Democrats widen majority in Virginia state House to maintain legislative control

Virginia state Democrats have maintained control of the state House, widening their narrow majority and ensuring continued unified control of state government heading into the 2026 midterms.

Democrats, who held a 51-seat majority in Virginia’s state House, have secured at least 56 seats in Tuesday’s elections, according to the Associated Press as of 11:30 p.m. The results solidify Virginia’s status as a Democratic stronghold in the south and allow the party to press forward with two proposed constitutional amendments protecting abortion access and marriage equality.

Those measures, which have previously been passed by lawmakers, must pass the legislature again next session before they can appear on the 2026 ballot. Democrats’ hold on power also gives them leverage over state spending, education funding, and climate initiatives, while Republicans

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