RICHMOND, VA —Today, the Virginia House Democratic Caucus announced additions to the leadership team for the upcoming legislative session, naming Delegate Destiny LeVere Bolling as Whip and Delegate Phil Hernandez as Deputy Whip. “Delegate LeVere Bolling and Delegate Hernandez bring discipline, focus, and a deep commitment to this caucus,” said House Democratic Leader Charniele Herring. “As trusted leaders,…
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RICHMOND, VA — Today, the Virginia House Democratic Caucus released the following statement congratulating Delegate-elect Charlie Schmidt on his victory in the HD-77 special election: “Congratulations to Delegate-elect Charlie Schmidt on his victory in the HD-77 special election. We’re excited to welcome Charlie to the House Democratic Caucus and to work alongside him to deliver…
RICHMOND, VA — Today, the Virginia House Democratic Caucus Leadership proudly endorsed Garrett McGuire, Democratic nominee for House District 17. Garrett McGuire is a longtime public policy professional and community leader who has spent his career strengthening services for families in Fairfax County. He has led major community institutions, including serving as Chair of United Community…
RICHMOND, VA — Today, the Virginia House Democratic Caucus leadership proudly endorsed Margaret Franklin for Delegate in the special election for House District 23. Since 2019, Margaret Franklin has served the Woodbridge District on the Prince William Board of County Supervisors, where she has focused on strengthening public schools, expanding affordable housing, lowering the tax rate,…
RICHMOND, VA — Today, the Virginia House Democratic Caucus Leadership proudly endorsed Gretchen Bulova, Democratic nominee for House District 11. Gretchen Bulova has spent more than three decades serving the Fairfax community and working to elect Democrats at every level of government. A proven local leader with deep roots in HD-11, she has a long record…
RICHMOND, VA — Today, the Virginia House Democratic Caucus Leadership proudly endorsed Charlie Schmidt, Democratic nominee for House District 77. A former ACLU attorney, long-time community activist, and proud SEIU Local 512 member, Schmidt has dedicated his career to protecting civil rights, strengthening communities, and expanding opportunity for working families. From defending Virginians’ fundamental freedoms to…
RICHMOND, VA — As prefiling opened today for the 2026 General Assembly Session, the Virginia House Democratic Caucus introduced its first slate of legislation — a bold package that reflects the mandate voters delivered in November and the opportunities ahead under an incoming Democratic trifecta. These initial filings focus on protecting fundamental rights and freedoms…
RICHMOND, VA — On Sunday, November 9, after historic election gains that expanded the Democratic majority to 64 seats, members of the Virginia House Democratic Caucus unanimously reelected by acclamation Speaker Don Scott, Leader Charniele Herring, and Chair Kathy Tran to continue leading the Caucus into the 2026 legislative session — a vote that reaffirmed the Caucus’ confidence…
RICHMOND, VA — Tonight, the Virginia House Democratic Caucus announced decisive victories across the Commonwealth, expanding its majority in the House of Delegates after one of the most competitive election cycles in state history. House Democrats defended key incumbents and won pivotal battleground races by focusing on the issues Virginians care about most — lowering costs,…
Richmond, VA — The Virginia House Democratic Caucus released the following statement in response to Cardinal News reports showing Virginia’s GDP growth plummeting from 6.2% to 1.7%, job losses in Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads, and one of the lowest economic growth rates in the country, all due to President Trump’s policies. “Since Donald Trump took office, House Democrats…