Democrats Win Control of Virginia Legislature
- 4 years ago
Democrats Win Control
of Virginia Legislature.
The results mark the first time
Democrats have gained control
of both the Virginia House and
Senate in more than two decades.
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam
is also a Democrat, signaling that
a progressive agenda is likely to
make headway in the state.
Democrats will also have
control of redistricting in the
state following the 2020 census.
Formally a swing state, Virginia
has elected a Democratic
Governor since 2013.
Top Democrats in the
state attribute their comeback
to Donald Trump's presidency.
The temporary occupant of the White House and with his tweets, that made a difference ... That energized the base, Del. Eileen Filler-Corn, Democratic House Leader, via CNN.
Issues expected to gain focus
in the coming sessions include
equal rights, minimum wage,
gun laws and reproductive rights
of Virginia Legislature.
The results mark the first time
Democrats have gained control
of both the Virginia House and
Senate in more than two decades.
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam
is also a Democrat, signaling that
a progressive agenda is likely to
make headway in the state.
Democrats will also have
control of redistricting in the
state following the 2020 census.
Formally a swing state, Virginia
has elected a Democratic
Governor since 2013.
Top Democrats in the
state attribute their comeback
to Donald Trump's presidency.
The temporary occupant of the White House and with his tweets, that made a difference ... That energized the base, Del. Eileen Filler-Corn, Democratic House Leader, via CNN.
Issues expected to gain focus
in the coming sessions include
equal rights, minimum wage,
gun laws and reproductive rights