RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Three special elections Tuesday to fill seats in the Virginia Senate and House of Delegates will determine party control of the chambers and offer one of the first gauges of voters' moods since President-elect Donald Trump's win in ...

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Republicans were working to flip a State Senate District and House of Delegates District in Loudoun County to take control of the Virginia State Senate and tie the House of Delegates ahead of the General Assembly session this week.

Democrats will continue to hold a 21-19 edge in the Senate and a 51-49 edge in the House after Tuesday’s special elections for two state Senate seats and one House

Virginia Democrats are hoping to pass a bill to make abortion more accessible in the third trimester under specific situations.

The Virginia House of Delegates passed three state constitutional amendments Tuesday that would enshrine in state law reproductive rights, same-sex marriage and automatic restoration of voting

The amendment with the most bipartisan support was the resolution protecting marriage equality. Following a 58-35 vote supporting the proposal, Democratic Del. Mark Sickles described his belief that the resolution reflects an evolving Virginia.

In the House of Delegates, Democrats had a 50-49 lead. RELATED | Loudoun Co. holds special elections that could impact balance in Virginia's Senate, House In northern Loudoun County, Democrat ...

General Assembly commenced its legislative business this week following an unexpected delay due to widespread water outages that impacted

Lawmakers on a Virginia Senate committee have greenlit a proposal to legalize and regulate adult-use marijuana sales in the state, advancing a bill from Sen. Aaron Rouse (D) on a 8–7 vote. Friday’s OK from the Senate Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services clears the first hurdle on the measure’s journey during Virginia’s short,

Republican members of the West Virginia House of Delegates overwhelmingly supported a resolution to declare the seat of Delegate-Elect Joseph de Soto vacant due to recent charges of threatening fellow lawmakers making it impossible for him to take his oath of office in Charleston Wednesday.

West Virginians would no longer be guaranteed the right to public hearings on legislation under new rules proposed by the House of Delegates leader last week.

The Virginia House of Delegates has passed resolutions to protect abortion, voting rights, and marriage equality, paving the way for constitutional amendments.