Terry Kilgore

Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed legislation banning future sale and manufacture of assault-style firearms and other bills, including hospital weapon restrictions, marijuana sentencing reforms, and protections for immigrant workers. Republicans criticized the measures, predicting legal challenges and citing constitutional concerns.

Virginia Republicans criticized national and state Democrats for attempting to reverse the Supreme Court of Virginia's ruling against their redistricting plan, targeting House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. The court ruled 4-3 against the Democratic proposal. Democrats are considering filing an emergency application for relief with the US Supreme Court.

Virginia Republicans criticized national and state Democrats for attempting to reverse the Supreme Court of Virginia's ruling against their redistricting plan, with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries being targeted. The Democrats are considering various options, including lowering the retirement age of state justices and re-trying the case. An emergency application for relief was filed with the Supreme Court of the United States.

The Virginia Supreme Court ruled 4-3 to invalidate Democrats' major redistricting effort, citing failure to properly follow state law. Republicans celebrated the decision, mocking Senate President Pro Tem Lillie Louise Lucas. The court's ruling was seen as a victory for Republicans and a vindication of critics of the plan.

The Virginia Supreme Court ruled 4-3 to invalidate Democrats' major redistricting effort, citing failure to follow state law. Republicans celebrated the decision, mocking Senate President Pro Tem Lillie Louise Lucas. The court's ruling was seen as a win for Republicans and a validation of critics of the plan.

Virginia’s redistricting battle is escalating as a county judge blocks certification of a narrowly approved congressional map favoring Democrats, with Republicans alleging partisan manipulation and legal challenges heading to the state Supreme Court. The disputed 51.5% voter approval margin has sparked claims of a 'power grab' by Democrats, while Republicans argue the map misrepresents Virginia’s political balance.

Virginia's redistricting battle is escalating as a county judge blocks certification of a narrowly approved ballot measure that could give Democrats a 10-1 congressional advantage. Republican leaders accuse Democrats of partisan gerrymandering, while Democrats argue the map restores electoral fairness. The state Supreme Court is expected to rule on the legality of the redistricting effort.

Democrats narrowly won Virginia's congressional redistricting referendum, granting them temporary control over redistricting through 2030 and potentially securing a 10-1 advantage in the state's House delegation. Republicans criticized national GOP leaders for insufficient support, despite outspending Democrats three-to-one, and blamed internal mismanagement for the loss.

Democrats narrowly won Virginia's congressional redistricting referendum, granting them temporary redistricting control until 2030 and potentially increasing their congressional delegation advantage from 6-5 to 10-1. Republicans criticized insufficient funding and support from national GOP leaders, including former President Donald Trump, while the outcome faces a state Supreme Court challenge.

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed gun-control bills expanding an assault-firearms ban, drawing Republican backlash and a constitutional objection from the U.S. Department of Justice. The changes to House Bill 217/Senate Bill 749 face legal challenges over potential Second Amendment violations.

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed gun-control bills expanding an assault-firearms ban, drawing Republican backlash and a constitutional objection from the U.S. Department of Justice. The changes remove the term 'fixed' from firearm definitions, potentially banning most semi-automatic rifles and pistols, while the DOJ warned of legal action over potential Second Amendment violations.