Other politicians who have died from COVID-19 include South Dakota state Rep. Bob Glanzer and Louisiana state Rep. Reggie Bagala.
Michigan state Rep. Isaac Robinson died at 44 in March of a suspected coronavirus infection. He had not been tested for the virus, however, his mother said he had difficulty breathing days before his death and resisted medical attention.
Local politicians have also died due to COVID-19, including Jersey City, New Jersey, Councilman Michael Yun and St. Paul, Minnesota, Board of Education Chairwoman Marny Xiong.