben Chafin Will Not Be Filled In The Upcoming General Assembly Session This Year. Chafin, Who Was A Farmer And Lawyer Who Lived In Russell County, Died Friday Due To Complications From Covid-19. Governor Ralph Northam Doesn’T Have Authority To Appoint A Temporary Replacement. It’S Unclear When The Seat Will Be Filled.
