Democrats field nominees in all 100 House districts for the first time in recent history RICHMOND, VA – For the first time in recent history, the Virginia House Democratic Caucus has achieved a major milestone: nominating candidates in all 100 House of Delegates districts across the Commonwealth. This historic achievement reflects the unity, energy, and…
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Today, the Virginia House Democratic Caucus released the following statements in response to Virginia falling from #1 to #4 in CNBC’s “Top States for Business” rankings, citing federal job cuts that are “disproportionately” impacting the Commonwealth’s economy. “Now more than ever, Virginia needs a Democratic House of Delegates that will stand up to the devastation…
On the anniversary of the Dobbs v. Jackson decision that overturned Roe v. Wade and stripped away the federal constitutional right to abortion, Virginia House Democrats issued the following statement: “Three years ago today, the Supreme Court overturned a constitutional right that had been settled law for nearly 50 years—robbing millions of women, and generations…
On Tuesday, the Virginia House Democratic Caucus congratulated its 2025 nominees for the House of Delegates. After flipping the Chamber and reclaiming the majority in 2023, House Democrats are now focused on expanding their majority this November. With the field set and momentum growing across the Commonwealth, Democrats are launching their general election campaign with…
Today, the Virginia House Democratic Caucus released the following statement in response to the passage of Donald Trump and Republican’s so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” which will strip thousands of Virginians of their healthcare access while handing massive tax breaks to billionaires. “Republicans may have passed this bill in the middle of the night, but Virginians…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:March 25, 2025 Contact: Amber Gantt, Communications Directoramber@vahousedems.org; (321) 914-7350 RICHMOND, VA –Last night, the Governor issued sweeping vetoes to 157 bipartisan bills, along with 205 amendments and 8 line-item vetoes to the bipartisan budget—rejecting commonsense solutions that would have delivered meaningful relief to Virginia’s families. “We need a governor who will put…
RICHMOND, VA— Today, the Virginia House Democratic Caucus released the following statement condemning congressional Republicans for pushing devastating cuts to Medicaid and SNAP benefits, threatening the health and well-being of nearly 2 million Virginians. These cuts, designed to offset Donald Trump’s massive tax breaks for the wealthy, would automatically strip 630,000 Virginians of their healthcare…
RICHMOND, VA — Today, the Virginia General Assembly took a historic step toward safeguarding Virginians’ fundamental rights by advancing constitutional amendments that protect reproductive freedom, marriage equality, and voting rights. With both chambers having passed these measures, Virginia moves closer to ensuring that these essential freedoms are not subject to shifting political tides but are…
House Democrats Highlight Legislative Wins Amidst Federal Inaction RICHMOND, VA — Today, Virginia House Democrats, joined by their Senate Democratic colleagues, held a press conference to showcase the progress made during this year’s legislative session in their continued effort to Unleash Virginia’s Potential. Lawmakers detailed key victories on pressing issues, including addressing the housing crisis, expanding access to…
Richmond, VA – In response to the federal administration’s recent actions to significantly reduce the federal workforce, contractors, and freeze federal funding, Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates Don Scott today announced the formation of an Emergency Committee on the Impacts of Federal Workforce and Funding Reductions. The bipartisan committee, chaired by Democrat, Delegate David Bulova, and vice…