Richmond, VA — Next week, the Virginia House Democratic Caucus will launch its “Standing Up for Virginia” tour — a series of town halls across the Commonwealth, including in red-leaning and rural districts where Republicans are too terrified of Donald Trump to stand up for their own constituents. The first two events will kick off in Petersburg and…
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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…
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…
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 took a crucial step toward economic fairness by passing HB1928, legislation to raise the state’s minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2027. Patroned by Delegate Jeion Ward, this bill will help thousands of hardworking Virginians at a time when the cost of living continues to…