WASHINGTON — Rep. Jennifer Wexton, D-Va., announced Tuesday that she has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, an illness that affects the nervous system.
Wexton, 54, said the disease has primarily affected her speech, manner of walking and balance, and she plans to remain in Congress as she undergoes treatment.
“I’m not going to let Parkinson’s stop me from being me,” Wexton said in a Tuesday video announcing her diagnosis. “I am confident that as I work with my doctor to get the treatment I need, I can continue being a working mom and an active member of our community.”
