Republican delegate said they adjourned the special session because “We needed to make it go away” RICHMOND – On July 9th, Republicans in the Virginia General Assembly adjourned the special session on gun violence prevention in fewer than 90 minutes and announced they would not re-convene until after the legislative Read more…
Despite Republican inaction, House Democrats remain motivated to pass common-sense gun violence prevention legislation Richmond – House Democratic Caucus Chair Charniele Herring and Delegate Paul Krizek, the House Democratic members of the Virginia State Crime Commission, released the following statement upon the conclusion of the Crime Commission meeting on Tuesday: “We greatly appreciate Read more…
RICHMOND (August 13, 2019) – With less than 3 months until election day, the Virginia House Democratic Caucus is pleased to announce a diverse slate of 92 candidates, the most Democrats to run for the House of Delegates in Virginia history. The 92 Democratic candidates, of whom 52 percent are women, 39 percent Read more…
Richmond – Virginia House Democratic Leader Eileen Filler-Corn and Caucus Chair Charniele Herring released the following statement on the two-year anniversary of the deadly white supremacist rally in Charlottesville that killed Heather Heyer and injured many more. “Two years ago, white nationalists descended upon Charlottesville and brought terror and hateful Read more…
RICHMOND – On Friday, Nick Freitas announced that he will run a write-in campaign in the 30th district after ignoring candidate filing deadlines and failing to qualify for the ballot. In his unsuccessful attempts to qualify as the Republican nominee, Freitas has deflected blame, criticized the Board of Elections, and directed Read more…
Richmond – Democratic nominee Sheila Bynum-Coleman continues to generate major attention in her campaign to represent the 66th House district, which includes Colonial Heights and parts of Chesterfield County and Richmond City. Sheila is challenging Kirk Cox, a nearly 30-year Republican incumbent. As Speaker of the House of Delegates, Cox has Read more…