Virginia Assembly

3 days ago

Abigail Spanberger sworn in as Virginia’s first female governor

Long-time Charlottesville State Senator Creigh Deeds got a front-row seat, and all of Virginia's living former Governors were in attendance to witness the history of Abigail Spanberger being sworn in as Virginia's 75th Governor, and the first female.

4 days ago

Virginia passes temporary Congressional redistricting

That issue will go before voters in the spring. Three other amendments that passed will appear on November ballots.

5 days ago

Legislators pushing four constitutional amendments through heading toward Spanberger inauguration

More than 11 years after the first same-sex couples were married in Charlottesville, the General Assembly is poised to make the right for consenting adults to marry one of four new amendments to the state constitution being rocketed both Democratic controlled chambers of the General Assembly.

5 days ago

Gov. Youngkin delivers his last State of the Commonwealth

The governor said that the state has more opportunities than ever before.

3 weeks ago

Spanberger chooses Counsel to Governor and Chief Diversity Officer

Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger named two key appointees in her upcoming Administration, one of whom will be Counsel to the Governor and the other named Chief Diversity Officer and Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

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Charlottesville’s Dave Matthews performs as Virginia welcomes Gov. Spanberger

Dave Matthews performs at Abigail Spanberger 2026 Inaugural Ball

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3 days ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Local, Surrounding Counties, Virginia Assembly

Abigail Spanberger sworn in as Virginia’s first female governor

Abigail Spanberger takes oath of office

Long-time Charlottesville State Senator Creigh Deeds got a front-row seat, and all of Virginia's living former Governors were in attendance to witness the history of Abigail Spanberger being sworn in as Virginia's 75th Governor, and the first female.